Gifts for Digital Photography Lovers & Hobbyists (Under $65)
Do you have a digital photography lover in your life but are unsure what to get them? You're in the right place. With this list, I'll suggest various options, from the highly practical to the frivolous but fun, while keeping everything within a reaso...
Low-Cost, Practical Accessories
Things pretty much every digital photographer can use.
I lose these all the time. Having some extra ones around is super handy.
Photographers can almost always use more memory. This SD Card is compatible with cameras from a range of brands.
A versatile, portable tripod that folds down into a handy carrying bag.
A remote shutter that great for taking crisp photos while keeping the camera steady. Be sure to check the type in the options on the side, so you purchase the correct one for the camera.
A smaller camera bag for those with less gear or for travelling light.
A pro camera backpack for transporting gear.
A great resource for backing up photos and videos, so you can still have them even if your main computer goes down.
A portable external drive you can use to back up photos or clips from your phone or computer.
Small-item spinner for product photography or video.
Books
Books that are great for helping beginner photographers to level up their skills.
An excellent beginner guide combining theory with practical exercises.
A well rated book for beginners with lots of detailed information.
A highly rated guide that includes profiles of 20 top street photographers, together with tutorials.
We can't always be in locations that offer easy inspiration for great photos. This book can help us be more creative, wherever we are.
I like the way this one includes some practical photo ideas, as well as tutorials about how to take different types of photos with your iPhone.
Lighting
Lighting is so important to photography that the word photography is derived from two Greek words that roughly translate as “painting with light.”
Budget friendly photography lights with temperature control and a good range of colour options.
A solid, budget-friendly option for continous lighting needs.
You may not need one of these, but they can be fun to use for light painting or as scene lighting if you've got one or more.
A set of deflectors and a light diffuser, handy for portrait or product photography.
A stand that serves as a holder for light reflectors and diffusers.
A small item light box for product photography.
Fun, But Frivolous
Cool items we may not need but are fun to have.
This item looked so much fun that I had to include it: a keychain camera that takes digital photos.
Do we need a USB Stick in the form of a camera? Maybe not. Is it fun to have one like that? Sure is! 😃 Note this one does not take photos.
Best travel mug for photographers.😂
A fun sticker to celebrate being part of the street photography community.
A fun keychain for a photography lover.
A humourous way for photographers to keep their parking spots clear.
Somewhere Between
Items that are somewhere between practical and frivolous
A voucher that will allow your photography lover to create a photo book. Other products such as calendars and mugs are also available.
Everybody gets stuck for inspiration sometime. I thought this deck of prompt cards was kind of neat, because it's highly portable, includes a description of each idea, and has 52 prompts in total.
A fun lens ball you can use to make creative photographs.
This deck does not include composition tips, but it does have a lot of ideas to keep someone going with inspiration for a while.
A fun t-shirt with a common mantra of photography lovers who love their gear.
A fun hat for photography enthusiasts
Photography is a form of content creation and many photographers also love their coffee. This mug combines the idea of both.