Artist’s Biography

Peter Mason began taking photographs in the mid-1960’s. These were snapshots of family trips and YMCA camp outs.  Peter was introduced to the magic of the darkroom when a neighbor constructed one behind his garage. Watching that first print appear in the tray of developer was all it took.  Soon he too had a darkroom, constructed in a playhouse behind his parents home.  Over the years he experimented with several film formats including 127, 6x6cm, 35mm, 6x12cm and 4x5in. Currently he uses a full-frame “35mm” digital camera for capture and a large format pigmented ink printer to make prints.

His interest in fine art photography was kindled by Ansel Adams’ large folio Images 1923-1974 published by New York Graphic Society in 1974.  Other influences include the work of Richard Knepp, John Sexton, Don Kirby, and Stu Levy.

Peter was a Broadcast Engineering Consultant for 30 years.  Today, he makes his home in Nevada City, California.