Happy new year! We hope it’s a year full of emotions and great photos for you and yours.
And since we know that there are many stragglers with the gifts of the Magi, we are now setting aside the New Year’s hangover to get us back on our way, we are also aware that giving gifts to photographers is very complicated, often we do not. We even know what we want to try to get someone from outside this world to give us the gift. We really are a puzzle. But aren’t all gifts as sexy as giving away a camera, lens, tripod, flash or filter?Although sometimes we don’t see it, there are a lot of people beyond that. And I’m here to show you?
- In the digital world.
- Where we can work from anywhere.
- Have friendships without even seeing our friends.
- Or even work without knowing our colleagues.
- In this world where everything is online.
- Courses.
- Books.
- Articles.
- Etc.
- ?vintage plan and I tell you: enough.
- Give a photography class.
- So you can be face to face.
Because when you say a course in the presentation, you also give the relationships that are established with the other photographers who will attend the course, the exchange of knowledge and opinions, or the contacts or friends that may come from it.
I know that the information of everything we can imagine appears everywhere, mostly for free, which makes us want to think that enough is enough.
It may be the case for some, but the truth is that everyone can write on the Internet (make no mistake, there are very high level content, but it is not always so). On the other hand, a course accredits a minimum of knowledge, a neat and orderly material, and with all the necessary knowledge.
If we search the Internet we only look for what we think we need right now, we often ignore the aspects that we can only have through rigorous and quality content, so if you don’t want to take any chances of it because you have little availability, or because it is a gift and you do not know the availability of the person offered, you can give an online photography course without fear of mistake.
You have them in many categories and levels, for example Mario has created an exclusive one for BdF readers that you can see here.
Personally, there are few things I like more than traveling or photography, and when the two passions come together, I think it’s the best plan in the world.
So, if the budget arrives, why not offer or (cost) some kind of photo trip?There are many types, fully organized with specialized photographers who can teach you all the secrets of where you’re going, and all the techniques you might need to photograph. what’s in front of you.
Haven’t you noticed that the photographer never appears in his own photos?Why not give him that opportunity in the hands of a professional?You can give him a session with family, friends or individually, surely, as long as he likes to be. behind the camera, you will end up thanking you infinitely for this gift :-).
I believe that all photographers should have at home a good bibliography in which they can consult any doubts that may arise, with quality content and images and by experienced and recognized photographers.
In this blog we make you a monthly literary recommendation that you can check if you are looking for inspiration.
If you’re looking for books online, you can take a look at some of the ones we’ve produced on BdF here.
It’s zero romantic, I know, but is it good for a while?And I’m sure any photographer will appreciate it, because having a few months of subscription to one of these editors will completely change the way you understand image editing.
Your dream is to have a great studio but can’t afford it?You can rent one for a few hours. You will see that it enjoys like never before ;-).
If you have access to his images, you can surprise him by printing some of his best photos in large format, because we spend our lives saying that we are going to do it but it never happens.
If you are one of those who like to decorate their albums, try a scrapbooking course, will you enjoy it a lot?
Same idea as the previous one, but in book format and with which I often dream, that someone can find a moment to bring my photographs to life?
Because all the photographers are a little geeky, right?A fun photo with the theme of a T-shirt, can be a great gift.
This, for example, can be found on Amazon by: (price not available at this time)
Does any well-known photographer have one, even if it’s to use it as a pencil (as is my case) hehehe. Can this sample glass be found on Amazon for 13. 99?
For slightly tighter budgets, an invisible friend, etc. , a photo-themed keychain can be a great gift. Is it in the form of lenses, cameras or even this one that you can find on Amazon for 4. 46?
And so far everything I can think of in terms of non-strictly photographic gifts, I will surely leave you some, if you want to share them with us do not hesitate to do so in the comments. help us add to our list of special gifts ?.
Thank you very much and until the next one. Oh, and don’t forget to share this article with those you think might be interested in.
Good 2019. Good photography.