Gifts for PhotographersPosted by Faulkner Baldwin on May 30th, 2021 53 Unique Gifts for Photographers NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Gift searching for birthdays and holidays could be a joy or a burden, depending on who you?re searching for. It can be especially difficult to shop for someone who already has everything, or who doesn?t always say what they need. Fortunately, if that person is a photographer, there?s always something awesome you can get. Here?s a listing of unique gifts for photographers, organized into the following 6 categories: There are enough ideas and variety here that you?re sure to get something for every type of photographer, along with put a few things by yourself wish list. But in case you?re still stuck for ideas at the end of this list, check out these t-shirts, mugs, camera straps, and camera bags for photographers, which we?ve excluded here. Useful Gear & Accessories When in doubt, get yourself a photographer something helpful. These gifts might not seem spectacular, however they?re exactly what a photographer needs. Think Tank Battery Holder Batteries can be quite a pain to find when they?re loose in a bag. With this ThinkTank battery holder, you can keep them organized in a single place, reducing frustration and giving you more time to shoot. Nikon 8072 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth This Nikon cleaning cloth is one of the best in the marketplace. It?s soft yet durable, and when it?s clipped to your bag, it?s without headaches to find. LensPen Camera Cleaning Kit One downside of cleaning cloth is that it could gather grit, which scratches your lens. Another great option is this Lenspen. One end includes a brush so you can get off grit, and another end has a carbon swab for removing smudges. You just screw off the cap, clean your lens, then recap right afterward, keeping both your camera and cleaning kit free of dirt. White Balance Filter For a cheap yet valuable gift, understand this white balance filter. You may use it quickly and spontaneously to create an accurate white balance, clear of yellow, red and blue color casts. Flexible Tripod The tripod is ideal for outdoor photographers who wish to pack light. They can go on it into the mountains to obtain amazing cliff shots, or strap it onto a tree to obtain cool shots from above. Floating Tripod Mount for GoPro Camera Another necessity for an active photographer who loves their GoPro is this floating tripod by Mystery. It is possible to go on it on rafting and diving trips to get awesome group shots, or just utilize it in your pool for interesting underwater selfies. Memory Cards A photographer always needs more space for photos, and these Sandisk memory cards are great gifts. Memory Card Carrying Case Already have plenty of memory cards? Get this travel case to hold them all. External Hard Drive An experienced photographer probably already includes a good external hard drive (such as this one by Seagate), but a fresh photographer may not. This gift basically says, ?Do it now!? Protective Case for Filters This inexpensive protective case by Altura Photo will keep your filters safe and organized. It?s a great gift for photographers that are needs to expand their skills and experiment with new gear. Lens Wrap A bulky camera bag could be a burden for some photographers, who prefer using whatever bag they already have. This strong, waterproof lens wrap by Tenba permits that flexibility without compromising the camera equipment?s safety. Cheat Sheet Cards Photography could be a confusing skill to understand. These durable, pocket-sized cheat sheets can help make the training curve easier with quick examples and explanations to common questions. Sandbag Weights Sandbag weights could be a lifesaver on windy days. They keep tripods and light stands from tipping over and blowing away, so that you can focus on composing shots rather than keeping your equipment steady. Gaffer Tape Gaffer tape is similar to duct tape, only better. It is possible to tear, handle, and reposition it easily, also it sticks to all forms of floors without leaving residue. Use it for DIY projects, creative shoots, and on-the-spot answers to unexpected problems. Portable Lightbox Studio A lightbox studio is vital for photographing merchandise to market online, but you can use it for creative still life shots, too. Geschenke Für Fotografen is easy to construct and folds flat for storage, in order to have a mini studio even in a tiny apartment. Camera Slider A is something a photographer might not think to purchase, yet it usually is incredibly handy during shoots. It permits fast transitions between shots, like changing focal points with macro photography. You can also take smooth videos like time lapses or attach it to a tripod for interesting angles. Also it works with a smartphone, too! Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts Keyboard This shortcuts keyboard skin should really be incorporated with every purchase of Adobe Photoshop. Random But Cool Trying to find an unexpected yet cool photography gift? Maybe one of these items will catch your eye. Green Screen Backdrop This gift could inspire hours of research and watching videos on Youtube, leading to some fun and creative work. Crystal Ball No, not for telling your future. This crystal ball is mainly for creating fantastic, 180-degree images ? another type of magic. A Photographer?s Notebook This notebook was made for jotting down details you want to remember about a shoot. You can enter your camera and film settings on one side, then put notes, sketches or whatever else on the other side. The notebook also includes a page for camera and film settings, as well a straightforward ?Exposure Guide Chart? for when you leave your light meter in the automobile. A NORMAL Notebook + Inspiring Quote Or, you can just get a normal notebook with something inspiring on the cover. Ideal for anyone who?s going to embark on a 365 project. Lens Buddies This gift may possibly confuse a landscape photographer, but a children?s photographer would think,?YES!? Photography-themed Magnetic Poetry You don?t have to love poetry to enjoy these photography-themed magnets. You can arrange the magnets to generate favorite quotes, tips, or reminders to inspire your photography every day. Camera Patent Posters This group of 4 camera patent posters celebrate the art and beauty of vintage cameras. Developed by an award-winning artist in NEW YORK, the posters capture the spirit of innovation and engineering behind cameras. They?re cool prints to hold on the wall for photographers and non-photographers alike! Photography Magazine Subscription There's something special about seeing photographs in print. 