Dinesh Chauhan 
Looking for the best cameras as Mother’s Day gifts that mom will actually use, not leave in a drawer? I spent the last few weeks testing point-and-shoots, instant cameras, and DSLRs with my own mom, my sister, and a few mom friends to find out which ones earned a permanent spot in their purse. The … Read more
Shopping for a photographer is hard. Most of them already own a solid camera, a drawer full of memory cards, and at least two tripods they forgot about. The truth is that the best cameras as holiday gifts for photographers are the ones that match both the recipient’s skill level and the kind of shooting … Read more
Watching a child pick up a camera for the first time is something special. Their eyes light up when they realize they can capture the world exactly as they see it, and that moment of discovery sticks with them. As a parent and someone who has spent years around photography, I have handed cameras to … Read more
Instant cameras are having a major moment with teenagers right now, and honestly, I get it. There’s something special about handing a friend a physical photo instead of just sending another screenshot. After testing 8 different models with teens in my photography workshops over the past three months, I’ve put together this guide to the … Read more
Walking across campus last semester, I counted 47 students filming something on their phones. That moment made it clear: the best cameras for back-to-school content creators are no longer a niche purchase. They are essential student gear. Our team spent the past 60 days testing 8 cameras with real students on real campuses. We filmed … Read more
I have spent years testing cameras and drones as part of my photography work, and nothing creates that wide-eyed “wow” moment quite like unboxing a drone for the first time. The best drones as gifts for beginners need to strike a specific balance: easy enough that a first-time pilot does not crash on day one, … Read more
Finding the best photography gifts under 500 dollars is harder than it should be. Photographers are notoriously picky about gear, they have specific brand preferences, and they usually already own the basics. After spending three months testing 30+ products with our team of six photographers, we narrowed it down to 15 gifts that actually get … Read more
Buying a gift for someone who dreams in moving pictures feels tricky. I have helped friends and family pick presents for film students, hobbyist videographers, and weekend editors for years. The best gifts for aspiring filmmakers are not flashy trinkets. They are practical tools that solve real problems on set and in the editing bay. … Read more
Shopping for someone who lives and breathes drones? I have been flying camera drones and FPV rigs for nearly a decade, and I have helped family members pick presents for at least six drone-obsessed friends. Finding the best gifts for drone pilots is not just about tossing in a drone-shaped mug and calling it done. … Read more
Shopping for a landscape photographer used to stress me out. Every birthday and holiday, I would stare at wishlists full of expensive glass and bodies I could never afford, then panic-buy another lens mug. After watching my photographer friends actually use the gifts I gave them, I realized the best gifts for landscape photographers are … Read more