I have a couple of drawers in my office that pull out. I decided to use them for things I am reaching for every day. Camera equipment was the first thing that came to mind! I wanted it tucked away so it stays safe, but easy to access. (I snapped these pics with my phone since I was taking pictures of my camera.) :)
What about all of those instruction manuals that come with photography software and equipment? Mine have been hiding in boxes I didn’t need. I went through it all tossing things I knew I wouldn’t use and only keeping the essentials. Then I grabbed some Ziploc bags to give camera instruction manuals, etc. a home.
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Love the instruction manual idea. I’ve thrown more than a few out that I later realized I needed –Hanna Lei
Love this Erin! Our camera equipment is currently in a cabinet in our media center, but seeing yours made me realize I have a lot of empty drawers, one with a power strip perfect for my chargers in our recently repaired foyer dresser. Can’t wait to tackle it!
Hi! I LOVE the idea of getting rid of the boxes and just storing the essentials! I will have to do that! The boxes are so bulky!! I also love Ziploc bags!!
Hi Erin! I am currently struggling with storing all of my lenses and camera gear as well. I SO wish I had a drawer like this to spread it all out in! Now I’m on a mission to find a better spot in my house to store all of my stuff ;)
-Emily
What a great idea and no more searching or wondering if you still have your manual or have thrown it away. I’m in the process of leaning how to use my camera out of auto
the plastic bags for the manuals idea is genius!!!
Thanks everyone! xx
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Ziploc bags are the best thing since sliced bread!! Do you have any of the mini kind? Oh my gosh, I use them for everything!!
Hi Erin, it looks great! We are in the market for a new dslr. We have upgraded twice and I’m ready again. What do you use and would you recommend?
Aren’t ziploc baggies the best? I use them for all sorts of things. Perfect for keeping small items together through out the house. I have even used them when packing my kids clothes. Complete outfit with accessories per bag keeps everything in order and my kids know exactly what they need to get dressed. Love the idea of having all my camera accessories in one drawer. I need to do this!
Hi Michelle!
I started with the Canon XSI (that’s an older model so it probably isn’t around now!). Then last year I upgraded to the Canon EOS 5D. I’ve loved it! Hope that helps!