13 Christmas gift ideas for a coworker who loves photography
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For a coworker who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts are around the craft rather than the camera body: a photo book, an instant camera or a workshop, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a quiz of your inside jokes.
13 Christmas gift ideas for a coworker who loves photography
A pixel game with an inside-jokes quiz Our product
oin turns a work friendship into a small 2D pixel game with your coworker as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your office inside jokes rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A spontaneous photo trip
A morning with good light. Around $30-80.
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini with film. Around $70-100.
A film camera
A Pentax K1000 or Canon AE-1 in good condition. Around $120-350.
A photo book
A monograph from a photographer they admire. Around $30-70.
Pajamas
A cozy set, only for a close work friend. Around $25-60.
A board game
Codenames or Catan. Around $20-45.
A spa day
A voucher for a close coworker. Around $40-120.
A camera strap
A leather or nylon strap from Peak Design. Around $25-70.
A photography workshop
A street photography or darkroom class. Around $50-130.
A travel tripod
A compact one from Manfrotto or Joby. Around $40-120.
A framed print
A print of one of their own photos, if they share it. Around $20-60.
A handwritten note
Say what you admire about their photos. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a photographer coworker
Unless you know their system, avoid bodies and lenses. Books, prints, workshops and accessories are safer.
Order dates
Photo books and prints should be ordered in early December. Vouchers and a custom oin game can be sorted out up to the last working day.
What should I get a coworker who loves photography for Christmas?
A photo book, an instant camera or a workshop. For a close work friend, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A pixel game with an inside-jokes quiz, or a photo walk together.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for a coworker?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a photography-loving coworker you are close to.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com