Mentorship is the fastest way to go from where you are today, to where you want to be! Learn How Mentorship Works or join this mentors group below. Not sure what stage you are? Click here for descriptions.
Mentoring Aspiring Photographers MEDIUM: Photography SPECIALTY: ✔ Technique ✔ Business
Gordon Wiltsie is a prolific storyteller, artist and explorer who has conceived and documented scores of expeditions to some of the world’s remotest locations, including previously unexplored wilderness regions of Antarctica, the Arctic, the Himalaya, Central Asia and South America.
The Explorers Club recently cited him as one of the leading expedition photographers of his generation and for more than 45 years his pictures in magazines ranging from the original Mountain Gazette, the earliest issues of Outside and later numerous features for National Geographic have helped to inspire the modern outdoor lifestyle and appreciation for protecting our planet’s special places and peoples.
Gordon strives for technical excellence, whether indoors or out, and has developed a keen eye for architecture, events and advertising for a broad variety of clients.
He’s a captivating speaker and a patient and gifted teacher who loves sharing his experience with aspiring and emerging photographers.
Gordon’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Technique ✔ Business
Technical:
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Color & Composition
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Technique Demos
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Teaching How to Self Critique
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Providing Critiques
Business:
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Running Your Photography Business, the Day to Day
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Selling Stock Photos
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Licensing, Copyright, Royalties
“Mastrius is a perfect balance of accountability, community and fun. It feels like family. Family that makes you a better you.” ~ Elizabeth, Emerging Artist
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Your Membership Includes (click here):
Mentorship Session: Meet via video conference for a monthly 2-hour session with your Mentor and small group. You choose the mentor, we provide the group!
Mid-Month Session: Meet via video conference for a 1-hour session with your small group and Navigator to connect, share progress, encouragement, and support.
Weekly Events: Attend LIVE weekly events online, on hot topics like Finding Your Style, Composition & Critiques, plus master DEMOS. Access event recordings!
MyStudio: Access your private online studio space equipped with business tools and Mentorship Session Recordings.
Chat Group: Access your private online chat group to connect with your small group and Navigator (group facilitator) anytime.
Discounts: Enjoy member discounts on LIVE and ON-DEMAND courses, art supplies, and more!
Aspiring
Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Month
Next session: August 11, 2025
On the 2nd Monday of every month 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDT Mon
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gordon’s pictures have appeared in hundreds of publications, postcards, calendars and posters, and he is well-known for his assignment photography for outdoor companies like:
The North Face
Patagonia
Nike
He has worked with non-profits such as:
American Himalayan Foundation
American Prairie Reserve
Sierra Club
Greater Yellowstone Coalition
He has photographed several books and is the author of:
To the Ends of the Earth – The Adventures of an Expedition photographer
He is the father of two grown sons and lives near Half Moon Bay, California, with his wife and partner Meredith.
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