The 20 best Christmas gifts for photographers in 2022

Find the picture perfect present for the photographer in your life in a snap.

Pardon the alliteration, but when shopping for the loved one who has everything, maybe try to focus in on one of their hobbies. This is why the New York Post has compiled all sorts of gift guides, with options for cat lovers, fans of coffee and those that have the travel bug, to name a few.

Especially during the holiday season, creating memories that last is so important, and while your photographer friend is snapping pictures of the tree, you should be putting some photography-inspired gifts for them under it.

When shopping for the photographer, you don’t have to stick with cameras and lenses. Those do indeed make a great gift, but other ideas with a photography inspiration still show you care about their passions while showcasing your own gifting creativity.

For more unique picks, try a super cool photo frame that can showcase their best work? Or, for the photographer on-the-go, why not a retro and affordable pack of disposable cameras? For more ideas like these, keep on reading for the best of the season that make great Christmas gifts for the season of giving ahead.

A silver printer
B&H Photo

Give them the gift of their own stunning photographs, now in the palm of their hand. The HP Sprocket is a portable printer that you can use on the go, with Bluetooth enabled printing.


A pink camera and printer paper
Walmart

Another fun option to add to their camera collection is this instant one from Fujifilm. The Instax Mini bundle comes with 10 film strips, too, so they can get going right away.


A yellow and black Kodak camera
Kodak

Every photography lover knows Kodak, but did you know of this instant Kodak bundle? Perfect for gifting, the pack comes with a retro camera that prints photos in an instant, with 60 sheets included as well.


A camera bag
Amazon

Protect their precious cargo with this camera bag from Amazon. The bag comes with a padded inside for delicate lenses and accessories, while the outside is stylish and comes with a shoulder strap to help lighten the load.


A white ring light
Target

This gift will brighten their holidays — literally. This ring light is great for photographers and influencers alike, with a cool metallic base and a place to hold a phone in the center for the best selfies.


A floral camera strap
Free People

Switch out their boring black strap with this colorful one. Sold at Free People, this camera strap can easily clip to most camera models, looking awesome around their neck while shooting on location.


7. GoPro HERO11, $400, original price: $500

A GoPro
Amazon

Be a hero this holiday season when you give the gift of photography. The GoPro HERO11 is an awesome gift for the adventurous photographer, capturing moments of speed, heights and even underwater photos and videos.


A stack of photo books
Artifact Uprising

Help them commemorate their favorite shots into one place with a heartfelt photo book. The options at Artifact Uprising come in a variety of sizes and pages, with themes and different layouts to choose from.


An array of canvases
Shutterfly

Instead of a book, display their most prized photograph as a piece of art for their home, enlarging it and putting it in a frame or even on a canvas with Shutterfly.


A coffee mug shaped like a lens
Amazon

If your photographer also loves coffee, this gift is sure to please. The coffee mug looks exactly like a lens for their DSLR, even coming with a lens cap lid.


Two camera necklaces
Wolf and Badger

Wear your passion around your neck, keeping photography close to your heart. These necklaces from Wolf & Badger come in either silver or gold, with tiny details the photographer in your life will love.


A photo ball on a city scape
Sharper Image

Add some pizzazz to their next photoshoot with this cool photo effects device. The ball can flip or distort any image in the background, and when held at different angles in front of your camera can create some otherworldly images.


A book on photography
Amazon

Gift some inspiration this year with a photo book for their home. “50 Portraits” is a great choice, with stunning photos from photographer Gregory Heisler.


A book about Polaroid
Bed Threads

If they prefer Polaroids, then this coffee table book is a perfect gift. The brightly colored book contains some cool shots as well as the history of the iconic camera, too.


A black and white camera business card
Zazzle

If your giftee is a professional or wants to get into the biz, give them business cards to match. These unique cards from Zazzle can be printed on demand and are sure to help your photographer stand out.


A film case
Amazon

If they shoot film, this is a great and practical gift. Keep their photos safe with this handy film case, in the retro yellow and red Kodak colors.


A keychain
Amazon

This thoughtful reminder is a great gift for the photographer on the go, with a lovely message and a cute mini camera that they can attach to their camera bag.


A camera pencil holder
Amazon

Keep them organized with this awesome desk accessory in the shape of a vintage camera, to keep in their studio, office or at home.


A sticker on a waterbottle
wangry

Help them decorate their camera bag, laptop and everything else with these playful and fun stickers. Each are designed by artists, then uploaded to Redbubble so you can take your pick.


Annie Leibovitz and a camera
Masterclass

It’s always a good idea to keep your skills sharp. Masterclass is a great gift for the budding photographer or a pro, learning tips and tricks from stars like Annie Leibovitz and more.


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source: nypost.com