Mark Raymond Mason

Fine Art Photographer - Mark Raymond Mason

Background & Schooling

“I don't have any education in photography.  I studied Geomatics Engineering at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) and U of C (University of Calgary) for a total of 6 years.  Right now, I'm studying to become a professional land surveyor.”

Awards

“I don't enter photography contests very often, but I won a couple of Merit awards in a B&W magazine contest in 2008.  The website has won several online awards of various dubious distinction as well, usually for presentation and photographic content.”

Equipment Used

“I like to use small digital cameras with interchangeable lenses because they're portable, lightweight, and capable of excellent results if used carefully.  However, these photographs could have been made with using many different types of equipment from many different manufacturers.”

Dew-Crusted Grass: Coquihalla Summit, BC, Canada (2011)

Petals, Water: Vancouver, BC, Canada (2005)

Tack, Detached Paint: Kamloops, BC, Canada (2012)

Sunlight, Veiny Leaf: Near Atenas, Costa Rica (2013)

Berries, Branches: Calgary, AB, Canada (2006)

Brushed Steel: Vancouver, BC, Canada (2005)

Light Circles, Night Sky: Calgary, AB, Canada (2010)

Pale Paint, Spreading Cracks: Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (2012)

Marks work is abstract and he visualizes scenes in a way that others might not think of taking it. I like his photography because he focuses his photos on the little things around big things. Mark doesn't edit his photos with photoshop, these photos are the originals. He captures the vibrant colours and the sharpness in objects which makes his photos stand out.

Strengths: An eye for unique options, versatile angles, lighting and contrast.
Weaknesses: Not many, just a little sharper on defined objects or too far away.

I interpret Mark's work as focusing on the little things that people miss on a daily basis since everyone is looking for the bigger picture. The photos are sentimental and meaningful which makes you take a double take when looking around you afterwards.