10 Great gifts for your Photographer Friends
...That are less than $50!
If you find yourself in a situation that has you searching for gift ideas for your photography friend or family member, you’ve probably realized by now that a lot of Photography gear can be quite expensive!
Well, I’ve got just the solution for you. I’m going to give you 10 great ideas that even professional photographers and videographers will love to receive from you!
These aren’t in any particular order of importance or ranking, but here goes:
SD Card - Photographers can NEVER have too many SD cards. I love these 200mb cards from Sandisk and I find that for most of my work, the 64GB cards are perfect!
SD Card Wallet - Everyone needs a good way to organize their SD Cards in their backpack and I love how these card wallets are also weather sealed. This one even has a few camera battery slots to further save on backpack space.
SD Card Reader - Even though laptops and desktops come with readers built in, it’s still a good idea to have backups. Also, in many cases, the external USB readers can transfer the files at faster rates than the built in devices.
Power Strip + USB Hub - Photographers and videographers all know the struggle. Whether it’s the night before a big shoot, or when you’re on location and needing to charge a few batteries, there’s NEVER enough outlets nearby. That’s where this gift comes in and saves the day.
Portable Power Bank - Sometimes… there are no outlets because the nearest outlet is MILES away. That’s when this portable power bank comes in so handy. Give your camera or your phone a quick boost out in the field with this portable power source.
Behind the Scenes Phone Mount - Social Media platforms LOVE video content because it keeps their users engaged for longer periods of time. Photographers can take advantage of this trend by using this cell phone mount on their camera to capture BTS moments and share with their audience!
Cell Phone SD Card Reader - When you’re out shooting for fun, or perhaps you need to quickly deliver a couple of images as a sneak peek to the client.. This SD card reader can let you QUICKLY transfer your RAW files to your phone so that you can edit on the go!
External Drive - Photographers do not like to delete photos. Because of that, they constantly need more places to store their past work. This External Harddrive is a great solution. If you’re wanting to spend a few more bucks, this Solid State Drive will provide a speedier storage solution.
Magic Arm - This crazy looking arm truly is, well, magical! With the clamp, the articulating arms, and the multiple screw points, this arm is one of the most versatile pieces of gear a creator can have in their bag. I never leave home without at least 1 of them in my backpack.
Gift Cards - Perhaps you don’t know what your friend or family member already has, or maybe you simply want them to be able to purchase what they want or need. You CANNOT go wrong with a gift Card to B&H Photo or Adorama. They are wonderful places to purchase camera equipment from.
I’ve also made a YouTube video covering this exact topic with a few visual aids in the event that you’d prefer to watch that, here’s a Link to it.
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