Pulling your hair out trying to find the perfect gift for your photographer friend? We feel you! Dodging the usual cameras and lights to find something truly unique is no easy snapshot! With so many options out there, we have curated a list of some amazing and creative gift ideas for your photographer friend. Whether they are professionals or simply a passionate hobbyist, we have something for all.
- Smartphone Lens
Nowadays, phone cameras have all the modern technologies that don’t require an expensive professional camera to make strides in your photography career. Enhance your friend’s mobile photography with a smartphone lens for a more professional touch. Available in different filters and types such as macro, wide-lens and Insta’s favourite fish-eye lens, you have a range of choices.
- Premium Editing Software and Online Classes
Gifts don’t always have to be tangible. Empower your friend’s passion by gifting subscriptions to online classes and their favorite editing software. Getting a free subscription to your favourite application is literally a dream for most people. This will also showcase that you believe in his skills and want him to grow.
- Photography-themed Mugs
For people who enjoy their photography as much as their coffee, bless them with a chic camera-lens-shaped coffee mug. You can also go all-out and opt for a customised coffee mug with some of your favourite shots from his collection for a thoughtful and meaningful present. Check out quirky photography memes to add a fun touch of humor.
- Portable LED light
We know! We know! Lights are a popular gift choice. But some gifts are just timeless. You can never go wrong with a premium LED light. Especially, with the added portability will let him shoot his videos and photos in low light with ease. Say goodbye to being dependent on sunlight.
- Personalised Camera Strap
Are you looking for something that will add practical value to your friend’s hobby while letting you go crazy on your creativity? Then, a personalised camera strap is the one for you. It adds a fun safety feature to their camera while giving them a chance to flaunt the creative customisation.
DIY Creative Gift Ideas to Impress Your Photography Friend
If you want to go a step further, let’s discuss some DIY gift ideas that will blow your friend’s mind. Bring out your Instant Camera, lock the doors and let the creativity flow:
Vintage-Inspired Frame
Photographers are always looking for a perfect composition to frame a beautiful moment. Why not just give them a portable frame right at their doorstep? You can play around with natural elements such as leaves, flowers, and stems to create a raw frame decoration. Cut different shapes and fill the frame with your favourite Polaroids for a jaw-dropping gift.
Wall Decor
Print all the mesmerising shots from your friend’s photography collection or Insta feed to create the ultimate display of his artistry. You can use an instax mini printer to get high-quality photos. You can tie them up with fairy lights to create a magical hue or go classic with tape to create a symmetrical background.
DIY Photography Survival Kit
Help your friend stay fit and survive those long shooting hours and tours for that one perfect shot with a customised survival kit. Here’s what you can pack in it:
- Lens cleaning kit and lens cover.
- Put a tiny memory card for emergency storage needs.
- Protein-rich snacks.
- Mini-notebook and pen to help them not forget their crazy ideas.
- Tiny flashlight for minor light adjustment during the evening.
- A chic smartphone printer for quick and easy prints any time of the day.
You can stitch their initials or name-tag on a small soft bag and pack all of them in it.
Summing Up
Finding gifts for your loved one may be tough, but it is a rewarding journey. Watching their faces light up is a beautiful feeling for everyone. Choose your favourite idea from the list and surprise your photographer friend. Whether you want to invest in a practical gift or a DIY creative present, it’s the thought and the relationship that matters the most.