10 Stocking Filler Gifts for Photographers under £100
Stuck trying to find some nice stocking filler gifts for the photographer or content creator in your life? We've created our list of top 10 photography accessories and gifts under £100 so you can buy your friend, family, or significant other a fun gift to suit their hobby! Check it out below:
An Essential Photo Gift Card
Type of Photographer: Any
What kind of product do they want/would they use? "Help! I have no idea!"
Cost: £10 - up to £500
If you're completely stuck and aren't sure what they already have or would want, a gift card allows them to get whatever they want!
Photography equipment can be expensive, and we know that not everybody has the budget to be buying high cost lighting or equipment. A gift card means you can give someone a set amount, between £10 or £500, without a) breaking the bank and b) buying someone something that they quite simply might not use! It's also handy if you're not sure what type of lights they like using, or if you don't know what modifier fitting they'll need.
This way, they can put the funds towards that new softbox they've had their eye on or add it to the savings pot for their new strobe. A winner of a gift if you know your loved one is a fan of Godox or PiXAPRO kit.
Godox MS200V Studio Flash
Type of Photographer: Beginner studio photographers
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Studio lighting on a budget - great for product and food photography, basic portrait photography and more.
Cost: £102.99
Okay, okay, we know we're cheating a little with this one as it's over £100, but only by £2.99! This is Godox's cheapest studio flash option, and features everything you need to get started in the world of studio flash photography, including fast recycling times and a 6-stop power range. It features a built-in 2.4GHz flash receiver, making it compatible with any of the flash triggers in the Godox X-System.
This super compact flash has up to a 200w power output, and a flash duration of 1/2,000~1/800s, and is great for any photographers looking to learn to use lighting on a budget! Just pair with an affordable trigger, light stand and an umbrella and you've got yourself a mains-powered one-light kit for under £200. If they're not sure where to get started, try this setup.
The Godox Lux Junior Retro On-Camera Flash
Type of Photographer: Amateur/Beginner. Trying to get into using lighting.
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Small, easy to use lighting.
Cost: £73*
The Lux Junior is one of Godox's newest innovations, and is a fantastic option for the younger or beginner photographer in your life. With it's retro 80's aesthetic, the Lux is a manual on-camera flash that attaches to a wide range of camera hotshoes and is perfect to be used out-and-about!
It's perfect if your photographer likes to shoot outdoors, and is looking to start their foray into using lighting with their photography, without overwhelming themselves with high-end or complicated speedlites. With a simple design and simple controls, the Lux Junior also has an "automatic" mode which means you can let the flash decide the settings for you before jumping into trying to change settings yourself. And at a reasonable price tag of £73*, it's an affordable gift if you're looking to give a nervous photographer the resources to give lighting a go.
60cm Handheld Reflector
Type of Photographer: Any!
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Compact, handy accessories to add to kit bag.
Cost: £16.99+
You can never have too many handheld reflectors! Okay, well, maybe you can, but they are very useful to have on hand for most types of photography shoot when you need to block or reflect light onto your subject or model. One of these can reduce your need for extra lights, and save you money and setup time.
Use these to reduce contrast, warm skin tone, eliminate shadows, or just soften your light, for anything from studio shoots, to on location, to home shoots. Due to the flexible frame, you can easily fold the reflector down to just 1/3rd of its original size, making it an ideal portable on-location tool for any photographer.
240cm Auto Light Stand
Type of Photographer: Photographers and Videographers on the go!
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Portable light stands, great for on location.
Cost: £52.99
With a max capacity of up to 4kg, this light stand is a great portable option for photographers and video creators to set up lighting on the go! With a collapsible leg system, just pick the stand up to collapse the legs, and place it back down where desired without risking knocking anyone in crowds or on the street. This is great paired with a lightweight battery flash or LED.
With an industry-standard interchangeable 5/8-inch steel spigot, this stand is compatible with the vast majority of studio lights on the market, and the spigot features a standard 1/4-inch 20 thread at one end, and a 3/8-inch 16 thread at the other end, making it compatible with smaller lights and accessories.
This is also available in a 300cm option with an 8kg weight limit at £62.99.
