Gifts Photography
10 Affordable Gift Ideas for Photographers
While photography equipment is known for being pricey, there are some great gift ideas for individuals who want to buy a nice gift for a photographer without breaking the bank. We have compiled a list of items to make your shopping as easy as possible.
1. Magazine Subscription – Outdoor Photographer is just one of the many photography magazines available, but is a good choice if the photographer enjoys taking picture of nature and landscape. The magazine offers gear reviews, tips for improving your knowledge in both photography and post processing, and provides insight on locations and workshops available. Retail $19.99
2. External Hard Drives – Too many photographers depend on their notebook or desktop to store their files. Not only does this slow down the computer, but it also prevents them from accessing the files if the hard drive fails. An external hard drive will allow you to work faster while providing you with a peace of mind knowing your files are safer. Retail Price $99-$250
3. Flashpoint 42-Inch 5 in 1 Collapsible Disk Reflector – This product is great for adding fill light to your subjects and contains translucent, white, silver, black, and soft gold. This product is easy to breakdown and carry in the field. Retail Price $45
4. Photography Books- There are some great books on photography available at reasonable prices. Pick books that relate to type of photography they enjoy. Also find out if they use Photoshop or another photo editor and see what books are available. John Shaw’s Nature Photography Field Guide should be on the bookshelf of every nature photographer. Retail Price $17-$25
5. Digital Photo Frame – The prices have dropped substantially recently without a decrease in quality. We have not found it worth the extra price in most cases to purchase the wireless frame as opposed to one that accepts memory cards or a USB slot. Retail Price $99-$150
6. Memory Cards – It seems every year larger and faster memory cards or available at a fraction of the cost of last year’s models. Most photographers always want to upgrade their memory cards for both size and speed. This will require you knowing what kind of memory card their camera utilizes. Retail Price $29-59
7. Photomatix – This software is used to produce High Dynamic Range photography. You can now capture high contract scenes without blowing out the highlights. While there are other programs that do this, Photomatix is the best we have tested to date. Retail Price $99
8. Filters – While most photographers have circular polarizer and ND Grad Filters, some do not carry warming filters or special effect filters. Cokin offers some affordable specialty filters for warming, cooling, and sunsets. It is also important to include a carrying case to prevent the filters from scratches and damage. The Cokin holder isn’t necessary as you can simply hold the filter over the lens to achieve the effect you desire.($29-49)
9. Photography Vest – I went through several photography cases before finally settling for a photography vest. It was actually a gift from a friend of mine that is a photographer. I am more efficient now since I can easily have everything organized and accessible. No more forgetting to put something in your camera bag.
10. Subscription to photo.net – While this site is free, a paid membership allows members unlimited gallery uploads, additional photo critique request, a personal imagePRO website, and a favorite image gallery. It is a great way to show off your work and get advice on your pictures. Retail Price $25
About the Author
As an avid outdoorsman that spends the majority of this time hiking, photographing, camping, mountain biking, and sharing my experience with others.
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Photo Studio 3 Strobe Flash Lighting Kit Photography Light Backdrop Softbox Gift $299.90 |
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Strobe Flash Light 20′ x 10′ Backdrop Kit Soft Box Gift 3 Photography Umbrella $269.90 |
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Photo Studio 35″ Umbrella 3 Continuous Light Kit Gift Photography Video Lighting $84.90 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Faux Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Backdrop barnwood gift lights bamboo $57.60 |
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Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Back Drop Photo rug xmas gift lights supply $57.60 |
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Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Back Drop Photo rug xmas gift lights supply $57.60 |
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Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Back Drop Photo rug xmas gift lights supply $57.60 |
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Hard Wood Floor Prop for Photography Back Drop Photo rug xmas gift lights supply $57.60 |
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KJB Security Camera Lens Cup $13.99 Fancy yourself as bit of a photographer, love snapping up those memorable moments or super model glamour shots? Well you can now feel like a photo fanatic with this brilliantly quirky new mug which looks exactly like a real camera lens and will soon become an essential part of your photographer?s kit bag!! Styled to look and feel like your favourite lens, this mug comes with a lens cover lid… |
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Stainless Steel EF 24-105mm Lens cup 24-105 1:1 Coffee Cup Novelty item $12.99 100% New items Bid it Now confidently. ?Made of food grade plastic, safe to use for drinking. ?our item pass the ROHS test by BV laboratory,it is 100% safety.this is our characteristic. ?passe the CE ?99.9% similar to the Original Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS Lens. ?Scale: 1:1 ?4 Generation, quaility better than the first designed one and have the flower lens hood lid have the CANON logo. ?keep warm,pr… |
