Photographer Liam Lonsdale’s Personal Gift Guide
Whether you’re taking sunset photos from a cozy porch or hanging upside down on a rock wall, you’ll need the right gear to shoot your best shot. Extreme adventure photographer Liam Lonsdale shares his personal holiday gift guide for the photographers in your life.
- 3 Legged Thing Iggy Mini Action Tripod
Stabilize your shot from every angle with this compact tripod. Iggy is incredibly versatile — it includes a GoPro adapter and universal phone cradle (with an option to pop the cradle off to mount a flash). This lightweight champ is especially efficient for photographers on the move.
2. Suunto Spartan Ultra (HR) watch
Want a watch that can keep up with your hustle? The Spartan Ultra’s touch screen, long battery life, and durable hardware make it a stellar sidekick. Stay on track with features including sunrise/sunset times and GPS. Pick from over 50 sport modes to get relevant and accurate metrics sent to the Suunto app on your smartphone.
3. Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3 and Leash camera strap
The slimmer profile of the newest iteration of the Capture Clip makes it an easy fit in every photographer’s quiver. Keep your camera safe and handy on your belt or sling with the quick-release security lock and anti-slip pad. Its versatile plate is compatible with most Arca-type attachments. For a rad duo, use Peak Design’s Leash as a trusted sling strap or safety tether. Hypalon adjusters make for easy and quick changes in length. Visit the SmugMug Perks page for 20% off Peak Design gear.
4. Peak Design Everyday Sling
Pack it all in with this waterproof, 10L, low-pro Sling. Fit a camera, a few lenses, extra batteries with charger, and more. Best of all? It’s flight-friendly — take it with you as a personal item on most airlines. Visit the SmugMug Perks page for 20% off Peak Design gear.
5. SmugMug Pro subscription
Let your best work shine with SmugMug’s safe, unlimited storage and custom portfolio options. With a Lightroom plug-in and ready-to-use commerce tools for selling prints, SmugMug speeds up your workflow. Upload photos from our mobile and desktop apps without sacrificing resolution. Use this link for 20% off your SmugMug plan.
