Andy Cotton couldn't find a comfortable way to carry a camera while having it out of his bag. After a long struggle with different styles, he decided to create his own. Years of design work later, using his prior experiences as a fisherman and special FX coordinator for film & television, he created the first Cotton Camera Harness.

All of the systems function with the same twist & lock system. A small piece of hardware is placed on the base of your camera which slides 90 degrees into any of our carriers. A back-up safety tether, included with every system, is secured to your camera in case of accidental drops. And, all systems are designed to be one size fits all, with extremely expandable straps to fit all body types, genders, and sizes.

As photographers ourselves, we know the benefits of compatibility, ease of use, and function. Our accessories have be created with an inside understanding of photography to keep you focused on creating. Adapters to go direct to tripod quick release, extra pockets, or a handgrip for extra comfort.

I worked as a Special Effects Supervisor in the film industry for over 26 years. My specialty was designing physical effects: cars crashing, people hanging off buildings, that type of stuff. The rules were simple, and the only constant was functionality and 100% reliability. The KISS Principle (Keep it simple, stupid) ruled. People's lives were on the line; there was no room for error.

Later, as a professional landscape photographer, I found no product to meet my need for a camera-carrying solution that was comfortable, secure, and accessible. Sure, there were bags, sling straps, belt clips, and all manner of shiny things. But all were "toys" designed by designers, not photographers. Nothing allowed me to carry my camera comfortably, securely, and with quick accessibility.

My years of design experience in the film industry came into play as I set out to design the system I needed. It had to be simple, without springs or moving parts. Nothing that could fail, jam, or break. Made of top-quality materials, it had to function and be absolutely reliable in all situations. It had to provide comfort and accessibility in order to improve my photographic experience. Five years later, according to enthusiastic feedback from satisfied customers from around the world, I believe I got it right. Simple, functional, high quality: Cotton Camera Carrier Systems.

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“I love using my Cotton Carrier! It is the most comfortable method I have ever used for carrying my cameras in the 30+ years I have been a professional photographer! I carry a 150-600mm on my chest and another body with a 24-105mm whenever I go traveling. I’ll never go on another photo shoot without it! Thanks for the great product”

— Lewis Kemper