Gifts for PhotographersPosted by Malmberg Hubbard on May 30th, 2021 53 Unique Gifts for Photographers NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Gift shopping for birthdays and holidays could be a joy or a burden, depending on who you?re shopping for. It is usually especially difficult to shop for a person who already has everything, or who doesn?t always say what they want. Fortunately, if that person is a photographer, there?s always something awesome you can aquire. Here?s a list of unique gifts for photographers, organized in to the following 6 categories: You can find enough ideas and variety here that you?re sure to find something for every type of photographer, in addition to put a few things by yourself wish list. However in case you?re still stuck for ideas by 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 a photographer something useful. These gifts might not seem spectacular, but they?re 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, it is possible to keep them organized in a single place, reducing frustration and giving you additional time to shoot. Nikon 8072 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth This Nikon cleaning cloth is one of the best available to buy. It?s soft yet durable, so 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 can gather grit, which scratches your lens. Another great option is this Lenspen. One end has a brush for getting off grit, and the other end includes 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 should use it quickly and spontaneously to create an accurate white balance, clear of yellow, red and blue color casts. Flexible Tripod The tripod is perfect for outdoor photographers who wish to pack light. They can go on it into the mountains to get amazing cliff shots, or strap it onto a tree to get cool shots from above. Floating Tripod Mount for GoPro Camera Another necessity for a dynamic photographer who loves their GoPro is this floating tripod by Mystery. You can take it on rafting and diving trips to obtain awesome group shots, or just use it in your pool for interesting underwater selfies. Memory Cards A photographer always needs more space for photos, and these Sandisk memory cards are excellent gifts. Memory Card Carrying Case Already have a lot of memory cards? Get this carrying case to hold them all. External Hard Drive An experienced photographer probably already has a good external hard disk drive (such as this one by Seagate), but a new photographer might not. This gift basically says, ?Do it now!? Protective Case for Filters This inexpensive protective case by Altura Photo could keep your filters safe and organized. It?s a great gift for photographers who are beginning to expand their skills and test out new gear. Lens Wrap A bulky camera bag can 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 learn. These durable, pocket-sized cheat sheets might 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 instead of keeping your equipment steady. Gaffer Tape Gaffer tape is like duct tape, only better. You can tear, handle, and reposition it easily, also it sticks to all forms of floors without leaving residue. Utilize it for DIY projects, creative shoots, and on-the-spot answers to unexpected problems. Portable Lightbox Studio A lightbox studio is essential for photographing merchandise to sell online, but you may use it for creative still life shots, too. This one is easy to put together 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 could be incredibly handy during shoots. It permits fast transitions between shots, like changing focal points with macro photography. You can even take smooth videos like time lapses or attach it to a tripod for interesting angles. Also it works together 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, resulting in some fun and creative work. Crystal Ball No, not for telling your own future. Geschenke Für Fotografen is principally 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 using one side, then put notes, sketches or other things that on the other hand. The notebook also includes a full page for camera and film settings, as well a straightforward ?Exposure Guide Chart? for once you leave your light meter in the car. A Regular Notebook + Inspiring Quote Or, you can just get yourself a normal notebook with something inspiring on the cover. Ideal for anyone who?s going to go on a 365 project. Lens Buddies This gift would probably confuse a landscape photographer, but a children?s photographer would think,?YES!? Photography-themed Magnetic Poetry You don?t have to love poetry to take pleasure from these photography-themed magnets. You can arrange the magnets to create favorite quotes, tips, or reminders to inspire your photography every day. Camera Patent Posters This set of 4 camera patent posters celebrate the art and beauty of vintage cameras. Created by an award-winning artist in North Carolina, the posters capture the spirit of innovation and engineering behind cameras. They?re cool prints to hang 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 World 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 good that even professional photographers sometimes use them instead of a DSLR. For an extremely cheap gift, have a look at these popular