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Top photo gift ideas BUYERS’ GUIDE Whether you’re treating yourself or someone else, check out Photography News’s pick of Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. They’ll be right up your chimney…
A touch of glass
the look, One Vision also offers the same high- quality design for drinks coasters. Imagine a set of colour-themed shots to brighten up a table, or images specially themed for the person you’re treating this Christmas, and you’ll see why these make a great present. Ordering is easy and a set of four placemats is £35.40, with four coasters just £14.40.
If you’re looking for a fresh way to get your pictures under people’s noses, then look no further than One Vision’s Glass Tableware Photo products. Made from safety-toughened and heat-resistant certified glass, pictures take on a new lustre under the stylish and elegant polished surface of a placemat. The only question is which photo to use. To complete
π To find out more, go to www.onevisionimaging.com.
Get set for better photos
Jump on the case
anodised aviation-grade aluminum and neatly accommodating 100mm square filters like the NiSi AR ND1000 (£97) for super-long exposures. The holder (£70) is suitable for shooting as wide as 18mm, while filters are easy to install using the nickel-plated screw. It fits up to three square filters at once, or two square filters and an 86mm round filter.
for individual models providing a perfectly moulded fit without restricting access to any controls, memory card access or battery compartments. The silicone construction absorbs minor impact shocks, provides an additional barrier to dirt and dust, and wipes clean. They also come with screen protectors, and all for £25.96 for a medium-sized DSLR.
Sets are big business at Christmastime: DVD box sets, frilly underwear sets, even train sets... But something that’ll really appeal to the photographer in your life is a new filter set. NiSi’s 100mm Professional Aviation Aluminium Square filter holder system is a great option if you’re thinking about giving the gift of light filtration, being made of sturdy,
Cases. You have one for your phone, your glasses, your tablet… so why not your camera? There’s no better way to protect your precious DSLR from bumps, scratches, splashes, sand and dust than a fitted silicone jacket, like the EasyCover from Just. Available to fit a huge range of Canon and Nikon DSLR bodies, EasyCover jackets are custom-fitted
π To find out more, go to www.nisidigital.com.
π To find out more, go to www.cameraclean.co.uk.
Make a datewith your pics
The giftof knowledge
time, they’re a perfect last-minute option. Printed on 200gsm satin paper, pics look brilliant and ordering is simple via your browser. Prices start at £14 for the 210mm square version and various templates are available. You can customise layout and text, and even include up to 18 months, making it a gift that keeps on giving.
catering to specific photographers’ needs. Portrait, beauty, glamour, boudoir and fine-art nude workshops are all covered, wherein you can learn new tricks or develop your existing skill set. One-to-one tuition is available with experienced studio photographers, allowing a unique hands-on experience as you work with professional models.
There’s no doubt making a calendar is one of the best ways to get your pics off the computer and into the real world. And what better gift to give than an all-year-round display of your best shots? Loxley Colour produces calendars in A3 and A4 sizes, upright or landscape, or square (297mm or 210mm), and with a three-day turnaround
If you’re after a gift that‘ll last a lifetime, how about paying towards some photography tuition? This is a present that will set up a friend or relative with new and useful skills and take their photography forward – a really useful and heartfelt idea. Pauls Studio in Reading, for instance, offers Starter and Basic courses as well as advanced versions and tuition
π To find out more, go to www.loxleycolour.com.
π To find out more, go to www.pauls-studio.co.uk.
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