Photographer

Pittsburgh, PA

Price

$125 - $500 per hour

Payment

Cash, Checks, PayPal

Hours

Mon-Fri: 11:00am-8:00pm

Travel

Provider travels up to 60 miles at no additional cost
Customer travels

Location

365 44th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Phone

(412) 206-9364

Website

http://WDOphoto.com

For more than 12 years, W. Donald Orkoskey (Don) has consistently provided professional special event, editorial and lifestyle photographic services throughout Western PA, Northern WV and Eastern Ohio.

Now based in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, Don works extensively in Pittsburgh’s East End, Lawrenceville and the Strip District where he serves on the board of directors of Neighbors In The Strip. Don maintains photo studio space in the Penn Ave. Arts District but shoots most jobs on location. No matter what you need photographed you can trust Don and the folks at WDO Photography to provide the professional service you deserve at a great rate.

Don and his team of specialized assistants can provide complete coverage of any size event from the most lavish of black-tie affairs to smaller more casual happenings. WDO Photography will provide you with a team of professionals that will perfectly match your needs. WDO Photography accepts bookings from individuals, groups and professional event coordinators.

When you choose WDO Photography, you are provided with a custom package to fit your needs. Whether you prefer inconspicuous journalistic coverage or event integration that can include everything from processing, displaying, and printing and/or customized digital take homes for all your attendees, WDO Photography can provide a complete package that will fit your needs and leave you with professional results that your attendees will love.

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Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

W. Donald Orkoskey has been providing event photography to the Pittsburgh area for more than 12 years, his understanding of lighting and his use of studio lighting techniques employed on location makes him one of Pittsburgh's top event photography professionals. His team of assistants and secondary shooters makes WDO Photography one of the best in the area.

What do you like most about your job?

Don and his team tackle challenges every day and this problem solving, and solution finding is maybe their greatest asset. With the explosion of digital photography and ever cheaper lighting rigs there has been a proliferation of great amateur photographers. The difference between those amateurs and professionals like the folks at WDO Photography is the ability to solve problems and find solutions.

If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

When you choose a professional photographer you're not just buying a picture taker. You're paying for their years of experience and expertise. One can't become a surgeon just by buying a lot of gear but one can call themselves a photographer just because they own a lot of expensive photo equipment. That doesn't make them a photographer, it makes them a picture taker. When you hire a professional you are hiring an expert that will be there if anything goes wrong, that will know how to fix it, that will know how to prevent things from going wrong, and that will deliver stunning results each and every time. That's the secret to hiring a photographer - hire a professional if you want it done right each and every time.

What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

The most common questions for WDO Photography are about cost. The answer is always about value. Hiring a professional photography provider like Don and his team at WDO Photography means you get quality work each and every time. For the cost you receive a high value return. Sure your nephew can take great photos but is there a guarantee that he'll get the shot each and every time? Hire WDO Photography and you'll see why it's not always about cost, it's about value.

Do you have a favorite story from your work?

The work of WDO Photography is so people focused, any time that you can work with great people and see their true selves shine through is great. Don and his team seem to have an other-worldly ability to relax people and bring out their true selves.

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Friend Reviews

Jen – July 4, 2010

Don and WDO Photography took my wedding photos in 2008 and they are the best!!! The price was great and the service was amazing, he brought another photographer with him and she was so nice and fun to work with. My friends and family loved the photos and my family that couldn't make it got to see the photos thanks to the website and the release that we got to share the photos on Facebook and things.

Since the wedding I've had Don do photos of our baby Jacob and my sister's kids Chloe and Lily. They are so great - he really takes great photos and our family loves him! Hire him!!!