As with all walks of life, there are fads and trends that weave in and out of the photography world. Some of them are more photo-related (can we say selective coloring?), and others relate to the tactile, material side of photography (fish-eye lenses, anyone?). One of the best trends to hit the photography scene lately are “shoot as you go” types of bags- bags that allow you to carry your equipment with you while you shoot without having to carry a huge camera bag with you.

This past spring I started drooling over the idea of owning a ShootSac. In my eyes, it was the Coach purse of lens bags. Fortunately for me, my friend Cory won a ShootSac from Jasmine Star at WPPI last year (like, she ACTUALLY touched it) and thought it a little too feminine, so he passed it off to me! (Also lucky for me that Cory didn’t know they also produce men’s ShootSac covers, but that’s another story).

The ShootSac website says “Can a lens bag really change the way you shoot? ShootSac can.” It’s so true! I never used to change lenses because it was a hassle to run back and forth between my bag, but carrying my ShootSac has made it so easy to shoot with whatever lens suits my fancy. I can pull out my 35 for a quick, wide angle then pop on my macro for a gorgeous ring shot, all while staying right where I am.

Here’s the bag with the Baroque cover, the one I’ve had on it since February. I’ve gotten a wee bit tired of the black and white, so keep going to see my new additions 🙂

I usually carry two-three lenses with me in the front set of pockets; my 35 1.4, my macro, and my 70-200 when the situation is right.

There are three pockets on the back, too! I use these ones to carry my business cards, memory cards, batteries, my phone, Chaptstick, lens caps, Tylenol, etcetera.

One of the more attractive features of the ShootSac is the ability to change out covers. Yesterday was my birthday and I got THREE new ShootSac covers- the best birthday presents ever! Matt gave me the blue one and my brothers gave me the two below. I LOVE these colors and patterns!

Happy Monday!