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Special Feature: The Female market

Looking for more inspiration when it comes to imaging products for women? Check out these products from the US.

Kimbra Studios in Colorado creates unique, contemporary photo jewellery and gifts for photographers, primarily women, who want to offer their female clients custom products as an added service. "A walking advertisement for photography studios, our jewellery appeals primarily to female adults and teens, who always want what's hot and new," according to the company. Kimbra photo jewellery and gifts range from US$24 to US$420. kimbrastudios.com

Florida-based travel photographer Marla Holden founded Foto Fashionista in March 2009 out of necessity. "After years of waiting for someone to develop products for women, I designed the first photographer's vest that fits a woman's body and caters to our sense of style," says Holden. Her Foto Vest, which debuted at PhotoPlus Expo in October (US$139.99), combines security, style and practicality. Currently selling directly to photographers via her website, Holden plans to release a more formal vest for wedding photographers next month.

MiMi (Memories In Motion), a division of Wheeling, Ilinois-based Therm O Web, began in 2005 by delivering colour, style and functionality to scrapbook and craft supply storage for female customers. "This year, MiMi targeted the photo industry, developing safe, stylish storage for DSLRs and point and shoot cameras for female photographers," says director of marketing business development Candace Kos. The DSLR handbag comes in zebra and giraffe prints with hot pink interiors and customisable interior dividers to secure a camera, an extra lens or flash.The bag is available online for US$62.99.