ON THE MOVE WITH THE DIY CAMERA BAG

When I first started this blog I only had a slight interest in photography. My boyfriend had always been the one who loved photo exhibitions and who had all those different lenses for his Nikon. I guess, not something I grew up with, photography seemed like a long shot for me – stick to reading books Geneva is pretty much what I told myself. But over time, and in part as a necessity, I’ve learnt so much about what taking a good photo means. Low and behold I think photography – looking at photos, taking them – has become a passion! Although there’s still so much to learn, it’s funny that it’s something that’s happened as if by osmosis – other than the odd youtube video I don’t feel like there was any major learning investment other than to look and look and look (and also try and try and try). I suspect many of us have improved in the world of photos as the popularity of (read: addiction to) Pinterest and Instagram has increased – we often learn about colour, light and composition without even trying. And by trying I guess I mean taking a course or doing an internship.

Which is why when Coach asked me to customise their new ‘Swagger’ bag (it made a cameo in yesterday’s post) to reflect me and my lifestyle, I knew straight away that the DIY Camera Bag was my next challenge. Not just satisfied that it would work as desired or the glue would hold up, I decided to text drive the design around the chaotic streets of Hong Kong… If swagger means dodging cars and trams to get that perfect ‘draw the eye in’ composition, then yes! I have it! And for those of you wondering, the camera bag insert passed with flying colours. Go make one!

Wearing:Kookai trench, Zara shorts, Club Monaco tank, Coach bag, Witchery Boots

Can I distract you for a moment and say that this has to be one of THE most comfortable travel/on the move outfits. I wear some variation of this…. pretty much every day!

But seriously, if there was ever a time to get all puffed up and swagger around, it’s when you realise that you’ve nailed down a new passion or have taught yourself a new skill. Broadened your horizons as my mother (and perhaps also her mother) would put it. Have you learnt/taught yourself anything new that makes you get excited about?

Photos by Nicola Lemmon

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