ONA wrote to me after I had featured their Brooklyn Camera Bag in a roundup of cute camera bags, offering one to me for review. They’d also like to give one away to one of my lucky readers!
The bag is beautiful, and I can fit my camera inside with my nifty fifty attached, plus two other lenses. I like that there’s a big pocket along the outside to hold a notebook or an iPad, and then a smaller pocket under the flap to hold essentials (I carry a cute business card holder instead of my usual wallet, keys, my phone, a pen, and lipstick). The leather is thick and holds its shape well, and the interior padded compartments are adjustable so you can get a good fit for your gear. The buckles are pretty, but buckles can be tricky to undo in a hurry. Here, they’re actually a cover for quick-release clasps that can be done and undone with one hand. Smart!
I have another camera bag that is adorable, but this one is a better foil for all of my dresses. Plus I like that the strap allows the bag to be worn as a cross-body, since you can see that I usually have my hands full.
Win a Brooklyn Camera Bag
Would you like one too? ONA would like to give away a Brooklyn Camera Bag to one lucky Making it Lovely reader!
Leave a comment on this post to enter. One entry per person, open to U.S. and international entrants, and you can have your choice of color (black or chestnut). The giveaway ends Friday, September 2 at midnight CST, and a winner will be selected randomly. Good luck!
p.s. You can keep up with ONA by liking their Facebook page.
Congratulations to Julie, commenter #457 and winner of the camera bag!
Angela
August 30, 2011 at 10:35 pmAwesome bag – love it!
AColeman
August 30, 2011 at 10:35 pmthat is such a beautiful bag!
Keli Cook
August 30, 2011 at 10:35 pmYes please!
Nancy
August 30, 2011 at 10:36 pmLove, love, love this and love, love, love your blog!
Jen
August 30, 2011 at 10:36 pmYes! Need this!
Mina
August 30, 2011 at 10:42 pmI’ve been looking for a camera bag, this is just beautiful!
Selma
August 30, 2011 at 10:44 pmIt looks so handsome and I need it!!!
Sarah
August 30, 2011 at 10:46 pmLove the old school charm of this bag
Sara
August 30, 2011 at 10:46 pmSo adorable with a vintage flare. I can so see myself with this;)
Diana
August 30, 2011 at 10:50 pmWhat a great camera bag + mum bag. Love it!
Jenny
August 30, 2011 at 10:50 pmBeautiful bag, I love the vintage charm to it! :)
amy
August 30, 2011 at 10:51 pmoh my-i’m really thinking about buying a “big girl camera”; this would do it!!
Becawen
August 30, 2011 at 10:51 pmThe Brooklyn Camera Bag is just gorgeous! It is so hard to find a back that is beautiful and functional. I have had a camera for 6 months, but haven’t bought a bag yet, as I haven’t found one that I love enough. This one I love.
deanna
August 30, 2011 at 10:53 pmMy birthday is September 2nd! Pick me! Pick me! :) Love the bag – almost too cute for my camera!
elizabeth
August 30, 2011 at 10:53 pmOh I want to be the lucky one! I am in great need of a cute stylish camera bag that has a long strap! This is “perfection in chestnut” if I have ever seen it. Thank you
Brooke
August 30, 2011 at 10:54 pmIt is a beautiful classic bag with the ability to be practical! Perfect, I think I need to get myself one.
Chrissie
August 30, 2011 at 10:55 pmBeauty and function in one? I’m in!
Laura
August 30, 2011 at 10:58 pmOh, I adore this bag! What I also adore are those photos of you and your kiddos. So sweet! Despite the fact that your blog offers ample evidence of your very keen eye, I still marvel that you are able to pull yourself together so beautifully.
Eilis
August 30, 2011 at 11:00 pmLove!
Annamarie
August 30, 2011 at 11:01 pmGreat bag, would love to own one.
courtney
August 30, 2011 at 11:01 pmthat bag is gorgeous! pick me-please!
Katie
August 30, 2011 at 11:01 pmNow this camera bag has style! Would love to have one for myself ;)
cali
August 30, 2011 at 11:04 pmmy nikon d90 would look so LOVELY in that bag. ;)
Amy
August 30, 2011 at 11:05 pmSo practical, so lovely!
Elisa McCoy
August 30, 2011 at 11:06 pmWhat a gorgeous bag…. I’d love a chance to win!
barbara
August 30, 2011 at 11:06 pmLove the bag!
