Capturing Couture: Unique camera straps *

I have a confession to make. Up until this week, I’ve been rocking the standard Nikon camera strap that came with my DSLR. There is nothing wrong with using the default camera strap, but let’s face it, there are certainly some better choices out there that provide both comfort and style.

I’ve now officially retired my trusty Nikon strap, and swapped it for a camera strap that is truly unique. Her name (yes, my camera strap is now a “she”) is Ella, one of the designs available in the 2″ SLR/DSLR camera strap collection from Capturing Couture.

Capturing Couture Camera Strap

Before I begin my review, I wanted to share this bit of text from the Capturing Couture Web site that I found particularly inspiring:

Capturing Couture was founded by two working moms, with an obsessive creative passion, spirited ambition,
and fearless work ethic to make magic happen!

I’m not at all surprised that this product was conceived and developed by two smart, stylish moms. When you browse the selection of straps in their shop, you will be struck immediately by the quality and beauty of Capturing Couture’s camera straps. The design choices are fresh, funky, romantic and modern. They also offer a variety of straps designed with men in mind, and I’m sure male photographers who are looking for a way to dress up their equipment appreciate that!

Crissy and Capturing Couture

I think I’ve expressed thoroughly now that I think Capturing Couture’s straps are complete eye candy, but I would also like to point out that they are also extraordinarily comfortable, thanks to the neckpad sewn into each strap. The pad is made of a plush velvet, and feels wonderful on your skin. This is quite important for working photographers, as the wear and tear that your equipment can put on you physically after a long day of shooting can be immense. It’s best to take every opportunity to spare your body some wear and tear, and the wonderful padded neck straps from Capturing Couture are really helpful.

Bokeh Strap

I would recommend Capturing Couture’s camera straps to any of my photographer-colleagues, and also to my friends and family who are looking for a fun, stylish accessory for their camera! I am also thrilled to have the opportunity to give one of you a Capturing Couture camera strap–how cool is that? Following is the gorgeous strap you could win:

Capturing Couture provided me with a camera strap for review. Although product was provided, the opinions expressed in this blog post are entirely my own.

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154 Comments *

  1. Chira

    Now following you on Twitter: @onepaged!

    I love the Mod Geo strap, but I also love the Houndstooth strap and The Caddy (I’ve got a thing for plaid and classic patterns).

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 3:37 am REPLY
  2. I love the Ella, Tangerine Dream and Orchid Bliss!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:03 am REPLY
  3. I need to add the Men’s Caddy on the love list. I’m now a fan of caputuring coutour via FB.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:11 am REPLY
  4. Veronique

    Two days in a row! I’m working overtime! :) I already follow you on twitter. The Turq organza had me at hello!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:40 am REPLY
  5. I’m a fan of Dear Chrissy on Facebook. :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:41 am REPLY
  6. Veronique

    Fan of Capturing Couture on facebook (btw Crissy your link is broken).

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:41 am REPLY
  7. Veronique

    Fan of Dear Crissy on facebook :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:42 am REPLY
  8. Veronique

    I follow you on Google Connect.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:42 am REPLY
  9. Veronique

    I follow CapturingCouture on twitter.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:43 am REPLY
  10. I follow you on Twitter!

    And my favorite strap….Is the Cori. It’s in the men’s section and is gender friendly for both my husband and I. :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:43 am REPLY
  11. Veronique

    (Btw that last twitter link is also broken).

    I tweeted about the contest.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:43 am REPLY
  12. Posted On April 21, 2010 at 4:44 am REPLY
  13. I love Alicia. And I’m following you on twitter. Movinaroundmama@twitter.com

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 5:07 am REPLY
  14. I’m following you on twitter, I’m FireMom.

    I like the Orchid Leaves strap because it’s green. :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 5:41 am REPLY
  15. and tweeted about the contest.

    **this is actually Crissy, I adjusted Small Burst’s comments to reflect two separate comments for adding on FB and tweeting.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:01 am REPLY
  16. I follow you on twitter (I’m melissity).

    Thanks for the giveaway – these look like great camera straps! I like the Alicia, the Ella, and the Orchid Bliss.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:12 am REPLY
  17. Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:13 am REPLY
  18. Also a Dear Crissy fan on FB!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:14 am REPLY
  19. Chira

    Fan of Dear Chrissy on FB now!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:46 am REPLY
  20. Chira

    Also a fan of Capturing Couture on FB :D

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:47 am REPLY
  21. Chira

    Following @capturingcoutur on Twitter now

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:48 am REPLY
  22. My favorite is the tangerine dream (so stinkin’ cute!!) I’m following you @GingerSpiker

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:53 am REPLY
  23. I follow you on Goggle

