The Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) is an online store that specializes in multi-function gear and apparel for photographers. They strive to create items with a unique blend of creativity and functionality with each clothing and apparel item they produce. Each piece is designed with a “photographer extra” but these special features don’t scream, “I’M A PHOTOGRAPHER!” All extras are cleverly built-in and designed to be handy when you need it and discreet when you don’t. Here are some of my favorite items from their online store.
Lens Pocket/Camera Wrap Hoodie
This is not your ordinary hoodie. Not only is it made from 100% cotton making it super soft and comfy, it features a zipper pocket deep enough to hold an extra lens. If you are a photographer that carries your bag around just so you’ll have your extra lens handy, then ditch the bag and wear this hoodie! And as a bonus, the hoodie has strategically placed buttons so it can be used as a camera wrap/pillow when you’re not wearing it, which makes it a perfect way to carry gear in your suitcase when traveling.
Lens Cap Pocket Beanie
Most photographers I know have lost a lens cap or two over the course of their careers. It’s bound to happen. You set it down somewhere or it falls out of your back pocket and poof, it’s gone forever. If this sounds like you, then this beanie is right up your alley. Featuring a lens cap pocket right on the beanie, you could stash your lens cap here during your sessions and be confident knowing it will be there for you when you’re done. Plus, beanies are so popular right now that your clients wouldn’t even think twice if you wore this at your next session.
Multi-Function Shirts
These long-sleeve button-down shirts are perfect for that male photographer in your life. Each shirt is made from the colors in a photograph and designed in a way that they can feel both casual and/or dressy depending on what is worn with it. Each shirt sports a lens cleaning cloth sewn to the inside of the shirt, super handy for those times when you need to wipe your lens but don’t have time to search for one of your lens cleaning cloths. These shirts also have roll-up sleeves and are made from 100% cotton.
And a bonus tip! The COOPH also publishes a community-focused online magazine full of beautiful images from around the world. Bookmark it!
