Background
I have been part of the sport of bodybuilding in one way or another since my first glance and Joe Weider's Muscle Builder and Power Magazine many years ago. That journey began over three decades ago and has literally taken me around the world. During my career as a photojournalist, no matter where my travels have landed me, I have always managed to locate a gym and train. I have found that bodybuilding is indeed a universal language.
I became involved with competitive bodybuilding in the 1990s as a photographer, videographer and writer. Since then I have been fortunate to work with some of the top professional bodybuilders, fitness and figure competitors in the sport today as well as some of the greatest physique photographers in the business.
Although I do enjoy being part of the national shows my first love is working along side the amateur competitors at the many local and regional shows that I work. These athletes are the true unsung heroes of the sport and lead the way toward the future of bodybuilding, fitness and figure.
It is a great thrill for me to be part of the Bodybuilding.com team.
He can be contacted at markmason@mindspring.com.
Pictures
Below Are A Few Pictures From Over The Years:
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Articles :: Sorted By Date
2006 Empire Classic - A Class Act!
Get the latest results and reviews of the 2006 Empire Classic held in Spokane, WA. This was a great event and continues to attract more bodybuilders each year. Rock on!
Section: Contests :: May 23, 2006
2006 Washington State Championships Review & Pics!
The 2006 Washington Health, Fitness & Beauty EXPO took place July 15th in the posh Auburn Performing Arts Center, WA. Get the latest review, results, and photos right here.
Section: Contests :: Jul 20, 2006
2006 NPC Northern Classic Bodybuilding & Figure Championship Review & Results.
2006 NPC Northern Classic Bodybuilding & Figure Championship held in Tacoma, Washington. The extravaganza drew over sixty competitors and near a thousand fans!
Section: Contests :: Sep 13, 2006
2007 NPC Last Frontier Bodybuilding, Fitness, And Figure Championships Review!
The 2007 NPC Last Frontier Bodybuilding, Fitness, And Figure Championships where held on April 7th in Anchorage, Alaska.
Section: Contests :: Apr 12, 2007
2007 NPC Emerald Cup Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Expo Review!
The 2007 NPC Emerald Cup Bodybuilding & Fitness Expo was held on April 20th and 21st in Bellevue, Washington. This is one of the most exciting and fastest growing events! Check out the review from the contest here...
Section: Contests :: May 03, 2007
2007 Washington State Championships Review!
The 2007 Washington State Championships were held on July 14th. The Auburn Center for the Performing Arts is not a huge hall. But the smaller size was perfect for the jam-packed house to see the intensity on each competitor’s face! Read on...
Section: Contests :: Jul 24, 2007
2007 NPC Northern Classic Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships Review!
The 2007 NPC Northern Classic Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships were held on August 25th in Tacoma, Washington. The venue could barely contain the hard-hitting muscle wars that took place! Find results and pics here...
Section: Contests :: Sep 14, 2007
2007 NPC Texas State Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships Review!
The 2007 NPC Texas State Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships were held on October 27th in Houston, Texas. A long list of guest posers started the show off right! Check out the review, results and many pictures here...
Section: Contests :: Nov 13, 2007
Mark Mason's Reflections On The 2008 Arnold Classic!
2008 was my fifth year attending the Arnold Classic. Each year I swear I will never go back. That feeling lasts for about two weeks and then I can't wait for the first weekend of March to roll around so I can spend some time in chilly Columbus.
Section: Contests :: Mar 18, 2008
2008 Arnold Amateur Championships Review!
The prejudging was held at the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium so the athletes got a taste of what the professional stage is all about. Here is my review of the 2008 Arnold Amateur Championships.
Section: Contests :: Mar 18, 2008
Mark Mason's 2008 Heartland Natural Classic Review.
Randy and Julie Leppala had a dream: to promote a successful, one hundred percent drug-free bodybuilding and figure show. That dream became reality on April 5th 2008 in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/Saint Paul.
Section: Contests :: Apr 14, 2008
2008 NPC Vancouver USA Natural Classic Review.
The Vancouver USA Natural 2008 Bodybuilding Championships and Tanji Johnson Fitness and Figure Classic is now just another page in history. Here is the review of 2008 Vancouver Natural.
Section: Contests :: Apr 14, 2008
Mark Mason's 2008 Emerald Cup Review.
The exact location was the Meydenbauer Center in the heart of Bellevue, Washington where NPC BSN 2008 Emerald Cup Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships took place.
Section: Contests :: Apr 25, 2008
Mark Mason's 2008 NPC Empire Classic Review.
The 2008 Empire surpassed all previous events. Empire Classic rocked the Lilac City on April 26th.
Section: Contests :: Apr 29, 2008
2008 NPC Muscle Mayhem Bodybuilding, Figure & Model Search Championships Review!
Mayhem would be a feeble adjective to describe the complete pandemonium and utter bedlam that took place on May 24th in KCMO at the 2008 Muscle Mayhem Bodybuilding, Figure and Model Search Championships. Read on to learn more!
Section: Contests :: May 29, 2008
Cutler Chaos Reigns At Teper's 2008 Junior California Bodybuilding And Figure Championships!
Not only was the LA area experiencing triple digit temperatures but the heat generated from Lonnie Teper's NPC Junior California Bodybuilding and Figure Championships pushed the mercury out of the top of the thermometer.
Section: Contests :: Jul 02, 2008
