18 Christmas gift ideas for a wife who loves photography
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For a wife who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts give her something to shoot or something to keep her photos in: a photo book, a film camera, an Instax or a spontaneous trip, plus a last-minute option, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) built from an authorized photo.
18 Christmas gift ideas for a wife who loves photography
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A photo book
Her best 40 photos of the year, with a caption each. Order by early December. Around $30-80.
A spontaneous trip
A weekend somewhere new, with a day planned for photos. From around $200.
An Instax camera
An Instax Mini or Polaroid Now with two film packs. Around $80-130.
A film camera
A Pentax or a Canon AE-1 in working condition. Around $150-400.
Pajamas
A soft set for editing evenings. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork or Codenames: Duet. Around $15-35.
An experience day
A street photography or darkroom workshop. Around $60-150.
A camera strap
A leather strap from Peak Design or Gordy’s. Around $30-90.
A new lens
Only if you know her system; a 35mm or 50mm prime is a common pick. Around $150-600.
A camera bag
A compact bag that looks like a handbag. Around $60-200.
A tripod
A travel tripod from Manfrotto or Joby. Around $50-150.
Photo printing credit
A voucher for prints, canvases or an album. Around $30-100.
Photography books
A monograph from a photographer she admires. Around $30-90.
An Adobe subscription
A year of Lightroom if she edits. Around $120-240.
Memory cards
A fast SD card pair and a case. Around $30-70.
A framed print
Her best photo professionally printed and framed. Around $40-120.
A handwritten note
Write what you love in the way she sees things. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a photographer
Photographers have strong gear preferences. Unless you know her system, avoid cameras and lenses, and buy things around the craft: books, prints, trips and workshops.
Order dates
Photo books and prints should be ordered by early December. A personalized game, vouchers and digital subscriptions can be sorted much later, even on Christmas Eve.
What should I get my wife who loves photography for Christmas?
A photo book, a film camera, an Instax or a spontaneous trip, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my wife that is not just another object?
A photography workshop, a trip planned around photos or a pixel game in which she is the main character.
Can I send my wife 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 wife?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your wife 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