2023 Gift Guide for Photographers
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The holiday season is upon us! I don’t usually promote buying tons of new stuff or push consumerism on people. But I understand if you want to treat the photographer in your life to something special.
The gear I linked below are all in my own kit that I use on a daily basis. You definitely don’t need these things to be a fantastic photographer but they are super helpful and can benefit any photographer!
Photo by Emily Mandagie @TheMandagies
14 Gift Ideas for Photographers
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Seriously, this little guy is fantastic and it’s on sale right now!
Throw these in your camera bag, especially if you’re traveling.
If you’re shooting in the cold, slip these into your pockets for warming your fingers between shots and make sure to put one with your batteries to keep them charged!
This winter, a lot of us are tucked inside editing and consuming tons of warm beverages.
I use this constantly on road trips and to charge up batteries when driving to a shoot.
These are perfect for blasting the new Taylor’s Version album or crime podcast while stuck at your desk.
Every photographer has an abundance of cords, cables, dongles, and little tech that gets lost. This pouch is weatherproof and has TONS of pockets. I don’t know how I lived before.
To keep your hot drink hot. I’ve taken this everywhere with me for the last eight years and it’s still going strong.
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
This book is structured like a course, great for the slow season to inspire artists and unlock your true potential.
I’ll talk about this every chance I can. It’s durable with tons of organization options and it opens from both sides so you don’t have to take it off. I could write an entire post about how much I love this.
I’ve bought so many of these over the years and they’re incredible. Super durable and a way more affordable Moleskin alternative,
I gurantee every photographer needs a way to collect all those tiny cards running around and this keeps them safe and protected.
This is one of the best gifts I’ve gotten. It’s portable, fast, and so far it’s been reliable on the road.
I love this clip to keep my camera accessible while hiking or to hold a second body when shooting portraits and weddings.
As always, nothing is necessary but these products are all super useful. I’m a big believer in gifting things that someone can get a long life out of and I personally use all of these.
Let me know if I forgot anything!
