14 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves photography
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For a brother who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts are about the craft rather than the camera body: a photo book, a film camera or an instant camera, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) starring him with funny custom NPCs.
14 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves photography
A pixel game starring your photographer brother Our product
oin turns your sibling bond into a small 2D pixel game with your brother as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the photos you have taken together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A film camera
A Pentax K1000 or Canon AE-1 in good condition. Around $120-350.
A photo book
A monograph from a photographer he admires. Around $30-70.
A spontaneous photo trip
A morning with good light, just the two of you. Around $30-80.
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini with film. Around $70-100.
Pajamas
A warm set for lazy mornings. Around $25-60.
A board game
Catan or Codenames. Around $20-45.
Jewellery
A simple chain or bracelet. Around $30-100.
A camera strap
A leather or nylon strap from Peak Design. Around $25-70.
A photography workshop
A darkroom or street class. Around $50-130.
A travel tripod
A compact one from Manfrotto or Joby. Around $40-120.
A framed print
A print of one of his own photos. Around $20-60.
A photo-printing subscription
Monthly prints of his favourite shots. Around $10-30.
A handwritten note
Say what you admire about his photos. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a photographer brother
Unless you know his system, avoid bodies and lenses. Books, prints, workshops and accessories are safer.
Order dates
Photo books and prints should be ordered in early December. Vouchers and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.
What should I get my brother who loves photography for Christmas?
A photo book, a film camera or a workshop. For a sibling gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my brother that is not just another object?
A pixel game with funny NPCs of the family, or a photo walk together.
Can I send my brother a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my brother?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a photography-loving brother.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com