been on the hunt for the perfect “Man” bag for Michael since he joined me and went full time in January! We tried a few bags but they just weren’t the right fit. I thought maybe Michael was just super hard on them but it turns out that they we just hadn’t found the right high quality bag we were looking for!! Luckily, we were introduced to ONA and Michael has finally met his match!! And because this is about his bag, I’m going to let him do the rest of the talking!! This is Michael’s first blog post so show him some love and be sure to enter to win an ONA bag of your own below!!!
Today is the Day!
It has only been 323 days since I went full time with Katelyn James Photography, and today is my first blog post. For those of you who have no idea who this is, this is Michael, Katelyn’s husband. We have had some requests (like 2 requests) for me to blog, and today is the day!!
I am blogging today about a very exciting giveaway!! I received my Ona Union Street bag in the middle of wedding season, and I could not be happier with it. This bag has everything that I need. There is space for 2-3 lenses and a camera body. Also, the laptop sleeve is super padded for my 13 in MBP. There is a pocket on the back side that is perfect for sliding in timelines or important documents that I need to access quickly. A interior pocket can be zipped closed for added security. Inside the interior pocket is where I keep my phone, memory cards, and keys.
I love how I can put the bag on the ground and it does not tip over. When you have thousands of dollars in equipment in a bag you want to know they are secure and safe, and I definitely feel that way with the Union Street bag! We have been really impressed with the durability of ONA and since we’re really hard on our bags, that’s saying something! So far we have been really happy with how the cover material, interior padding and the strap has held up throughout our crazy wedding season.
Today Ona has been gracious enough to offer a Union Street bag just like mine to give away to one lucky person!! How sweet is that?!
ENTER BELOW!!!
Be sure to follow ONA on FACEBOOK and TWITTER!!
And of course, Bokeh boy needed to be in a picture…. he loves the camera. ONA if you need a mascot, here he is! :)
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
MORE RECENT POSTS
Have you ever tried to sit down with your spouse to talk about dreams, goals, and vision—only for it to turn into frustration or misalignment? If so, you’re not alone. Vision casting in marriage is hard because it brings up deeper fears, beliefs, and unspoken dynamics that many couples don’t even realize are at play.
Success—it’s a word we hear all the time. But what does it really mean? Is it about financial security? Status? Owning a dream home or taking extravagant vacations?
When you think about your business, do you see it as simply a job—or something more?
Today, I’m diving into an experience that was nothing like I anticipated: my digital detox in December. If you’ve ever considered taking a break from the noise of the online world, you might relate to my journey—the good, the surprising, and the, well, completely unplanned.
The wedding industry has faced unique challenges recently, with inflation affecting budgets and couples cutting costs. If you’re a wedding photographer feeling the pinch, don’t worry—2025 doesn’t have to be a slow year.
Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? Over the last few months, I’ve been on a medical rollercoaster that I never saw coming.
Top Personal Posts
Have a little time to read?
"Best money I have EVER spent on education! ... and I've spent a lot!”
"I love all the lessons I'm learning from KJ All Access! Thanks Katelyn!”
"I find very few educational resources worth it ... this one is!”
"Being able to see behind-the-scenes of Katelyn interacting with her clients has been SO impactful!”
"SO worth it! It's amazing the amount of knowledge you get out of them!”
"I learned just as much in one All Access as I did in a whole course! SO GOOD!"
The KJ blog
must-reads
YOUTUBE
The KJ Learning roadmap
