20 Amazon Gift Ideas for Any Photographer

Holiday shopping can be such a drag. I know how stressful it can be to not only come up with gift ideas for yourself but to predict what your friends or family might want so I put together this list of the perfect gift ideas on amazon sure to please any photographer in your life. And before you ask no I'm not sponsored by any of these brands. Want to find out more about an item below, just click the photo or link and it will take you straight to it on Amazon :)

Lexar Professional 633x 128GB Memory Card $19.99

When it comes to photography we can never have enough space in camera and This card dramatically accelerates workflow from start to finish, so you can save time and get back to the business of photography.

"I bought this card for an older digital camera that, when set to RAW, had a delay processing. so you couldn't snap a photo and be ready for the next for a few seconds. In photography, a few seconds means you could miss the perfect shot! Works perfectly and quick!" - Bill R Littlejohn

Sony Alpha a6000 SLR Camera with w/16-50mm Lens $448.00

For any beginner looking to get their first SLR camera you can't beat this price for the quality you'll be getting. This was the first camera I bought and used it for years with a sigma 30MM 1.4 lens. It never failed to produce amazing images. It's a perfect lightweight camera for portraits.

"I have nothing but good things to say about this camera. I have owned my Sony A6000 for just over a year now and it has been nothing short of perfect. I am a beginner photographer and it has taken high-quality, professional photos. I purchased an additional lens to take night photography and this camera has been amazing. If you're a beginner photographer looking to get into either landscape or portrait photography, this is the camera for you! It's smaller and lighter than most DSLRs and it's very intuitive to learn the settings and controls." - Zack Nicol

DJI Mavic Mini - Drone $399.00

Coming from experience a drone is a great addition to any photographers tool kit and at this size and price point the value of a drone has never been better. This baby can fit in your pocket and is a game changer for any photographer/videographer.

"Flys great, easy to handle, and the picture/video quality is amazing. For never having a drone before this one makes it easy to get up and going quickly. Its so small and portable so easy to take anywhere." - Bryon Fowler

WD 2TB Portable External Hard Drive $54.99

When it comes to space, a photographer can always use more. Raw files take up an outstanding amount of room on a computer. Hard drives and external drives can fill up fast. More room to store files will always be appreciated.

"I've been subscribing to an online/cloud backup company for years. This year, the annual renewal price went up significantly, causing me to look for alternative backup ideas. I knew about external hard drives but they used to be a lot more expensive; I was surprised to see how much they've come down in price since I last looked at them. The price of this 2TB hard drive was less than one year of the online cloud service!" - Lotus54

Mini Rechargeable LED Camera Light for Photography & Video $69.99

A photographer can always use more light. There are countless situations where I wish I had an extra light source and even better this light is smaller than a cellphone and extremely light weight. Plus it has 8 color options! An extremely valuable addition to any photographers camera bag. Any portrait photographer would love this.

"Bottom Line: It will do anything you want in the way of lighting a scene to your satisfaction and do it well and inexpensive compared to the more "profession" lights with the big names. 5 Stars for one of the most versatile camera accessories I have seen in years at any price." - Douglas C. Meeks

Magnetic Phone Car Mount $11.99

Let's face it. Unless you're only shooting in a home studio you're doing alot of driving as a photographer. I've tried many cellphone holders on the market and this seems to be the best for the price hands down. I mean 4.4 out of 5 stars with 14,000 reviews.... You can't go wrong.

"Pros: magnets are extremely strong and hold your phone well to the clip, great product and works exactly as expected. Cons: NONE!" - michael thomas

Lowepro Flipside 300 AW II Camera Backpack $94.90

Speaking of camera bags this is the best one on the market I've seen for this price point. Every photographer needs a camera bag. The many times I've been on a shoot and didn't bring one I regretted it because I surely forgot something I needed.

"Rather roomy, I was able to fit in body +3-4 lenses with ease and had some space for flash, memory cards, filters and other things, I think I could have added a tablet or small laptop, but the bag would be too heavy. Well built, all seams look strong, plastic looks quality, no complaints regarding quality whatsoever." - Dima

1" Width ProTapes Pro Gaff Tape $11.85

Tape is a life saver in countless situations but a must have for any portrait photographer. I use this tape any time I use my lighting and need to tape down the cables so no one trips.

