As a photographer, do you wind up with a gift or two every year that’s photography related? You know, the camera ornaments, the Santa decoration with a camera around his neck – you get the picture.
Every year we end up with something photography related – I can’t tell you how many camera ornaments we have hanging on our tree. Yep, I guess when you’re a photographer, people just love to get you anything photography related.
While you might not really want another camera ornament or Santa decoration this year, here are some gifts you’re truly going to love. And if you get your ideas going now, maybe you can pass them along hints to your loved ones before they purchase the next camera ornament.
For those little stocking stuffers, you need something small and inexpensive. One of our favorite sites for the cool gadgets that are photography related is Photojojo. Check out this camera lens mug, perfect to bring everywhere. And yes, you can choose Canon or Nikon – we understand how important that is being Canon groupies. Or bring your photography into your accessories, and add a lens bracelet to your wardrobe. Either way, you’ll subtly let people know of your obsession with photography.
How about a selection of new software? Head over to Nik Software and view the demos – you’re going to love at least one of their products. We’re intrigued with the HDR Efex Pro. Or try the Color Efex Pro for amazing filters and effects for your imaging. Or go out and get the Complete Collection – a great gift that will keep on giving all of 2011.
Which do you love more, photography or the technical side of things? Sometimes its hard to tell. If you’ve been wanting the latest iPad, maybe now is your time to put in that special request to Santa. You can do so much with one – read a book on photography, surf and learn about photography, post to your blog, check your orders … And you can even light your portraits.
iPad Photoshoot from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.
Want to get your images into your iPad? Try Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit. It allows you to import digital photos from your digital camera, iPhone or SD card directly into your iPad.
While its not really photography related, its iPad related. And since you can do so much with your iPad for photography, it counts, right? Okay, I guess what I’m trying to say is this is on my list this year because I love it. BookBook for iPad is a hardback leather case that turns your iPad into a book. Made out of old leather in two color combinations, it’s the perfect disguise for your iPad.
Eye-Fi 8GB Pro Memory Card is a card that can help you automate and streamline your workflow. This high performance card will automatically upload your photographs to any folder, provide automatic geotagging to your RAW photos, provide you with endless memory mode so you can keep capturing all the time.
Lens Baby Composer Special Effects lens can help you look at the world in a different way. Start with one Lens Baby, and you’re going to want to try them all. They come in a variety of camera model styles, including Canon and Nikon.
One of the best things you can have for your studio is a projection system. And at today’s costs and sizing, they are one of the best investments you’ll make. So even if no one is in the market to give you a projector for the holidays, maybe its time to invest in one for yourself. And at this price, you can’t go wrong with this Sanyo.
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