Photo, Video & Audio Gift Ideas

A few episodes ago I talked about how I edit and finish some of my images in the episodes on Dodge & Burn + and Photoshop + Nik Color Efex Pro + Nik Silver Efex Pro. After those shows went live I received a few comments from people that they didn't own some of the software I mentioned, like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or the DxO Nik Collection of plugins.

That got me thinking that maybe some gift ideas might help some people. All of the things I mention in this show will make great gifts for the upcoming holidays, but if you watch this after the holidays don't worry! These gifts are timeless.

In this show I break down some suggestions into categories as follows:



Software
Hardware
Accessories
Services
Store Suggestions



In some cases, where I don't have a preference or the experience with a particular product, I may mention a gift idea without making a specific product suggestion. Mainly, I want to pass on things that I know, use, and / or just like.

Lastly, none of the links below are affiliate codes! I make nothing off any purchases made through these links, but do note that I do have some discount codes on this site.

Hopefully these suggestions will make shopping for the photographer, videographer, podcaster, or general creative in your life easier.
Software:
Adobe Photography Plan
CaptureOne
Photo Mechanic
Nik Collection by DxO
Topaz Bundle
Ecamm Live Subscription
Backblaze Backup

Hardware:
MICS:
Shure SM7B
Shure MV7
Heil PR40
Video Mics from Rode or Deity
INTERFACES:
Shure X2U
Sound Devices MixPre 3 II
LIGHTING:
El Gato Key Light
Aputure MC RGB
FJ Westcott Flashes, Modifiers & Backdrops
Nanlite Products
STORAGE:
Synology NAS
External or Portable HDD - Lots of option available
VIDEO:
Black Magic Design ATEM Mini

Accessories:
BAGS, BELTS & STRAPS:
Think Tank
Black Rapid Straps
MISC:
Zeiss Lens Wipes
El Gato Stream Deck (Sm, Reg, XL or the new Stream Deck +)
Platypod - (Discount Code Here)
Custom Ear Plugs - Ultimate Ears

Services:
LensRentals.com - (Discount Code Here)
KelbyOne Membership - (Discount Code Here)
Creative Live Membership - (Discount Code Here)
PHLEARN Membership - (Discount Code Here)
Shoot From the Pit with David Bergman

Store Suggestions:
B & H Photo & Video - Deal Zone
Adorama
DVE Store