Well, friends, it looks like I got my birthday present a month early! :)

Say hello to the Kelly Moore Posey bag! This is my second Kelly Moore Bag (I also have the b-hobo bag), and I’m so happy to welcome it into my life. I chose the Posey bag because my shooting style has evolved recently, and I’ve simplified the equipment I carry with me down to a minimum. Let’s face it, I’m also a lightweight girl who has no interest in lugging around tons of equipment while shooting. :) So I was looking for a smaller bag that would still provide plenty of storage. The Posey bag was the perfect match.

This is the kind of gear bag that I’d take to a portrait session, or wear at a wedding, while keeping my ThinkTank with all of my gear stashed in a central location. I can fit lots into this bag, but the two most typical combinations are:

-5d mkii body + battery grip + 50mm 1.2

-50mm 1.2 + 24-70mm 2.8 + bottle of water

It also doubles as a professional, chic clutch for meetings. Simply remove the strap, fold down the handles, and remove the padded dividers–it’s transformed into a sexy little iPad-perfect clutch. It’s also ideal for traveling, and all my carry-on essentials–iPad, scarf, bottled water, and journal–fit in nicely.

The outer material is soft, supple, and most importantly, durable. I never feel like I need to be gentle with this bag–yet it’s so pretty! The amount of padding is perfect, keeping your gear fully protected (even on the bottom and sides), without the bulk. I chose the grey color because I shoot weddings in black dresses, and wanted something that would coordinate. :)

I feel that I could just go on and on about this bag. Kelly’s bag designs always blow me away because they are so well thought out. It’s a complete joy to shoot with, and it really lacks nothing in my book. The best thing about this bag? Besides all the cool features, the style of the bag is just so me. :)

 

 

I LOVE organization, and this bag sings my song. Here’s a quick tour of the many pockets, and how I use them to stay organized, pictured above:

1. Built-in CF card pockets | Gone are the days of using anthropologie gift card pouches as my cf card holders. Simply face the cards up if they are empty, and down if they are full for an at-a-glance update. :)

2. Flat pocket | That little blur is my iPhone sticking out.

3. Envelope pocket | Perfect size for my business journal & client notes OR a hard drive.

4. Business card pockets | Never again will you have to go digging through your bottomless bag when someone asks for a card. Happy thought.

5. Zipper pocket | Yes, ANOTHER pocket! Great for lip balm, keys, lotion, and other essentials.

6. iPad pocket | PERFECT to have with you if you do same-day slideshows at weddings. Which, you should. :)

Check out more details about the Posey bag on Kelly’s website.

Posted in A Day In The Office, For Photographers