36 Creative Gifts for the Photography Lover

Best Photography Gifts

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Whether you know an amateur or professional photographer, there's nothing more satisfying than giving a new gadget to make their lives easier or jazz up their gear. Luckily, there's no shortage of interesting and creative gifts for your favorite photography lover.

Whether it's a colorful new camera strap or a handy light meter you can easily attach to your smartphone, you don't necessarily have to break the bank to gift something a photographer friend in your life will appreciate. Unsure of what would work as a great gift? Think about what would be helpful: camera accessories are a surefire way to enhance a photographer's creative process. Some of the products we've gathered include camera storage boxes, tripods compatible with both smartphones and most cameras, and a high-quality, portable photo printer for printing favorite adventures and memories anytime. To enhance their shots, they can experiment with these 14 different lenses and colorful filters, making it an excellent gift option.

Is your gift recipient a beginner photographer struggling with the basics of exposure and composition, or an advanced photographer eager to refine their skills? A great gift idea is a subscription that offers lessons from photography experts and provides all the resources they need to grow.

On the other hand, if you want to capture the essence of photography (maybe mixed with a little bit of humor), we also have a selection of homeware and clothing inspired by this modern art form. Some of these products merge iconic camera silhouettes with functional mugs, and others let wearers show off their passion in the form of sweatshirts and earrings.

Take a look around our full collection of the best photography gifts. You're sure to find something that will make your favorite photographer smile.

Looking for a fun gift for your favorite photographer? Check out our list of 30 creative photography gift ideas.

Camera Accessories

 

Leveling Camera Cube

Leveling Camera Cube

FOTRIG | $8.99

 

Custom Camera Strap with Optional Lens Pockets

fun photography gifts

ShutterSpeedStraps | $27

 

14 in 1 Phone Camera Lens Kit

Phone Camera Lens Kit, 14 in 1 Lenses with Selfie Light

Godefa | $20.79

 

Retro Point & Shoot Camera Phone Converter

Retro Point and Shoto Camera Converter

Uncommon Goods | $25

 

67″ Phone Tripod & Camera Stand

Camera Tripod

Aureday | $15.99

 

Instant Photo Printer

Kodak instant photo printer

KODAK | $59.49

 

Mini Photo Studio Box

Portable Photo Studio Box

DUCLUS | $24.98

 

Quick Photography Reference Cards

DSLR Camera Photography Cheat Sheet Cards

Tip Info | $12.79

 

Video Conference Lighting Kit

Video conference lighting kit

ACMEZING | $17.58

 

Custom Photo Art

Custom Photo Art

Minted | from $17

 

Camera and Lens Storage Box

 

Create Your Own Reel Viewer Kit

Gifts for Photography Lovers

uncommongoods | from $16.95

 

Unique Cameras

 

Lomography Lomo Instant Automat Glass Camera

Lomo Automat Glass Camera

Lomo | $199

 

Kodak EKTAR H35 Half Frame Camera

KODAK EKTAR H35

Kodak | $40.50

 

Hover Air Pocket Drone

Hover Camera X1

HOVER | $299

 

Clothing and Accessories Inspired by Photography

 

Unisex Photography Sweatshirt

Photography Sweatshirt

LuckApparelUS | $18.37+

 

Camera Lense Cuff Links

Camera Lense Cuff Links

LittleGemGirl | $23.80+

 

Camera Print Scarf

Photographer Gifts

Lina & Lily | $16.99

 

Mismatched Camera Earrings

Mismatched Camera Earrings

Yellow Owl Workshop | $21.50

 

Aperture T-Shirt

Adventure Photographer T Shirt

Photogenic Supply | $31.50

Fun Photography-Themed Gifts

 

Clash of the Cameras Trump Card Game

Clash of the Cameras Trump Card Game

Pixel Pete Gifts | $15.86

 

Classic & Digital Camera Christmas Tree Ornaments

Photographer Gifts

Kurt Adler | $12.30

 

Canon-Shaped 32GB Flash Drive

Camera Shaped Flashdrive

UE STORE | $8.99

 

35mm Film Photographer Beer Glass

Kodak Film Beer Glass

TogTees | $36.00+

 

Zoomable Camera Lens Mug

Camera Lens Mug

STRATA CUPS | $8.95

 

Chocolate DSLRs

Camera Chocolates

Choc on Choc | $15.87

 

Retro Camera Pencil Holder

Gifts for Photography Lovers

Bellaa | $12.99

 

Photography Coffee Mug

Photography Mug

Retreez | $10.33

 

Photography Books

 

Rodney Smith A Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith by Rodney Smith

Rodney Smith | $47.71

 

Digital Photography Complete Course

Digital photography complete course

David Taylor | $14.20

 

The Great LIFE Photographers

Leveling Camera Cube

Bullfinch | from $27.14

 

The Photographer's Playbook: 307 Assignments and Ideas

Photographer Gifts

Aperture | $21.24

 

Online Photography Courses

best photography gifts

Photo: Stock Photos from Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock

Introduction to Pet Photography: Capture the Spirit of Your Furry Friend via My Modern Met Academy | $45.95: Learn how to take a soulful portrait of your dog in a studio setting with the help of a renowned pet photographer.

Fundamentals of Photography via CreativeLive | $99: Build a strong foundation for your photography practice in this beginner course with John Greengo. Learn how to combine the elements of manual mode to create an evocative image, choose the right gear, and take advantage of natural light.

Capturing Story in Portrait Photography via CreativeLive | $49: Explore how to capture captivating portraits in this advanced photography class with Kelly Brown. Learn to transform a client’s story into a unique image while building confidence in shooting and editing portraits.

 

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This article has been edited and updated. Prices were accurate at time of publishing.

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Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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