Gear Guide for the Photographer | Filters, Lenses, Courses, & More

Every photographer appreciates a bonus gear piece. Be it an essential SD card, a filter for enhanced manual control, or stylish straps, our creative marketplace is brimming with options. Our range spans from high-end items like camera lenses to budget-friendly picks such as disposable cameras or online courses. Here's a curated list of must-haves this holiday season for the photography aficionado in your life — or even for treating yourself.

1. CineBloom Diffusion Filters

2. Long Weekend Camera Strap

3. Ilford Sprite 35mm Reusable Camera

4. Your Journey Into Studio Photography

5. Peak Design Leash Strap

5. Long Weekend Santa Fe Shoulder Bag

6. CineClear UV Filters

7. Kodak Gold 200 Film Stocks

8. SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I - SD Memory Card

9. Polaroid Now+

10. Brevite Jumper Backpack 17L

11. Kodak EKTAR H35 Half Frame Film Camera

12. RETO 35mm Film Canister

13. The 70’s - Nostalgic Photo Presets

14. Negative Supply Scanning Basic Kit for 35mm/120 Film

15. Moment DayChaser Camera Pack 35L

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1. For The Film Photographer

Film as a gift is one of the most exciting pieces of giving — coming across quality film goods isn't the easiest (or cheapest!). Entice your favorite analog lover with a few of our other honorable mentions to stiffen the stocking below.

• Polaroid 600 Film - Film for a Polaroid camera.
• Ilford HP5 Black & White Film 35mm & 120 - Black and white film rolls.
• Instax Link Smartphone Printer - Print your images as physical Polaroid pictures!
• Long Weekend Camera Pouch - To keep a point-and-shoot safe.
• Lomography Tiger Color Negative 110 Film - Fun experimental film stock.

2. For The Camera Carry

Everyone needs a bag; let's face it. Not only do we need to store our camera gear safely, but it's much easier to travel the town or mountains with a proper camera vessel. Here are a few of our other bags for the photographer in mind.

• Moment Rugged Camera Sling 6L - Crossbody sling for hearty gear.
• Mountain Light Strohl Bag - Rugged enough to take on the trails.
• Everything Backpack 28L - The daily backpacks to replace all your other bags from Moment. Carries everything, goes anywhere and comes in every size – 28L, 21L, & 17L.
  

3. For The Digital Photographer

Digital cameras can seem super pricey these days, but that doesn't seem they still don't make a great gift (or even for yourself!). Here are a few of our favorite digital cameras right now that would make any photographer's Holiday season even better.

Fujifilm X-T5 - A compact and portable capturing solution.

Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Lens - A nifty-fifty for Fujifilm shooters.

Ricoh GR III Digital Camera - The latest digital point-and-shoot everyone's raving about.

Fujifilm X100VI - The latest and greatest installment of Fujifilm's X100 series lineup.

4. For The Digital Lens Keeper

Most cameras need a lens, but which are good enough to buy? Some of the team's top camera lens picks are below.

• Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS - A wide capture range.
• Sony FE 50mm 2.5 G - Perfect for portraits.
• Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR - The catch-all lifestyle maker.
• SIGMA 16mm 1.4 Comtemporary DC DN - A more affordable wide lens.

5. Online Education Courses

Online courses are a fantastic (and sustainable) gift idea for the creator in your life looking to level up their skills. We offer a range of hand-picked and intentionally created lessons for photographers, filmmakers, tech lovers, and professional experts. A few of the popular picks are below.

• Training Your Eye w/ Joe Greer
• Portrait Masterclass w/ Sam Eklins
• Creating Photos That People Will Remember w/ Forrest Mankins
• High Fashion Photography w/ Natasha
• Capturing the Perfect Candid Moment Every Time w/ Sonora

6. Digital Presets for Photos

Presets are another intelligent gift for photographers in a creative editing rut, or for those who simply want to expand their post-processing library. We offer a wide range of diverse looks and filters from your favorite photographers. A few of our bestselling include:

• Home - Faded Film
• Location Collection - Film Inspired
• Film II Looks
• Warm Portrait Glows
• Dreamy Cinema Preset Pack

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