12 Days of Christmas - day 11: gifts for photographers

Dave The Rucksack, Millican: £165I

If you don’t fancy carrying a camera bag as well as a backpack, Dave the Rucksack could be the answer. Versatile and durable, it is made from weatherproof organic cotton.

Subscription to Countryfile Magazine: £32 for 13 issues

Jam-packed full of stunning photographs of the British Countryside, a subscription to Countryfile Magazine is an ideal gift for a photographer. Take out a gift subscription before 15 December 2011 and we’ll send you a gift card to give on Christmas Day. You will also be eligible for a free book when you subscribe.

Photoshop Keyboard Skin: £20

For the photographer who works with photoshop this keyboard skin slots neatly over your existing keyboard, allowing you to see all the photoshop shortcuts at the tips of your fingers.

Lens Pen: £10

When taking photos in the great outdoors lenses can quickly become dirty and greasy. The Lens Pen is the prefect gift for sorting this out. It comes with a retractable dust removal brush and special non-liquid cleaning element, designed to never dry out.

Funky Camera Straps: £20

When you’re using expensive camera equipment it’s vital to use your neck strap to prevent any accidents but there’s no reason why you can’t make it more interesting. These funky camera straps are a great gift, making safety fun.

The Level Camera Cube: £9.50

This is a clever little present for the photographer who struggles to keep the camera level. The Cube works just like a conventional spirit level. Slot the cube onto the top of your camera, line up the bubbles and snap away.

Photo-opoly: £20

This is a gift that will appeal to more than just photographers. The photo-opoly board allows you to customise the traditional monopoly board using your own photographs. You can put in photos that you have lying around or plan the game around a particular theme and choose the photos to match.

Chalkboard Speech Board: £18.50

The Chalkboard Speech Bubble is the ideal gift for the photographer with a sense of humour. Get friends to doodle on the board, then pose using the handle on the back, and you’re sure to come up with some amusing shots.
 

Kid-Tough Digital Camera, Fisher Price: £26.49

A perfect gift for a child who wants to get into photography. It is sturdy, with dual hand grips and large buttons. Its casing is brightly coloured and fun. The camera also has a screen to preview images that have been taken.