GIFT GUIDE: 15 Top Gifts for Photographers and Content Creators

The holiday season is officially here! Unless you’re a photographer or content creator yourself, it can daunting to even know where to start when looking for that special someone. This list of gifts for photographers and content creators is sure to help take some of that holiday shopping stress away.

Ultimate Gifts for Photographers and Content Creators Guide

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1. An Old Film Camera - film is making a comeback, and I don’t know a content creator out there that wouldn’t be happy to start playing around with one. a quick search on eBay can bring up all types of old film cameras. Best part? You can get started with something for less than a couple rolls of film!

• Speaking of film, don’t forget it! Kodak Portra 400 is one of the best film stocks and works great for both portraits and landscape/cityscape photography. Because it is ISO 400, it can also be used both indoor and outdoor. That said, there are so many different types of film, I recommend picking up a couple different kinds!

2. WANDRD PRVKE 31L Camera Bag - this is the camera bag i’ve used exclusively for the past few year and absolutely love it. It is the perfect size and feels great on the back during long hikes. 10/10 highly recommend!

3.The Slik Pro AL-323BH4 Tripod w/ Head - For the price, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better travel tripod. This is the perfect tripod for those looking to upgrade their entry level tripod, or for those that want a sturdy, travel tripod.

4. Professional Camera Cleaning Kit - while not the most sexy gift, this is a must-have for any photographer or content creator. With the introduction of mirrorless cameras, sensor spots are much more common than in previous years.

5. A Photography Workshop - shameless self promotion alert! There is no better investment than to learn from a professional. Each workshop is fully customized to the student’s skill level and learning preferences. They are available for in person and online video chat calls. Click the link above to view reviews from past attendees! Oh, and did I mention they are currently 50% off for a VERY limited time?

6. Sandmarc Prolite RGB Version - this little puppy provides over 16 million hues of light giving you a versatile spectrum of colors for photography and filmmaking. After using it for several weeks, I can confidently say it is super convenient, and allows for dynamic indoor and outdoor shots from portrait photography, cinematic storytelling and more.

7. DJI Pocket 2 - I had the pleasure of testing this little device out with my friend Kyle Huber (check out his incredible work here) and I was thoroughly impressed. Don’t let it’s size fool you, this little guy is full featured and would make a great addition to any content creator’s kit!

8. PolarPro Quartzline Camera Filter - for the photographer or content creator that wants to step up their game, filters are a great way to do that. There are countless benefits/use cases for why someone would want to use a filter (you can see my blog post about that here), but a few benefits include better dynamic range, being able to slow down the shutter during the day, and cutting glare/reflections off of water and windows. Pro Tip: when buying filters, it is better to get one to fit your largest lens, and then get step up rings for any smaller lenses you might have.

9. WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive - another not-so-sexy gift, yet something that any content creator would be thrilled to be gifted. No matter what type of content they are producing, it is likely that they will need more storage at some point. These are the external hard drives I use while traveling and highly recommend them.

10. Mobile by Peak Design - an ecosystem of mounts, cases, accessories, and chargers that put your phone exactly where you need it whether you are creating, commuting, or exploring. I was able to test out an early production unit and can honestly say it is the best mobile ecosystem i’ve used. If you’d like, you can check out a video we created for it here.

11. Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter - I can’t speak to this product myself, but it’s definitely top of my list! I’ve read great reviews and who doesn’t want to be able to add a cinematic, film-like glow to their images/footage?

12. Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription - The gold standard of photography editing programs is Adobe Lightroom. It is an extremely powerful program that gives full creative control over your editing process. I’ve used this for years and can’t recommend it enough. If you want to step up your editing game, you can also check out my Lightroom preset pack here! It’s also currently 50% off for the holidays!

13. Neewer Professional Softbox Lighting Kit - perfect for portraits, product shoots, and even video studios, these lights are sure to help the content creator in your family up their photo/video game. While some may prefer natural light, there always comes a time where additional light comes in handy.

14. Asri Camera Strap - Asri is a small, independent label created in Bali, Indonesia - by my two good friends! (check them out here). With the help of local artists and craftsmen, they create beautiful handmade products that tell a story, and give back to the places that inspire all of us as creatives - our asri!

15. Camera Lens Coffee Mug - I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I didn’t include a lens coffee mug in my gift guide, so here we are. If the content creator in your life doesn’t have one of these, are they really a content creator? All jokes aside, I love my camera lens mug :)