Unique Holiday Gift Ideas in Photography

© Jeffrey Collingwood

No matter what holiday you're celebrating this month, there are some pretty unique ideas for gifts in photography now. I thought I'd share a little information to help you through the idea process for those people in your life who seem to have everything.

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This is a phenomenal book and Karen's loaded it with inspirational stories about her career as one of the country's most recognized photographers. I shared a post about it, along with a sound bite from Karen back in October.

Besides stunning images and some real stories about her adventures, this is a limited edition book. Each book is signed and numbered. Don't waste time if you want a copy - she's down to just sixty books. 

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​Of all of Art Wolfe's books, this might be my favorite. The images are stunning, but it's not until you wander through Art's travels you really understand the full scope of his work and life as a photographer.

​Check out the sound bite I did with Art talking about the project. Just click on the book above.

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Starting a New Business? How's Your Pricing?

"A business that doesn't make any profit is a hobby!"
Nigel Botterill

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I don't usually pitch my own material, but I'm very proud of all the helpful content presented in both of my two videos available on Lynda.com.

The first in the series is about getting started in the business of photography. The second is about pricing. Both are critical to the success in business as a professional photographer. It's not rocket science - you just need to pay attention to a few fundamental building blocks.

​Having a great skill set means nothing if you get started on the wrong foot or price your products/services wrong and wind up eating macaroni and cheese every night!

Here's a unique gift for that friend or family member just getting started as a small business owner in photography.

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Photodex and the "Next Big Thing"

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Slideshows aren't a new idea, but the ease of shooting still images and short video clips and then combining them with great music makes the concept the "next big thing!" Photodex makes it easy for you to add another dimension to your storytelling, and create new products for your clients like thank you videos, save the date pieces, birth announcements and holiday cards, just to name a few.

And, for a limited time, there's a 20% discount for my readers. Use  SAVE20WITHSKIP in the code box when you purchase any Photodex product. Just click on the banner above for more information.

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One on One with David Michael Kennedy

I've collected a pretty fantastic series of prints, and our home is a mini-gallery. Many of the photographs were gifts from friends over the years. One of those friends is David Michael Kennedy, based in New Mexico.

David offers private workshops at his studio in New Mexico and everything except your transportation is included - lodging, meals and just about unlimited time with David! This is an incredible gift for the artist in your life, or maybe it's a gift you give yourself! It's well worth a phone call to David to find out about the program.

Listen to David's recent episode of "Why?" with a click on his image to the right, which also links to his website.

Take the time to visit his galleries and be introduced to some of the most stunning and powerful fine art portraits in contemporary photography. 

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Two of my most favorites prints, shown above were from David in the early 90s. He's a phenomenal artist and considered one of the finest platinum palladium printers in the world.
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Time for a New Lens?

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Winning one award after another over the last few years, Tamron is manufacturing some outstanding glass. Their Holiday Savings program runs through December 30 and offers photographers substantial savings on a variety of focal lengths!