The creativity of children fascinates anyone who has certain artistic concerns, right?, this spontaneity, this curious look, these fascinating views, out of clichés and stereotypes, rules and norms, are able to make our creatures great. miniature artists.
From now on there is much talk of valuing their skills from an early age, fostering their curiosity, cultivating their innate artistic side, accompanying them in their interests.
- It is more than likely that.
- If they lived with a mother.
- Father or loved one who breathes with camera in hand.
- These artistic interests have awakened and been attracted to the photographic world.
If so, you’d probably prefer to focus on giving it something that meets all of the above goals. If you have a boy or girl who is interested in photography, I hope this article will help you choose the best gift.
Of course, this is the featured gift for all children interested in photography (and also for adults, of course?). Fortunately, can we start with budgets that are somewhat lower than we consider ourselves?.
Talking about a children’s camera is almost like talking about an adult camera, it depends on many things, but mainly on the age of the child you are going to and the budget you want or can spend.
It is not the same a camera to use as an imitation toy as a camera for a 3-year-old, as a camera for an 8- or 16-year-old, not all of us have the same budget or degree of support, so the final decision is very personal and exclusive to each child to which the camera in question is addressed.
I leave my recommendations for a fairly small audience but with the ability to start understanding photography, you could say 4 to 10 years, because can a 16-year-old boy perfectly master an SLR better than all of us?
To choose a children’s camera, you should consider
For the little ones, can you start with imitation toys that can also be a decorative element for your little ones’ room or yours ?. There are many types, simpler like the first, or something more elaborate with sound or images, such as the second or third option.
Wooden camera for the little ones:
Wooden camera with light and noise
Plastic camera with 3 photo discs that cross when you press the shutter button (if you were taking photos, would you want it for me?).
For slightly older children, they can take a look at these digital cameras which, although they are real cameras, are still very toys. I mean, don’t expect the image quality of a Full Frame ;-). In return, they are durable, visually appealing, small and with large buttons. Also, some contain games, collages, stickers?Will your little ones love them?
I know first hand this first option that I propose, so I recommend it, it is very resistant (we will have dropped it a thousand times), easy to hold, has two sights so that you can look with both eyes, the buttons are big enough, record videos, you can make funny compositions and has some games.
Of course, low-light photos don’t go well, it’s always a toy. You need to take photos outside to have more acceptable results. At my house, it is successful, and have we had it for about 3 years?
Another camera that I liked for boys and girls is this Lego, which cannot be disassembled, but it seems that coins can be added to it.
And of course, it had to be on my list, I love the idea of teaching them the value of images, thinking before taking pictures and the magic that Polaroid cameras have always had, that’s why this Panasonic Instax seems to be a good option to offer to older children.
For extreme and adventurous athletes, you can try starting action cameras with something like this: waterproof and drop resistant.
If you are looking for cameras for slightly older children, you can opt for compact cameras, which in my opinion are the best option for slightly older children and you can find very interesting cameras at moderate prices.
In this article we recommend 5 cameras for children of this style. Take a look, what am I not including so as not to repeat myself?
Not everything is cameras in this world, it is possible that the boy or girl in question already has one or that you let him use your phone or your old camera, in this case you have other options to give away.
A case to store, protect and carry your camera as you do, it does not need to be a very special case for photography, for example that of the brand VTech offers you this:
In blue, because in pink it’s worth more (what’s the strength, right?)
I haven’t found anything on Amazon that’s specific to boys and girls, but I understand that any strap with a design you know you’ll like will be great as long as the camera has a place to place the strap.
What if one day you put all your best photos together and put them together in a cute digital book?If you’re older, you can do it alone, if it’s smaller, you can give it the final surprise. I think it was a gift that would have blown my mind if, as a child, we would have had as many photographic possibilities as today. .
You can try brands like Blurb, Saal Digital (you can see a review we did here) or Hofmann, among others.
And of course, you can print the photos and give them a “real” album that can decorate with their own photos, which is not bad either?
Puzzles are a fantastic (and not-so-childish) classic that encourages concentration, observation and patience, and what could be more motivating than a puzzle with one of your best photos?
With the photos you can do anything, even magnets for the fridge. I don’t know your fridge, but ours is almost a diary of images of everything that happens to us, the trips we make or the trips that others make and in which they remind us. ?Add some photos taken by your little ones they’ll love.
And a corner to expose. Because is there anything more rewarding than posting your photos on a wall?If it’s in your hand, can a gift be something as simple as a piece of wall to showcase your artwork?
We have Jackie Rueda’s “Big Little Photographers” with fun explanations, exercises, challenges, games and many ideas to motivate kids.
For slightly older boys and girls who want to immerse themselves in techniques such as the long pose, the water with silky effect and even, why not, in some photos of your afternoons, a tripod can be a very good gift. Here you have a very good gift, versatile, small and light that can be a good choice to give away.
If you have ever decided to give her an underwater or watertight camera or, in case you know she has one for some reason, you can give her this handy bracelet that relates to the camera and wrist and makes the camera not sink. if for some reason the loose boy or girl gets carried away. This may seem absurd in a pool but at sea we don’t always have the opportunity to swim in crystal clear waters.
Can you also take a look at this diving mask with a GoPro camera mount or similar?
And who says father or mother, says uncle, aunt, grandfather or grandmother?It is quite possible that if this child has this photographic hobby, it is inspired by you, then I believe that beyond the material gifts you can or want to give it, spend time with you to share your hobby, tricks, comment on the images, go out together to photograph the world Don’t you think of a better gift for both of us?
And here’s this article. I hope this has given you ideas to give to these little artists nearby, a new generation of photographers who follow us?If you think someone else might be interested in the content of this article, feel free to share it to reach as many people as possible as ever, thank you and until the next one.