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:54 am REPLY
  24. Chira

    Following Capturing Couture on Tumblr!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:55 am REPLY
  25. @gingerspiker is now following @CapturingCoutur

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:55 am REPLY
  26. Chira
    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 6:57 am REPLY
  27. I like the sofia
    I follow you on twitter as theonlygirl

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:11 am REPLY
  28. I’m following you on twitter, and my fav strap is Orchid Evening. :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:32 am REPLY
  29. I am following on GFC.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:32 am REPLY
  30. I am following you on FB.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:33 am REPLY
  31. Following Capturing Couture on Twitter with @karenlisa

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:38 am REPLY
  32. Fan of CC on FB now too.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:39 am REPLY
  33. Your site is in my blog roll :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:40 am REPLY
  34. I follow you on twitter. =D
    http://www.twitter.com/jeninholland02

    My favorite strap is actually in the men’s section….The Caddy.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:51 am REPLY
  35. I’m a fan of Dear Crissy on Facebook. =D

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:52 am REPLY
  36. Following @CapturingCoutur on twitter. =D

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:53 am REPLY
  37. Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:54 am REPLY
  38. Blogged it. =D
    http://jeniusphotography.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/great-blog-for-photographers-and-moms/

    My favorite strap is actually in the men’s section….The Caddy.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 8:07 am REPLY
  39. I follow on Twitter and I LOVE the polka dot rose strap! Incredible

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 8:14 am REPLY
  40. Facebook fan of capturing couture!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 8:17 am REPLY
  41. Cari

    Hi!

    I have Fanned (liked) Capturing Couture on Facebook!
    :)

    (I love Alicia Black…and, as a professional photographer–it would be a great addition to my camera as, at the moment, I carry my camera with the default camera strap. SHH! Don’t tell my camera….)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 9:35 am REPLY
  42. Cari

    I have Fanned (Liked) Dear Crissy on Facebook!

    (I now feel that I am following you EVERYWHERE! Originally I found you on Live Journal.)
    :)

    (I love Alicia Black…and, as a professional photographer–it would be a great addition to my camera as, at the moment, I carry my camera with the default camera strap. SHH! Don’t tell my camera….)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 9:37 am REPLY
  43. Cari

    Following @CapturingCoutur on twitter.

    http://twitter.com/fancifulimages

    I love the Alicia Black strap.
    :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 10:49 am REPLY
  44. Cari

    Following @crissy on twitter.

    http://twitter.com/fancifulimages

    I love the Alicia Black strap.
    :)

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 10:52 am REPLY
  45. Cari

    I tweeted the contest.
    It was my first Tweet!
    :)

    http://twitter.com/fancifulimages

    I (still!) love the Alicia Black strap.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 10:55 am REPLY
  46. Following you on Twitter as @mommyisgreen

    I also like the Rose Stripe strap.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:01 am REPLY
  47. Hallo! I am now following you on twitter, user-name “rachieann”

    My favorite strap is either the Hot Pink Organza or the Orchid Bliss. So cute!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:48 am REPLY
  48. I am now a fan or I “liked” the Capturing Couture fan page on facebook!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:52 am REPLY
  49. I have “liked” the Dear Chrissy fan page on facebook now too!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:53 am REPLY
  50. I am following you on Google Friend Connect :) Gmail address: rachael.houser@gmail.com

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:55 am REPLY
  51. thanks for the mention on twitter! WUB these straps!

    following you on twitter now: Lauren_Reid

    and i’m ALL ABOUT the Tangerine Dream strap… i’m pretty sure it wants to marry me!

    xooxox

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 1:15 pm REPLY
  52. Kayla

    I am following you on twitter: Disney_Kayla

    And I love the Rose Stripe camera strap. Too cute!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 3:11 pm REPLY
  53. Kayla

    I am a fan of Capturing Couture on facebook.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 3:47 pm REPLY
  54. Kayla

    I am a fan of Dear Crissy on facebook.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 3:47 pm REPLY
  55. Kayla

    I follow this blog on google friend connect.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 3:48 pm REPLY
  56. Kayla

    I follow capturing coutur on twitter.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 3:49 pm REPLY
  57. Kayla
    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 3:50 pm REPLY
  58. I am following @crissy on Twitter. @TheSavingQueen
    I love the Luaren style. It is very tropical!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 7:35 pm REPLY
  59. susan

    I follow on Twitter @susanlanai.
    I just love the the cam strap!

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:43 pm REPLY
  60. susan

    I Fan Dear Crissy on Facebook.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:45 pm REPLY
  61. susan

    I follow you on Google Friend Connect.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:46 pm REPLY
  62. susan

    I follow @CapturingCoutur on Twitter.

