Christmas is approaching and the great question arises as to what to give to our loved ones around this time.That is why I have written this post to give you some gift ideas for professionals who work with Instagram, TikTok or YouTube (well, or any other social network).Not sure what to get an Instagramer, YouTuber, TikToker or a social media professional? Here I share 21 gift ideas.Here are some tips that I’m sure you will love.
AirPods
If that person usually records their videos with their mobile, a good gift is a wireless headset that has a microphone to increase the sound quality of their videos.
In my case, since I have an iPhone, I use the Airpods Pro, but there are many brands that have great options for all budgets.
Here are two options: for iOS or for Android .
Fluorescent light ring
If you do not have a window with good lighting or you have it, but the background is not the most suitable for recording, I recommend that you invest in lighting.
It is not necessary to invest a lot of money and the difference can be very big.
In this case, I do not have a ring of light, but I work with a pack of led lights (you will find it below), but for lighting they are a fan of the Neewer brand, which you can find on Amazon.
Here’s a ring light option: Neewer Lighting Kit .
I recommend that you choose one that has the option of warm light or cold light to be able to play with this.
Extreme battery
As you well know, any social media professional uses their mobile a lot to check social networks, see all notifications, consume content or create content, so it is almost essential to leave the house with an external battery just in case.
I recommend that you look for one that has at least a couple of full charges.
GoPro camera
Whether you play sports or often shoot outdoors, one of the best cameras you can give your child is a GoPro.
They are very small and light, which makes it easy for you to record anywhere and in any situation.
In this case, I recommend this one: GoPro Hero8 Black .
Compact camera
To record professionally, you need a good camera. It is true that right now almost any mobile records at a more than acceptable quality, but users of social networks are quite demanding with the quality of the image, so a good camera is necessary.
In this case, I share with you this one I have my eye on: Sony ZV1BDI.EU .
Blue filter glasses
Light from screens can make your eyes dry, causing them to turn red or itch.
If you spend a lot of time in front of screens, my recommendation is to buy blue screen glasses (which may or may not be prescription).
In my case, I bought the ones Alain Afflelou offers and I am very happy with them.
Portable photo studio
If you’re taking product photos, you may find a light box very useful, especially if you don’t have a good location with good lighting to take product photos.
You can take a look at this one, which is available in 3 different sizes: Neewer Light Box .
Portable printer for photos
Another good gift that you can give him, even if it is for surely more personal than professional use, is a portable printer to print the photos that he likes the most.
In this case, I share an HP that looks very good: HP Sprocket .
Desk lighting
If you usually shoot videos from your computer, you will need good lighting (and if you don’t shoot videos, but work late, probably too).
In this case, I share some lights that I saw a while ago and I loved them: Elgato Kay Light Air Professional .
Mobile lenses
The lenses are not only for good cameras like reflexes, but we can also use lenses on mobiles.
They are placed in a kind of clamp to improve the quality of the photos and to be able to make some effects such as fisheye or kaleidoscope.
You can take a look at this lens pack: Nelomo Lens Kit .
Marketing books
If you are a social media professional, you should be up to date and constantly learning, so if you like to read, a book on marketing or social media will be a safe bet.
You can know some books on social media, digital marketing and entrepreneurship in my post on recommended marketing books .
Lavalier microphone
Sound is very important in videos, so having a good microphone is necessary.
To start with, a lavalier microphone can be a good gift and they are quite inexpensive.
In my case, I usually record with this one: Boya BY-M1 .
Microphone
As I mentioned before, sound is very important, so if you are doing something more professional, although lavalier microphones can give good sound quality, it can be improved with a good microphone.
In this case, I recommend the one I have: Rode NT-USB .
Light pack
If you are going to make YouTube videos or you usually record with a camera, although you can also use a light ring, my recommendation is that you buy some led lights.
They are inexpensive, do not take up much space and can give very good light to your videos.
In my case, I have these Neewer lights: Neewer 2 Video Light Kit .
Selfie stick
This is absolutely essential for recording videos.
In my case, I opted for a tripod that becomes a selfie stick to have a two-in-one and be able to choose what is best at all times.
Personalized plate
If you want an original gift, you can create a personalized badge for Instagram or TikTok, the social network that you like the most.
You just have to enter your username, select a photo, write a short text and choose the size and base you prefer.
For example, you can see the options offered by the Transparent Gift website.
Photography challenge
If you want a fun and challenging gift, you will love this game.
This is a box with various photography ideas. You simply have to take one each day and let your imagination run wild to create the photo with the theme that appeared that day.
Here is a link for you to see more about this challenge: Doiy Dychaling Challenge Cube .
Reflector
To soften shadows or redirect light you need a good reflector.
There are different sizes and with different filters for each type of light (if you want to get more reflection, a warmer color, a softer light or leftovers in certain areas, for example).
This is the one I have, which is 5 in one: Neewer 110cm Multi-disc .
Stream Deck
It is a controller from which you can manage your preferred tools and platforms.
In this case, the price depends on how complete it is, so it is interesting that you know what tools and platforms it uses to choose the right one.
Here is one of the most complete I have found: Elgato Stearm Deck XL .
Mobile tripod
Although before I have given you the idea of a selfie stick with a tripod so that you can choose the most appropriate at all times, the ideal is also to have a tripod that can be made longer in case you have to record something standing up.
In this case there are many options, although you do have to take into account that it has an adapter to be able to put the camera and the mobile (if it does not have it, you can buy it separately).
Webcam
Although most laptops have a webcam, the truth is that they do not usually have a very high quality, so whether you work with a computer or if you work with a laptop this can be a great gift.
In my case, I recommend my webcam, which has the peculiarity that you can rotate it to record vertically or horizontally: Logitech StreamCam .
Conclusions.
I have chosen ideas of different prices so that you have options with any type of budget.
I hope that the ideas that I have given you here are useful, both for gifts and for yourself.
