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!
laura
August 31, 2011 at 4:06 pmbeautiful! would love to enjoy a quality bag like this!
Wendy
August 31, 2011 at 4:07 pmLove the camera bags.
Alice
August 31, 2011 at 4:13 pmWow, love that bag! I never bring my camera around because its just so awkward and big but this looks like the perfect solution.
Ansley B.
August 31, 2011 at 4:14 pmThis is *slightly* more chic than my big, bulky camera bag. I would LOVE this!
Patricia Villamil
August 31, 2011 at 4:15 pmI love your blog and this bag is awesome!
meredith
August 31, 2011 at 4:19 pmwow– i’d sure ove to win this bag! just what i need for my camera with my nifty fifty!
Kim
August 31, 2011 at 4:24 pmWhat an awesome camera bag – and what a lot of comments! Yay, Nicole!!
jen s
August 31, 2011 at 4:24 pmi LOVE THIS BAG! also mommy to a 2 year old with one on the way, she often comes to my photo jobs with me. this would be a great addition to our family to house my gear.
Bruno Lourenço
August 31, 2011 at 4:27 pmthis camera bag is so nice!
João Cristino
August 31, 2011 at 4:31 pmWOW this bag is very nice.
Crystal
August 31, 2011 at 4:34 pmWow. What a beautiful bag. I love adjustable compartments!
Deborah
August 31, 2011 at 4:36 pmJust been thinking I need to get one of the cool camera bags out there. This one looked perfect! Count me in.
Rachel
August 31, 2011 at 4:36 pmWould LOVE this!
Jessica P.
August 31, 2011 at 4:37 pmBeautiful bag! I’ve never seen one so stylish!
Dez B
August 31, 2011 at 4:41 pmA beautiful, brown, Brooklyn bag . . . Brilliant!
Megan
August 31, 2011 at 4:42 pmThis looks like an amazing bag! Who wouldn’t want one!
katy gray
August 31, 2011 at 4:49 pmLove it! I think black would go nicely with pretty much everything I own.
ryan
August 31, 2011 at 4:58 pmI love the bag and the pictures remind me of when my mom used to walk us home after school. i <3 it!
Kelly in DC
August 31, 2011 at 5:01 pmThis bag is sooo gorgeous, and winning it would be just the push my fiance needs to purchase me a new camera *wink wink*
Lisa
August 31, 2011 at 5:04 pmWhile chances are slim, I would LOVE that bag!!! So pretty.
Lucy
August 31, 2011 at 5:08 pmMight be more likely to carry round my big canon camera with a big like that!!
Emma
August 31, 2011 at 5:09 pmOMG I just found your blog, I LOVE it!!!! I just followed a link from Vale Design coz I thought the screen grab of your blog looked … well Lovely of course!! I adore the monthly photos of your kiddlies, they are sooooo cute, I wish I had seen your site earlier as its such a brilliant idea … a bit late foe my older two (8 and 5) but I just had another wee one last November, I think I’m gonna have to start a monthly photo project from now on :o) So yes I’m an aspiring photographer and a wannabe blogger, life has been hectic with our new addition and a recent house move to find more space for her, but now I’m trying to get my photography career back on track and that bag would just be oh so lovely instead of the ugly black lowpro rucksac that I lug around!! Em xx
colleen j.
August 31, 2011 at 5:14 pmoooooooh, i have been looking for the perfect camera bag and this is pretty perfect!!
Claire
August 31, 2011 at 5:16 pmI have finally treated myself to a new camera and this bag would be the icing on the cake – beautiful!
jeannie
August 31, 2011 at 5:20 pmGorgeous bag! Just what I need!
JulIe Anne
August 31, 2011 at 5:23 pmoH, MY GOODNESS!
Yes, please. What a lovely camera bag!
Nina Morris
August 31, 2011 at 5:33 pmPlease throw my name in for a chance to win that beautiful bag!
Cassie
August 31, 2011 at 5:36 pmAh i love this bag!!!
Susan C.
August 31, 2011 at 5:37 pmVery pretty!
Allison
August 31, 2011 at 5:40 pmAB FAB!
Cecilia
August 31, 2011 at 5:42 pmutterly beautiful and useful!!
Lesly
August 31, 2011 at 5:48 pmI love this Bag!
Emily
August 31, 2011 at 5:49 pmWay cuter than any of my camera bags!
Jill
August 31, 2011 at 5:50 pmSO CUTE!
MK
August 31, 2011 at 5:53 pmSuper cute… maybe it would finally inspire me to get the DSLR of my dreams.
Armin
August 31, 2011 at 5:59 pmIf I had to use one word to describe this bag: incredible… Hope I win!
