I have a background in both marketing strategy and film studies, along with 3 years of marketing experience and 5 years running my own photography/videography business. Storytelling has always been at the heart of what I do, and I’m driven by the belief that everyone deserves a platform to share their creativity and unique perspective. My passion is making sure everyone's voices are heard, recognized, and celebrated.

I'm a multi-talented artist who thrives on making a difference in everything I do. My passion lies in capturing moments through my photography, designing visually stunning graphics, and marketing in a way that inspires people to take action. I absolutely love creating new things that are not only beautiful but also informative and inspiring to everyone who comes across them.

Cofounder and Editorial Director

Head of Marketing and Content Producer

Cofounder and Creative Director

A Black-owned independent magazine publication, Mas Magazine provides a platform for creatives who are often overlooked by mainstream media. We share the stories and talents of Black creatives, POC creatives, disabled creatives, queer creatives, seasoned creatives, and women and gender-nonconforming creatives identifying with womanhood. Mas is a hub for boundless creativity, vibrant ideas, and pushing boundaries. We believe in showcasing diverse voices and perspectives while providing a space for people to share their experiences and passions. 

Sydney Johnson

Joel Taylor

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At our core, we are storytellers.

The

minds

mas

magazine

Behind

A woman smiling, wearing glasses and a black turtleneck, with a yellow background featuring doodles of hearts and books.
Young man with short hair and goatee holding a black jacket over his shoulder against a yellow background, with a drawing of a director's clapperboard and a blue arrow pointing to the right.
A woman with curly brown hair smiling against a bright yellow background with doodles of a paper airplane and exclamation marks.
A woman with long dark hair, glasses, and a black turtleneck smiling, against a bright yellow background with hand-drawn books and hearts.
A smiling woman with short curly brown hair wearing a black plaid shirt and gold jewelry, against a bright yellow background with blue doodles of a paper airplane and lines.

Amanda Tripp

The Minds Behind Mas Magazine

Joel Taylor

Cofounder and Creative Director

A young man with short hair, a goatee, wearing a black shirt, holding a black jacket over his shoulder, standing against a bright yellow background with hand-drawn doodles of a film clapperboard and an arrow.

I'm a multi-talented artist who thrives on making a difference in everything I do. My passion lies in capturing moments through my photography, designing visually stunning graphics, and marketing in a way that inspires people to take action. I absolutely love creating new things that are not only beautiful but also informative and inspiring to everyone who comes across them.

Sydney Johnson

Cofounder and Editorial Director

Smiling woman with glasses and long dark hair wearing a black turtleneck, with yellow background featuring doodles of hearts and books.

I'm passionate about media in all its forms, from TV and film to writing, design, fashion, and more. I believe that what we consume in the media shapes who we become, and my dream is to diversify this landscape. Mas Magazine is where it all comes together, and I hope you enjoy exploring our creative world as much as I've loved making it a reality. Together, let's celebrate the beauty of creativity!

Amanda Tripp

Head of Marketing and Content Producer

A smiling woman with curly brown hair, wearing a black plaid shirt and layered necklaces, against a bright yellow background with doodles of a paper airplane and exclamation marks.

I have a background in both marketing strategy and film studies, along with 3 years of marketing experience and 5 years running my own photography/videography business. Storytelling has always been at the heart of what I do, and I’m driven by the belief that everyone deserves a platform to share their creativity and unique perspective. My passion is making sure everyone's voices are heard, recognized, and celebrated.

I'm passionate about media in all its forms, from TV and film to writing, design, fashion, and more. I believe that what we consume in the media shapes who we become, and my dream is to diversify this landscape. Mas Magazine is where it all comes together, and I hope you enjoy exploring our creative world as much as I've loved making it a reality. Together, let's celebrate the beauty of creativity!

ISSUE 012 CREDITS

Cofounders

Joel Taylor + Sydney Johnson

Creative Director, Photographer, Photo Editor, Designer, Illustrator

Joel Taylor

Editorial Director, Writer, and Production Coordinator

Sydney Johnson

Head of Marketing and Content Producer

Amanda Tripp

Researcher

Zoe Earle

Content Development

Sydney Johnson

Amanda Tripp

Zoe Earle

Joel Taylor


Social Media

Sydney Johnson

Joel Taylor


Cover

Director and Videographer

Joel Taylor

Assistant Director and BTS Photographer

Amanda Tripp

Writer

Joel Taylor

Creative Assistant

Zoe Earle

Talent

Tiera George

Cover Story

Sydney Johnson

Features

Anna Sullivan - LittleFoot Matcha, Founder

MVTE - Artist and Rapper

Soulaan Marie - Musician, Singer and Vocalist

Featured Creative Shoot

Photographer Zorae Tomlin

Model Michaela Pascal


Contributing Photographers

Soulaan Marie