Gift Ideas for Street Photographers | 2024

Street photography is a big trend this year and we’ve seen a boom in new cameras that are designed to be compact, lightweight and versatile for this very reason.

Assuming your friend or loved one already has a camera, you might be wondering what you can gift them. Look no further! We’ve put together this list of ten nifty gifts under £100 that will help them pursue their passions. You can also check out our guides to the best cameras and lenses for street photography.

A mini tripod is an invaluable tool for a street photographer’s kit bag. You often want to capture low-light scenes or long-exposure shots and having a mini tripod provides stability for your camera, ensuring sharp and steady photos, even in those challenging conditions.

Peak Design make some of the highest-quality products on the market. They just know how to make comfortable, durable and stylish gear. This strap offers comfort and quick access to your camera. It’s adjustable, stylish and is perfect for street photography.

There are a lot of bags out there and some are better suited to street photography than others. This Think Tank bag is compact and inconspicuous, which is a huge plus for street photographers who rely on discretion. This bag offers protection and easy access to your gear without drawing attention on the streets. It also comes in a “Deep Red” colour.

You’ll often face varying lighting conditions when shooting street photography. This portable LED light provides adjustable illumination, allowing you to fill in shadows or add creative lighting effects. It’s so compact that you can chuck it in your bag or even your pocket and be able to elevate your photos in seconds. It’s also waterproof and can be submerged up to a depth of 30 metres?!

As mentioned in some other guides, this is an option where you will need to do some detective work if you don’t know what lens your recipient uses - depending on the lens, it will have a different filter thread size. Polariser filters help make the sky, foliage, and buildings more vibrant. They also remove reflected light from a scene e.g., glare from glass windows, reflective surfaces or water.

Neck straps aren’t for everyone; some want to have their cameras ready to go at all times. For that, here’s the Black Rapid Wrist Strap + FR-5 Breathe. This strap is perfect for a street photographer who wants to be ready when the moment is right. It’s comfortable, durable and will have you shooting in seconds.

High-capacity, high-speed memory cards are essential for street photographers. This card is designed to capture high-resolution still images and videos and is compatible with almost every camera. This one has a large capacity, and a fast read/write speed and should cater to any landscape photographer. Of course, there are many other options that have varying capacities and speeds, all of which you can check out here.

The Joby’s GorillaPod Custom 1K Kit is the perfect option for a street photographer. It’s compact, lightweight and flexible. While it can be used like a traditional tripod, its posable legs can be wrapped around objects while securely holding your phone or camera. The possibilities are endless!

The best street photography moments often after with only a moment's notice and that’s why this Capture Clip is an amazing accessory. It allows you to have quick access to your camera without having to put your camera away. It can be attached to your belt or the shoulder strap of a photography bag for that quick-draw photography action!

In this day and age, it’s not uncommon for photographers to capture videos alongside photos - it's almost expected of professional photographers. This compact microphone offers enhanced audio quality over the microphones built into cameras. It ensures you can capture high-quality sound to complement the footage you record.