If you have a child who loves photography nearly as much as they love Christmas, here are 33 photography themed gifts that they'll probably be excited to unwrap on Christmas morning. The gifts are aimed at children of all ages so no matter if you have a 5-year-old who's just starting to explore photography or a teenager who loves instant cameras, there's going to be something on this list that will be perfect for them.
VTech KidiZoom Duo
The VTech Kidizoom Duo is hugely popular on site as well as Amazon and it's available in pink or blue for £39. The camera features 2 large handles and 2 viewfinders which make it easier to use. There are front and back cameras with 4x digital zoom, both of which are 2Mp, a 2.3inch LCD screen and various photo effects built-in. There are also games available and a voice recorder.
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VTech Kidizoom Travel Bag
If you're buying your pre-teen a VTech Kidizoom then you'll need a case to protect it when on-the-go and there are matching blue and pink cases available from VTech. The cases are hard, feature a carry handle that can also be removed and there's also room for Kidizoom accessories.
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SKEYE Nano Drone With Camera
Drone's aren't losing their popularity and this tiny drone with a front-mounted camera has a built-in video function and 3 flying levels that give beginners right through to pros different level of control. You throw the drone in the air to begin flying and it's controlled via a chunky games console-style controller that's perfect for smaller hands.
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Vintage Rolleiflex Camera Kids' T-Shirt
This cute t-shirt is available in a wide-range of colours and features a Vintage Rolleiflex Camera on the front of it.
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VTech Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera
This is another sturdy, easy-to-use digital camera for kids. Available in pink, it takes pictures, captures video and includes inbuilt games that can be played on the move or via a TV. The same binocular style viewfinder as found on the Duo is built in as well as a flash, 1.8 inch LCD screen and there are two sturdy handles on either side of the camera so it's sturdy to hold.
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GoolRC Syma X5C Drone 2.0MP HD Camera Drone
One for the older kids, it's a popular seller on Amazon and features a 2Mp HD camera and a 4Gb memory card. There is a high/low flying speed switch mode and a 360° eversion function. The remote control has an LED screen that displays the flight state while flying and a two control mode.
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VTech KidiZoom Action Cam
The VTech KidiZoom Action Cam take photos, capture movies and kids can play games on it, plus it comes with a waterproof case and mounts for attaching to a bike or helmet. You can choose from lots of cartoon and distortion effects and the camera features 128MB of internal memory that's expandable with a micro SD card. There's also one available in pink.
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VTech Kidizoom Action Cam Case
This case can be teamed with the action cam as a Christmas combo. The case it hard and features a removable camera strap as well as a carry handle. The colours of the case also coordinate with the action cam.
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Character Selfie Stick
Seflies aren't going out of fashion (even if we'd like them to) so a fun seflie stick might be right up your daughter or son's street. There are 4 novelty extendable selfie sticks available that feature a penguin, shark, owl or monster design and they're compatible with Android and Apple smartphones.
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Pirate Photography Accessories
Kids will have a lot of fun with these pirate themed props when taking photos with their camera. The accessories on sticks so can be held when posed with and 17 pieces are included in the kit. You can also purchase festive themed props if you want to stick with the Christmas theme.
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Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer
When you've grown up with smartphones, iPads and other electronics, there's something rather cool about physically printing images. The Polaroid Zip Mobile printer is ink free and compatible with both iOS and Android devices. You're also going to need to buy photo paper that's compatible with the device and 50 sheets can be purchased for £24. There's also a case available for the printer and it's priced at £14.49.
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Memory Card
They're going to need something to save all of their photos and video footage onto so you might as well purchase a memory card as a stocking filler. There are hundreds available but the Sandisk Ultra 32GB MicroSD HC I is a best seller on Amazon as it's compatible with mobile devices. You should also check out our top 10 SD Memory Card list and guide to memory cards.
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Polaroid Cube+
This wasn't a huge star scorer when we put it to the test but this doesn't mean young children won't enjoy using it who just want to have a bit of fun rather than judge it on image quality. It's cute, small and takes 8Mp still photos as well as video at various resolutions. It has built-in Wi-Fi, stabilisation and a 124° Wide-Angle Lens.
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Playskool Show Cam
The Playskool Showcam features a built-in projector to allow kids to view images on a wall or plain surface. It's available in grey or pink. This camera does not feature a flash, so may struggle to take photos indoors or in low light but it does have built-in editing with more than 50 silly effects and can store up to 1000 photos internally. As well as the above colour, it's also available in white.
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Leapfrog Creativity Camera App & Case
This camera uses an iPhone or iPod touch inserted into the protective case to let kids create images and express themselves with the help of an app. Ideal for ages 3-5, the case features 6 different use modes including a gallery and editing options with filter, stamp and morphing capabilities. There is also a Photobooks option to create themed albums.
