Best gifts for photographers in 2021
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It goes without saying that the past two years have been difficult. While things are feeling a little more normal than last holiday season – people are traveling, industries are returning and people are more likely to congregate more freely – we are not back yet. “normal” again. The pandemic is not over yet and many people are still struggling.
But for many photographers, the act of creating photographs can be incredibly healing. If you’re shopping for a photographer this season, we think these gifts will put a smile on their face.
Most of the giveaways in this tutorial are under $100 and are geared towards enhancing the crafting experience. You don’t need to buy a new camera or expensive lens for the photographer in your life. But, please, whatever you do, don’t give them a dingy, lens-shaped coffee mug.
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Outdoor enthusiasts | Indoor enthusiasts | advertisement | Traveler | Drop Stuffers
For outdoor enthusiasts
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To capture beautiful sunrises and sunsets in winter requires different tools than working in the warmer months. If the photographer in your life loves to shoot wildlife, landscapes or even winter sports in the winter, they will definitely benefit from a quality pair of gloves. RucPac . Professional Technology Gloves It is weather and heat resistant, has rubber grips, and is compatible with touch screen devices. If you are a photographer working in particularly brutal environments, consider High-tech gloves instead of, replace. These gloves have magnetic thumb and finger sections that pull back for dexterity. They can also be layered on top of Tech Gloves.
Outdoor photography can be tough on your gear, so it’s important to make sure your camera gear can withstand the elements. Sony Tough SD Card It’s dustproof, waterproof, and features a unique ribbed, one-piece design that makes it much harder for the card’s bits to break inside the camera. They come in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB sizes.
A nice camera rain cover will help your photographer keep their gear safe and sound no matter what the weather is like. This one from Think Tank works with DSLRs or mirrorless cameras and creates a weather barrier between the camera and components, has large clear windows so your shooter can still see your face. The back of their camera and the flip-flop collar allow the photographer to operate the camera even when it is covered.
For the indoor enthusiasts
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If your photography buddy likes to stay indoors to get their work done, there are plenty of beautiful gifts out there that will enhance the experience or inspire their next shoot.
Pocket size Lumecube Panel mini projector lamp is a two-color LED that is great for product photography, simple stills, or video calls. It has 3200k-5600k color adjustment, a built-in LCD monitor, two 1/4″ 20 tripod mounts, a built-in frosted lens for diffusion, and is USB-C charged. You also have the option to control it through your phone using the LumeCube app.
If the photographer on your shopping list is a do-it-yourselfer, consider a camera they can build at home. Lomography’s Konstruktor Series includes everything they will need to build their own 35mm film camera. The upgraded version is even flash compatible.
For shooters (or movie buffs), consider Cinestill’s C41 Film Development Kit. This kit includes all the chemicals your photographer friend will need to develop color film rolls at home.
For advertising
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We know we’ve recommended the Instax Share printer before in our gift guides, but it’s a photo tool that continues to spark joy. The new one Printer Instax Wide will allow your photographer friend to print bigger than ever. It’s super easy to use and allows your giftee to print photos from their phone’s camera roll onto beautiful wide pieces of Instax film. It’s one of our favorite (and most impactful) ways to share photos.
A good photo book is a great gift for photographers, regardless of their skill level. Magnum Artists: Great Photographers Meet Great Artists sure to inspire the photographer in your life. The book features more than 200 portraits of world-renowned artists taken by Magnum’s photographers and the stories of how they captured the images.
Film photography is fun, and disposable cameras are one of the lowest-cost entry options. Unfortunately, the single-use option causes a lot of waste. Lomography’s simple-to-use reloadable camera is our favorite way to shoot movies inexpensively. The camera is equipped with a roll of Lomography film, which has a trio of filters to add color to your photos, and when you finish one roll, you can load in a new roll of film and continue shooting.
For visitors
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Unlike last year’s holiday season, it’s much safer and more common to travel again. But traveling with a large bag full of things can be a bit cumbersome. These smart straps from RucPac Turn any rolling hard case into a backpack – the best part is you can still keep the wheels and handles attached. Whether you’re traveling through an airport or traveling on public transport, straps give you a hands-free option when transporting your device.
As you move across the country or the world, it’s important for photographers to keep their images safe. SanDisk . Powerful Portable Hard Drive just do it. The drive has read speeds of 1050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s, it’s two-meter drop resistant, dustproof, and has an IP55 waterproof rating. And its clever design allows you to attach it to a carabiner for safekeeping on the go.
Drop Stuffers
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Looking for something small, handy and inexpensive? You can’t go wrong with these gifts. LensPen offers photographers an efficient way to keep their lenses clean on the go. The brush of the pen twists outwards and includes carbon cleaning compound without the need for any liquids. This is the easiest way to clean your lenses on the go.
This photographer’s multi-tool would definitely be extremely useful for any kind of photographer. One side has a 5/32″ allen wrench and the other is a flat head screwdriver – great for tightening tripod plates, shoulder mounts or other camera accessories. shooting environments.
Looking for something a little more kitchy? While we’ve warned you against getting your photo buddy a shabby lens-shaped camera mug, we love Photodom’s”Introverted but ready to discuss photography” Cup or Shoot enamel feet.
