Happy Black Friday! With Thanksgiving over, the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is in full swing! For many, that means the buying of Christmas presents. Chances are, you are friends or family of a photographer, and as much as you want to get them something they'll not only love, but use, a new $3,000 camera is most likely not in the budget. It's hard to be thoughtful and tailor gifts towards a person's interests when they are interested in such a spendy thing. I've created this awesome gift guide to help you buy for the photographer in your life - and with gifts that'll fit any budget!

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     The first bit of homework you'll need to do is find out what they shoot with. Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, digital, film, both, etc. For example, I shoot with a Nikon D750 for digital, Canon AE-1 for flim (35 mm) and I have a Fuji instax mini and wide instant cameras. 

1. Memory Cards

This may not seem like an exciting present, but memory cards are always needed. (Just make sure you know if they need an SD (like I do) or CF card. Different camera take different things) I like to use Lexar and San Disk. as for what size to get, I like shooting on 32 and 64 GB cards. B&H is a trusted source for SD cards, just be careful of Amazon, I have heard horror stories of people getting bad cards from an online shop and having them corrupt their files. 

2. Film

If they shoot on Fuji instax cameras, film is always needed. Plus you can get it pretty cheap. (Especially with Black Friday sales.) However, if they shoot 35 mm, medium format or some other kind of film, you'll want to look at B&H photo again. My favorite brand is Ilford for 35 mm. 

3. Instant Camera and/or Printer

There are lots of doorbusters for Fuji Instax mini cameras as well as bluetooth enabled wireless printers, where you can print photos from your phone. I have the camera, as well as the instax printer and I love both equally. It's nice having the printer so that I have the freedom of digital when taking the picture, but am able to print them out instantly like a polaroid. 

4. Kuvrd Lens Cap

This thing is a beast. It is a universal lens cap that also helps protect your gear. It can be used on any model and make of lens. Waterproof, dust proof, shock proof and compressible. You can find it on Amazon.

5. Rose + Anvil Camera Harness

These camera harnesses were designed by a local, Utah photographer. Amazing quality and durability, and they don't pull your hair out like most harnesses do. They are made right here in Utah and look like a dream. This is where it's handy to know how many bodies your photographer carries on them at a time as there are double and single camera options. You can find them on their website. 

6. Camera Lens Coffee Mug

This baby is a classic that never gets old. It's a mug that looks like a lens! There are dozens of them online and on Amazon, bonus points if you buy the a lens that your photographer has/loves. 

7. Camera Jewelry

There are tonsss of jewelry options on Amazon (thank you prime!) You can go as classic or as subtle as you want. I found a few that I think are pretty cool. Like this moon and lens necklace. Leather Key Chain. Camera Necklace. And even this kitschy Polaroid Key Chain.

8. A way to display their photos

Whether that be a frame, or these cute fairy lights with clips to hold small prints or even their instax mini pictures.