Frau Haselmayer
August 31, 2011 at 6:06 pmThe bag is AWESOME!
Janey
August 31, 2011 at 6:08 pmPretty, pretty, please! :) I am a newcomer to photography but I have a great camera, and I haven’t seen any camera bags as timeless and well-made as this one!
Kate
August 31, 2011 at 6:14 pmCan you fit diapers and wipes in the bag too? If so, then I’m definitely sold! I would love one bag for all that I need to carry as a photographer and mom–and it looks great too!
alana degraaf
August 31, 2011 at 6:20 pmI would no longer feel like a tacky tourist when travelling ;) looks like a gorgeous neighborhood that these pics are taken in – love it!
Thu Nguyen
August 31, 2011 at 6:20 pmI’ve been trying to find a leather bag like this for a long time… Photography and leather bags are always my weakness! It’ll be my pleasure if I can have this Brooklyn camera bag. I bet it’ll satisfy all my requirements for a high-level camera bag, especially when I own 3 lomography camera right now. :D
shortsweetseason
August 31, 2011 at 6:27 pmAmazing! I love the chestnut bag.
Nyssa
August 31, 2011 at 6:30 pmLove the classic style, the shoulder strap, and that there would be no more excuses to ever leave my camera at home. I <3 this bag!
Tami
August 31, 2011 at 6:41 pmLove everything about this bag! the color, the leather, the length, the flap etc . . . It is perfect!
Hannah
August 31, 2011 at 6:42 pmWow! This bag is gorgeous! Fingers crossed….
Sierra - Closet Full of Happiness
August 31, 2011 at 6:43 pmthat’s such a cool bag! your little family is so cute!
Joanna
August 31, 2011 at 6:45 pmLove that bag!
Brooke
August 31, 2011 at 6:45 pmWhat a cute bag! Here’s hoping I get lucky!
Heather S.
August 31, 2011 at 6:55 pmBeautiful bag!
Julie harman
August 31, 2011 at 6:57 pmAwesome Bag! Wishing me luck!
Kate
August 31, 2011 at 7:04 pmMuch more stylish than the stock bag my Nikon came it. I think I’d tote my camera around much more often if it were stored in such a pretty bag!
Sonya
August 31, 2011 at 8:36 pmWhat an awesome camera bag! Thanks for showing us the Brooklyn bag in use, it looks like a great hands’ free solution for busy moms. Plus – it’s gorgeous!
maribeth
August 31, 2011 at 7:09 pmlove the color of the chesnut leather. It’ll only get better looking with age and wear.
Emmmylizzzy
August 31, 2011 at 7:11 pmThat is one sexy camera bag!
Mary CT
August 31, 2011 at 7:12 pmWow, that’s a beautiful bag. I love that it doesn’t scream, “there’s an expensive camera in here!”
Summer
August 31, 2011 at 7:13 pmLOVE! I’m itching to get my hands on that adorable camera bag!
erin
August 31, 2011 at 7:16 pmdont need a camera, but i need that bag!
genevive
August 31, 2011 at 7:16 pmthat bag is mine by September! Amen! :) Thank you! :)
annie
August 31, 2011 at 7:24 pmi wannnnnnnnt. puhleese! :)
Jessica
August 31, 2011 at 7:27 pmIt’s such a beautiful bag I think I’d use it not only as a camera bag but an every day bag too ;) Currently my camera sits around in a basket heh
Michelle
August 31, 2011 at 7:29 pmLove the classic look of this bag. Great review, Nicole! :)
Jo-Anne
August 31, 2011 at 7:29 pmThe bag is fabulous. What a great way to carry around my camera, and perhaps, some knitting!
Keshet
August 31, 2011 at 7:33 pmWhat a fun giveaway!
Amber
August 31, 2011 at 7:39 pmThe bag is awesome! I’ve been looking around forever for a cute camera bag and your post a few weeks ago about camera bags really helped! Thanks!
Aimee
August 31, 2011 at 7:41 pmOoh. I need a camera bag and that one looks perfect–I love leather bags! Also, my birthday is coming up…c’mon random selector…help me celebrate!
lauren b.
August 31, 2011 at 7:43 pmhow thrilling! i’m enrolled in nicole’s photo 101 class (per your recommendation!) beginning monday, and a good-looking camera bag in lieu of my embarrassingly unattractive one would be another welcome step in the be-better-about-taking-better-photos direction. fingers crossed!
barbara@hodge:podge
August 31, 2011 at 7:45 pmWhat a fabulous giveaway! Wow! Thanks Ona
Lianne
August 31, 2011 at 7:52 pmThat is the most gorgeous camera bag evah! I never enter giveaway contests, but for this bag, I make an exception!
