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!
Ariane
August 30, 2011 at 1:43 pmWould love to walk down the streets of Dublin with my camera in that bag!
Sarah
August 30, 2011 at 1:43 pmI need a new camera bag so badly! Mine’s too small!!
cloudy
August 30, 2011 at 1:43 pmoh wow, what a stylish camera bag!
chestnut looks great! But I’m fine with black, too :D
greetings from germany
xoxox
cloudy
carly
August 30, 2011 at 1:43 pmlove the bag! and the cute kiddos, too.
Cinthya
August 30, 2011 at 1:43 pmLove it! I used to have a small version of that but it was just a purse. I would love one just like that for my camera. I have a regular black one and it’s not stylish at all. Good luck to everyone entering the contest.
joanne
August 30, 2011 at 1:44 pmoh… to be able to carry everything safely and with style!!
love the dress btw :)
Juice
August 30, 2011 at 1:45 pmThat bag is lovely.
Alissa
August 30, 2011 at 1:45 pmlove it! definitely in need of a camera bag and this one is adorable!
Juliet
August 30, 2011 at 1:45 pmGorgeous! My current bag is a hand-me-down with the word ‘camera’ embroidered on it. This makes me a little nervous carrying it around. Something more subtle would be wonderful.
Heather
August 30, 2011 at 1:45 pmI’d love a new camera bag!
sarah cass
August 30, 2011 at 1:47 pmthis is so pretty! bookmarking it for my next camera bag! :)
Anna
August 30, 2011 at 1:47 pmWhat a cute bag! Love it!
Heather Banks
August 30, 2011 at 1:47 pmOoh, these look great! I would love a new camera bag, would be great for portrait shoots (I’m a pro photographer)
Lindsay
August 30, 2011 at 1:48 pmToo cute! I’d love to win!
isa
August 30, 2011 at 1:48 pmLove the bag! Thanks for the giveaway!
Christy S
August 30, 2011 at 1:48 pmGorgeous bag. I would love to win.
stephanie
August 30, 2011 at 1:48 pmlove it! such a cute bag.
Lisa
August 30, 2011 at 1:48 pmThat is a gorgeous bag. Thanks for the chance to win!
Rebecca
August 30, 2011 at 1:48 pmFantastic bag! Very Classic.
Mary P.
August 30, 2011 at 1:49 pmIt is a really lovely and perfect bag. I will try my luck. Hope I win!! :-)
Thanks
Megan C.
August 30, 2011 at 1:49 pmwow that bag is stunning! thanks for the chance to win one – i can only dream of buying one myself.
Desiree
August 30, 2011 at 1:49 pmI would definitely choose the chestnut color – it is so beautiful for fall! I love that it looks like a regular cross body bag, so pretty.
Kat
August 30, 2011 at 1:50 pmI just love that chestnut color! And it looks so cute with your dress!
ann
August 30, 2011 at 1:50 pmWhat a great giveaway! nice bag!
Christy
August 30, 2011 at 1:51 pmLove to win-beautiful bag!
Sara K {SaigeWisdom}
August 30, 2011 at 1:51 pmOMG it’s soooo stylish. I NEED IT! haha. My lovely Pentax wants to be carried in something nicer than it’s boring/ugly/nylon sack purchased from a big box electronic store.
Malin
August 30, 2011 at 1:51 pmIt’s a beautiful bag. I’d love to give it to my sister-in-law who loves to photograph. And might I say it suits you? :)
Kim Bernhardt
August 30, 2011 at 1:52 pmOh ONA what a sexy bag! I love it!
LaurieB
August 30, 2011 at 1:52 pmFantastic camera bag, just the right size for taking to client residences. Great for having a latte in one hand, samples in the other.
Cheers!
LaurieB
Nicola
August 30, 2011 at 1:52 pmSuch an amazing bag, I love the chestnut colour. Fab blog, its in my top blogs to read in my blog reader. Also great that this is being offered to us international readers, such a rarity!
