As in “on the good list”!  O.K.,  photographers are impossible to buy for, they buy what they need before you can find out how to surprise them.  I know that’s what my family says every Christmas,  I get a lot of gift cards!!!  So here is my ideas for gift giving to that special photographer on your list!  My family doesn’t read my blog so this isn’t self serving, that comes later!!!

If your photographer has been on the really, really good list How about as subscription to KelbyOne.  This is truly the best place to get incredible training in all things photographic, plus I have a bunch of courses there too.  A new one is coming from Nelson Ghost Town on Americana Photography!   https://kelbyone.com

I just bought myself a Christmas gift, Jay Maisel’s new book Light, Gesture & Color.  This is one must have book for every serious “good” photographer!  Jay Maisel is one of my personal photographic heroes and this book is very insightful!  I got mine at Amazon.com

Now this is totally self serving but if your “good” photographer is a beginner or just getting started please get them my eBook Series The Foundational Guides. These six books cover every important concept to give your photographer a great start on a life time of great shooting!  …and they are on sale for $24.95, normally $30.   www.billfortney.com  and go to the eBook Store.

Some of my favorite books are the Art Series by Tony Sweet. Tony has 6 books and all are wonderful, my favorite one is Fine Art Nature Photography, but for a really good photographer all would be a fantastic gift!  Tony is one of  my favorite “Artists” and his books are inspiring and insightful!    www.tonysweet.com

What gift list would complete without a couple of Scott Kelby’s great books!  I love all Scott’s books but a favorite set of mine is the Digital Photography Box Set. Four books filled with great photography techniques and tips.  I was the technical editor on the first volume, and they have all been great!       ScottKelbyBooks.com

Jack Graham is a terrific teacher, photographer and his eBooks are great as well, check them out at http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com  I teach workshops with Jack and have 6 coming up in 2015, check the blog in a few days the entire schedule will be revised!  Check out Preparation Photography Processing!

Another couple of eBooks from my store which are new are the Fuji X-System User’s Guide and the Americana Photography Book A Step by Step Guide.  Check them out at www.billfortney.com

Stocking Stuffers?  My favorites are (1) Extra camera batteries!  (2)  A new Camera Strap, check out  Wapiti Straps, beautiful hand made with Elk hide!   http://wapitistraps.com  (3) Lens Pens are rally handy,  (4)  How about Zeiss lens cleaning wipes (Walmart Eye glass department)  (5)  Every photographer needs a Swiss Army Knife (Amazon again)  (6)  if you can’t decide, how about an Amazon Gift Card!

Hope that helps!

Blessings,

the pilgrim