12 Months on Film 2025 - March with the Yashica Mat 124 G

A Barn in the Skagit Valley, Yashica Mat 124 G + Kodak Gold 200

There's a certain allure to vintage cameras, a tangible connection to photography's past that I find irresistible. When a near-mint Yashica Mat 124 G came up for sale in my local film group, it was a temptation I couldn't ignore. The twin-lens reflex, with its unique waist-level viewfinder, promised a different way of seeing, a slower, more deliberate process.

The Yashica Mat 124 G, paired with the classic warmth and rich tones of Kodak Gold 200, transported me to a place where time seemed to slow down. I decided right away to use this camera for my March installment of 12 Months on Film.

Shooting with the Yashica Mat 124 G demands a different pace. You compose through that waist-level finder, framing your shot carefully, considering every element. It's a tactile experience, a connection to the process that digital often lacks. And Kodak Gold 200 lends a gentle, almost nostalgic warmth to the scene, enhancing the vintage feel and adding a touch of golden hour glow, no matter the light.

These images, to me, are a testament to the beauty of imperfection. Moment frozen in times, captured with a camera that itself carries its own history. And it's a reminder of why I love film photography – its ability to capture a scene with a unique character and a timeless appeal.

I'm so glad I gave in to temptation and brought that Yashica Mat 124 G home. It's opened up a new chapter in my photography journey, and I can't wait to see what other stories it helps me tell.

Old Red Truck, Christianson's Nursery

A Timeless Scene, Christianson's Nursery

Winthrop Balloon Rally, Yashica Mat 124 G + Kodak Gold 200