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Hit The Streets Podcast Listeners' Favorite Photo Gifts

Valerie Jardin December 15, 2016

No audio for this post, just a few links to photo books, accessories and other fun items to lust after...

It's that time of the year again when everyone is asking for fun gift ideas. Here is a list gathered on social media among the podcast listeners. No real big ticket items here. I also added some of my 2016 faves. Please share some of your favorite books, accessories, etc. in the comments. Enjoy! 

Photography Books:

Photographer's Playbook

Mark Neville: Fancy Pictures

Photography Q&A by Zack Arias

Photography and the Art of Seeing by Freeman Patterson

Ibarionex Perello's Chasing The Light

William Eggleston: From Black and White to Colour

Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment

Diane Arbus: Portrait of a photographer

The Film Photography Handbook

Street Photography: First steps and Beyond by Valerie Jardin

Valerie's picks: It's what I do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War by Lynsey Addario, a fantastic book!

Reunions by Chris Porsz,  We Street 2016, No Plan B by David Carol

Paris Mon Amour

Magazines:

Lenswork

Fujilove Magazine

Films:

Saul Leiter: In No Great Hurry

Bill Cunningham New York

Accessories:

Think Tank battery holder

LensPen cleaning kit

FlashQ trigger Kit

Lensmate Thumb Grip

Lance strap

LF Photo Leather and rope straps made in Canada

Gordy's Wrist Strap

Lucida Strap Leather, made in Spain

Platipod Pro

Joby Hybrid Gorillapod

Peak Design Anchors, Clutch Strap

Waterproof memory card holder 

Valerie's pick: The Lensbaby Velvet 56 creative manual focus lens. It's pure dreamy goodness. I have it on the XPro-2 and we are becoming best friends on days when I want to challenge my creativity. 

Premium Wood Grip by J.B. Camera Designs

Soft Shutter Release by Lensmate

The Photographer's Ephemeris App.

Camera Bags:

Peak Design Messenger Bag and Everyday Sling

Think Tank Retrospective

Valerie's pick: ONA Bowery

CosySpeed bags

Other fun stuff:

Lomography Konstruktor DIY 35mm camera kit

Leica M3 Replica Vintage Tins

Don't forget to support the podcast with the purchase of a T-Shirt, Hoodie, etc  

Please share your favorites in the comment section below!

Disclaimer: Some of the Amazon.com links are part of an affiliate program. A small percentage of your purchase will help fund the podcast. Thank you!  

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