Kimberly L.C.
August 31, 2011 at 7:54 pmOooh, I’d love to win!
Little Gray Pixel
August 31, 2011 at 7:55 pmThat bag is definitely up my alley. You carrying August while wearing it really sealed the deal for me.
tillie
August 31, 2011 at 8:04 pmoh my goodness – I adore that bag!!!!
Michelle
August 31, 2011 at 8:04 pmThat bag is gorgeous! I’ve been lusting after bags that don’t scream, “Steal my camera gear!” ever since your cute camera bag round up!
Angela
August 31, 2011 at 8:08 pmI would love one of these beautiful bags the hold the wonderful camera that I hope to own someday.
Sadye
August 31, 2011 at 8:12 pmLovely!
Zen
August 31, 2011 at 8:13 pmJust gorgeous. Good luck everyone. Thanks for including international readers.
Courtney
August 31, 2011 at 8:22 pmCute bag!!
Leana
August 31, 2011 at 8:24 pmI love this bag and my camera would love to be in it! I love the name of it, same as my pup. Very stylish and hip.
June P
August 31, 2011 at 8:28 pmlove the bag, love the dress, and love for the two littlies! :)
Jasmin
August 31, 2011 at 8:32 pmWow this would be perfect!
Sandra
August 31, 2011 at 8:35 pmLove the bag for everyday use!
Tara
August 31, 2011 at 8:37 pmWow, that is one beautiful bag!!
Shawn
August 31, 2011 at 8:40 pmLove the bag.
Tamsin
August 31, 2011 at 8:48 pmI would love that to win that camera bag, in chestnut of course…. thanks for having such an awesome give away
Ginny
August 31, 2011 at 8:56 pmLove the bag! I am looking for a camera bag that my husband won’t be embarrassed carrying too and this one looks perfect. (We’re still using the ugly nylon one that came with the camera).
Krista
August 31, 2011 at 8:57 pmLovely Bag. I’ve been hunting around for a discreet camera bag. Chestnut Please!
Kel
August 31, 2011 at 9:14 pmOMG, I’ve been searching for this bag FOREVER! Love love love it! Thanks for sharing! x
Robin @ 3 Acres & 3000 sf
August 31, 2011 at 9:15 pmSuch a great looking camera bag! I’ve been wanting to get a nicer looking one but my camera just broke and it’s costing a lot of time and money for Nikon to fix it!
NotoriousMLE
August 31, 2011 at 9:16 pmThe bag is lovely as is the family in the picture. ;)
Christina Johnson
August 31, 2011 at 9:34 pmSuch a cute bag! I was just out yesterday, looking to replace the black one I’ve had for waaay too long, but, alas, no luck. This one is great! :)
Jane
August 31, 2011 at 9:40 pmthe chestnut colour is just lovely!
Ellen
August 31, 2011 at 9:41 pmBeautiful! Would love to be able to tote my camera in this!!
Delores
August 31, 2011 at 9:43 pmlove love love this classic bag, Not Only For Camera’s
Emma
August 31, 2011 at 9:44 pmWow! Beautiful bag with quality craftsmanship. Bags like this seem much harder to find down under but then again I’ve not lived here for a year yet. How much more would you be inclined to use your camera to capture memories if you had it? I know I would!
Regina
August 31, 2011 at 9:50 pmBeautiful bag, love it!
Wendy
August 31, 2011 at 9:53 pmWhat a cute bag! Usually camera bags are bulky and not stylish. That would be great to carry around my Nikon in. :)
lara
August 31, 2011 at 9:54 pmhello, handsome!
Stephanie
August 31, 2011 at 9:55 pmWow! What an adorable bag. I have been on the lookout for one of these for a while as I’ve been expanding my camera equipment. Great giveaway!
Becky
August 31, 2011 at 10:10 pmBeautiful. I love it, and I’d love to keep it for myself. But I’d love even more to donate it to one of my piano students who has SO much potential with photography. Her work is just beautiful. She wants to study art/photography in college next year. I think this bag will just inspire her!
Amanda S
August 31, 2011 at 10:17 pmLove, love, love this camera bag (in chestnut)! It is leaps and bounds cuter than my ugly canvas one I am currently stuffing my camera, lenses, and flash into!!
Alyssa king
August 31, 2011 at 10:22 pmSuch a great and classic bag! I love the detail and the leather looks exquisite! <3
Stephanie Partridge
August 31, 2011 at 10:23 pmOoooh, I hope I win! It’s beautiful!