13 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves photography
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For a husband who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts give him something to shoot or a place to keep his pictures: a spontaneous trip, an Instax, a film camera or a photo book, and, if time is short, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) generated from an authorized photo.
13 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves photography
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A spontaneous trip
A weekend somewhere new, with a morning set aside for pictures. From around $200.
An Instax camera
An Instax Mini or Polaroid Now with two film packs. Around $80-130.
A film camera
A Pentax K1000 or Canon AE-1 in good condition. Around $150-400.
A photo book
His best 40 shots of the year with a caption under each. Order by early December. Around $30-80.
Pajamas
A soft set for editing evenings. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork or Codenames: Duet. Around $15-35.
Flowers
A bouquet with a note that mentions his favourite photo. Around $25-60.
A photography workshop
Street photography or darkroom printing. Around $60-150.
A camera strap
A leather or nylon strap from Peak Design. Around $30-90.
A travel tripod
A compact Manfrotto or Joby. Around $50-150.
A print voucher
Prints, canvases or an album. Around $30-100.
A photography book
A monograph from a photographer he admires. Around $30-90.
How to buy for a photographer
Photographers have clear preferences about equipment. Unless you know his system, avoid bodies and lenses, and buy around the craft: books, prints, trips and workshops.
Order dates
Photo books and prints should be ordered in early December. If Christmas is close, a personalized game, vouchers and digital subscriptions can be sorted within hours.
What should I get my husband who loves photography for Christmas?
An Instax, a film camera, a photo book or a trip, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game made from an authorized photo.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my husband that is not just another object?
A photography workshop, a day trip built around pictures or a pixel game in which he is the main character.
Can I send my husband a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Vouchers and digital gifts 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 husband?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your husband as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
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