Know someone that is interested in photography? Or a tinkerer who wants to present his or her work in a better light? Then we have a guide for you! Here are some project and gear recommendations to help you find the perfect present.

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Build a Stroboscope, Make: Projects, Free!
The stroboscope is a super simple device that lets you capture photos of objects in motion. Build one to take cool photos to give as gifts (a great alternative to a standard portrait), or for extra points, bring one to your holiday party and have fun making spectacular images with your friends and relatives!


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DSLR Camera Cozy, CRAFT, $varies
An important part of any photographers arsenal is a camera bag, however it can be really difficult to find one that fits both your equipment and your life. Over at CRAFT, Cristine has the perfect solution: a DIY camera cozy that keeps a camera safe, and can be placed inside another bag. This would be the perfect gift to make for anyone who likes to carry their camera around, since it can be used by itself or stuffed into any other kind of a container. I would love to have one of these to secure my camera while hiking!


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Glif for iPhone 4, Studio Neat, $20
Rumor has it that the latest mobile phone from everyone’s favorite fruit-branded tech company can take great photos and videos. Serious photographers, however, will notice a singular flaw in the device: There’s no way to mount it to a tripod! Designers Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost were concerned enough about this that they designed a tripod mount, then