    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:48 pm REPLY
  63. susan
    Posted On April 21, 2010 at 11:48 pm REPLY
  64. Posted On April 22, 2010 at 4:33 am REPLY
  65. I’m a fan of Capturing Couture on facebook. =D

    Posted On April 22, 2010 at 4:34 am REPLY
  66. Kelli

    I follow as @knh391 .. and I love the Sophia Black style!

    Posted On April 22, 2010 at 5:55 am REPLY
  67. Chira

    Tweeted about the contest again!

    http://twitter.com/onepaged/status/12641182530

    Posted On April 22, 2010 at 7:14 am REPLY
  68. Kayla
    Posted On April 22, 2010 at 4:22 pm REPLY
  69. I am following you on twitter
    @stepholeary2
    I love the Ella strap!

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 8:23 am REPLY
  70. Stephanie

    I am following @capturingcoutur

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 8:29 am REPLY
  71. Stephanie

    I became a fan of Dear Crissy and Capturing Couture!!

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 8:31 am REPLY
  72. I follow you on Twitter!

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 12:18 pm REPLY
  73. I am following them on Twitter now too!

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 12:20 pm REPLY
  74. I want…er…NEED the ella. Oh man. If I won…oh man, oh man, oh man. SO glad to @’d me on Twitter!

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 12:21 pm REPLY
  75. Chira

    Daily tweet about the contest!

    http://twitter.com/onepaged/status/12731784697

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 4:51 pm REPLY
  76. Chira

    Posted a link to Dear Crissy on my blog (Part 1)

    http://napkins.livejournal.com/222604.html

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 5:06 pm REPLY
  77. Chira

    Posted a link to Dear Crissy on my blog (Part 2)

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 5:06 pm REPLY
  78. Chira

    Posted a link to Capturing Couture on my blog (Part 1)

    http://napkins.livejournal.com/222604.html

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 5:07 pm REPLY
  79. Chira

    Posted a link to Capturing Couture on my blog (Part 2)

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 5:07 pm REPLY
  80. Suzanne

    Following you one tiwtter @little_lilly

    I love the Cori and Orchid leaves straps.

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 7:45 pm REPLY
  81. Suzanne

    tweeted about the contest~

    Posted On April 23, 2010 at 7:46 pm REPLY
  82. Kayla
    Posted On April 24, 2010 at 4:12 am REPLY
  83. I’m following you on Twitter (@HeatherLilly)

    I love the Orchid Leaves camera strap.

    Posted On April 24, 2010 at 2:06 pm REPLY
  84. Hi Crissy! I love that you are doing giveaways now :) I’m following you on twitter (lilpinksocks) and my fav strap is the Signature!

    Posted On April 24, 2010 at 10:27 pm REPLY
  85. I’m a fan on facebook (Lisa Araujo Davis)

    Posted On April 24, 2010 at 10:28 pm REPLY
  86. I follow on Google Friends

    Posted On April 24, 2010 at 10:29 pm REPLY
  87. Following CapturingCourtur on twitter (lilpinksocks)

    Posted On April 24, 2010 at 10:32 pm REPLY
  88. Chira
    Posted On April 25, 2010 at 5:21 am REPLY
  89. Kayla
    Posted On April 25, 2010 at 5:53 am REPLY
  90. Following! And my favorite is The Gramps.

    Posted On April 25, 2010 at 6:09 pm REPLY
  91. I follow you on Twitter (bigesymom)

    There are so many beautifulstraps to choose from (never thought I’d say that about a DSLR strap) but this morning I really like “Tangerine Dream”

    Posted On April 26, 2010 at 4:41 am REPLY
  92. I am a Facebook fan of Dear Crissy (Lauren Scandurro)

    Posted On April 26, 2010 at 4:43 am REPLY
  93. I’m a facebook fan of Capturing Coture (Lauren Scandurro)

    Posted On April 26, 2010 at 4:44 am REPLY
  94. I follow you on GFC (Lauren at Big Easy Mom)

    Posted On April 26, 2010 at 4:45 am REPLY
  95. I now follow @CapuringCoutur on Twitter (bigeasymom)

    Posted On April 26, 2010 at 4:48 am REPLY
  96. Posted On April 26, 2010 at 6:14 am REPLY
  97. Kayla
    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 5:19 am REPLY
  98. I’m following you on twitter: wordsfail

    I really like the Orchid Leaves strap!

    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 6:42 am REPLY
  99. Fan of Dear Crissy on facebook!

    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 6:45 am REPLY
  100. Twitter follower (hsuperparents). I also love the Sophia Black!

    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 1:33 pm REPLY
  101. Capturing Couture FB fan.

    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 1:34 pm REPLY
  102. FB fan of yours.

    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 1:34 pm REPLY
  103. GFC follower.

