13 Christmas gift ideas for a girlfriend who loves photography
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For a girlfriend who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts give her more to shoot or a better way to keep it: an Instax camera, a film camera, a photo book, a spontaneous trip, or a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) that turns your shared memories into levels she can play.
13 Christmas gift ideas for a girlfriend who loves photography
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An Instax camera
An Instax Mini 12 or Polaroid Now. Pick a colour she likes and add two film packs. Around $80-130.
A film camera
A used Olympus Mju or Canon Sure Shot, or a new Kodak. Add three rolls of film. Around $60-250.
A photo book
Pick 40 of your best shots and add a line about each. Order by early December. Around $30-60.
A spontaneous trip
Two tickets somewhere she has never photographed. Around $150-400.
A camera strap or bag
A leather strap from Peak Design or a compact bag. Around $30-100.
A photo printing subscription
A monthly print service so her phone photos become paper. Around $10-20 per month.
An editing course
A short Lightroom or composition class. Around $30-100.
Pajamas
A soft cotton set for the lazy part of the holidays. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork, Jaipur or Codenames: Duet. Around $15-35.
A jewellery piece with a photo
A locket or a small photo charm. Around $40-120.
A framed print
Print and frame her best photo of the year. Around $25-80.
A note about your favourite photo of her
Describe the day it was taken. Costs nothing.
What photographers appreciate
Photographers like tools, but they like seeing their work printed more. Whatever camera you buy, add something that turns photos into objects: a print, a book, a frame.
If she has strong views on gear, skip the camera and pick accessories or experiences.
Order dates
Cameras, prints and photo books should be ordered by early December. A personalized game and digital gifts can be ordered later.
What should I get my girlfriend who loves photography for Christmas?
An Instax camera, a film camera, a photo book or a spontaneous trip, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game built from your memories.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my girlfriend that is not just another object?
A photo book of your year, or a game where she is the main character and the quiz is about the photos you took together.
Can I send my girlfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Digital gifts and e-vouchers arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my girlfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your girlfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com