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Design Your Own Photo Placemat Upload your photo to transform this gift into a memorable photo keepsake that is perfect for any occasion. These 16″ x 10″ x .125″, plastic high gloss surface place mats make a practical keepsake that will be used for many years.Please submit your photo in landscape orientation…. |
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Miracle $5.20 In collaborating on Miracle, Celine Dion and her partner in baby love Anne Geddes carefully sidestepped the L-word–a smart move, considering that the songs captured here, despite their electric-blanket warmth, aren’t always lullaby-like in their delivery. Though the collaboration is about babies–the liner notes to this CD provide a sneak peek at Geddes’ visual wizardry available in both the exp… |
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Live a Little, Love a Little $3.94 Magazine photographer Elvis has to juggle two jobs (one for a stuffy, conservative publisher, the other with a “girlie” mag) but still finds time to belt out “Almost in Love,” “Wonderful World” and more in this wild romp. Co-stars Michele Carey, Don Porter, Rudy Vallee. 89 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), French; theatrical trailer…. |
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Under Great White Northern Lights (Limited Edition Box Set) $189.97 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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The Adventure of Photography: 150 Years of the Photographic Image [VHS] $39.95 Conceived as an introspective journey that takes you from the first daguerreotypes to war photojournalism, from fashion spreads to the greatest contemporary artists, The Adventure of Photography: 150 Years of the Photographic Image includes 1700 pictures and 300 artists, and will appeal to all photographers–amateur and professional alike. This is not only the history of an amazing art form, it is… |
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Streamlight 65018 Stylus 6-1/4-Inch Penlight with Pocket Clip and White LED, Black $10.89 Compact and lightweight, the Streamlight Stylus is a portable penlight with a high-intensity LED that lasts up to 100,000 hours. It is designed for comfort and durability with a waterproof, machined aluminum case and a pocket clip for easy portability. Featuring momentary-blink and constant-on switches, the Stylus Penlight has different-colored LEDs available (each sold separately), so you can use… |
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Archival Methods White Cotton Gloves Large, Package of 12 $9.50 These gloves are comfortable to wear and long-wearing. You can select from medium weight cotton or light weight nylon. Cotton is available in two sizes andthe nylon in five size. They are machine washable…. |
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Designers Edge L14SLED 1000-Watt Twin-Head Adjustable Work Light with Telescoping Tripod Stand, Halogen $35.54 This two-light 1000-watt halogen work light from Designers Edge Home comes equipped with a portable sled base and tripod base, making it ideal for any home or work job. The new comfort grip and heavy-duty handle mean transporting this work light is a breeze, and its adjustable extension leg allows for great results, even on uneven work surfaces. Incredibly easy to use, this work light telescopes f… |
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Photography Gifts Art Mousepad by CafePress $13 Nature T-Shirts Gifts Art Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Photography t-shirts, gifts Photography Ringer T by CafePress $22.25 Americana Photography Ringer T The Ringer T has made a fashion comeback, and ours is a popular favorite. This classic style is sure to impress even the most discerning t-shirt connoisseur with an eye for retro-coolness. Great for relaxing in comfort year-round.5.5 oz. 100% pres |
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Photography Gifts Art Large Mug by CafePress $18 Nature T-Shirts amp; Gifts Art Large Mug Super-size your favorite beverage or just size-up to avoid spills with our hefty, 15 oz. ceramic Large Mug. Large easy-grip handle. When you need more, mug it up. Measures 4.5 tall, 3.25 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe. |
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Photography Rocks Photography Sweatshirt by CafePress $39.5 Photography Rocks Photography Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Warm up in our stylin’ Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt. Thick but not bulky, for maximum comfort and durability whether you’re working out or hanging out. 10.1 oz. patented PrintPro174; fabric in a 90/10 cotton/polyester |
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Collie Photography Gifts Pets Long Sleeve T-Shirt by CafePress $32.5 Collie photography at it’s finest. Beautiful head study of a rough tri factored sable collie. Wonderful gifts for all collie lovers. Available in several different merchandise products. Pets Long Sleeve T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The most comfortable t-shirt ever Our 100% cotton, Hanes Beefy-T is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed. 6.1 oz. 100% luxuriously soft ring spun cotton . Standard fit. Ribbed sleeve cuffs. |
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Fog City Gifts Photography Long Sleeve T-Shirt by CafePress $32.5 Fog City San Francisco. Fog Photography by SFBAYIMAGES.com, for framed fog photographs easy to ship visit SFBAYPHOTOGRAPHS.com Photography Long Sleeve T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The most comfortable t-shirt ever Our 100% cotton, Hanes Beefy-T is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed. 6.1 oz. 100% luxuriously soft ring spun cotton . Standard fit. Ribbed sleeve cuffs. |