Sixth & Elm
August 30, 2011 at 1:53 pmOhmygoshIlovethisbagsoomuch! I never enter contests but I couldn’t resist. It’s so beautiful.
Chantelle
Nic
August 30, 2011 at 1:54 pmSeriously perfect camera bag. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
Christina W.
August 30, 2011 at 1:54 pmIt’s gorgeous! I’d be torn with whether or not to use it for a purse or its intended function since I’ve basically been looking for exactly that for a while haha. If I don’t win it’s going on my Christmas list!
Isabel
August 30, 2011 at 1:54 pmInternational entrants too? That’s amazing! I do want, it’s beautiful!
Sara Bruce-Sehlin
August 30, 2011 at 1:54 pmLove, love, love, this bag! I think I need to own it so I can walk hand in hand with my little one as well!
julie
August 30, 2011 at 1:54 pmShameless: PICK ME! PICK ME! PICK ME! Please.
Emilie
August 30, 2011 at 1:55 pmI love that camera bag, so stylish and simple! It’s totally my style too. The chestnut is beautiful!
Jen @ The Well Read Fish
August 30, 2011 at 1:56 pmThat bag is so beautiful and so timeless.
Ania M.
August 30, 2011 at 1:56 pmLove the bag!
Emily Quinton
August 30, 2011 at 1:56 pmWhat a gorgeous and stylish bag. I’d love using this in London on my shoots. The chestnut is my favourite. (adding to my wishlist!) x
Stefi
August 30, 2011 at 1:57 pmThis is exactly the kind of bag I’ve been hunting for, it’s lovely!
josephine
August 30, 2011 at 1:57 pmTheir bags have been on my wishlist forever.
Meredith K A
August 30, 2011 at 1:58 pmSecond camera bag giveaway entry in a week…hopefully getting my first DSLR in time for birth of baby #1, so a nice camera bag would be awesome!!
Kristy
August 30, 2011 at 1:58 pmThe chestnut is lovely!
Alisha
August 30, 2011 at 1:59 pmLove this! So, so beautiful.
Missy Boeke
August 30, 2011 at 1:59 pmLove the bag!
Cindi
August 30, 2011 at 1:59 pmWhat a lovely camera bag, that is very functional…
Many thanks, Cindi
Greta Nice
August 30, 2011 at 2:00 pmBeautiful bag! Would look great in London ;)
Erin
August 30, 2011 at 2:00 pmthat is a beautiful, classic bag!
Tira
August 30, 2011 at 2:01 pmSuch a beautiful bag! Love it!
Courtney
August 30, 2011 at 2:01 pmSuper cute!! :)
laura
August 30, 2011 at 2:01 pmwow! that is gorgeous. i am definitely adding this bag to my wish list! :)
Amara
August 30, 2011 at 2:02 pmLove the bag!
Melanie
August 30, 2011 at 2:02 pmLove the bag! Would love to walk around Toronto with that camera bag :)
Amanda Butts
August 30, 2011 at 2:02 pmLove it!
Mary
August 30, 2011 at 2:02 pmLove, love, love this camera bag! The chestnut color is gorgeous!!
helen
August 30, 2011 at 2:03 pmMe me me!!!!
This bag looks so good :) Would love one in chestnut!
Heather D
August 30, 2011 at 2:03 pmAwesome bag! Would love to win one!!!
Annie
August 30, 2011 at 2:03 pmI need a camera bag…the ol’ fanny pack isn’t cutting it (serious and sad). Love this one!
holly | bijou lovely
August 30, 2011 at 2:04 pmThis is such a beautiful bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
Miss B.
August 30, 2011 at 2:04 pmThe cutest camera bag ever,love this photo.
Rebecca Hoy
August 30, 2011 at 2:04 pmBeautiful bag! My current bag is black nylon so not super attractive.
Jill
August 30, 2011 at 2:04 pmI think my life could be made complete with this bag. Totally necessary accessory.
Mallory
August 30, 2011 at 2:05 pmAwesome bag, this would be perfect!