Julia
August 30, 2011 at 11:11 pmThe chestnut is lovely!
jc
August 30, 2011 at 11:15 pmThis is such a versatile bag and simply ideal especially when you’re always on the go with kids in tow. Loving the chestnut color, so gorgeous! Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
Courtney
August 30, 2011 at 11:18 pmWhat a gorgeous bag! I’m loving that it can be used as a cross-body.
T-Bone
August 30, 2011 at 11:18 pmAt the end of my life. I want everything important to be documented either with a scar or a photograph”, and a cool bag!
Andrea
August 30, 2011 at 11:21 pmWould love this!!!
Schaneon
August 30, 2011 at 11:22 pmI would love this bag! I’ve been looking for a cute camera bag for awhile now!
Jennifer
August 30, 2011 at 11:27 pmAH! i love ona bags love love love. This would definitely be a great addition to my camera bag collection
Tequila b
August 30, 2011 at 11:29 pmI really need a camera bag!
Emily McKenna
August 30, 2011 at 11:29 pmI have 3 boys under 6 years old and am still trying to stash diapers, snacks, camera, and essentials (lip gloss, not that my boys care but if you look good, you feel good, you play good)….into my regular purse. I think this is the bag I’ve always needed and didn’t even know it!
Svea
August 30, 2011 at 11:34 pmOoooh! I love this bag!
Liz
August 30, 2011 at 11:35 pmI would love to win! Yay!
Ashton
August 30, 2011 at 11:36 pmLovely!
Mina
August 30, 2011 at 11:38 pmSuch a pretty bag!
Kim Procknow
August 30, 2011 at 11:39 pmNice…read about your site from one of my favorite blogs…the Happiness Report. Now I’ve bookmarked your site. Thanks!
Sarah P.H.
August 30, 2011 at 11:39 pmVery nice camera bag! Would love to win one.
Susan
August 30, 2011 at 11:42 pmWhoa! Awesome bag!
Zooey
August 30, 2011 at 11:49 pmThis bag will be perfect for my camera too. Love it! A classic one, and elegant, soooo in love with “she”. :D
becca
August 30, 2011 at 11:54 pmOooooh. Can carry kids and camera!
einat
August 30, 2011 at 11:59 pmThis is a beautiful bag and a beautiful blog as well.
Brooke Rasmussen
August 31, 2011 at 12:00 amWe are about to go on hoildays and I was thinking to myself how I was going to carry my camera and all the other things us girls need. Also it is a lovely bag
Melinda
August 31, 2011 at 12:03 amGorgeous!
Kira
August 31, 2011 at 12:05 amVery unique bag. It would be a great prize for sure.
hanna
August 31, 2011 at 12:14 amI love the chestnut bag!
Lise
August 31, 2011 at 12:15 amI hope to win myself, I’ve been looking for a bag that will hold an iPad and camera + extra lens for travel photography and this like it will hold up to my use, plus its super cute.
Queta
August 31, 2011 at 12:19 amThat bag is classic!
Elle
August 31, 2011 at 12:19 amLove it!
Courtney
August 31, 2011 at 12:22 amYou lucky girl :.) can I say love with a Capitol LOVE!!! It’s perfect for so many things… Sophisticated yet playful and fun… I’ve gotta have one fo sho! Thanks for introducing us because now I gotta lil’ crush on you Brooklyn :.) have an awesome day keep up the awesome photography btw!
Joey
August 31, 2011 at 12:22 amStylish and functional!
TaiLeah Madill
August 31, 2011 at 12:24 amSo cute!! I love the look of a leather bag.
neysa
August 31, 2011 at 12:29 amI have been looking for a camera bag for about 2 years now, so I thank you for your post on the cute and functional offerings out there.
Mandi R
August 31, 2011 at 12:31 amAwesome bag! My hubby just got me a new camera for my birthday. And I was lucky enough to get it early so I’ll have it in time for the birth of our 3rd child. :)
Sarah W
August 31, 2011 at 12:34 amLove this bag! I’d love it in Chesnut.
Sarah W
August 31, 2011 at 12:35 amJust realized my “t” did’t make it into the word Chestnut.
Emily
August 31, 2011 at 12:44 amSuch a lovely bag! Way better than the ugly green canvas one I have been touring around!
elif
August 31, 2011 at 12:54 amGorgeous.
Louisa
August 31, 2011 at 1:12 amBeautiful! I love cross body bags, and this one is gorgeous! How fun!
