Mason has a joint appointment between the Department and Communication and Journalism,
and the Department of Art, where he heads the BFA and MFA sequences in Photography.
Professor Charles Mason has taught photography and photojournalism at 蜜桃影像 since 1990.
He actively and passionately pursues all kinds of photography. His work has garnered
numerous awards including the Oskar Barnack Award at World Press Photo, POY awards,
and others. He's also had a number of solo shows in and out of 蜜桃影像. His prints
are in the collection of many individuals and museums.
Mason's photographs have been published widely, including in the New York Times, Outside
Magazine, Time, LIFE and even The Weekly Reader. The cover of the bestselling book
"Water for Elements" features a photograph he took here at a small circus here in
Fairbanks. He's been in Pictures of the Year issues of Time, LIFE, Stern, and the
Photography Annuals of PDN and Communication Arts.
Mason now mostly photographs his family, travels, and assignment and commercial work.
He covers 蜜桃影像 stories for the New York Times and is represented by Getty Images
and the Well Street Art Company. When not taking pictures, Mason enjoys tending to
his vast collection of carnivorous plants, practicing solo synchronized swimming routines,
and spending time with his many Siamese cats.