Godox TL30 RGB LED Tube
Type of Photographer: Anyone looking to add some RGB rainbow fun!
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Creative studio or location photography or videography
Cost: £76.99
A compact 30cm long RGB LED Tube, the TL30 is great for adding a pop of colour to any photo or video project, and gives you the choice of 36,000 colours and hues without the need for gels! Hold by hand or attach to a light stand, or even use the built-in magnets to attach to magnetic surfaces! The TL30 also has bluetooth App control compatibility, allowing you to control effects and colour settings from the Godox Light App on your phone. Cool, right?
This light is affordable at just £76.99 and is a great option for those that like creative projects or would like to experiment with RGB.
PiXAPRO 60cm MiniBox60 Softbox
Type of Photographer: Portrait photographers, product photographers, food photographers and more...
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Great for those looking for a small, compact softbox modifier.
Cost: from £49.99
An easy-open compact octagonal softbox, the MiniBox60 has everything you need in a modifier in one small package. With two layers of diffusion and a grid, this softbox can be used for all kinds of photography, but is especially great for shoots where you need a high-contrast effect, thanks to it's small size (the smaller the softbox, the harsher the light and shadows!), and is especially handy for smaller subjects like product photography or food photography.
This softbox also uses an interchangeable speedring, so you can purchase the right fitting for the photographer in your life even if they have a different brand of lighting! Fitting options include: Bowens S-Type (Godox, PiXAPRO and more), Godox fitting (for smaller Godox lights), Speedlite Fitting, Elinchrom/Interfit, Profoto, and Broncolor. (Prices vary depending on speedring.)
Godox iM30 Compact On Camera Manual Flash
Type of Photographer: Beginners, new to lighting. Students
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Great if your camera doesn't have a built-in flash, or for getting started with the basics of lighting.
Cost: £32.00
The iM30 is one of Godox's newest introductions to it's on-camera flash range, and is great as an affordable gift for beginner photographers and those new to lighting. Due to its compact size, it can be easily slipped into your pocket, handbag, or camera bag, taking up next to no storage space.
Whether you're shooting on a sunny day or cloudy, this flash is your ideal companion—lightweight and never a burden. With 7 adjustable power levels (1/64~1/1), a guide number of 15 (ISO 100, meters), and convenient power options, the iM30 is a great stocking filler for your photographer friend or family.
Godox LP400Bi Compact LED Panel
Type of Photographer: Content creators, on location videographers, students.
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Continuous LED lighting on a budget for photo or video.
Cost: £85.00
A 36w Bi-Colour continuous LED panel, the LP400Bi is a new addition to the budget Godox Litemons lighting range, designed for everyone from students to beginners and content creators to access high quality lighting equipment without breaking the bank.
This mains-powered panel produces soft, flattering lighting thanks to it's built-in diffusion panel, and has NP-F Battery compatibility options, and also comes with a carry case and barndoors. Plus, with bluetooth Godox Light App compatibility, you can control the brightness and settings from your smartphone! This panel is great for beginner creators or those looking to create a cosy content creation setup for social media or streaming platforms such as Twitch, Instagram, YouTube etc.
PiXAPRO 10in Ringlight with Smartphone Mount and Mini Stand
Type of Photographer: Budding TikTokers, Instagrammers, social media influencers and casual streamers.
What kind of product do they want/would they use? Affordable, flattering lighting with a bracket to fit your smartphone.
Cost: £20.99
A super affordable option for those looking to up their social media game with some flattering lighting, this ringlight and stand kit is perfect for everything from streaming to TikTok video recording. The small tabletop stand is great for straightforward sit-down streaming, or for taking smart social media photos of things like food dishes, baking creations, crafts, makeup and more! You'll be impressed with how far a small ringlight can go to improve an image.
Any questions? Just let us know at info@essentialphoto.co.uk and our advisor team will do their best to help.
Equipment purchased at EssentialPhoto & Video has a up to 24 months warranty (not including Clearance or Pre-Loved equipment) so you can buy with confidence! Our UK support team can assist with any queries you have about your order.
All prices accurate at the time of posting. RRP subject to change.
