[sc name="affiliate disclosure"]Last year I wrote a post about 3 Gifts Under $50 for the Photographer in your Life. That list is still valid but as I have been branching into real estate photography, I thought I would post a few holiday gift ideas for real estate photographers. The following are a few ideas for the Real Estate Photographer in your life.
External Flash:
Some cameras already come with a flash included inside the camera. However, this flash is somewhat limited as it can only point in one direction. As some external flashes are tied to certain manufacturers, below are a few ideas of which to buy for the specific camera brand.
- Canon: Canon Speedlite 430EX II
- Nikon: Nikon Speedlight SB-700
- Sony: EACHSHOT Godox TT350S 2.4G HSS
Filters
Buying a filter as a gift item for a photographer may be one of the difficult items on this list. They are a great idea to get but require knowledge of the exact lenses the photographer is using. For instance, I normally use a Sony FE 16-35mm f4 lens for real estate photography which requires a 72mm filter. Some popular filter brands that I have used in the past are:
- Hoya
- Tiffen
As far as what type of filter to get, circular polarizers are great to get for photography. If you're doing videography neutral density filters are great also. Any filter that you do decide to get is a safe bet as protecting your lenses are always a great investment.
Portable Hard Drive:
Having a portable hard drive makes an excellent gift for any photographer, especially if they work in the field a lot. I've written previously about the importance of having a backup plan for your photo shoots. Below are a few options for portable hard drives:
These are all rugged hard drives that are great in that they can withstand daily transport and possibly being accidentally dropped.
Summary: Holiday Gift Ideas for the Real Estate Photographer
In conclusion, these are just a few gift ideas for the real estate photographer in your life. There are other things that can be added to this list such as additional batteries, camera cleaning supplies, and memory cards. The great thing about gifts for photographers is that they always need extra or replacement items in their bag. If you yourself have any reccomendations or any items that I may have missed in this post, please let me know.[tg_divider style="normal"]