The ONA Journal

Photographer Profile: Wesley Taylor

We love portrait and lifestyle photographer Wesley Taylor's vision of helping people "celebrate the things that make life worth living—spending time with those you love; enjoying good food, drinks and music; and creating a home that refreshes and reflects who you are."

profiles

Photographer Profile: Carrie Hartsfield

"The impacts of global warming are right in my face. I see them and feel them everyday. Having these things in front of me challenges me to share their story with others."

in my ona

What's in Cubby Graham's Backpack

Photographer and charity: water Social Media Strategist Cubby Graham shares what tools of the trade he packs in his ONA Clifton backpack.

The Bond Street

Introducing The Bond Street Bag & The Kyoto Wrist Strap

Announcing the Bond Street—a bag designed specifically for mirrorless system cameras—and the Kyoto camera wrist strap, handcrafted from premium full-grain leather.

Photographer Profile

Photographer Profile: Lauren Kallen

Through her work documenting entrepreneurs and creators, WeWork's lead photographer Lauren Kallen has helped build today's visual narrative of what it means to pursue your passion—and she embodies that same drive.

in my ona

What's in Bryan Minear's Camps Bay Backpack

Fujifilm X-Photographer Bryan Minear shares how he packed his Camps Bay backpack for a recent trip to California, along with insight into how he captures surreal landscapes.

Year In Review

A Look Back at 2016

For us, the story of 2016 begins and ends with the ever-expanding community of creatives who carry our bags. Here are just a few of our highlights from the past year.

December Stories

December Stories: 100Cameras and the Power of Perspective

Angela Francine Popplewell, co-founder of the non-profit 100cameras, explains their unique model to empower kids around the world through photography.

December Stories

December Stories: Kids of Kathmandu

Jami Saunders, co-founder and president of Kids of Kathmandu, shares the organization's story and their progress in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake.

December Stories

December Stories: The Hope of Safe Water

Photographer Benjamin Heath and Water.org community manager Morée Scofield share about capturing stories of communities and access to safe water.

Events

Scenes from the ONA x Kit and Ace Pop-Up at the Oculus

Last month, we partnered with Kit and Ace on a pop-up at their new showroom in the World Trade "Oculus" - and kicked it off with some of the New York ONA community.

Gift Guide

A Holiday Gift Guide From The ONA Community

Ten photographers and creatives from our community share the top holiday gifts on their list this year.

Blogger Profile

Creative Profile: Betty Liu

When we first met Betty Liu in the spring, we were drawn to her sublime yet practical stop motion cooking vignettes. Over the course of the year, as she's taken her Camps Bay backpack from Yosemite to the Shetland Islands to Martha's Vineyard, we've seen her merge landscape photography, culinary arts, travel writing, and a knack for mentorship, via her sell-out workshops.

Photographer Profile

Where ONA Goes: Jordan with Kara Mercer

Kara Mercer describes her path to becoming a portrait, wedding and travel photographer and highlights her most recent trip to Jordan.