Ashleigh
August 31, 2011 at 1:15 amI love the camera bag, and would definitely like to be in the running for winning one myself! I had no idea a camera bag could look so good and also protect a camera safely and functionally! Thanks for the review. :)
Cassie
August 31, 2011 at 1:29 amLove it!
Tina
August 31, 2011 at 1:31 amthis bag is soooo wonderful!
Sonya
August 31, 2011 at 1:34 amI love the bag!!!!!
very sophisticated.. would be perfect for summer in Melbourne which we are heading in to now :-)
kel mcnichol
August 31, 2011 at 1:34 amHow beautiful are they!!!! It looks stylish and professional! I am spreading the word to my photo friends too about the site…I know we will all want to get one.
Helen
August 31, 2011 at 1:36 amlove how it can double as just a regular bag!
Drew
August 31, 2011 at 1:37 amIt’s fantastic.
Regina Elaine
August 31, 2011 at 1:38 amWhat a gorgeous bag!
colleen
August 31, 2011 at 1:39 amLove the bag. Love your blog! thank you. :)
Molly
August 31, 2011 at 1:45 amI LOVE this bag!
Erin
August 31, 2011 at 1:47 amOh, Please! Oh, Please! This photographer mom needs a nice bag!
Jorge
August 31, 2011 at 1:47 amI want one!
Rebecca
August 31, 2011 at 1:54 amWow! It’s such a pretty bag! I would love to win this!
Amanda Young
August 31, 2011 at 1:57 amNo words can express how much I need this bag. Totally complete lust!
Ma Laarni
August 31, 2011 at 2:02 amWould love, love to have this bag! So pretty and functional. Thanks for this opportunity.
lula
August 31, 2011 at 2:05 amOH, so pretty and my camera is a little tired of being wrapped in a towel and shoved in my purse. This is awesome!
Courtney
August 31, 2011 at 2:05 amSuch a beautiful bag!
Tineke
August 31, 2011 at 2:17 amI would love this pretty bag! Thanks.
Kara
August 31, 2011 at 2:18 amI think I’d carry my camera more often if I had a bag like this! The chestnut is lovely.
Edita
August 31, 2011 at 2:20 amThat’s such a cute bag!
Megan
August 31, 2011 at 2:21 amOh it is such a lovely bag, would love one :-)
Julie
August 31, 2011 at 2:22 amSo pretty! I would love one…Maybe it would make me carry around my SLR more regularly.
Caterina
August 31, 2011 at 2:22 amLovely bag! lovely blog ! Lovely family ! Lovely home! ciao ciao
Martha
August 31, 2011 at 2:22 amWow, what a beautiful bag! I would love to have one of these.
Alissa
August 31, 2011 at 2:22 amOMG!!! This is a fantastic giveaway! Seriously the best! I would love to win this beautiful bag and give it to my Mother; an avid photographer… She is going to retire soon and this would be a great gift!
Elisabet
August 31, 2011 at 2:29 amThat is indeed a beautiful bag, I would love one!
Dena
August 31, 2011 at 2:36 amGorgeous Bag! What an awesome giveaway~
Thais
August 31, 2011 at 2:37 amAwesome Bag! It would be perfect for my SLR!
Lyndsay
August 31, 2011 at 2:38 amI’ve been on the hunt for a cute camera bag: I’d really like to take up photography as an artistic hobby but always leave our camera at home because it’s in a daggy backpack… I have a feeling this would help immensely!
legojeff
August 31, 2011 at 2:41 amThis bag is great. it don’t look like a camera bag. Perfect then.
Sudha
August 31, 2011 at 3:00 amThe camera bag is totally drool-worthy, and has convinced me that it is time to ditch my backpack for something like this. Preferably this :-)
Giorgia
August 31, 2011 at 3:02 amWow, that’s lovely!
Gracie Pea
August 31, 2011 at 3:04 amWow, it’s gorgeous!
Sarah G
August 31, 2011 at 3:05 amHeavens to Betsy, that bag is GORGEOUS!
designfan
August 31, 2011 at 3:07 amGreat and stylish bag! Would love to have one!
Dionne
August 31, 2011 at 3:10 amWhat a graceful bag, really lovely!
Mahal
August 31, 2011 at 3:15 amLong time reader, first time commenter!
I’ve been eyeing up these bags myself for a long, long time. They’re lovely…
Ivette
August 31, 2011 at 3:29 amGorgeous! Love the chestnut, looks very stylish!
Marta
August 31, 2011 at 3:40 amOh la la! That bag is perfect. I’d love to wear it, my favourite colour is chestnut. Best regards from Barcelona,
Marta