Gifts for photographers

Xanthe suggested an Instax Share SP-1 portable printer, to print and share your photos on the go. Also an Ephiphanie camera bag.

And on my list will be Xanthe's 'Creating Time Capsules' online course. It's such a unique course - learning how to combine photos and video to preserve your memories.

Catherine runs the fabulous Aspire Photography Training in the UK, and on her wishlist is a trip to Venice for inspiration and a injection of creativity, and the book Venice Cult Recipes.

Given I have just launched Dairy Free Family Food, I couldn't be happier to hear that they've added food photography to their portfolio of courses - starting in May 2015. 

Sharron is one of few wedding photographers I know personally who I can say truly have their own unique style. Her personality shines through her gorgeous images (take a look: Image Garden Photography). She would love more time to take photos, and specifically an entire custom wedding edit from Fotofafa, and a one-off house clean.

Skip has been one of the biggest influences on my iPhone photography. His site Skipology is bursting with iPhone editing tutorials and ideas. He wants the (small) iPhone 6 this year (obvs), plus an iTunes gift card so he can pick his next apps. I love the iTunes card idea - not quite cash, but still gives you room to choose exactly what you want.

Lindsay is a talented social photographer (check out her Vintage Pin Ups) who is on a mission to support women with her photography, be it weddings, headshots, portraits or boudoir, and I hope her dream comes true this Christmas and sees her on a photo tour of Cuba with her new Fuji XT1.

Lizz is one half of DJ Archer Photography, creating stylish and memorable images for families and brides. She's been an inspiration to me on how to use Facebook effectively and efficiently. All she wants for Christmas is a pink Kelly Moore camera bag. She wasn't specific, but if it were me, I'd want this one (just in case anyone's reading).

Ryan is a photographer who, almost overnight, turned a personal project into a successful Kickstarter project and is now the published author of his own photography book. Read more at The Humans of Nelson. His #1 gift would be time off to go shooting, followed closely by some 1 to 1 training and (my favourite) a huge print of one of his own images. We never print our images do we? 

Curtis has helped me out time and time again setting up my online business. He recommended a small piece of kit I've need for years, but didn't know actually existed until he showed me - the Manfrotto Super Clamp. It clamps onto anything, and then you can attach anything to the other end - camera, lights, flash, umbrella, reflector.

I met Stephanie on a Folio Albums styled shoot and if life gave us more time we'd have been on our long promised photo walk by now. She is another wedding and portrait photographer (Summers Photography) who just wants some time off to shoot her own projects in Paris or somewhere closer to home but just as photogenic.

Liz and I first met 11 years ago when our boys were barely walking. She's long since moved back to the US and started a successful photography business and I'm so grateful for Facebook and Instagram so we can keep in touch. She'd love a Lensbaby this Christmas. 

Lucy, from Capture by Lucy, has an award winning blog which never fails to provide photo styling inspiration. Not surprisingly she'd like props for Christmas - hanging vases and painted cutlery (to avoid reflections - see photo at the end). Also - Photojojo's cellphone lenses. She has the table-top photographer's must have accessory coming soon in her online shop - customised vinyl backdrops.