Every Year I try and give you a few suggestions for gifts for the photographer. Maybe you can forward these to your family, friends or maybe just buy yourself a gift. God knows we earned it these past two years!.

So in addition to the best gift of all, obviously a JACK GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP (CLICK HERE)…for 2022 schedule.

The items below are some of my favorite purchases over the past few months and some I am sure you’d enjoy having as well.

Have a great holiday as always and a safe, successful and enjoyable 2022!—JG

PS— Workshop discounts are still on! 10% early registration and another 10% if you are a returning attendee!

Most of these links will take you directly you AMAZON

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Art Wolfe’s new Book is amazing! Art has published over one hundred books in eight languages. I have quite a few (Art has his own shelf in my library!). This book is one of his best. The images, as always are astounding however the printing and presentation is so well done. You will read this book and keep saying,” How does Art get these images”.

Images were captured all over the globe and feature astounding depictions of diverse light, locations, and life as only Art can do.

Do yourself a favor and pick this up. You too will be inspired. You can buy it on AMAZON by clicking HERE

Or on ART’S WEBSITE .

One of the benefits of being “in the business’ is not only to get to teach, travel and see so many amazing things, but becoming friends with other professional photographers and hanging out, enjoying the comraderies, and learning from them might be my most important aspect of my photography career. Such is the case with my good friend and inspiration Guy Tal.

Well, Guy’s done it again. As a follow up to his previous books More than a Rock 2^nd Edition and The Landscape Photographer’s Guide to Photoshop and others, his new book “Another Day Not Wasted” is a deep look into Guy’s mind, and inner most thoughts that will make you stop and think about what’s important, and how to organize your own life in photography. How clear and insightful writing will also inspire you to perhaps redirect your goals as a photographer, as well as a person. If nothing else reading this book will get you thinking, and that is a good thing.

You can hear Guy talk about the book on our Podcast, WE TALK PHOTO. Click HERE to listen to Guy’s session.

Click HERE to order this great book

My friend and college Rick Sammon has done it again. Unlike other writings about how to use your photography to earn some money, Rick makes it easy to understand and define priorities in this regard.

He shares many secrets of his success and shared the dos and don’ts for generating passive income. If you think you know it all read this book. I guarantee you’ll come away with some terrific ideas you have not thought about. I know I did.

Thanks Rick!

CLICK HERE to order Rick’s new book

MY VIDEO SYSTEM

I TRY AND KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AND NOT TO EXPENSIVE. This gear works well for me. There are more expensive products and less expensive products out there. All these products are well made and function easily.

1 & 2 —-RODE WIRELESS GO II (1 is the receiver that plugs right into your mic input on your camera & #2 are the two dual-channel wireless microphones)

Small & Compact
Reasonable priced for how great they work.
Fits on Hot Shoe
Rechargeable (USB-A to USB-C)
Comes with 2 microphones and one receiver. You can control output, work with one or two microphones. Very sensitive and good audio. You can even plug in a Lavalier mic into the Rode Mic.
More….

You can purchase these by clicking HERE(Amazon)

3 JJC Intervalometer Timer Remote Shutter Release (wired)

Self-timer, interval timer, long-exposure timer and exposure-count setting features
Take Photos without Camera Shake and great for Time-Lapse Photography
The timer can be set anywhere from 1 sec. to 99 hrs., 59 min., 59 sec
Humanized backlight design allows you to view the LCD screen in the dark

I have found often wireless remotes sometimes stop working just the wrong time. I’ll deal with the wired one! (These folks also make a wireless one). About $35.00

You can purchase these by clicking HERE (Amazon)

4— SmallRig Cage for FUJIFILM X-T4 Camera

NOTE: These cases are made exceptionally well and are 3-5 times less costly than other brands. They are camera dependent. Make sure you order the one for your camera model. (A Fujifilm X-T4 case will not fit on a Fujifilm X-T3) $79.99

The cage secures to the bottom of the camera via a 1/4”-20 screw and features an anti-twist pin for further security to prevent twisting.
Multiple Mounting Points: Multiple 1/4”-20, 3/8”-16 and 3/8”-16 for ARRI threads for accessories, such as Top Handle 2165, Side Handle 2093 and Monitor Mount BSE2348.
Cold Shoe and NATO Rail: The cage integrates with a cold shoe on the top for microphone and light and features a NATO rail on the left side for NATO Handle 2187.
Optional Cable Clamp: Attach the dedicated HDMI & USB Cable Clamp BSC2809 to protect HDMI and USB cable. (This product does not include the cable clamp BSC2809)
Integrates Swiss Plate for Arca: The bottom integrates with Swiss plate for Arca, and a flat head screwdriver is included to secure the camera screw. The cage provides a strap slot on each side for a carry strap

You can purchase this by clicking HERE (Amazon)

5) Small Rig Two in One Bracket Cold Shoe Mount Compatible with Rode Wireless Go II ($19.99)

Connect two audio sources at the same time. This is importantly so when you export the audio for editing, you can edit each separately.
Fites perfectly into hot shoe on your camera or into the hot shoe area on my Small Rig Case (#4) for my Fujifilm X-T4.

You can purchase this by clicking HERE (Amazon)

6 3 Legged Thing Ellie Universal L-Bracket for DSLRs and Mirrorless VARIOUS COLORS ABOUT $69.99

Universal L-Bracket for mirrorless and DSLR cameras
Choice of two screw mount slots for optimal positioning of the camera
Adjustable base length thanks to rigid stainless-steel rods held in place with stainless steel screws
Precision engineered plate profiles for secure connection to your tripod head
Vertical aspect can be mounted downward to create a rocker mount for your tripod

The Small Rig Case does not work as an L Bracket, so I added one made by Three-Legged Thing. They also make great products. These brackets great QUALITY AND AGAIN CAN SAVE YOU SOME MONEY VS THE COMPETITION.

You can purchase these by clicking HERE (Amazon)

And last but not least!

SMALLRIG Folding Tool Set with Screwdrivers and Hex Key Wrenches, Tool Set with Seven Functional Tools Included …. about $20.00

1) 7 in 1 MULTI-FUNCTION KIT】4 pieces Allen Wrenches: 2.5, 3, 4, 3/16; 1 slotted screwdriver; 1 Phillips screwdriver; 1 Torx T25 driver
2)PORTABLE FOLDING TOOL SET…A pocket-sized folding tool set with a compact design for video photographers, also convenient to carry and store
3) ADDITIONAL THREAD HOLE…. The multi-tool set comes with additional M2.5, M3, M4, M5, 1/4 threaded holes on the side for keeping screws in reserve in case missing the original screws
4) ALL-MEATAL Construction whole key set is made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel, sturdy and durable

You can purchase this by clicking HERE (Amazon)