The photographer wanted a story in every frame: a man balancing business and sport, the in-between moments where style meets movement. We started with the work look. I tried myself to slide a laptop and notebook into the inner compartments - plenty of room and perfectly organized. Then, without missing a beat, I added one of the padel-racquet they had on site in the racquet section. It felt like the bag was made for someone who refuses to choose between boardroom and baseline.
“I could already picture carrying it through an airport or to an evening match.”
Later we moved outside, light bouncing off the brick walls. I packed my gym gear into one compartment, dropped my shoes into their own ventilated space, and slung the bag over my shoulder. It sat comfortably, even as we took action shots of me jogging across the street. Between takes, I caught myself thinking how rare it is for a piece to look this refined and still handle a day of sweat, travel, and meetings.
“ It felt like the bag was made for someone who refuses to choose between boardroom and baseline.”
As the sun set, I zipped it closed one last time. This wasn’t just a prop anymore. It felt like something I’d carry through real life - a companion for early flights, late practices, and everything in between. Walking back to the car, the bag on my shoulder, I almost forgot it belonged to the shoot and not to me, but I’ll get mine soon!
Xx Mamadou