10 Christmas gift ideas for a boyfriend who loves photography
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For a boyfriend who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts are an instant camera, a film camera, a photo book or a weekend away to shoot, plus one that starts from a photo, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) generated from an authorized picture of him.
10 Christmas gift ideas for a boyfriend who loves photography
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An instant camera
An Instax Mini or Polaroid Now with two film packs. Around $80-130.
A film camera
A serviced Pentax K1000 or Canon AE-1 from a reputable shop. Around $100-300.
A photo book of your trips
Pick 40 photos from the last two years. Order by early December. Around $30-80.
A weekend to shoot
A cabin or city break in a landscape he wants to photograph. From about $150-400.
A star map of a date that matters
A framed sky from the night you met. Order a week ahead. Around $25-60.
A travel tripod
A Peak Design or a Manfrotto, light and stable. Around $80-200.
Pajamas
A cotton or flannel set. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork or Jaipur. Around $15-35.
A framed print of his best shot
Printed on fine-art paper. Around $30-100.
How to buy for a photographer
Camera gear is specific: brand, mount and sensor matter. If you do not know, go for film, a photo book or a weekend away, and always check compatibility before buying a lens.
Order dates
Gear, prints and photo books should be ordered by early December. A personalized game and vouchers can be sorted much later.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves photography for Christmas?
An instant camera, film, a photo book or a weekend to shoot, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game generated from a photo of him.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A weekend away to shoot or a game in which he is the main character, generated from a photo, with a quiz about the two of you.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Subscriptions and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com