    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 1:35 pm REPLY
  104. I follow you on Twitter (@sheenatatum). I’d love to win the Alicia strap.

    Just a heads up, the Lauren strap is misspelled on this page: http://www.capturingcouture.com/www.capturingcouture.com/1.5%22SLR_Camera_Straps.html

    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 11:26 pm REPLY
  105. susan
    Posted On April 27, 2010 at 11:39 pm REPLY
  106. Chira
    Posted On April 28, 2010 at 3:38 am REPLY
  107. I just started following you on Twitter (@bebehblog) and I like the Ella pattern of the 2″ SLR strap!

    Posted On April 28, 2010 at 2:04 pm REPLY
  108. susan
    Posted On April 28, 2010 at 6:22 pm REPLY
  109. Kayla
    Posted On April 29, 2010 at 4:58 am REPLY
  110. susan
    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:33 am REPLY
  111. Ugh i just emailed about these too LOL.
    I am following you! @mommypr

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:05 pm REPLY
  112. Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:07 pm REPLY
  113. Oh sorry i messed up! It was suppose to be in the same comment! so i will combine 2 others:
    http://twitter.com/MommyPR/status/13166988305
    Tweeted
    following them on Twitter @mommypr also

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:14 pm REPLY
  114. Follow you and CC on Facebook (Angela Roy/ Mommy PR)

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:15 pm REPLY
  115. Im following on GFC @mommypr

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:16 pm REPLY
  116. I follow you on twitter @MadHatterMom

    And other than the Mod Geo and the Ella that you got I really like The Caddy. I think it could be for a guy or girl and since hubby and I share the camera it seems fair to pick one less feminine :)

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:33 pm REPLY
  117. I “Liked” Capturing Couture on Facebook

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:35 pm REPLY
  118. I “liked” Dear Crissy on Facebook

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:36 pm REPLY
  119. I follow via Google Friend Connect

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:36 pm REPLY
  120. I follow @CapturingCoutur on twitter (@MadHatterMom)

    Posted On April 30, 2010 at 8:37 pm REPLY
  121. I follow you on Twitter @JewlznAZ

    Also, I love the Rose stripes for me & the wristlet Polka Dot Ruffle for my daughters. =)

    Posted On May 2, 2010 at 1:11 pm REPLY
  122. Became a FB fan of Capturing Couture. =)

    Posted On May 2, 2010 at 1:25 pm REPLY
  123. Became a FB fan of Dear Crissy! =)

    Posted On May 2, 2010 at 1:27 pm REPLY
  124. Following you on Twitter and I love the Gramps strap :)

    Posted On May 2, 2010 at 3:07 pm REPLY
  125. Google connect :)

    Posted On May 2, 2010 at 3:08 pm REPLY
  126. I follow you on twitter @chubbycheeks143
    and I like the mod dot!

    Posted On May 2, 2010 at 4:18 pm REPLY
  127. I follow you on Twitter @nizzle73099
    I really love the 1.5″ signature strap and the houndstooth one.

    Posted On May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm REPLY
  128. Kayla
    Posted On May 3, 2010 at 2:43 pm REPLY
  129. Chira
    Posted On May 3, 2010 at 8:55 pm REPLY
  130. I follow you on twitter & my favorite is the plum sequin strap!

    Posted On May 3, 2010 at 9:34 pm REPLY
  131. I follow capturing couture on twittahhhh as well. @emmie_bee

    Posted On May 3, 2010 at 9:35 pm REPLY
  132. posted contest link in my facebook status!
    http://www.facebook.com/jeniusphotography

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 2:50 am REPLY
  133. follow you on twitter as WeeShare

    I like the 2 inch zebra strap

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 9:12 am REPLY
  134. capturing couture FB fan- Desiree Glaze

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 9:14 am REPLY
  135. your FB fan- Desiree Glaze

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 9:15 am REPLY
  136. capturing coutur twitter follower- WeeShare

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 9:15 am REPLY
  137. follow with google friend

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 9:16 am REPLY
  138. Following you already :)

    As for the straps, I really like the Ella strap, and the Orhcid Bliss.

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 2:01 pm REPLY
  139. I am following you on Twitter, @fairygodpanda.

    My favorite strap is Orchid Blossom, though it was hard to pick.

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 5:27 pm REPLY
  140. I already follow you on Twitter (mrsandmister).

    I love the Orchid Plum and the Sophia Black.

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 5:30 pm REPLY
  141. I am following you on Twitter, @highheeledbree.

    My favorite strap is Ella :)

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 5:36 pm REPLY
  142. And I “liked” you on FB, Amanda Elaine Loyd.

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 5:37 pm REPLY
  143. I’m following your blog via Google Friend Connect

    Posted On May 4, 2010 at 5:45 pm REPLY