Epiphanie Camera Bags {MCO's 2nd Birthday Bash!}

*Mommys Craft Obsession received a complimentary Epiphanie Bag in exchange for her honest thoughts and opinions*


MCO's Birthday Bash is kicking off our celebration with an amazing giveaway for WINNERS CHOICE of Camera Bag from Epiphanie!

It's that time of year again and we're celebrating MCO's 2nd blog-birthday! Mommys Craft Obsession started in May 2012 and their birthday bash has become their most anticipated event of the year! We are so glad that you could join us for this event! Today is the first day of this great event, but we highly recommend that you bookmark the open giveaway page by clicking on the link below then adding it to your bookmarks bar! During the next week you will have the chance to enter to win some amazing prizes from items for YOU and things for your little one!

Click here to be redirected to a list of open giveaways.

Epiphanie Bags was created four years ago by a professional photographer, Malie Wilson. She created Epiphanie after realizing that there were no cute camera bags for women! She hated carrying around a separate (and unattractive) bag on photo shoots and would end up covering her camera with whatever article of clothing was nearby and sticking it in her purse. Realizing enough was enough, she launched Epiphanie in 2009 with a list of 10,000 other photographers that were anxious to get their hands on one of these fabulous camera bags. 

Photo Credits: Epiphanie

When it comes to stylish bags, I like to think that I have a radar for them. Whether they be purses, totes, diaper bags, or camera bags, my heart does a little pitter patter whenever my eyes come into contact with one. 

My mom was blessed with some amazing photography skills and began exploring them when she was just a child. Luckily for me (and of course the community in which she lives) she turned her photography from a hobby into a small business a few years ago and started photographing portraits, newborns, weddings, and much more. When she started out, her camera was always lugged around in a hideous black camera bag and I couldn't help but roll my eyes every time she took it on a photo shoot. It literally pained me. When she discovered Epiphanie Camera Bags and introduced me to them, I was taken with how beautiful and stylish they were and I knew that my mother deserved at least one of their gorgeous bags. That Christmas, my dad and I went in together and bought her two! My lucky momma received a Lola and a Clover that year and she has loved them to pieces since! To be honest, I've always been pretty jealous of those beauties, I especially love the look of the Clover! 

Knowing that my mom now treasured her camera bags like I treasure my diaper bags, I was thrilled for the privilege to work with Epiphanie during the holidays on a review of their amazing Madison bag and my mom was over the moon when I surprised her with it! Knowing my moms love for her Epiphanie bags and my fondness of their fantastic company, I reached out again to see if they would like to be apart of our BIRTHDAY BASH so that I could give my lovely readers the chance to win one of their bags again, and I was giddy with excitement when I given the opportunity to review another beautiful bag. I shopped the website and found a bag that I knew my mom would love for Mother's Day - the Lyric bag in Brown!

First off, how gorgeous is this bag? The color is such a rich milk chocolate brown! What I really loved off first impression of this bag was that Lyric is an amazing size. It's not to big and the organization is just right! As simple as the design is, the braided texture of the shoulder strap and the tassels that hang form the front pockets give this bag a stylish bohemian feel, while the silver hardware adds just the right amount of 'flash' and class!

There are two zippered pockets located on the front of the Lyric bag which are the perfect size for small items such as your cell phone, keys, or even a pack of gum or breath mints. I love that they are zippered rather than magnetic or even a simple front flap because knowing from watching my mom so many times, photographers and moms alike are constantly on the move and positioning their bodies in different angles to get the perfect shot; the zipper allows them to have piece of mind that their valuables and belongings aren't going to fall from the pockets as they adjust angles!

The back of this bag also features a large zippered pocket that can easily hold a small tablet or planner, or whatever else you may need to bring with you! The back pocket is also a fabulous place to keep your wallet so that you don't risk scratching your camera if you're using this bag as both a camera bag and purse!

Being a mom I know that carrying options for any bag that I'm carrying is a must - you never know when you may need to switch from a shoulder bag to a messenger carry, or even a backpack! What I love about the Lyric bag is that Epiphanie has included a separate messenger strap so that you can easily change your bag from a shoulder bag to a messenger. The messenger strap has a comfortable shoulder pad which allows for easy carrying while on the go. This is a great option for us moms who may be carrying the bag while chasing a toddler at the park!

So lets get to the most important part of this bag! The inside camera organization! In true Epiphanie fashion, their bags are lined with a soft padded lining that protects your camera and its accessories while they are in your bag. There are three panels that can be easily moved around inside of the bag due to their Velcro siding. Having the panels be adjustable is something that my mom says that she absolutely loves because then she can position her camera comfortably and still adjust accordingly if she is bringing an extra lens. There is also an inside pocket which is perfect for holding extra memory cards batteries or battery packs, and even miscellaneous items like your sunglasses!

My mom couldn't be happier with the size and quality of her beautiful new Lyric bag! It holds everything that she needs to attend a photo shoot without having to bring any extra baggage such as her purse! She recently had a portrait shoot for a local insurance agent and packed everything she needed - her camera with lens, an extra lens, flash, batteries and battery pack, her cell phone, wallet, sunglasses, and keys! She said that the bag sat comfortably on her shoulder as she was with her client and she loved that as she adjusted her angles and the bag moved, she knew nothing would fall out since it was all zipped securely! She also mentioned that the size of the Lyric is perfect for bringing to family parties and social events where she may want to use her camera but would prefer not to carry a bag as large as her gorgeous Madison, Clover, or Lola. According to my momma, "Lyric is the perfect size for everyday needs! When I leave the house it doesn't even feel like I'm carrying a bag made for a camera since it's the same size as a purse I would normally carry, and I love the option of having my camera there if see the perfect opportunity for a photo".

Isn't my mom beautiful with her Lyric Epiphanie Bag!

Whether you're a mom who loves to snap pictures, a professional photographer, or just a woman who loves a stylish and functional camera bag, Epiphanie is the company for you! The bag styles and color choices are plentiful and the quality of their camera bags unbeatable! Both my mom and I love this company and are thrilled with their quality, functionality, style, and customer service! 

To Purchase: Visit Epiphanie Camera Bags and grab your own Lyric bag for just $154.99, or shop the rest of their gorgeous collection of camera bags!

To Win: Epiphanie and Mommys Craft Obsession have teamed up to give one lucky winner a camera bag of their choice! Enter the giveaway form below for your chance to win!

Entry-Form

Congrats to Michelle Tamasa!

The Giveaway will close late on the evening of June 2nd. The winner will be chosen at random through Giveaway Tools. The winner will be announced both on Giveaway Tools form as well as notified by email and announced on MCO’s Facebook. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Epiphanie, Mommys Craft Obsession and other participating bloggers are not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. US Only. For any questions or concerns please contact Mommys Craft Obsession. This review is 100% original and in my own words. Everything written is from my own personal view point and opinions and I have not been influenced by any outside sources. What works for me, may not work for you. All photos have been taken by me unless stated otherwise. I have been provided with product to review by Epiphanie however I have not been compensated monetarily for this review. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.