I want to talk a bit about the Shoot Sac. Jessica Claire invented and developed a great lens bag called the Shoot Sac. Many photographers know about this bag, but I’ve been using it since late last year, even though I bought it last summer, and it’s my favorite bag. I use the Shoot Sac over the Boda Bag now.
The Shoot Sac is made of neoprene, like the stuff they make wet suits out of for surfing. Mainly, I love that smell, so that’s part of my attraction. But, also, neoprene is the perfect material for a lens bag. It’s such a simple and elegant solution. It has 3 pockets on each side. It fits snug and flat against the body and has a flap that can cover either side.
I generally shoot with two camera bodies, and therefore have 2 lenses on the bodies, usually an 85mm and a 35mm. Then, I’ll have my 45mm TSE and maybe a 50mm. I can also slip two flash units in there. And have a pocket left for my phone, keys, and a few odds and ends.
I generally use it for portrait sessions, engagement sessions and for parts of a wedding (getting ready, and the bride and groom portraits). I like to be quick, flexible, and light. I move around a lot, so it’s nice to have that freedom. It’s probably the best bag I have ever used.
I highly recommend this bag. It is totally worth every penny and then some.
Jerry Frazier
Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
http://www.jerryfrazierphotography.com
Tags: Jerry Frazier Photography, Los Angeles Wedding Photography, Orange County Wedding Photography
May 23, 2008 at 6:27 pm
i’m wondering what do you do with your other
equipment to keep it safe while your shooting….
I’ve been reading horror stories of criminals
that dress up and pretend to be guest and walk
around stealing whatever….wedding gifts enevelopes
especially and unguarded photo bags…..
May 23, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Good quesiton Craig. Typically, for portraits and those types of sessions, that’s all I bring. For weddings, I usually leave the bag in my car. Like for getting ready shots, it’s usually safe to just take what I need and leave the rest in the car. If I am at the site, like at a reception, I always have an assistant with me, so if someone has to watch my bags, that the assistants job. I also have a bike lock in my bag that cost me $20, and I lock my bag to something. If you really want to be safe, you can buy a PacSafe for you bag.