10 Affordable Gift Ideas for That Photographer in Your Life

Admin — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:00:31 +0000

As a professional photographer, most of my wants for camera kit is a bit pricy. But there are still plenty of affordable items out there as well, that most photographers would be glad to have. So, if you are looking for an idea of what to get the amateur or experienced photographer in your life, here are 10 affordable gift ideas from a professional photographer.

1. Manfrotto Element Aluminium Monopod & Head

Manfrotto has a name that is recognized within the industry as making quality products. If you are looking to move around during a shoot, check out this aluminum monopod. Be sure to add the head to your order. It comes separately.

2. SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB SD Memory Card

I have been working as a photographer for nearly 15 years and in that time I have owned two brands of memory cards. One from SanDisk and the other from another company. The other companies card failed me at one point. The SanDisk cards have never failed me. Which is why I only shoot with SanDisk.

Price: £19.74

3. B&H Gift Card

This New York based camera store is often the first stop for photographers looking for new equipment. They are reasonably priced and have everything. Online ordering is easy, but if you are in New York visiting the store in person is worth a stop as well.

Various denominations

4. Camera Pillow

This adorable pillow goes well in the bedroom or the living room.

Price €49.49

5. Leather Camera Bag

Photographers look much cooler with a light brown camera bag to carry the camera along with a lens or two.

Price: £25.99

6. Lowepro LP37270-PWW Pro Trekker BP 550 AW II Outdoor Camera Backpack

Let us say you want something a bit more sturdy than a shoulder bag. Something that you can fill with gear and take on a nature hike with you, then this Lowepro is the camera bag to get.

Price: £360.95

7. Photographer Hat

Because hats can be cool sometimes, and this one is.

Price: $17.59

8. Adobe CC Photography Subscription

Price: £9.98

9. Neewer 43-inch / 110cm 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector with Bag – Translucent, Silver, Gold, White and Black

This inexpensive item is a must-have for any photographer. I use mine all the time.

Price: £17.99

10. Annie Leibovitz Teaches Photography

Leibovitz is one of the greatest living photographers, and Masterclass has established a reputation for quality training from professionals for professionals.

Price: £85.00

Note: Some of the links above link to affiliate ads. This does not affect the cost you pay at all but it does mean I might get a few cents from the sale. Please know that that small income that I might receive has not impacted my recommendations. Hence, why I didn’t recommend something like a tie with a camera on it.

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Why I Decided Not To Renew The Lease at 18 Montague Lane

Admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:29:43 +0000

Effective February 8th, 2019 D Studios Photography will no longer be located at 18 Montague Lane. The studio’s lease was up for renewal and I decided not to seek renewal at the location. Yes, there are a few nice things about the location such as it is a good sized and comfortable space inside. The studio also had a nice city center location. However, with those good things, there were a few bad things as well.

For anyone who came to the door can attest the location didn’t have the best curb appeal. Often clients of mine would have to walk past smelly garbage bins and people doing drugs or sleeping near the door. After entering the space people would often see a messy entrance, dirty kitchen, and the business downstairs using the shared space as storage. There were also electrical problems with the breaker often switching off because of the poor wiring in the building. The space was also very cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

Inside the studio, there were other issues such as a leak in the roof I was constantly arguing with the property manager to fix. He would occasionally get someone on the roof to patch it, but the patch usually wouldn’t last long and the leak would begin again, leaving the carpet in the studio soaking wet. Not the best place for kids to be crawling around. This lead to the main reason I decided not to renew the lease. I subleased from Banaman the business downstairs and we would constantly be at odds because of the lack of maintenance on the building.

My new space on Malpas is smaller but still provides a good space for headshots. For larger families and groups I will use a few of the other photography studios in Dublin City center thanks to the great network of photographers within the city.

To my clients, the important thing is that you will continue to receive the same high-quality service and photography you have become accustomed, which has resulted in D Studios Photography is one of the top photography studios serving Dublin for over 10 years.

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