The Ultimate Gift Guide for Photographers in the 2024 Holiday Season

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Welcome to the ultimate holiday gift guide for photographers! Whether you’re shopping for a professional photographer or someone who is just starting out in this creative field, we have curated a selection of gifts that will inspire, enhance, and elevate their photography experience. From must-have camera gear to unique accessories, our guide is filled with thoughtful suggestions to help you find the perfect gift for the photography enthusiast or pro in your life. Let’s make this holiday season a memorable one.


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The ArtBox Gift Edition by WhiteWall

$84.95

The ArtBox Gift Edition is an elegant choice for any occasion, showcasing your photo in a sleek, narrow wooden frame that highlights small images beautifully. The design offers striking depth, turning each photo into a unique décor piece. Your image is printed on Fuji Crystal DP II paper and laminated behind high-quality acrylic glass, available in glossy or matte. The frame’s 1.37-inch depth allows for a freestanding display, while a milled joint on the back makes wall mounting simple. Packaged in a sophisticated gift box perfect for the holidays, the ArtBox is an ideal blend of style and quality for contemporary spaces.

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OM-1 Mark II by OM SYSTEM

$2,399.99 now starting at $1,899.99

Revolutionize your photography journey with the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II, the ultimate hybrid camera for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Featuring a cutting-edge stacked BSI Live MOS sensor, this powerhouse delivers exceptional image quality with stunning detail and low-light performance. Its lightning-fast TruePic X processor ensures precise autofocus, 120 fps burst shooting, and 4K/60p video recording. Built for adventure, the OM-1 Mark II features an IP53-rated weather-sealed body, advanced image stabilization, and innovative computational photography modes like High-Res Shot, Live ND, and Pro Capture. Lightweight yet durable, it fuels creativity for all your outdoor photography.

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OWC Envoy SSD NAB 2024

OWC’s Envoy SSD

$104.88 – $214.99

OWC’s new Envoy SSD is a portable powerhouse of an SSD that is the perfect companion for photographers, video creators, and filmmakers. The Envoy is a stunning rethinking of design that provides an ultra-portable best-in-class experience. Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the Envoy SSD boasts an aircraft-grade aluminum housing in a palm-sized form factor, enabling it to fit in your pocket or one of your camera bag pockets. The included USB-C cable ensures that Envoy is ready to use with computers, tablets, and smartphones. Envoy’s high-speed capability means storing, transferring, editing, and backing up files goes quickly. Envoy provides max speeds in excess of 1000MB/s and prevents thermal throttling to provide sustained speeds of no less than the full 1000MB/s it is capable of. The all-new Envoy SSD is available now for $104.88 at 1TB and $214.99 at 2TB.

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ProMaster’s GaN USB Charger 3-Port 65 Watt

$39.95

Don’t let its compact size fool you! Small but mighty, the ProMaster GaN Charger has three ports and 65W power output to quickly charge your cameras, laptops, phone, tablets, and other devices that use USB-C or USB-A. This charger utilizes GaN technology to provide more energy in a small, thermally efficient unit so you can safely and rapidly charge up to three devices simultaneously. Folding prongs make it even more compact.

Discover the benefits of GaN technology with this convenient USB charger, perfect for the on-the-go creator who needs their devices charged fast! Available for $39.95 at promaster.com.

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Huion Kamvas Pro 19

$1,099 $879 until Dec 2

For the Dreamers! Crafted as a portable 18.4-inch display with a 4K UHD resolution, Kamvas Pro 19 boasts groundbreaking Huion PenTech 4.0 technology and incorporates all-new Canvas Glass. This extraordinary combination not only empowers artists to pursue their creative dreams but also efficiently conserves valuable workspace.

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Canon EOS R6 Mark II

$2,799 $2,299

Capture life’s most magical moments in stunning detail with a versatile camera that can handle posed, candid, videos, and more. The Canon EOS R6 Mark II enables various photographic expressions that transcend boundaries between recording personal life and professional production purposes, as well as between photo shooting and movie shooting. With a Canon-developed 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor with approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, powerful DIGIC X Image Processor, and highly responsive Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system, you can capture sharp and detailed images, even in low-light scenarios. Achieve creativity in everyday life with the EOS R6 Mark II.

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K&F CONCEPT’s Nature Wander Backpack 25L

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$84.99

Give the photographer in your life the ultimate adventure-ready companion with the K&F CONCEPT Camera Backpack 25L. Built to handle every journey, this bag’s got your back with rugged, waterproof material, impact-resistant shells, and perfectly designed compartments for your camera, lenses, clothes, and even a drone. Enjoy the comfort of adjustable, breathable straps, plus the added security of anti-theft buckles and a trolley strap for smooth travel. This holiday season, gift them a bag that inspires—and is ready for—every shot they take.

