For Photographers with DSLRs

Flash Diffuser – fits onto the external flash to provide better light distribution – from around $10

Infrared Remote – the standard remotes for most cameras are attached to the camera with a cord, but the infrared remotes allow much more movement. Remember to buy the one specified for the camera of the person whom you’re buying for – from $20

Grey Card Set – to assist in setting the white balance – from $13

Lens Cap Keeper – very handy – I’m forever trying to find my lens caps! – from $1.30

Creative Aperture Kit – “The out-of-focus specular highlights (points of bright light) in your photograph will take on the shape of the aperture inside of the Lensbaby lens” – from $9.95

For Any Photographer

LCD Screen Protectors – a film to place on the LCD screen of your camera to protect it from scratches – from $4

LensPEN – a lens cleaning pen that conveniently fits into any camera bag – from $10

Gorilla Pod – a flexible tripod that fits into your purse, backpack or jacket pocket – from $24

Monopod – “The Monopod is a single leg camera stand that goes where tripods fear to tread. Raise overhead to shoot sports shots, press conferences or parades. Also great for tight or crowded spaces” – from around $20

Bean Bag Tripod – it’s a bean bag that’s also a tripod. Really handy for places where a tripod and monopods are too big and bulky, like when you’re on safari – from $10

Rechargeable Batteries & Charger – it might seem silly, but external flashes and other camera equipment are really heavy on batteries and you can never have enough spares – from $20

“Understanding Exposure” Book – Or any other book on improving photographic skills.

Digital Photo Key Chain – for those people who like gadgets – from $12