Unique Camera Straps from Rhembein

It Might Not Make You a Better Photographer, But You’ll Sure Look Awesome: Rhembein Camera Straps

02 Mar 2010, written by Christine 16 Comments

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It was a bit of a winding path that led Gillian Pottinger to where she is today. She started out as an insurance broker, then moved onto creating one-of-a-kind girls’ clothing when her daughter was born. But it was really when she got back into photography that she was inspired to start Rhembein, a line of bright, fun and functional camera straps.

Having a camera often strung around her neck meant that she was well aware of how uncomfortable standard straps are that come with DSLR cameras. “The rubber backing was making my neck sweaty – ew!” says Gillian. She also saw some potential for adding a little flare – and was drawn to the idea of playing with fabric again. In addition to the neck strap, Gillian also makes a wrist/hand strap that allows you to cradle your camera in your hand while having it strapped around your wrist – and designed to just the way Gillian herself like to hold her camera. Neck straps sell at $25 to $30 and the Gilly wrist strap is available for $20 to $25.

A mom herself, Gillian is always looking for interesting items that are well-made and reasonably priced – “and washable!” Gillian adds. “It doesn’t matter how hard I try, somehow jam fingerprints show up on anything I really like.”

Rhembein camera straps are available online, but will soon be available at a few select locally owned children’s boutiques.

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16 Comments

Stacey @@onetinysuitcase

March 2, 2010 6:27 am

I love the Bold Splendor design, very chic.
I just forwarded this article to my photog friends and said, “They finally make camera straps for girls!!”

sarah funk @@slvrlambstudios

March 2, 2010 9:23 am

All these fabrics are so fabulous and fun! The damask, paprika and kona ones really stand out for me.
I am really intrigued by the wrist strap as I have one now that only works when the grip is on my camera. I’d like something else for when I take the grip off.

Kelsey @Kelseykphoto

March 3, 2010 10:28 am

I really like this camera neck strap: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40865972 Because its got my favorite color in it, and it looks really comfy

Arianne Roxa @arianneroxa

March 3, 2010 12:29 pm

This makes me so happy– I’ve known Gyl for years now (since she was an insurance broker and I was a lowly financial wench)– she is an amazing, inspired and creative woman who always manages to come up with something unique and unexpected…All the best! (ps. please don’t enter me to win the strap– I just needed to ‘squee’ a bit about this article)