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ugee Fun Drawing Pad UT2&UT3

$249 – $429 $229 – $369

The ugee Fun Drawing Pad UT2&UT3 usher in the era of standalone drawing tablets, rendering a remarkable pencil-on-paper experience with its native NanoMatte finish and pressure-sensitive U-Pencil. UT2, your portable art studio, employs a 10.36-inch 2K canvas with a superb 16:10 ratio, fitting comfortably in your hand and following your wrist movements. While UT3 boasts a stunning 14.25-inch canvas, offering more immersive enjoyment supported by 2400*1600 resolution. Powered by a 6nm 8-Core CPU and running on Android 14, UT2 and UT3 effortlessly handle your everyday requirements, serving as an extension of your creation and productivity.

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BLUETTI Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Station

$599 $399 – until Nov 29

Bluetti’s Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Station builds on its predecessor, delivering double the capacity and a power output of 700W, designed for demanding shoots and extended trips. The Handsfree 2 boasts a 512Wh capacity, allowing it to power high-demand devices such as drones, laptops, and even small refrigerators. Its 700W AC output easily handles multiple devices, including those requiring significant wattage. With a 350W solar input, it recharges quickly, minimizing downtime. An expanded 60L backpack provides ample space for camera gear, ensuring cameras, lenses, drones, and personal items stay secure. Wildlife photographers waiting hours for the perfect shot and filmmakers shooting extended takes will benefit from its increased power and capacity, enabling them to stay out longer while keeping all equipment operational.

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A black telephoto camera lens with various dials and markings, featuring a mounting bracket at the base for stability. The lens has a large front glass element, and the brand is marked on the side.

SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | S

$2,999 $2,799 limited time

The SIGMA 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS | Sports lens is an ultra-telephoto prime lens exclusively for mirrorless cameras in a remarkably compact and lightweight body. Featuring SIGMA’s new OS2 stabilization algorithm for up to 5 stops of built-in image stabilization, this lens is designed to capture high-action images. High-precision thermally stable composite and magnesium parts, coupled with a dust and splash resistant structure, make this rugged lens durable enough for all photography excursions, as expected from the SIGMA Sports line. The L-Mount version of this lens is compatible with SIGMA 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters for even greater reach.

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Luminar Neo by Skylum

Additional 10% offer with PetaPixel10 code

Give the Gift of Creativity: Luminar Neo Holiday Bundle for Photography Lovers! Looking for the perfect gift for the photography enthusiast in your life? Luminar Neo is an ideal choice for photographers of all levels! With its intuitive tools, editing photos becomes easy and fun. Plus, enjoy an exclusive holiday offer: when you purchase Luminar Neo, you’ll also receive a free bundle of gifts and a video editing course to elevate your skills. And for an extra treat, use the code PetaPixel10 at checkout to get an additional 10% discount. Give the gift of creativity with Luminar Neo this season!

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SmallRig RC 100B COB LED Video Light

$299.99 Standard Version | $199.99 Mobile Version – 20% off during Black Friday

Introducing the RC 100B COB LED Video Light, a compact powerhouse designed for on-the-go lighting excellence. With versatile power options, this light supports both V-mount and NP-F batteries for wireless operation. Experience efficient control with wireless and manual modes, ensuring precise lighting adjustments. Boasting high CRI and illuminance, it delivers exceptional color accuracy and brightness. Dive into creative lighting with variable sunlight simulation from 2700K to 6500K, along with 12 special effects. Complete with a range of accessories, the RC 100B offers comprehensive functionality for your video lighting needs.

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Aftershoot

Black Friday Deals November 14 to December 1, with a Cyber Monday extension from December 1–3.

All photographers deserve more time with their families this holiday season and throughout the year. And Aftershoot is the perfect gift and solution to all photographers’ challenges. Aftershoot is a powerful ALL-IN-ONE tool designed to streamline photographers’ workflow with unlimited culling, editing, and retouching (coming soon)! And guess what, all of this at one flat rate.

With features like “One Click Cull + Edit” you can maximize your efficiency and save time doing what you love. Whether it is clicking family moments to cherish forever or having more time for the holidays, Aftershoot is what every photographer needs! Don’t miss Aftershoot’s exclusive Black Friday deals – start the new year with a faster, more efficient workflow!

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OBSBOT Tail Air – AI-Powered 4K PTZ Streaming Camera

$499 $424 until Dec 2

Integrating OBSBOT’s most powerful AI technologies and superior image system into an elegant and classical body, OBSBOT Tail Air could bring you the next-level video streaming experience with the industry-advanced AI Auto Tracking and excellent Multi-Cam setup, mastermind your every moment and unleash your maximum creativity, right on Air.

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