If your pops is a photographer and you’re searching for awesome father’s day gift ideas, sit back and read on because you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re dishing on fantastic photographer presents that any shutter-snapping dad would love to own! These gift suggestions cover a variety of price ranges, so no matter your budget, you’ll find something ideal for Dad.
Kelly Moore Thirst Relief Camera Bag, $229
Dad will look ultra sharp carrying around this masculine camera bag by Kelly Moore. With three padded/removable/adjustable Velcro dividers, a removable laptop divider and padded walls/bottom, it’s specifically designed to carry all that expensive camera gear he lugs around. Oh, and it comes with an adjustable strap, so he can carry it either over his shoulder or by hand.
Cool Art for Dad’s Office, $10+
Support small business — and fellow artists — with a purchase from Society6.com, which sells the work of artists from around the world. They have thousands of different photographer-related prints to choose from starting at around $10 per. For example, the illustration pictured at right by Tuky Waingan starts at $15 for a 7×10 and you can even order it framed!
PhotoJoJo’s “The Kick,” $179
Like many photographers, Dad probably fluctuates between his smart phone camera and his DSLR. PhotoJoJo has so many amazing “add ons” for smart phones these days. For example, their brand new “The Kick” would make an awesome gift for Father’s Day. It’s an “iPhone controlled light studio that fits into your pocket.”
All you do is slide it onto your phone for a customizable smart phone lighting experience. There are tons of other great products on PhotoJoJo priced from under $10 and up. Another smart phone add on idea are these lenses, which start at $20 each.
Gift Certificate to Adorama, $15+
Not exactly sure what Dad wants, but you know you want to get him something photography related? Adorama to the rescue! Adorama has hundreds of different cameras, lenses and photo essentials that your photographer dad could spend hours perusing through. Give him the gift of shopping with a gift certificate to one of the web’s most trusted camera stores. Idea: get all your siblings to chip in a little dinero toward this gift!
Vintage Camera Coasters, $14 for 4
These stone tile coasters are another great addition to any photographer’s home and can be used in various ways. For example, Dad can use them as paper weights, prop/hang them up and use them as decor, or use them as they were intended — as a beverage coaster! These dad-appropriate camera coasters are from Etsy seller LittleCoasterGnome.
3, 6 or 12-month subscription to Pixifi, $75+
If your father photog runs a photography business, a monthly subscription to Pixifi’s services will prove extremely beneficial to him. Pixifi is a studio management program that helps photographers get — and stay — organized, thereby simplifying their life and making them more desirable as a photographer.
Concrete “Camera” Planter, $49.95
For photographer dads who love nature, this concrete fossil planter shaped like a camera is the perfect Father’s Day gift! This item is by Etsy seller “Elswago” and there are a few options available. These are perfect for indoors or outdoors and you can include a package of seeds with the gift as an extra measure. If you’re crafty, there are lots of DIY camera and lens planter ideas to get inspired by, as well. A lot of people make their own planters out of old lenses or cameras that no longer function. Brilliant!