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May your holidays sparkle and shine!

(ok, this wasn’t really a “wordless” post)

Sonja / Squint Photography

Fun Gifts for Photographers 2021

We are full on into the holiday season now. There’s no turning back, it’s full steam ahead. It seems like every year it creeps up on me. And every year I’m left scrambling for those last minute gifts. And every year I say I’m gonna be on top of it (too late!). But this year is certainly different, especially taking into account all the shipping delays with Covid still out there.

So, for those of you last minute shoppers with the photographers or photo lovers in your life, I’ve got a treat for you! Here are six fun (and inexpensive) photo gifts that any photographer would love!

A Holga Toy Camera

Source: Popular Photography

You can’t get any more fun than a plastic, toy camera! And no two are alike. The light leaks and random distortion really ad drama and whimsy to the photos. It’s also a great way to play around with film. Just don’t expect any “correctly” exposed images!

Photographer’s Wristband

Source: Lighstalking

Maybe your photog friend is also a fashionista. Or maybe they want to wear their love of photography on their sleeve. I have a few of these camera lens wrist bands and I absolutely love them. Both women and men would find them quite the statement piece

The Lens Cup

Source: Lightstalking

I have one of these lens cups too and I love it! Imagine people’s shock to see someone drinking from this lens. It looks so realistic, even the pros will be fooled. It comes in Nikon and Canon models to match their preferred gear.

History of Photography Book

Source: RollingStone

Every photographer, enthusiast or pro, would love this impressive collection of images from the George Eastman house that chronicles the history of photography. It is the ultimate coffee table book for anyone, really.

Photographer’s Coloring Book

Source: Freestyle

Photographers are artist too, you know. I just discovered this book myself and hoping that I get it from Santa this year! These lovely photography inspired illustrations will provide any photog with hours of relaxing, artful play.

35MM Film Pint Glass

Source: Photo Genic Supply Co.

After a hard day of shooting film, this pint glass is a welcome gift for that film enthusiast in your life. You can choose from various film emulsions, every photographer has their preference!

Seen any other fun gifts for photographers around? Share them in the comments.

I hope some of these have given you inspiration for your gift-giving. Any of them would be sure to bring a smile to most photogs I know!

Happy shopping!

Sonja Quintero / Squint Photography

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Being Grateful in 2021

It’s been a bit since I’ve posted. Sorry about that. 2020 hit me hard and 2021 hasn’t been a walk in the park either. Well, truth be told, it has been better. I finally got to see friends again, in person, hug them and tell them how good it was to be with them again, and getting out into the world once more, didn’t seem so daunting this year. I think I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things. I hope you are too.

So now the holidays are upon us (wasn’t it just Easter the other day?!!) and Thanksgiving preparations are underway. I think the holiday is going to look much different this year for most of us and that is so exciting. Giving thanks this year is taking on such a deeper and personal meaning for a lot of us, I bet. Navigating through this Pandemic and seeing peeks of light at the end of the tunnel, has helped me to appreciate how truly blessed I am. Sure, my photo shoots all got cancelled last year. Sure, my trip to Milan never happened, but I am still here. I am still breathing and my camera awaits new adventures.

I’ll admit getting motivated again has been tough. I’m still working on it. But with a new year, comes renewed visions and hope for good things to come. This past eighteen months has no doubt changed us all in some way or another. Hopefully, through it all, the uncertainty and maybe even loneliness, we’ve learned some things about ourselves; things that make us stronger and more empathetic. And now it’s up to us to do something with those new discoveries; create more meaningful days, use our time more wisely or just take time to appreciate how blessed we are to be alive.

I hope this Thanksgiving you get to spend time with your loved ones again. I’d love to hear how you plan to celebrate the holiday and what you are truly grateful for. Let me know in the comments!

Have a wonderful Turkey Day!

Sonja/ Squint Photography

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