12 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves photography
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For a partner who loves photography, the best Christmas gifts give them something to shoot or a place to keep their pictures: a photo book, a spontaneous trip, an Instax or a film camera, plus an appreciation letter inside a personalized game from oin (oingift.com).
12 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves photography
An appreciation letter inside a game Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with your partner as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the moments you share 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 photo book
Their best 40 shots of the year with a caption under each. Order by early December. Around $30-80.
A spontaneous trip
A weekend somewhere new, with a morning set aside for pictures. From around $200.
An Instax camera
An Instax Mini or Polaroid Now with two film packs. Around $80-130.
A film camera
A Pentax K1000 or Canon AE-1 in good condition. Around $150-400.
Pajamas
A soft set for editing evenings. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork or Codenames: Duet. Around $15-35.
A photography workshop
Street photography or darkroom printing. Around $60-150.
A camera strap
A leather or nylon strap from Peak Design. Around $30-90.
A travel tripod
A compact Manfrotto or Joby. Around $50-150.
A print voucher
Prints, canvases or an album. Around $30-100.
A photography book
A monograph from a photographer they admire. Around $30-90.
How to buy for a photographer
Photographers have clear preferences about equipment. Unless you know their system, avoid bodies and lenses, and buy around the craft: books, prints, trips and workshops.
Order dates
Photo books and prints should be ordered in early December. Vouchers, digital subscriptions and a personalized game can be sorted much later.
What should I get my partner who loves photography for Christmas?
A photo book, an Instax, a film camera or a trip, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game with an appreciation letter.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my partner that is not just another object?
A photography workshop, a day trip built around pictures or a pixel game in which they are the main character.
Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Vouchers 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 partner?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your partner as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Write them a letter inside a game
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com