5 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Photographers
It’s that time of year again. If you’ve survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’re continuing your search for the perfect gifts for friends and family. If any of them are photographers or simply enjoy taking pictures, then here is a list of some fun and useful ideas worth considering that won’t break your holiday shopping budget.
I hope you all have an exciting, fun, and safe holiday season!
The Union Street by ONA
Photo courtesy of ONA
At the top of the list is this incredible bag made by ONA (www.onabags.com). Just by looking at it, you’ll see this is certainly not your typical camera bag. It will fit a DSLR camera body and three lenses. There is also a separate compartment to fit a 15-inch laptop. All of the inside dividers are adjustable and removable making this an extremely versatile bag with stunning looks and terrific build quality. I absolutely love the Smoke color, but it also comes in Black and Ranger Tan.
The Union Street $279
Camera Lens Mugs by Photojojo
Photo courtesy of Photojojo
These mugs by Photojojo (www.photojojo.com) are wonderful gifts for any photographer. They will sometimes tell you how they’re working long hours and late nights to make tight deadlines. To do it, they’ll often turn to coffee in order to keep themselves awake and working. These mugs are a lot of fun and are sure to start conversations when you’re seen drinking from what seems to be a $1000+ camera lens. Both Canon and Nikon brands are available along with different sizes.
Photojojo Mugs - Canon or Nikon $24-$35
Composer by Lensbaby
Photo courtesy of Lensbaby
The Composer by Lensbaby (www.lensbaby.com) will add a very different look to your photographs that you don’t get from using your standard lenses, and they are great for photographers who like to be very creative with the work. Lensbaby offers a variety of lenses that produce similar effects with the Composer being one of their most popular. Optic accessories are also available to add even more effects to each lens.
Lensbaby Composer $250 Holiday sale $199.95
Lens Bracelets by Photojojo
Photo courtesy of Photojojo
These lens bracelets by Photojojo (www.photojojo.com) are perfect for stocking stuffers. Made too look like the outside of your camera lens, they’re a fun and creative way to identify yourself as a photographer and be one with your beloved equipment. The bracelets come in two different styles, 24-70mm and 50mm.
Lens Bracelets $10-$15
Bamboo Capture Pen and Tablet by Wacom
I was given a Wacom tablet as a gift by a great friend a couple years ago. It changed how I edit photos the moment I started using it. I can edit faster and easier with how precise it functions. Unlike using a mouse, the pen is also pressure sensitive making it great for when you use your Brush, Clone or Eraser tools in Photoshop. You may be skeptical about using it as first, but you’ll grow to love it, and fast.
Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen and Tablet $99
BONUS ROUND! The Shot Glass Lens Set by Photojojo
Photo courtesy of Photojojo
One of the more fun ways to keep warm during the winter months is by throwing back a few shots of your favorite poison with friends at your holiday party! A compliment to the mug lenses shown above, these can be used for more than just their typical use. Check out how Photojojo uses them around the house on their website.
