Best Gifts For Photographers

Lowepro GearUp Memory Wallet

The Memory Wallet 20 easily carries, organizes and protects your creative work. Book-style opening with page-style storage format and clear organizer pockets. Swivel snap on leash for securing the pouch.

Enola Gaye Smoke Bombs – $11

Enola Gaye Smoke Bombs are fun creative tools for photographers of all skill levels. The Wire Pull Smoke Grenade WP40 lasts 90 Seconds and features a simple pull ring ignition, non-toxic smoke, and a fully biodegradable body.  Use code SLREG10 at checkout to save 10% off your purchase.

Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod

As more and more content is being created on our smartphones, a good stable phone tripod is becoming a must-have for professional photographers.  This Manfrotto PIXI features a comfortable handgrip, push button locking mechanism for easy setup, and a sleek design. (Check Pricing: Adorama | B&H | Amazon)

Crystal Ball Photo Prop – $17

A crystal ball is an inexpensive creative prop that can help photographers create interesting and creative imagery.  These are most commonly used by portrait and landscape photographers, but can be creatively used in any genre.

40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector – $40

A reflector is one of the first tools any portrait photographer should because of its ability to easily shape natural light.  At under $40, it’s a perfect tool for amateur photographers looking to take the next step in their photography.

LensPen Camera Cleaning Kit – $33

Two things are common among almost all photographers.  First, they need clean gear (and don’t clean often enough).  And second, they often misplace their cleaning gear or don’t have it handy.  Long story short, all photographers can use an extra cleaning kit.

Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux – $39.99

Battery life is the beauty and bane of today’s photographer. Whether we’re on location on a mountain, working from a coffee shop, we’ll have a plethora of devices that need power to get you through the end of the day. As the technology and gear changes, so do our power needs and that’s why an Anker Battery Pack deserves to be in all of our gear bags.

Spider Pro Handstrap v2 – $70 – The SpiderPro Hand Strap v2 is a comfortable camera solution with a Nylon core that “remembers”, or conforms to your hand shape and shooting angle after repeated use. The updated v2 design features a wider memory foam interior for better hand support.

JOBY GorillaPod – $50 – Gorilla pods are flexible, portable, and surprisingly sturdy! Capable of supporting everything from your cellphone to a DSLR, these devices are made to last, giving photographers the ability to see things from nearly any perspective.

Leatherman Wingman Multitool – $59.95

The Leather Wingman Multitool is a must-have for any photographer on location. Whether it’s fixing a light stand or trimming loose ends on a model’s wardrobe, this thing will come in handy sooner or later.

Magmod Flash Starter Kit

Magmod light shaping tools are essential, convenient tools for on-location shooters like wedding and portrait photographers.  This is our recommended system for attaching grids and gels to your flashes, making this a great gift for photographers.  Also check out their full Magbox System.

Crown and Paw Prints – $59.95 and Up

Turn your pet portrait into a work of art with Crown and Paw Prints.  Hilariously awesome, these are sure to be appreciated by any pet owner.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3

This compact gimbal-camera delivers next-level stabilization and versatility in a pocketable form factor. With a 1-inch sensor, 4K/120p video, full-pixel fast focusing, and a rotatable touchscreen for both horizontal and vertical shooting, it’s ideal for hybrid shooters wanting smooth motion without lugging big gear.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Smartphone Printer

The Fujifilm instant printer bridges the gap between digital and physical prints by making it easy to print photos directly from your phone. Add fun filters and frames to your photos and even print photos from your videos, with a printing speed of just 12 seconds

Manfrotto Pro Light Multiloader Backpack

The Multiloader backpack offers an entirely modular bag that has 3 different carrying configurations.With the use of different combinations of the harness and straps, it can be carried as either a backpack for maximum comfort, a sling bag for speedy lens changing, or as a duffle bag for on-the-go full gear access

Datacolor SpyderX

Any photographer who creates physical prints or delivers professional photos to clients needs to calibrate his or her monitors to ensure accurate colors.  Datacolor’s SpyderX Elite is the best tool for the job.Manfrotto Pro Light Multiloader Backpack

Westcott 18” BiColor Ring Light Kit – $199.90

Although Westcott is known for their high-end cinema lights, they also have a great all-in-one ring light kit that is available for your increased amount of zoom calls with clients, your youtube side-hustle, or using during a photoshoot.

Loupedeck+ Editing Console – $249

If you spend any time in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture one, or basically any other editing and retouching application, then you’ll definitely want to have a keyboard/console like accessory from Loupedeck to help make your editing a breeze. These devices come fully configured with all the most used features and tools in the physical buttons and knobs, and they offer a wide range of customization to cater exactly to your editing style and workflow.

HoldFast Gear MoneyMaker Two-Camera Harness – $219.99 – If you’re looking for a gift for a two-camera shooter, then the Holdfast Moneymaker is a great option.  The quality build and the stylish look make this a favorite among wedding photographers.