100 Photographs That Changed the planet Pure photography and history inspiration. An ideal coffee table addition. Camera Cookie Cutter Set Combine a love for photography with a love for cookies, and you get this. Smartphone Photography The cameras on smartphones are getting so excellent that even professional photographers sometimes use them instead of a DSLR. For an extremely cheap gift, take a look at these popular iPhone apps. Otherwise, the following gifts are also great choices. Camera Lens Kit That?s right?you can use a lens with a smartphone. Actually, why not use a tripod, too? This camera lens kit provides everything: macro lens, fisheye lens, telephoto zoom lens, super wide-angle lens, tripod and bluetooth camera shutter. Macro Cell Lens Band For a distinctive smaller gift or stocking stuffer, try this macro lens band. It?s convenient to use and fun to play with. Backup Battery You understand that sinking feeling you obtain when you notice your phone?s battery is dying? It?s even worse once you?re a photographer shooting together with your smartphone. That?s why every photographer needs one or two backup batteries like these ones by INIU. Portable Charger & Flashlight Backup battery + cuteness by Yooboa. Waterproof Case for Smartphones Dropping your phone in water is a whole lot worse than having a dead battery. This waterproof case will need away that stress, to help you venture out rafting or sailing without fretting about ruining your phone. Flash Drive for iPhones This flash drive by HooToo is one of the easiest methods to store videos and photos from your own iPhone. It plugs right into your phone, and that means you don?t have to transfer everything to some type of computer first. It?s especially ideal for trips, because it?s so small and light. Printer for Smartphone Photos If you value being surrounded by good memories and pretty photos, this little printer from Fujifilm makes that easier. It connects directly to a smartphone using the Instax Mini link app, so that you can easily print your smartphone pictures at home. Game of Phones With this game, it is possible to showcase your photos and use your phone during parties without having to be antisocial. Cameras Cameras are always a good gift choice for photographers. It doesn?t necessarily must be an expensive DSLR. A simple point-and-shoot can be a large amount of fun, too. Holga Camera Forget perfection. The Holga camera is intended for having fun. If you?re getting burned from post-processing and technical stuff, take time to relax with this simple plastic camera. The photos will be flawed and beautiful, enabling you to rediscover the joy of shooting again. Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film Camera The is small and cute, and it takes great vintage-looking photos. What more do you want? Polaroid Originals OneStep+ For photographers who love shooting in manual mode, simple toy cameras can feel too limiting. Polaroid has created the OneStep+ with these photographers in mind. Utilizing a Bluetooth-connected app, it combines the simplicity of a classic Polaroid camera with the creative control of a DSLR. Plus, it looks cool. Digital Camera for Kids This simple digital camera, designed for kids 3-10 years old, can be quite a great gift for photographers with children. It could create a chance for bonding over photography, while also helping to keep carefully the real (expensive) camera gear safe! Random Vintage Camera If you want to get yourself a vintage camera but don?t know which to choose, try this gift. The store Peace Love Cameras will send you a random vintage camera dating anywhere from the 1930s to the 1990s, plus a printed explanation of who it belonged to. The store will also try to offer you some information regarding the camera, such as the years it had been produced, where it was made, and what type of film it takes. The camera won?t be perfect, but it?ll be in good shape for its age no doubt fun to play with. Apparel There?s no shortage of photography-oriented clothes and accessories. The following gifts are good choices for photographers who like to wear their passion on the sleeve, hands, and neck. Before COVID-19, a face mask with a camera design might?ve been a really strange gift to provide. Now, it?s yet another way of saying, ?I care about you.? Buttons A well-chosen button is definitely an excellent stocking stuffer, white elephant gift, or decorative touch on a larger present (just like a camera). Bonus: they look good on camera bags. Socks Colorful socks have become fashionable in recent years, specifically for men. You will want to combine this trend with your love of photography with camera-print socks. Necklaces Camera-themed necklaces could be fancy, inspirational, funny, or kitsch, just based on what necklace you choose. That?s why it?s far better get a necklace for a photographer you understand well, just like a spouse (or yourself). Earrings Camera-themed earrings can even be hard to choose, mainly because you can find so many nice options. Most are fairly inexpensive, though, to help you always get a couple pairs when in doubt. Cufflinks Camera-themed cufflinks certainly are a subtle, classy way of revealing your hobby. It?s an especially appropriate gift for a photographer who loves to dress nicely or who goes clubbing regularly to photograph night life. Fun Lens Cap Holder Now, your camera can look fashionable, too. Photographer?s Gloves These gloves by Igloos keep the hands warm when you go out shooting on a cold day. In case you haven?t already slice the fingertips off of all of your other gloves? Office Space In the event that you?re slogging away in a cubicle by day, doing a thing that?s not photography, it usually is refreshing to possess reminders around you of one's real passion. Here are a few desk supplies to lighten up the office atmosphere. Upcycled Metal Photographer Sculpture This can add art to an otherwise dull office desk. Developed by a Mexican artisan, Armando Ramirez, each sculpture is manufactured out of a variety of recycled metal and automobile parts. Because of this, no two sculptures are a similar. They?re handcrafted artworks, not mass-produced products from the factory. Pen & Pencil Holder This faux camera is most likely an improved choice for pens than a mug from any office kitchen. Digital Picture Frame With this digital picture frame, you can actually show your colleagues and clients all of your latest photos. It eliminates the awkwardness of passing around your smartphone, and the larger size and higher resolution can make your shots look better. Business Card Holder This business card holder is ideal for a photographer who?s just started a business, or who you think should start a business. Paper Clips A small, unique way to bear in mind what you?re going to do this weekend.Like it? Share it! |