A clearing winter storm over Yosemite Valley — the field setting for Paul Anderson's wildlife photography mentorship
Forming the first cohort

A year in the field,
together.

A year-long, small-group mentorship for serious photographers ready to stop collecting tips and start building a body of work that's unmistakably their own.

Join the Waitlist Only 10–12 places · Applications open soon
The Idea

There's no shortage of beginner tutorials. What's rare is a full year of focused, honest mentorship — a small circle of advanced photographers pushing each other, in the field and in the edit, toward work that actually means something.

A wild orangutan in the rainforest canopy of Borneo — a photograph from Paul Anderson's field work
Who it's for

Built for photographers
beyond the basics.

You've moved past the basics and know your camera cold — now you want a voice, not another preset.

You're building (or rebuilding) a serious portfolio and crave honest, expert critique.

You learn best around other committed photographers, not in a feed full of strangers.

You're ready to commit to a full year of deliberate, accountable growth.

New to photography? This particular program isn't the right fit yet — but introductory workshops are on the way. Join the list and I'll point you to the right starting place.

How it works

A full year — mostly from
wherever you are

Built around live online sessions over Zoom, so you can take part from anywhere. Optional in-person field intensives may be offered at additional cost — exact structure shaped together with the founding cohort.

Live group sessions

Regular live workshops and lessons over Zoom — recorded, so you never miss one.

Portfolio critiques

Honest, recurring reviews of your evolving body of work as it develops.

1:1 mentorship

Private sessions focused entirely on your direction, your goals, and your growth.

The edit & print

Sequencing, processing, and preparing your strongest work for the wall.

A working community

A small private group of committed photographers, in it together all year.

Optional field intensives

In-person shoots in wild locations may be offered down the road at additional cost.

10–12
Photographers
12
Months
Live
Online sessions
1:1
Private mentoring
Portrait of wildlife photographer and mentor Paul Anderson
Your mentor

Two decades chasing light in wild places.

I've spent my career in the field — from the Everglades to Borneo to the Japanese Alps — and the studio teaching myself the edit. The mentorship is everything I wish I'd had: the honest feedback, the company of serious peers, and the accountability of a full year.

Nature Photographer of the Year Top 20, Landscape
Monochrome Photography Awards Honorable Mention
NANPA Top 250
Request an invitation

Be first
through the door.

The first cohort will be small and chosen with care. Add your name and I'll reach out personally with full details — the structure, the dates, and how to apply — before anything is announced publicly.

First access before any public announcement
A personal email with the full program details
No obligation to apply or commit

No commitment, no spam. Just first access when applications open.

Questions

When does it start?

The first cohort is forming now, with a launch planned in the near future. Everyone on the waitlist will be the first to know the exact dates.

Is there a price?

Pricing will be shared directly with the waitlist when applications open. It's a year-long, high-touch program with a very small group — priced accordingly.

Do I need to be a professional?

Not necessarily — but this is built for advanced photographers. If you're just starting out, join the list and I'll point you toward the right first step.

Is it online or in person?

It runs mostly online through live Zoom sessions, so you can take part from anywhere. Optional in-person field intensives may be offered at additional cost — still being finalized.