Here’s a list of unique gifts for photographers, organized into the following categories: Useful Gear and Accessories, Random But Cool, Smartphone Photography, Cameras, Apparel, and Office Space.
Gear
45+ Great Camera Bags for Every Budget
A great camera bag is essential for every photographer, both professional and amateur. Even if you prefer only using a camera strap while out shooting, you need someplace safe to store your camera when you’re traveling between locations. It can be hard to choose the right camera bag, though. There’s an incredible number of options […]
Gear Acquisition Syndrome: What’s in a Professional Landscape Photographer’s Camera Bag?
Mark Denney is a professional landscape photographer based in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Like a lot of dedicated photographers, he suffers from Gear Acquisition Syndrome, also known as GAS. As a result, his camera bag is full of awesome equipment. He’s also a big fan of gear reviews, including the increasingly popular “What’s in My Bag?” […]
3 Useful Portable LED Lights for Photography and Video
Most photographers rely on flashes and studio lights for artificial lighting. Both have advantages–one is portable, while the other provides continuous lighting–but neither is perfect, either. If you often struggle with the limitations of flashes or studio lighting, you might be interested in the newest type of lighting: portable LED lights. Portable LED lights give […]
Quick Tips For Traveling With Your Photography Gear
Buying a good camera, lens, and other essential photography gear usually takes a lot of research, saving, and dedication to photography. It’s a lot of work, making sure the equipment you purchase is exactly what you need to fuel this wonderful hobby. Not everyone needs the latest gear or has a budget to replace their […]
Non-Camera Gear Every Outdoor Photographer Should Carry
It goes without saying that the most important tool in a photographer’s bag is the camera itself. Having the right camera and lens is crucial to capturing the scene the way you envisioned it. That being said, there are lots of non-photography products that every outdoor photographer should have with them. Here is a list […]
20 Great Mugs for Photographers
Whether you’re trying to get a fantastic sunrise shot or staying up all night photographing star trails, photographers need their caffeine. Nothing’s better than a perfect cup of coffee or tea to get you going–except, perhaps, for a photography-themed cup of coffee or tea. It’s one of those things you didn’t know you needed until […]
Bike Photography: Ideas and Tips for Cycling with Your Camera Gear
As a photographer we all have problems relating to the traveling with camera gear. Is it light enough? Compact enough? Do I need this? What about that lens? And the list goes on and on. I am presented almost daily with this challenge, but on a new level! I am a cycling photographer, “and….?” I […]
Adobe Alternative: Luminar 2018 Photo Editing Software Review
Luminar 2018, for Mac and Windows, is a universal all-in-one photo app designed to offer everything a modern photographer needs for photo editing. Luminar features advanced controls that are easy to use. Intelligent filters like Accent AI make it easy to get a great-looking image in seconds. Users will also benefit from new intelligent filters […]
Straps for Smartphones
You don’t see smartphone straps often, but they’re a good idea if you regularly take photos with your cell phone. Even if you have the cheapest phone on the market, you’re recording memories and moments that are worth protecting. Fortunately, most cell phone straps are cheap. You don’t need to invest much to have a […]