WANDRD – PRVKE Travel and DSLR Camera Backpack – $184 – A photographer you know will tell you they’re always searching for a better bag/backpack to carry all of their favorite gear, is comfortable to wear for long periods, and can fit in the overhead/carryon section of an airplane. That’s why the Wandrd Prvke is the perfect choice of fashion and function for the creative on your list this holiday season.

Insta360 X4-8K Waterproof 360 Action Camera,

The Insta360 X4 captures immersive 8K 360° video and 72MP stills, letting photographers re-frame shots after the fact. Its stabilized 360 capture, flow-state algorithms, and flexible post production control make it a standout for creative, travel, and action workflows.

Visual Flow Lightroom Presets Bundle

Get 33% off the number 1 preset system for wedding and portrait photographers.

Peak Design Travel Tripod – $349.95

As SLR Lounge’s recommended tripod, The Travel Tripod by Peak Design gives you pro-level stability and load capacity, yet packs down to the diameter of a water bottle.  The unique design gives you fast and easy setup and takedown capabilities with a secure, fast, and ergonomic camera quick release.

DJI Mini 5 Pro

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is DJI’s next-gen ultra-light drone featuring a 50 MP 1-inch sensor, 4K/60 HDR & 4K/120 slow motion, omnidirectional obstacle sensing (with LiDAR), and a gimbal that rotates up to 225° for true vertical shooting. Weighing in at ~249.9 g, it maintains sub-250g regulatory status (though tolerances vary ±4 g) and includes 42 GB internal storage, making it a powerful yet portable tool for aerial creators.

Wacom Intuos Pro (2025 Redesign)

Wacom’s latest Intuos Pro features a slimmer body, a new top-edge control layout with tactile dials, and the updated Pro Pen 3 for improved precision and comfort. It supports USB-C and Bluetooth 5.3 with up to 16 hours of wireless use, making it a powerful and portable editing tool for photographers and retouchers.

SkyWatcher Star Adventurer Photo Kit – $320

Nightscape photographers will love this motorized portable tracking platform perfect for capturing incredible detail of the Milky Way, eclipses and other astronomical objects. The SkyWatcher features allows for integration with existing tripods.

Sigma Lenses – $399 to $1339

Sigma lenses are a great choice for any photographer because of their high performance in sharpness and overall image quality, solid build, and good price point.

Profoto A10

The Profoto A10 is Profoto’s newest on-camera flash, offering stronger battery life, wireless AirX support, and improved flash output over the A1X. It’s designed to be a seamless TTL flash both on and off camera, making it ideal for wedding, location, and hybrid shooters.

Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk – $664

With most of us working from home, stand-up desks have become an even hotter item to make the “must have” lists for the creatives in your life. The Jarvis Stand Up Desks have become one of the most popular desks sold today with a competitive price point, a wide variety of heights to accommodate most people, and stability in line with the best in the market.

Zhiyun Weebill 3

Zhiyun Crane-2S Pro 3-Axis stabilizer is one of the hottest products of 2020 in its category.   The Crane-2S handles large cameras, and you can also mount multiple accessories on it. It features the new FlexMount System which simplifies the setup process while securing the camera with a double safety lock. (Check Pricing: Adorama | B&H | Amazon)

Profoto B10x

The Profoto B10X packs 250 Ws of flash power and bright continuous light into a compact, travel-friendly body. With fast recycling, adjustable color temperature, and full compatibility with Profoto’s light-shaping system, it’s a premium all-in-one lighting solution for photographers and hybrid creators on the go.

Fujifilm X‑H2

The X-H2 is Fujifilm’s high-performance APS-C hybrid camera, delivering 40 MP resolution with advanced X-Trans 5 sensor tech, in-body image stabilization, and 8K/30p video recording. It’s a top pick for creators who want strong video + still performance in a more compact system—and a solid gift for hybrid shooters.

Nikon Z9

The Nikon Z9 is Nikon’s flagship mirrorless powerhouse: it features a 45.7 MP stacked CMOS sensor, up to 120 fps continuous shooting (electronic shutter), blazing-fast autofocus, and 8K/60p internal video recording. It’s built for professionals who demand no compromise in both stills and motion, with rugged weather sealing and zero mechanical shutter—making it a compelling option in the high-end gift roster.

Sony α7 IV

A versatile all-rounder, the Sony a7 IV combines strong stills and video performance. Its 33MP full-frame sensor, advanced autofocus, and 4K/60p video make it a favorite among creators who do both photography and videography.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

This updated flagship camera blends speed, resolution, and hybrid performance. With a 45MP BSI stacked sensor, eye-control focus, advanced autofocus system, and robust video features, it’s built for pros and serious enthusiasts who demand top-tier image and video capabilities.

Puget Systems Custom PC – Price Varies

If you’re looking to splurge on a custom built PC computer, we recommend going with Puget Systems.  They’ll put together an optimized machine for your photo and/or video editing needs with operating speeds unmatched by any out-of-the-box solution.