I’m in the market for a new camera bag, one that wouldn’t normally be used by a middle-aged man wearing one of those vests. You know… the ones that make them look like fisherman instead of photographers.
No girl wants to run around town with a hideous nylon backpack, we don’t really want to wrap our cameras in towels and carry them in our handbags either. I’ve spent the past two days researching and I’ve come up with my favourite 3 brands of camera bags for women.
They are in order:
1. Epiphanie Bags – from $164.99
Epiphanie bags are a stylish and functional way to transport your camera every where you go. They currently have five styles! Their goal is to create bags that truly offer solutions, WITHOUT sacrificing style. My personal favourites are the Clover in turquoise and the Lola in red.
2. Jo Totes – from $87
Jo Totes provide ladylike bags for women to safely carry their cameras and a lens or two on a daily basis, at photo shoots, and while traveling.
The padded interior can be custom fitted not only to protect a camera and lenses, but also to accommodate and organize items like a wallet, music, phone, keys, cosmetics and more. Padding is sewn directly into the interior lining on all four sides and the bottom of the bags. The bottom is also equipped with four metal feet to guard your bag from rough, dirty, or damp surfaces. Inside of each Jo Tote are removable pads which are completely customizable—you can use as many or as few pads as you wish, arranged in the way that best suits your camera, lenses, and other items. Each bag also includes pockets, strong and comfortable shoulder straps, a top-zippered closure, and a removable cross-body strap.
I’m in love with the Rose – Moss bag. Just waiting for it to come back into stock so I can snap one up.( The tip off for these beauties came from Lauren @ Glossary.)
3. Kelly Moore - from $199.99
Kelly Moore is a photographer from Louisiana with her own line of fab camera bags. In her own words:
“I wanted to encourage the photographers out there and give them a bag where they can change a lens at a moment’s notice without feeling the pressure of having the client wait. Trust me…I’ve been there. I want you to feel the freedom of focusing on your craft and also give you more options. I wanted to give my clients “moore”. My mission is for you to walk away having more function, more style and of course more fun!”
If you are wanting to purchase a bag from one of these online stores, please remember that you will need to pay customs duties which are roughly 30% of the value as well as tax on those duties. Happy stylish snapping ladies!
All images courtesy of the respective brands. Main image via Epiphanie.
