Happy New Year everyone! This blog is going to be changing a little bit this coming year.
First of all, I am going to make the commitment to blog at least THREE times per week. If someone catches me not posting three times in one week (Monday-Sunday), the first person to leave a comment saying so gets a free shootsac cover of their choice!
Second, we are going to be launching our new covers in the next couple of weeks, and we're going to do it in a very fun way, so stay tuned for that
Third, I need a team of people who can help with another shootsac/photography project. If you join us, I will be sending you one shootsac cover for free, and requiring a few photos from you. More details to come, but if you are interested, send an email to flamingo@shootsac.com.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday--I know I did! I am so looking forward to the New Year, not only because I always think of it as a fresh start on things, but also because I know what we are working on for this coming year, and I am super excited about it.
On that note, I made a little trip down to the birthplace of shootsac covers last week to select some new fabrics for our new line! In addition to some of our old faves, I went to Santee Alley in downtown LA to take a look at what the fashion world can bring to our little bag line.
I shot a few photos of the excursion with my iphone.
Right when I arrived, all the signs pointed to it being a good day for shopping:
The sign is right beside Mecca:
Did we ever find some AMAZING stuff! I cannot wait to put the new fabrics up on the site, but you'll have to wait just a little bit longer...
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Are you going to Tampa in January for Imaging USA? We need YOU! Shootsac has a booth at the tradeshow, which we need people who love their bags to help run! If you are available these days/times (you don't have to work them all, even one day would help), please let us know! We pay like crap, but we have a good time and are fun to be around!
Set up is Saturday -- probably 11 to 4 -- not sure yet :)
Hello gift givers out there! This post is just to alert you that this is your LAST CHANCE for holiday shipping in time for Christmas! If you are here in the US and you order by:
Wednesday, Dec. 19: Regular UPS 3 day shipping
Thursday, December 20: Regular UPS 2 day shipping
Friday, December 21: OVERNIGHT!!!
Don't leave someone you love sad and disappointed on Christmas. Be the hero and get them a gift they will actually like, instead of an ugly sweater like this:
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First of all, everyone ordering for Christmas delivery needs to order regular shipping by midnight Thursday PST overnight, and our elves at the shipping warehouse will be shipping out to you for Christmas eve delivery!
In other news, I'm in LA right now about to head down to Santee Alley for a little fabric shopping I can't wait to report back on all the new fabrics I find to share with you this coming year...
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One of my absolute favourite photographers, Jeff Ascough of the UK is now a shootsac user! What I love about Jeff's work is that he is so discreet and has such a quiet presence that he is able to be at weddings shooting these intimate moments with nobody even batting an eye as he does his job.
His black and whites, I would say, are the best in the world. If you are looking for amazing BW actions to run on your shots (as well as a few other really clean actions that will make your photos pop), **TRY JEFF'S ACTIONS HERE
Blending into the background and being discreet are vital to Jeff, so it made perfect sense that he would want a shootsac! Check out this fab review he posted for us:
SHOOTSAC REVIEW BY JEFF ASCOUGH:
I’ve got a huge collection of camera bags. I seem to collect them in my constant quest for the ‘perfect’ bag for the way I work. I’ve got all kinds of Billingham, Lowepro, and Tamrac bags and yet none of them actually give me what I want from a camera bag.
My personal requirements for a bag are very simple. I need something that is lightweight, well made, and discreet. I don’t want a bag that screams ‘photographer’ at everyone, and I don’t want a bag that is uncomfortable to carry all day. I also prefer to carry lenses on my person so that I can change focal length quickly, and in the past the only way to do this has been with a belt system whereby you carry the lenses around the waist. The trouble is I’ve often found these clumsy and cumbersome at best, and they look awful with a suit jacket.
Last week my quest for the perfect bag came to an end with the arrival of a Shootsac from uber talented Californian photographer Jessica Claire.
Shootsac is more of a lens bag rather than a camera bag. It is designed to allow the photographer to carry and change lenses easily. I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding on Saturday with the Shootsac and here are my thoughts.
First of all I was surprised at how lightweight the bag is. Most bags are quite heavy even before you add lenses. Worn over the shoulder in a bandola style I hardly noticed the bag’s weight at all. This isn’t a big bag either. There isn’t any wasted space in the design and that gives it a very small profile, which makes it very discreet. The material used for the bag reminds me of a wetsuit and the overall construction is excellent. A lot of thought has gone into the design of the bag and this shows.
The Shootsac has sections for six lenses. Three at the front of the bag and three at the back. I personally don’t use that many lenses on a wedding, but I did stuff it full of Canon lenses to see how it felt. I didn’t like the increase in weight and the extra girth that the bag acquires as a result, as it kind of defeats the purpose of this bag. Having said this, if you do want to carry six lenses, you will find that they are all well protected, and the bag expands to allow full access to those lenses.
The removable Shootsac cover velcroes to the inside of the bag. This allows the user to alter the look of the bag simply by choosing one of many different cover options available. I think the girls will appreciate this idea as the option to coordinate the look of the bag to a dress or jacket has much appeal. In fact many will see this as reason alone for purchasing the bag. For us blokes who are struggling to reach our feminine side, the plain black cover is just fine :))
On Saturday I wore the Shootsac for eight hours straight and I have to say I was absolutely floored by how well the bag works. I alternated between three Canon lenses (50L, 35L, 24L) and three Leica M lenses (50 Noctilux, 35 Summilux, 28 Summicron). One lens was on each camera body (Canon 1DsMKII, and Leica M8) which left me two Leica and two Canon lenses in the Shootsac at any one time.The lenses are held firmly by the bag’s material but when you put your hand in to take out the lens, the bag expands and makes the retrieval of the lens an absolute joy. Placing the lens into the Shootsac is as easy as taking a lens out. However I would recommend that if you use a lens hood on a wide Canon/Nikon lens, put the lens into the Shootsac with the lens hood to the top. This means the thinnest part of the lens goes into the bag first and makes life easier. Leica users can just stuff the lens into the Shootsac any which way they like :))
In use the bag hugs the body and you don’t feel as though the bag is going to get in the way. The discreet nature of the bag is fantastic. Worn with my black suit the bag disappeared into my body. This is something that 99% of bags can’t manage.
So, is there anything that I would change about the Shootsac? Well no. I was truly impressed by the bag. It suited my style of working perfectly. It might be nice to make better use of the detachable cover, say with a towelling back to allow you to dry off a camera body but that’s about it. It’s brilliantly designed, well made, and it works.
Overall I would highly recommend this bag. 11 out of 10.
And he was sweet enough to send a couple pics:
Check out his equipment!
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Tonight is the night!! At MIDNIGHT or shortly after, you will be receiving a little holiday shopping gift from the Shootsac team! If you are NOT on the mailing list, up at the top of this blog, click "mailing list" and add your name to make sure you get the blast. You'll be getting a little bit of FREE money to shop with, and hey, who doesn't love that??
Shootsacs are shipping within a day or two of receiving your order for most part, so get those orders in ASAP to have gifts back in time!
xo
jess
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