Philadelphia Inquirer

The man behind the creations of Domke bags is Jim Domke. It all began when he thought of designing a shooter’s bag that will provide him easy access while on the run being a Philadelphia Inquirer staffer. He observed that most designs of bags are more like storage devices or carrying cases having much padding and bulk. For him, it is unnecessary and uncomfortable because it can take away speed, capacity, and utility. Thus he created a bag with necessary cushioning and has plenty of room. The design will enable him to get his equipments right away without taking off the bag from his shoulder. Jim Domke’s ideas were highly appreciated by his colleagues and other photographers. From then on, his genius experiment became a product line of intelligent bag designs and accessories being recognized by photojournalists around the world.