Selfie Gift Ideas
8 It Gifts For Photography-Lovers
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When it comes to photography gadgets, one of our go-to sites is Photojojo. (If you haven't heard of it till now, get ready to become obsessed.) The online store always features the latest and greatest products and pairs them with fun tutorials and photos. So it's no surprise that the people behind the company are just as rad. Let us introduce you to Laurel Kate Sittig, who's been working at Photojojo since 2009. She is now the content creator and editorial head and has been generous enough to create a photo-focused gift guide for someone you might be familiar with . . . your social-media-obsessed, selfie-snapping BFF (hey, if that describes you, no one's judging). Ahead, check out her must-have picks and snatch them up now if you know what's good for you (we mean, for your BFF).
The Lomo Instant Camera (with lenses) ($150) — The latest and greatest instant camera on the block, this cam from the creative folks at Lomography has four lens options (wide angle, fish-eye, close-up, and portrait), color gels for the flash, and, of course, a selfie mirror on the front. Your BFF will love holding their photos in their hands instantly after they shoot them, and they’ll love you too.
Your Photos turned into Art ($24, unframed 7" print) — Getting a photo printed at the corner drugstore is for squares (and rectangles mostly). Your BFF is sure to love photos of your friendship printed at Minted.com. They will incorporate your photos into this arty watercolor print in the shape of your home state or a billion other lovely styles.
Tarte Cosmetics Cheek Stain ($30) — To be selfie ready at a moment's notice, it’s always good to have a little makeup (or “Photoshop for your face”, as we call it) at the ready. We love Tarte’s cheek stains, because with just a dab on your cheeks (and lips too) they give a nice rosy look, just like a little boost of the saturation slider.
Gorillapod Mobile ($15) and Muku Shutter Remote ($40) — It's the makings of a perfect selfie. With a minitripod to hold her phone at the perfect angle and a shutter remote to snap a pic from afar, your pal can pose extrapretty without getting the ol’ extedo-arm in their shot. She can set the phone a bit further back than her lil arm can reach for a big group shot or take low-light photos with zero camera shake.
A List of Your Favorite Photo Editing Apps (with an iTunes Gift Card) — Nothing says “I bought this at a gas station on my way here” like a gift card. BUT! If you pair an iTunes gift card with a thoughtful list of your favorite photo-taking apps (Slow Shutter Cam!), editing apps (Afterlight!), or VSCO filter packs (yeah, you can use iTunes credit for those), your photo-obsessed pal is sure to love it.
Timeshel Photo Print Subscription — We know your pals take tons 'o photos but never take the time to get them printed out (ours sure don’t). Gift them a subscription, from four to 12 months, to Timeshel and they’ll get 30 prints each month on archival paper in a cute stackable box that doubles as a frame.
Blindspot Mirrors ($6) — But why? Oh, because the rear-facing camera on your phone is much higher quality than the front-facing “selfie” cam. Pop one of these self adhesive mirrors onto the back of your phone case, and you can line up the perfect high-quality selfie every time.
The Power Wallet ($80) — This stylish clutch not only holds your cards and cash and phone, it packs a built-in backup battery that’ll fill your phone up over one full charge. Any selfie aficionado knows you can only snap so many self-portraits before scrambling around for an outlet . . . until now! With the Power Wallet you can charge on the go.
