11 Best Gifts for Photographers this Year

Photography buffs have had a bit of a hard life this year with the quarantine and social isolation policies in place. However, it does not mean they will or should give up on their passion or profession. On the contrary, we know they can't wait for better, safer times to resume things from where they left them off and continue their work. It is where you come in! The holidays are upon us, and you can cheer up your friends and family members with some of the best gifts for photographers to put a smile on their faces. Don't let your loved ones forget about their favorite hobby, and get them some presents to remind them why they love photography so much. Let's see 11 best gifts for photographers that they will love, use, and enjoy!

1. Funny Photography-Centered Printed Tote Bag

If you have friends or family members loving to wear tote bags for shopping, casual outings, and photography sessions, then your job is easy. All you have to do is get a sizeable premium canvas tote bag and request a screen printing service to decorate it with a funny message, image, or quote related to photography.

Alternatively, you could get a polyester white tote bag (that resists wearing, tearing, lousy weather, and the carrying of heavy loads) and use a sublimation printing service to print an image on it from seam to seam. It will make a terrific gift for photographers if you use one of their favorite pictures or one they took in the past and loved. It is one way to make them proud of their work and carry a product they created to showcase their talent.

In any case, tote bag fans will love your printed bag idea and will wear your gift with pride and joy. For more ideas on tote bags that make some of the best gifts for photographers this year, please browse our collection!

2. Sensory Gloves for Photographers

Photographers have a hard time shooting the best pictures in winter because regular gloves don't work great with phone touch screens or camera controls. On the other hand, fingerless gloves are useful with the amendment that they still allow for peoples' fingers to freeze when exposed for long times to the cold. So why don't you bring in the best of both worlds?

Get a photography buff in your life with a pair of sensory gloves that can become fingerless when the situation demands it. The high-tech fleece lining provides exceptional protection against low temperatures, while the silicone nubs cover the palm and fingers offer superior gripping. The best part about these gloves is that they feature a neoprene layer with a small hole for the thumb and index finger. The photographer can push the fingers through these holes when using the camera or the smartphone and retract them to stay safe from the cold.

You have to admit that outdoor photography gear is something to consider for yourself, even if you do not spend hours outside with a camera trying to get the perfect shot.

3. A Tech Backpack for the Photography Freelancer

Photographers usually wear highly specialized camera backpacks with compartments for all their accessories. However, some freelancers and pro photographers only carry their cameras and a few gadgets on a job. Moreover, many also take laptops, power banks, tablets, documents, and more.

For this reason, an urban tech backpack with a laptop sleeve and enough space to host not only a camera but also photography accessories. This backpack also features waist, chest, and side compression straps for hiking, so your friend who is into nature photography will enjoy the comfort it brings. Given the presence of waist and chest straps, you can consider this item to be more a rucksack than a backpack �?but your friends will not mind. The larger, more spacious, and safer a bag is, the happier they will be.

In case you need more inspiration when it comes to the best backpacks to offer as gifts, here is a guide on choosing tech backpacks depending on the wearer's needs!

4. Camera Lens Shaped Mug

Don't let your friends forget how important photography is for them! The next entry on our list of best gifts for photographers is the famous camera lens-shaped coffee mug. Looking like a genuine Canon SLR lens, the cup is a perfect casual gift for anybody who loves photography.

You could buy such mugs from online stores and specialized gift shops. They make excellent Christmas stocking stuffers in case you have many photography loving friends or relatives. And speaking of stockings, don't forget to buy them in bulk to make sure you have one for all the people you want to offer gifts to this year.

Santa sacks and bulk cheap gift bags should be a priority for you, especially if you have dozens of presents to prepare for work colleagues, employees, friends, family, collaborators, etc.

5. Photography-Inspired Jewelry

Nothing says, "I appreciate your art" and "Keep doing what you love" than a necklace, a charm bracelet, or another piece of jewelry drawing its inspiration from photography. Tiny camera pendants with Zirconium lens or rhinestone decorations, vintage leather-and-brass handmade lockets, designer jewelry creations in precious metals, the choice is all yours.

A photography-inspired piece of jewelry is the best gift for photographers on any number of occasions. Christmas is coming soon, but you can put this gift idea on the list for birthdays, celebrations, Women's Day, and more.

Such a delicate, beautiful, and thoughtful gift cannot work in the absence of an equally tasteful gift pouch. Check out our collection and pick the gift bags that you love the most! For a vintage-looking camera pendant, we recommend the mini jute pouches. For a silver or gold necklace, you should go for the mini natural muslin favor bags. In case you plan to buy accessories, watches, and other refined jewelry for your family and friends this year, you are in luck because you can get these great gift bags in bulk!