"Love this stuff. It's worth every penny! I've used gaffers tape in MANY ways. I just ordered a roll and used half of it at a photo gig to tape some light stands to concrete pillars (which allowed me not to extend the legs and take up space and cause a tripping hazard). I've used this stuff for years in many capacities - video productions, photoshoots, pro audio applications and even to cover the entire back passenger window on my car after it had been completely busted out by theif. I've taped to painted walls, carpet, dresses, very hot light fixtures, audio and power cables, metal, painted metal, people, etc. It's awesome 99.9% of the time and never leaves residue unless it's your fault." - Bradley

#AskGaryVee $16.93

Look, if you're a photographer or someone you know is a photographer trying to make money with photography you need this book. End of story. You can get the hard copy or on audio. I own all of Gary Vees books and they are all great but this one has the most applicable information for you to consume and use right away. 95% of my clients come from Facebook and Instagram (without adds) and that's because I use the information I learned in this book to slay the social media game.

"Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur. I lead my review with that, because this book is an MBA in all things entrepreneur. He doesn't sugarcoat things, bulls*** you, or promise pipe dreams. What he does, is break down in common sense terms how to use Social media marketing and common sense to grow your business and succeed." - Send it! 

Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee $12.18

Don't let the name fool you. This coffee tastes nothing like mushrooms. If you're anything like me you're on the go constantly. Sometimes you don't have time to make coffee or stop at a coffee shop so this Delicious Organic instant coffee does the trick. Half the caffeine, double the mental clarity. Organic Lion’s Mane mushroom is a natural nootropic shown to support memory, focus & concentration.

Been a big fan of these 'shroom coffees for almost a year now. First heard about them on the Tim Ferris podcast, and I've big been hooked ever since! The Lion's Mane mushroom is where it's at - it really acts as nootropic brain candy and never fails to give me a mental edge. It's also great because I've recently been trying to wane myself off of coffee, mainly because of acid reflux problems. And throughout that transition, the mushroom coffee has been fantastic because it only has the caffeine of 1/3 cup of coffee and I experience no reflux symptoms that I get from regular coffee. Triple win! Aside from the Lion's Mane, the coffee mix also has Chaga in it which is great for immunity and skin clarity.

Cree XP-L LED Rechargeable Flashlight $35.99

I good small compact flashlight can come in handy on a late shoot. This is one of those gifts you hate to go buy yourself but as a gift you'll be happy you have it in your camera bag.

"This Soonfire rechargeable flashlight is a mini powerhouse. Easily fits in palm of hand yet puts out a strong , bright , expansive beam of light. Being able to charge the battery without removing it from flashlight is extremely convenient ; can recharge with Included USB cable at home , in vehicle , or with portable battery charger." - Gapster

Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity Tracker $122.95

Photographers are on the run alot. We definitely get our steps in when we aren't stuck inside editing photos all day. It's nice to keep track of those miles we put in at least it is for me. It's also nice to have a watch when your on a schedule as we usually are. 

"I absolutely love this Fitbit- it’s my 3rd. A little wider than my Alta but doesn’t feel as bulky. I love that I can see my steps and heart rate without changing screens. I also like that I can see who is texting me." - cate612

Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer $14.39

Perfect compact case to hold and organize all your smaller items to keep your camera bag nice and organized. Great things to store in this for a variety of situations could be rope, zip ties, flashlight, lighter, super glue, tape, Ibuprofen, knife, safety pins, extra batteries, an extra memory card and some cash because it's always good to have some in case there's a fee at a trail head you didn't know about.

"Very good job on the stitching. I am always wary of pouches etc from Amazon. You just never know what the stitching is going to look like. I was very satisfied with the stitching on these. The materials are of excellent quality, and feel very solid and durable." - Bill Lask     

ACEIken Golf Umbrella Windproof Large 62 Inch $17.99

I know, if you're from the Pacific North West like I am you probably think you're too good for an umbrella but fact is if your a photographer in the PNW you will shoot in the rain at some point and a good umbrella has saved my equipment more than once. I choose to use an umbrella instead of rain guard for my camera because this keeps me, my camera, and lens dry. I just hold the umbrella in my armpit. It's not the most convenient but it works.  

