Courtney Mason is an interdisciplinary creative director living on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.

Over the last ten years, she has worked with and owned businesses in publishing, branding and creative industries, as well as the service and hospitality sector. This experience equips her with a comprehensive understanding of client needs and the significance of exceptional service. 

A good listener, Courtney values collaboration and draws inspiration from the beauty of nature, allowing it to inform her creative process. She is committed to telling stories that elevate brands and foster genuine connections with audiences. She is deeply passionate about the different ways to showcase one’s culture (including food, architecture, clothing, rituals, and religion) as well as the arts, psychology, and excellent design. Simply put, she loves to learn and experience the beautiful things that make us human.

As a young print and runway model, she was accepted by Wilhelmina New York, which provided her with a strong understanding of how an ethical and professional photo shoot experience should be conducted. Currently, she serves as the cover story photographer for an environmentally conscious outdoors magazine, Currents, in addition to her personal branding and photography work. 

She studied music and creative writing in college, with a particular fondness for jazz, but ultimately transitioned into the business sector. Her professional journey includes diverse roles such as Editor in Chief of arts and living magazine Ant Farm Journal to owning and operating a restaurant and coffee shop, Chaleur, where she has demonstrated her ability to lead teams and cultivate creativity. Her commitment to fostering human connection seamlessly integrates her diverse interests and expertise.

Her fascination with and love of human connection is the thread that ties her diverse interests together.