6. A Stylish Duffel Bag for the Traveling Photographer

Photographers tend to travel a lot, especially if their specialization is nature, sports, or events photography. While this year's travel was not a good idea, it does not mean a friend or relative of yours could not enjoy a brand new travel duffel bag.

On the contrary! Hence, our next entry on the list of best gifts for photographers this year is a stylish rolling duffel bag featuring a lightweight internal retractable handle. It doubles as a sports duffel bag for short trips and a rolling bag for heavy items' carry.

The main compartment is large enough to hold clothes and personal items for a weekend trip together with camera accessories and gear. It is the perfect gift for a photographer who is always on the run, shooting events, competitions, nature, personal/corporate events, or urban scenes in different cities. If you want more ideas on duffel bags and gym bags, feel free to check out our collection and pick the items that serve best the needs and wishes of your family, friends, co-workers, etc.!

7. A Flexible Mini-Tripod with a Twist

Speaking about traveling photographers, the next gift idea for them is a mini tripod that is all the rage right now. The legs feature several joints that allow the photographer to wrap the legs around objects and adapt them to uneven terrain. According to the experts, this tripod can reliably hold the most compact point-and-shoot cameras and video lights. It is so versatile one can carry it in a bag or even in a pocket!

This tripod is on many pro photographers' wish list, so that you can put it on your list of gift ideas for your friends, co-workers, or relatives, as well!

8. The Photo-Opoly Board Game

Who doesn't love a good game of Monopoly? Well, if your friends are into trading board games, this one is an excellent choice, especially if it is common for you to gather and play together. This game, dedicated to photographers and photography buffs, comes with some twists, a lot of fun, and plenty of pictures to use.

Offering board games for your friends and family members is an excellent idea because such items match all occasions, interests, and tastes. If your photography-loving friends are also into geek stuff and gaming, you should also check our guide on the best gifts for gamers to pick this year!

A board game is also a fantastic gift for couples who love to play together! Instead of buying a little something for each of the two, you can make their winter holidays more enjoyable by bringing them a competitive game that can keep them entertained for hours! For more couples gift ideas, don't forget to check out this list as well!

9. Photography Books and Educational Materials

Next on our list of best gifts for photographers is books �?a gift we recommend for all occasions, celebrations, and holidays. Your photo-loving friends or relatives probably have a personal collection of books dedicated to their art, but it doesn't mean they will not appreciate a couple more.

You can go for technical books, teaching them new skills, or for art books displaying the works of a famous photo-artist, image collections gathered by themes. Such fancy books make excellent coffee table delights and conversation starters.

We also recommend searching and picking a couple of premium book bags or gift bags to put the book into for a memorable present this year. Since you will choose quality hardcover books with premium paper and printing, it would be a shame to forget about equally high-quality book gift bags.

Alternatively, you can get your hands on other teaching materials related to photography. Here are a few ideas if you want to help out a beginner photographer:

E-books on photography techniques or photo editors' tutorials; An online course/webinar in a photography area that a friend loves; A paid photography workshop.

10. Tech Accessories

If you are not into the technical part of photography, it is probably hard for you to pick accessories that match your friend's gear or needs. Buying a person a new camera lens without you knowing anything about optics and gear can backfire. However, you could buy different types of stocking stuffers that all beginner and pro photographers will enjoy: tech accessories.

By this, we mean memory cards for their camera (because one cannot have too many), external power banks (crucial for any photographer), external hard drive, USB memory sticks, etc. If you want to go the extra mile, a leather SD cardholder (or wallet) will make a memorable impression.

11. A Funky Fanny Pack

You know fanny packs are the best gifts and accessories for travelers, but we bet your photography buffs will enjoy them too. Versatile and back in fashion, the fanny pack allows all shutterbugs to keep the essential items at their fingertips. A fanny pack can hold extra SD cards, screen touch winter gloves, the mini tripod we mentioned before, the lens cleaning kit, ID, cash, and even snacks. Some waist bags are roomy enough to hold a water bottle and other accessories for the photographers who spend most of their time in one place, waiting to capture the perfect shot.

Bottom Line

The easy way out when it comes to picking the best gifts for photographers is to offer them a substantial voucher for their favorite photo store so they can buy the gear and accessories they want. However, picking a gift yourself shows your loved ones how much you care. So we hope this list helped you make a shortlist of presents that your people will genuinely enjoy! In case you have other ideas and suggestions, feel free to share them with us in the comment section below!

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