Leone
August 30, 2011 at 2:05 pmThat is one gorgeous bag. The dress you’re wearing is killer, too.
mitchell
August 30, 2011 at 2:05 pmbeautiful bag
Kasey
August 30, 2011 at 2:05 pmI’d love to add this Brooklyn camera bag to my collection!
Lynne
August 30, 2011 at 2:05 pmI need a cute camera bag!! It’s my first time to see this bag and i love it :)
debi
August 30, 2011 at 2:05 pmLove it!
louise
August 30, 2011 at 2:06 pmVery cute! I love camera bags that don’t really look like camera bags!
Amy
August 30, 2011 at 2:07 pmbeautiful bag!!!!
Amy
August 30, 2011 at 2:07 pmLove that bag! Would love to win one :o)
jayme
August 30, 2011 at 2:07 pmvery cute bag!
Carrie Hogan
August 30, 2011 at 2:08 pmThis bag is perfect for me. Love the style. MY camera would fit perfectly. Much better than my backpack!
Amy
August 30, 2011 at 2:08 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE this bag!!!
krkdenver
August 30, 2011 at 2:09 pmThe only thing that could make this bag better would be a diaper bag addition! (diaper bag + camera bag + purse all in one = heaven)
lea
August 30, 2011 at 2:09 pmClassic!
Susan
August 30, 2011 at 2:10 pmWhat a lovely color and shape!
Raquel
August 30, 2011 at 2:10 pmBeautiful! love it!
Crissy
August 30, 2011 at 2:11 pmSo awesome! I need a new camera bag because my other one was stolen.
Alexandrea M
August 30, 2011 at 2:13 pmThank you so much for the giveaway! That is a gorgeous bag – and I always go for black, but in this case I’d go for chestnut which is even more an indicator how beautiful it is!
Kelly
August 30, 2011 at 2:13 pmHow lovely and darling and functional all in one swell package. I’m daydreaming about the contents of mine already mostly because it could have been a handy ‘go-bag during my hurricane preparations. Would it hold all the trinkets I’d need for a zombie apocalypse? Would love to find out….
Tara
August 30, 2011 at 2:13 pmwhat a Beautiful camera bag! loving the chestnut!
Lindsay
August 30, 2011 at 2:13 pmI have been in the market for a camera bag and this would be perfect! Thanks!
grace
August 30, 2011 at 2:14 pmwe have been searching high and low for a good looking, but useful camera bag. the black would be fantabulous!
Kari
August 30, 2011 at 2:15 pmI like that it doesn’t really look like a camera bag.
JWalter
August 30, 2011 at 2:15 pmThis bag would match anything, and I have a four and seven month old, so I too have my hands full. Love the ability o go over the chest, which mine doesn’t do.
Albina
August 30, 2011 at 2:15 pmI didn’t know that camera bags could be beautiful!
Becky
August 30, 2011 at 2:15 pmPick me, pick me!
Melissa
August 30, 2011 at 2:15 pmThat would be such a great bag for all the weddings I have this fall…can tote my camer and be stylish!
kim.
August 30, 2011 at 2:16 pmThat bag is beautiful! Love the buckles without the work ;) Thanks!
Natasha
August 30, 2011 at 2:16 pmI would do that bag proud in chestnut!
Mariela
August 30, 2011 at 2:16 pmHi, beautiful camera bag, very stylish and classic. Great give away, have a nice day.
Jenn
August 30, 2011 at 2:17 pmI am so in love with this bag! #musthave
MCC
August 30, 2011 at 2:17 pmOh my goodness! That is one amazing camera bag! I would love to win! Exclamation point!
Rebekah
August 30, 2011 at 2:17 pmGorgeous!
Crystal
August 30, 2011 at 2:17 pmVERY cute! I want one! :)
megan marie
August 30, 2011 at 2:18 pmawesome! love the chestnut color.
kristin
August 30, 2011 at 2:18 pmLuv this bag! So classic
Renee
August 30, 2011 at 2:20 pmI think I just fell in love! My DSLR needs a home, and I can’t think of a better fit. :)