Sony 85mm F/1.8-22 Fixed Prime Lens $548.00

Of all the lenses I own this has to be my favorite. You simply cant beat the quality it produces for the price. This is the sharpest lens I've ever used and the Bokeh is so dreamy. This is a MUST HAVE for any Sony lover.

"Most cost effective choice for a portrait lens out there for Sonys. The pics from this are very sharp, the focus very quick. If you're trying to decide between this and the Zeiss 85, save some money and choose this lens. It's a great buy!" Jim F 

Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop, 15.6 inches $339.98

Being able to edit on the go is a huge advantage for any photographer. This compact affordable laptop is perfect for any true professional.

"This laptop is a fantastic deal for the price. The laptop uses the same body as the $500+ Acer Aspire 5 models which is to say it is a fantastic body that is light and compact and very portable. Ram can easily be upgraded and adding a 2.5" SSD allows for additional memory over the 128gb included on the computer. The keyboard is comfortable to type on and as a bonus still includes a full numpad even if it is a bit cramped. The screen is a solid IPS screen and when you consider the price tag is amazing and beats a lot of the more expensive laptop screens I have seen." - Chris Rosewill

Kate 5x7ft Grey Photography Backdrop $32.00

Every Portrait photographer needs at least one tried and true quality backdrop. Kate on amazon has the best quality fabric backdrops I've ever used. She has multiple colors and designs. They are top quality.

"Worked great and made a huge difference in the pictures." - Nelson P

Cheaplights - Heavy Duty Muslin Clamps $7.99

Clamps, always good to have in your camera bag in case of emergencies. These are life savers even used for wardrobe to save the day more than once.

"Does what it needs to do. Holds up backdrops and blankets well (even with my 90 pound dog laying on the blanket it's holding up)." - Booknerd28

JOBY GorillaPod 3K Kit. Compact Tripod $49.05

Every photographer needs a tripod in their camera bag.

"This acts like a tripod in places where its impossible to get a real tripod into! or bend all three legs and use it as a selfie stick. this is the perfect pod to do run and gun shooting for vlogs on youtube. The new 3k/2k/1k/5k models have enhanced glue on the ball joints so it wont go loose as quick as the previous older gen models. the panning mode on the ballhead is perfect, and comes in handy for those cinematic shots for sure. the material used is great and feels EXTREMELY sturdy in my hand. my DSLR didnt budge one bit while on this pod. Leave it to joby to make an excellent product!" - Marks Tech

Himalayan Glow Salt Lamp $16.97

This is a great little addition to any photographers work desk for peace and relaxation.
Any photographer knows the anxiety that can come with editing and waiting for files to transfer or renders so the calming glow from a salt lamp goes along way.

"I purchased this salt lamp with low expectations of any kind of health benefits. The price point is low enough to be worth the risk and it is a good looking decoration. I can say that I have been blown away by the performance of this lamp. I turn it on when I sleep on a dim setting and have noticed that when I wake up, I can breathe better through my nose. I assume this is due to the dust, pollen, general particulate attracting characteristic of the salt lamp. I have used all sorts of diffusers and oils, nose filters, etc and this lamp has given me better results than all of them. " - BJ

Bonus Gift - Nespresso Espresso Machine $125.30

Okay so I know I mentioned coffee already but maybe Organic Mushroom Coffee isnt your thing. Maybe you prefer Espresso. Well there is no better Espresso maker on the market for this price. Nore will you find one easier to use and it's small and compact. Perfect for any photographers work desk. Just what you need to get you through those long hours at the computer editing photos.

"I just love this machine. They did a great job with their new vertuo line. The coffee is always super creamy, regardless of the kind of coffee. The machine is so easy to clean, easy to be refilled, etc. It is also not that noisy, given the centrifuging technology on it. I really recommend." - Matheus