13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves photography
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For a dad who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts talk about the craft more than the camera body: a photo book, an instant camera or a day out shooting, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a quiz of your inside jokes.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves photography
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oin turns your bond with your dad into a small 2D pixel game with your dad as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the photos he has taken of you 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 →
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini with a film pack. Around $70-100.
A film camera
A Pentax K1000 or Canon AE-1 in good condition. Around $120-350.
A photo book
A monograph by a photographer he admires. Around $30-70.
A travel tripod
A compact one from Manfrotto or Joby. Around $40-120.
An experience day
A darkroom workshop or a landscape tour. Around $50-130.
Pajamas
A cozy set for early shoots. Around $25-70.
A board game
Codenames or a visual-clue party game. Around $20-45.
A camera strap
Leather or nylon, from Peak Design. Around $25-70.
A framed print
A print of one of his own photos. Around $20-60.
A camera bag
Padded and weather-resistant. Around $50-150.
A custom family photo album
Printed pages with captions. Around $25-65.
A handwritten note
Say what you admire about his eye. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a dad who loves photography
Unless you know his gear, 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 until the last minute.
What should I get my dad who loves photography for Christmas?
A photo book, an instant camera or a workshop. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my dad that is not just another object?
A pixel game with a quiz of your inside jokes, or a morning shooting side by side.
Can I send my dad 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 my dad?
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 dad who loves photography.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com