12 Months on Film: December — Post Christmas Ski on the Contax T2
For the final 2025 installment of the 12 Months on Film project, I brought my Contax T2 along for our annual ski trip to Mazama. The film embraced the low, soft light of a Washington winter, rendering the snowy expanse with a soft, grainy nostalgia that perfectly matched the pace of our days.
I found myself repeatedly drawn to the way the film captured the subtle textures of the snow—from the firm, corduroy tracks on the ski trails to the heavy snow hanging on the branches of the trees.
In addition to the snowy landscapes, I wanted to capture a few of our favorite places- the Mazama Store and the Mazama Pub- one where we sip coffee and eat pastries while celebrating our morning ski and the other where we sip dark beers and play games during the long, dark hours of a winter evening.
December on film was a reminder to appreciate the beauty in the dormant, the quiet, and the still. The Contax never disappoints.