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Hello Kitty Fujifilm Instax Camera
The Hello Kitty Instax is so 'Kawaii' it hurts. It produces credit card sized images and there are several themes of film available to express your creativity. The camera comes complete with accessories and a Hello Kitty themed film pack. There is a mirror on the front to help when taking selfies and a hi-key mode for a softer effect. (P.S. It's not just for kids either as Nik in editorial actually owns one!)
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Fujifilm Instax SQ10
The Fujifilm Instax SQ10 is a fun camera with lots of built in effects that allows you to preview instant photos before printing them. Plus, unlike other instant cameras, the prints are square.
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Animal Themed Backpack
This isn't technically designed for a camera but it will easily fit one of the many cameras we've featured in this guide along with other everyday essentials. Various cute designs are available and the bag is also waterproof as well as reasonably priced.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Instant Camera
Not everyone is a Hello Kitty fan but they may still enjoy instant photography so an Instax Mini 70 will be of interest. The tripod mount and the self-timer function are perfect for group shots while other features include a selfie mode with a dedicated self-portrait mirror, high key mode, landscape and macro mode. You're going to need to purchase film along with the camera and 2 packs, which gets you 40 shots, can be bought for £29.98.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Case
A matching case is available for the Instax Mini 70 camera. The top comes off so there's no need to take the camera out of its case when taking photos as the whole is just big enough for the lens to poke through.
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Cute Owl With Camera T-Shirt
This T-shirt is available in different colours and features a rather cute owl that's taking a photograph with a camera. It's fun, quirky and is printed on-demand.
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Smartphone Lenses
If you have a teenager who's constantly glued to their smartphone, a set of lenses that is designed to be used with the smart device might actually stir their interest in photography. This smartphone lens kit is a best seller and features a fisheye, macro and super macro lens.
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Compact Camera Case
If they own a compact camera already you could purchase a camera case as a stocking filler. This particular one has a floral pattern on the front and is available in a range of colours. It's designed to fit cameras which are a similar size to Canon PowerShot and Nikon Coolpix compacts.
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Lomography Konstruktor
The Lomography Konstruktor is a DIY / Build your own SLR film camera with a 50mm f/10 lens and is designed to teach you how film cameras work. It is recommended for ages 12+ and is available for around £35 making it an affordable entry into film photography.
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Ricoh WG-50
The Ricoh WG-50 updates the WG-30 (and WG-40 which was available in some markets), with a slightly improved specification, including improved waterproofing down to 14m, and increased the shockproof rating of 1.6m. The camera has a tough design and grip, being freezeproof and shockproof, but the camera does not feature GPS, nor does the camera feature Wi-Fi. The Ricoh WG-50 is available in black or orange and features a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, and FullHD video recording.
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Photo Album for Fujifilm Instax Prints
This cute Mini Photo Album is compatible with Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S, Fujifilm Instax Mini 8, Fujifilm Instax Mini 25 and Fujifilm Instax Mini 50S films. You actually get two in a pack and each album has room for 84 prints and there's a pocket in the front for additional photo storage.
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Instax Share Smartphone Printer SP-2
With the help of an app, you can send photos from your smartphone to this portable printer and they're printed off in really cute sizes. The printer arrives with 10 shots but you will need to purchase Mini Instax film packs in the future. The Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 has also been announced but it's not available yet.
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Fisher-Price Digital Camera
This is a tough camera that will survive drop after drop. It features easy and child-friendly controls, a coloured screen, inbuilt memory that stores over 2000+ pictures and 4x digital zoom.
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Monkey Compact Camera Case
This camera case is suitable for most compact cameras and features a cute monkey design. It's lined to give padding to cameras and also has a wrist strap.
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Photo Washing Line With LED Lights
This is a novel way to display photos captured with both instant and digital cameras. Decorate a wall or perhaps string it across a shelf in a bedroom. There are 16 clear photo-clips and each clip contains an LED that emits warm white light. The total length is 4.5 meters/15 feet.
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Camera Print Cushion
This retro-inspired pillowcase features a large camera design and will look pretty cool in a bedroom. It measures 45x45cm and is available for under a fiver so it's a bit of a bargain.
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Fujifilm Instax Photo Fridge Magnets
These magnets match the size of the Instax Mini Film and are easy to use. Peel and stick your favourite photos to the magnetic rubber pads and then stick them to the fridge or any other magnetic surface. They are a perfect companion to any Instax Mini camera.
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Retro PU Leather Scrapbook
This isn't specifically designed for photos but there's no reason why they can't be stuck in it. Perhaps they could be arranged alongside gig tickets and other memorable items. The design is lovely, too, and is available in a variety of colours.
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For more great gift ideas, have a look at our 100+ Epic Gifts for Photographers.
Source: 33 Top Photography Christmas Gifts For Children & Teenagers
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