I worked as a special effects supervisor in the film industry for over 26 years. My specialty was designing physical effects: crashing cars, people hanging from buildings, that sort of thing. The rules were simple, and the only constant was 100% functionality and reliability. The KISS principle (Keep it simple, stupid) was de rigueur. People's lives were at stake; there was no room for error.

Later, as a professional landscape photographer, I couldn't find any product that met my need to carry my camera in a comfortable, safe and accessible way. Sure, there were bags, shoulder straps, belt clips and all sorts of shiny objects. But all were "toys" designed by designers, not photographers. Nothing allowed me to carry my camera comfortably, safely and with quick accessibility.

My years of design experience in the film industry were put to good use when I set about designing the system I needed. It had to be simple, with no springs or moving parts. Nothing that could fail, jam or break. Made from top-quality materials, it had to work and be absolutely reliable in all situations. It had to offer comfort and accessibility to enhance my photographic experience. Five years later, from the enthusiastic feedback of satisfied customers all over the world, I think I've got it right. Simple, functional, high-quality: Cotton camera carrying systems.