iPhone apps. Otherwise, the next gifts are also great choices. Camera Lens Kit That?s right?you can use a lens with a smartphone. Actually, why not work with a tripod, too? This camera lens kit provides it all: macro lens, fisheye lens, telephoto zoom lens, super wide-angle lens, tripod and bluetooth camera shutter. Macro Cell Lens Band For a unique smaller gift or stocking stuffer, try out this macro lens band. It?s user friendly and fun to play with. Backup Battery You understand that sinking feeling you get once you notice your phone?s battery is dying? It?s even worse when 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, in order to venture out rafting or sailing without worrying about ruining your phone. Flash Drive for iPhones This flash drive by HooToo is one of the easiest ways to store videos and photos from your iPhone. It plugs right into your phone, which means you don?t have to transfer everything to a computer first. It?s especially great for trips, since it?s so small and light. Printer for Smartphone Photos If you love being surrounded by good memories and pretty photos, this little printer from Fujifilm makes that easier. It connects directly to a smartphone utilizing the Instax Mini link app, in order to 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 being antisocial. Cameras Cameras are always an excellent gift choice for photographers. It doesn?t necessarily need to be an expensive DSLR. A straightforward point-and-shoot can be a lot of fun, too. Holga Camera Forget perfection. The Holga camera is intended for having fun. In the event that you?re getting burned from post-processing and technical stuff, remember to relax with this particular simple plastic camera. The photos will be flawed and beautiful, letting you 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 need? Polaroid Originals OneStep+ For photographers who love shooting in manual mode, simple toy cameras can feel too limiting. Polaroid has generated the OneStep+ with these photographers in mind. Utilizing a Bluetooth-connected app, it combines the simplicity of a vintage 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, could be a great gift for photographers with children. It could create a chance for bonding over photography, while also helping to keep the real (expensive) camera gear safe! Random Vintage Camera If you want to get a vintage camera but don?t know which one to choose, try out this gift. The store Peace Love Cameras will send you a random vintage camera dating from the 1930s to the 1990s, along with a printed explanation of who it belonged to. The store may also try to give you some information about the camera, including the years it had been produced, where it was made, and what kind of film it takes. The camera won?t be perfect, nonetheless it?ll be in good shape for its age and no doubt fun to play with. Apparel There?s no shortage of photography-oriented clothes and accessories. The following gifts are good selections for photographers who prefer to wear their passion on their sleeve, hands, and neck. Before COVID-19, a nose and mouth mask with a camera design might?ve been an extremely strange gift to give. 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 (such as a camera). Bonus: they look good on camera bags. Socks Colorful socks have grown to be fashionable in recent years, specifically for men. Why not combine this trend together with your love of photography with camera-print socks. Necklaces Camera-themed necklaces can be fancy, inspirational, funny, or kitsch, just based on what necklace you choose. That?s why it?s best to get a necklace for a photographer you know well, like a spouse (or yourself). Earrings Camera-themed earrings can also be hard to choose, mainly because you can find so many nice options. Most are fairly inexpensive, though, so you can always get yourself a couple pairs when in doubt. Cufflinks Camera-themed cufflinks certainly are a subtle, classy way of showing off your hobby. It?s a particularly 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. If you happen to haven?t already slice the fingertips off of all your other gloves? Office Space In the event that you?re slogging away in a cubicle by day, doing something that?s not photography, it could be refreshing to have reminders around you of your real passion. Here are some desk supplies to reduce the office atmosphere. Upcycled Metal Photographer Sculpture This may add art to an otherwise dull office desk. Created by a Mexican artisan, Armando Ramirez, each sculpture is made from an assortment of recycled metal and automobile parts. For that reason, no two sculptures are a similar. They?re handcrafted artworks, not mass-produced products from a factory. Pen & Pencil Holder This faux camera is probably an improved choice for pens than a mug from the office kitchen. Digital Picture Frame With this particular digital picture frame, you can easily show your colleagues and clients all your latest photos. It eliminates the awkwardness of passing around your smartphone, and the bigger 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 small business, or who you imagine should start a business. Paper Clips A small, unique way to take into account what you?re going to do this weekend.Like it? Share it! |