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Fog City Gifts Photography Rectangle Magnet 10 pack by CafePress $40 Fog City San Francisco. Fog Photography by SFBAYIMAGES.com, for framed fog photographs easy to ship visit SFBAYPHOTOGRAPHS.com Photography Rectangle Magnet 10 pack Add instant style to lockers, dorm rooms, workspace or the fridge while keeping your notes and reminders in view with an attention-grabbing Rectangle Magnet. Measures 2.125 x 3.125. Metal shell. Mylar/UV protecting cover. |
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Bappe Photography Sweatshirt by CafePress $42.5 Bappe Photography T Shirts and Gifts Photography Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Warm up in our stylin’ Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt. Thick but not bulky, for maximum comfort and durability whether you’re working out or hanging out. 10.1 oz. patented PrintPro174; fabric in a 90/10 cotton/polyester |
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‘Ali – Liston Landscape’ Framed Art Print $67.95 This triumphant black & white photography image captures a powerful moment of glory for champion boxer Muhammed Ali. In one of the two most anticipated and controversial fights boxing history, Ali defeated Sonny Liston for the second time.Title: Ali – Liston LandscapeFormat: HorizontalFrame: 1.125-inch Satin Black LaminateImage dimensions: 24.00 inches high x 36.00 inches wideOutside dimensions: 25.66 inches high x 37.66 inches wideYour Art Print is:Framed and ready to hangUnique, canvas-like visual textureShatterproof, durable, easy to cleanImage mounted on hardboard (high-density fiberboard) and finished with protective coating for a luminescent sheenHardboard and frame core crafted from environmentally friendly composite recycled wood productsHand-built in the U.S.A. |
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‘Audrey Hepburn-Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Framed Art Print $65.95 Add elegance to your pad with Audrey Hepburn! This glamorous black & white photographic image shows the starlet in character as ‘Holly Golightly’ from the 1961 box office hit ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.Title: Audrey Hepburn-Breakfast at Tiffany’sFormat: VerticalFrame: 1.125-inch Satin Black LaminateImage dimensions: 36.00 inches high x 24.00 inches wideOutside dimensions: 37.66 inches high x 25.66 inches wideYour Art Print is:Framed and ready to hangUnique, canvas-like visual textureShatterproof, durable, easy to cleanImage mounted on hardboard (high-density fiberboard) and finished with protective coating for a luminescent sheenHardboard and frame core crafted from environmentally friendly composite recycled wood productsHand-built in the U.S.A. |
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‘Central Park’ Framed Art Print $65.95 Bring an urban flair to any room with this charming black & white photography print. Hushed by a canopy of snow and illumined by city lights beyond, New York City’s bustling Central Park takes on a dreamy, enchanted air.Title: Central ParkFormat: VerticalFrame: 1.125-inch Satin Black LaminateImage dimensions: 36.00 inches high x 24.00 inches wideOutside dimensions: 37.66 inches high x 25.66 inches wideYour Art Print is:Framed and ready to hangUnique, canvas-like visual textureShatterproof, durable, easy to cleanImage mounted on hardboard (high-density fiberboard) and finished with protective coating for a luminescent sheenHardboard and frame core crafted from environmentally friendly composite recycled wood productsHand-built in the U.S.A. |
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‘Grand Central Station’ Framed Art Print $79.95 The proper name for this Beaux-Arts landmark is Grand Central Terminal because major NYC train lines originate and terminate there. Built back in 1913, it was saved from demolition by Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1960′sTitle: Grand Central StationFormat: VerticalFrame: 1.25-inch Satin BlackMatte: Silver mist/polar whiteImage dimensions: 16.38 inches high x 12.38 inches wideOutside dimensions: 22.19 inches high x 18.19 inches wideYour Art Print is:Ready to hang — comes with a hanging wire for easy installation.Gallery-quality acrylic glazing and premium-quality frame assembled in the U.S.A.Long-lasting, fade-resistant ink on high quality lithographic paperPaper is dry-mounted to prevent rippling |
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‘Grand Central Station’ Framed Art Print $67.95 Give any room an artful, urban flair with this black & white photography print of Grand Central Station. With warm rays of light streaming in from above, the bustling hub of New York City looks almost peaceful.Title: Grand Central StationFormat: HorizontalFrame: 1.125-inch Satin Black LaminateImage dimensions: 24.00 inches high x 36.00 inches wideOutside dimensions: 25.66 inches high x 37.66 inches wideYour Art Print is:Framed and ready to hangUnique, canvas-like visual textureShatterproof, durable, easy to cleanImage mounted on hardboard (high-density fiberboard) and finished with protective coating for a luminescent sheenHardboard and frame core crafted from environmentally friendly composite recycled wood productsHand-built in the U.S.A. |
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‘John Lennon – NYC’ Framed Art Print $67.95 Love Lennon? Decorate with an iconic John Lennon music poster. In this black & white photography portrait, the famed Beatles frontman strikes a casual pose in a classic New York City t-shirt.Title: John Lennon – NYCFormat: VerticalFrame: 1.125-inch Satin Black LaminateImage dimensions: 36.00 inches high x 24.00 inches wideOutside dimensions: 37.66 inches high x 25.66 inches wideYour Art Print is:Framed and ready to hangUnique, canvas-like visual textureShatterproof, durable, easy to cleanImage mounted on hardboard (high-density fiberboard) and finished with protective coating for a luminescent sheenHardboard and frame core crafted from environmentally friendly composite recycled wood productsHand-built in the U.S.A. |
