tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post3846310800225797734..comments2024-03-28T04:12:34.660-04:00Comments on Raising Memories: Making & Documenting Family Memories: Jo Totes Gracie Camera Bag ReviewHeather @ Raising Memories Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-56920451331578502332018-11-10T15:28:36.719-05:002018-11-10T15:28:36.719-05:00What a dream bag! I am always juggling my lenses ...What a dream bag! I am always juggling my lenses - this would be awesome to have.MDKennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974805107859748205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-59510161836158913222017-10-18T20:49:05.797-04:002017-10-18T20:49:05.797-04:00I love them both, but I use the Gracie WAY more be...I love them both, but I use the Gracie WAY more because of its size. The Missy is pretty big and more stiff. I can't tell you from experience about the battery grip because I don't use one, but I think if you ask on the facebook page, you'll be able to get an answer! I guess it would depend on how you want to store it in the bag. I'm glad you found the review helpful! I think the bags wear very well. I use my Gracie a ton and have had it for years and I think it looks as good as new! I haven't had any major stains to deal with- anything I've had land on it can just be wiped off. Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-73451429237929336172017-10-18T20:29:19.999-04:002017-10-18T20:29:19.999-04:00Hi Heather! Terrific review. I've been looking...Hi Heather! Terrific review. I've been looking for a 'fashion' yet 'practical' women's camera bag, and I really like the ones Jo Totes has to offer. I'm still tossing between the Missy and the Gracie though, am leaning more towards the Gracie, due to it's sheer size of not looking overwhelming large. I have a Full Frame Canon with a battery grip - will the Gracie hold this? Also how is the bag (either) after wear and tear, i.e. does the leather peel, and do stains come off easily? Thanks again for the review and your time. -- AnitaAnitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053102545034195259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-204267210998333002017-07-12T14:09:03.625-04:002017-07-12T14:09:03.625-04:00Hi Aly! Thank you, I'm glad you found the revi...Hi Aly! Thank you, I'm glad you found the reviews helpful! I would say that if you're at all concerned about size, go with the Gracie. I find it roomy enough to be a carry on. The Missy is an awesome bag but oftentimes, for me, it feels too big. I use the Gracie more often because of that. Also, with the Missy, depending on what you're packing in it, it can get really heavy if it's packed full! It's also more sturdy/firm (not as pliable as the Gracie) which is another thing that makes the Gracie preferable to me in many situations. I do love my Missy though! :)Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-17410471373535156172017-07-12T13:46:23.554-04:002017-07-12T13:46:23.554-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181491379937819909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-37774850494773859312017-07-12T13:08:41.290-04:002017-07-12T13:08:41.290-04:00Hi Heather! I am a mom of 2 young boys, always on ...Hi Heather! I am a mom of 2 young boys, always on the run... hahaha! My husband has always been the one to carry the camera, and so the camera bags has always been more masculine and a backpack, great for him but a challenge for me when trying to just go the park and I end bringing the diaper bag, a bag of lunches, toys, etc an my purse... I am not able to just 'toss' the camera in the bag/my purse and risk it... <br />I was able to get a nice used camera from a professional photographer for a amazing deal to have a camera of my own and now am on the search for a great camera bag that I can used! We do travel to see family both flying and driving and would take it with me as a carry on. I came across Jo Totes and just cant decide between the Gracie and the Missy.... I have a 17" computer so I know that will not be able to fit in either.<br />Suggestions?? We are leaving in about 2 weeks for a trip and would love to order one of them to take!<br />Thank you!! Your reviews on both were so great I wish I could just order both! hahaha!<br />AlyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181491379937819909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-53923454005591962412015-08-01T19:44:24.218-04:002015-08-01T19:44:24.218-04:00Hi Anna, I know what you mean. Yes, I prefer to br...Hi Anna, I know what you mean. Yes, I prefer to bring the Gracie when I'm out with my family & using it for more than just a camera bag. There are more pockets & the pockets have more space in them. Not sure you could fit more camera equipment, but definitely more "other stuff" with that same equipment.Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-49525167666980053402015-08-01T12:42:37.450-04:002015-08-01T12:42:37.450-04:00Hi! I have a Kelly Moore B-Hobo and feel that the ...Hi! I have a Kelly Moore B-Hobo and feel that the bag is a little bit small when I am out with my family and need the bag to be both my purse and my camera bag. Is the Gracie bigger then B-hobo? /Anna Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-20195322548023318322015-06-24T10:42:59.189-04:002015-06-24T10:42:59.189-04:00I do not own a 70-200 2.8 lens, but I have seen qu...I do not own a 70-200 2.8 lens, but I have seen questions like this answered on the Jo Totes facebook page before, so you might try asking there! Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/jototes Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-1877955877043271652015-06-24T10:41:30.794-04:002015-06-24T10:41:30.794-04:00I just looked on the website & you can put a b...I just looked on the website & you can put a bag in your cart, enter your address & find out what shipping would cost for your location. When I entered it just now, it was $25.Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-23004796792609118142015-06-20T21:14:24.299-04:002015-06-20T21:14:24.299-04:00Hello, I see that you are from Canada. I was wonde...Hello, I see that you are from Canada. I was wondering how much shipping cost when you ordered it if you can remember. Thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-48003718665852451132015-06-20T16:19:23.479-04:002015-06-20T16:19:23.479-04:00Hi! I love both Gracie and Missy and I need your h...Hi! I love both Gracie and Missy and I need your help with one question. Does a 70-200 2.8 lens fit in both this bags? I live in Sweden so I have to order whitout seeing or trying the bag. Thank you! /Anna Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-91971730704183100812014-10-23T13:25:12.205-04:002014-10-23T13:25:12.205-04:00It does! I just ordered the Gracie from QVC! Thank...It does! I just ordered the Gracie from QVC! Thanks!! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432426027680638997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-52009221460550056542014-10-23T10:17:46.733-04:002014-10-23T10:17:46.733-04:00I like them both a lot, but I use the Gracie more ...I like them both a lot, but I use the Gracie more often. The Missy is larger/bulkier so I use it when I really need the space. For me, the Gracie is a better "everyday" bag. When the Missy is full, it's heavy, so I don't use it when I'll be carrying it on me a lot. I hope that helps!Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-22177741059903876872014-10-23T10:09:54.684-04:002014-10-23T10:09:54.684-04:00Hi Heather!
I'm looking at either the Gracie ...Hi Heather! <br />I'm looking at either the Gracie or Missy, which one do you prefer and why (if you could)! PS ladies I just found the Gracie on sale on QVC for $72! WHAAT? :) Thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432426027680638997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-34789588539658796982014-07-17T00:41:59.690-04:002014-07-17T00:41:59.690-04:00Hi Heather,
Thanks for your response. I was refe...Hi Heather, <br />Thanks for your response. I was referring to the 5th image from the top. When you compare those two images the colors look different, maybe it's the lighting and/or computer screen difference. Thanks again. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796634260155797716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-36337450966051624322014-07-16T18:50:32.382-04:002014-07-16T18:50:32.382-04:00Hi Chris,
I'm not sure which close-up you'...Hi Chris,<br />I'm not sure which close-up you're referring to. The photos on my screen match the bag well. It will look a bit different depending on the lighting of course. I'm wondering if it is a difference in our screens that makes the bag look orangey? Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-15304588829027710342014-07-16T18:18:34.213-04:002014-07-16T18:18:34.213-04:00Hi,
I had a question about the color of the butter...Hi,<br />I had a question about the color of the butterscotch. In most of your pics it has a very orange hue but in that close up it looks darker and more caramel. Is that the truer color? I'm having a tough time deciding on a color and I always buy black bags. Really want to break my old habits of buying a black bag and do something different:) Thanks!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796634260155797716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-64501818712342431432014-06-03T12:18:25.909-04:002014-06-03T12:18:25.909-04:00That bag looks amazing!!!That bag looks amazing!!!Doris Humberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731464868468254527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-86059790840328771342014-06-02T14:07:50.949-04:002014-06-02T14:07:50.949-04:00You're welcome! :) Thank you & you will l...You're welcome! :) Thank you & you will love your Gracie bag! :)Heather @ Raising Memories Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196945014117018777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465867677762395374.post-52103774041700727172014-06-02T14:01:19.709-04:002014-06-02T14:01:19.709-04:00Thanks for sending me to your review! Love it. I&#...Thanks for sending me to your review! Love it. I'm anxiously awaiting my Gracie bag and it's on back order for another week. :( I ended up going with the butterscotch as well.Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07191809438248060394noreply@blogger.com