If one of your friends or relatives is passionate about photography or – even better! – is a professional, then you are looking for gifts for a photographer to choose for his birthday: none of us would like to make a bad impression when the package is delivered!
Below I leave you some tips to choose the best gift based on the preferences of your favorite photographer.
Gifts to Give to an Amateur Photographer for His Birthday (low budget)
There are different types of photographers: so it is important to choose a gift that fits the type of technique they practice. If your friend or family member is a photographer professional, for example, you could consider giving a gift that helps him in his business. I will tell you about it in the next paragraph.
If, on the other hand, he is simply an enthusiast, then the choice could veer towards something that stimulates his creativity or gratifies him in showing his first works of art to his friends.
Here are some ideas:
– A good book on photography: There are many on the market and for all tastes. Choose one that deals with the technique that interests your friend or family member the most. In this regard, I published a video with some advice from the best professionals in Italy.
– A photography course: If the recipient of the gift is an enthusiast but has never had the opportunity to learn the basics of photography, this will undoubtedly be a nice gift!
Check it out Udemy, great platform with many professionals and courses for all difficulty levels.
– A personalized photo album or canvas print of your photography: If your friend is used to taking beautiful photos, I definitely recommend you create a paper or canvas print of his favorite photo. If you like, you can contact me for a quote And we can imagine it together.
What are the best gifts for an amateur photographer (budget under €500)
Here are some ideas for the best gifts to give a photographer for his birthday:
1. A good camera: This is definitely the most important gift you can give to a photographer. A good camera can cost a lot, so if you don't have a high budget you can always opt for an entry level mirrorless like the Fujifilm X-T200 or, for smaller budgets, a entry level reflex.
2. Additional objectives: you can never have enough lenses. And each lens is always useful for a certain style of photography, or if you want experiment with a new technique.
There are many types of lenses to choose from, so you first need to understand what your photography style is. In general, one thing that can never be missing from any photographer's arsenal is the 50mm f/1.8, ideal for portraits, but generally versatile for everything. For lovers of panoramas, however, wide-angle lenses are ideal.
Be careful with the brand! Choose those compatible with your camera.
This is for Canon. This for Nikon. This for Sony. This for Fujifilm.
3. A photo printer: Printing your own photographs is an endless joy. But it can also be very useful for work. My favorite, with the ratio unbeatable quality/price, is without a shadow of a doubt the Canon Selphy.
The most original gifts for a photographer – ideas not to be missed
If you are looking for an original gift for your favorite photographer, look no further! We have selected some of the best gifts that will surely be appreciated by those who love taking photos.
1. A beautiful digital frame to display your best photos: a perfect way to showcase your shots and make them look even more beautiful.
2. An Instax: a great way to take and share your favorite photos in an original and timeless format.
3. A lens cleaning kit: essential for keeping your lenses clean and ready for any occasion. It is one of those classic things that few people think about and that, instead, are fundamental in the daily life of a photographer.
4. Peak Design Hooks: brilliant for those who alternate photos and videos. Personally I have applied them to my entire photographic arsenal and every day I thank them: they allow you to immediately release the camera strap, so as to be more free or, in other cases, to be able to mount the camera on a stabilizer.
