Need gift ideas for the content creators or aspiring influencers in your life? Look no further, because as a full time creator myself, I feel confident that this list has the BEST gifts. We’ve got a mix of practical, trendy, unique, and creative, so regardless of if you’re looking for a present under $50 or to splurge on your creative person, this list has you covered if you’re wondering what to buy.
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Best Gift Ideas for Content Creators
If you’re wondering what to get your content creator friend, I strongly encourage you to take the time to scroll through all the recommendations, but feel free to jump to the different categories using the table of contents below.
Phone Accessories
A phone is a content creator’s number one tool. Even if they own more advanced gear like a mirrorless camera or action cam, they are still likely using their mobile device for on-the-fly filming or more casual content on their Instagram stories, so phone accessories make for a fool-proof gift!
Here are some that you can’t go wrong with:
Mobile Phone Stand
Peak Design Mobile Tripod is the most sought-after phone stand, mostly because of the weight its name carries among photographers. But if it’s out of budget, this dupe is not only cheaper, but looks a lot more versatile.
Suction Phone Mount
A suction phone mount is ideal for beauty creators who want to stick their phone to a mirror, or creators that want to improvise a stand on the go. The Octobuddy is the OG, being an adheisive you can stick to any phone case–but the JOYROOM is a fantastic magsafe option for more versatility.
Waterbottle Phone Holder
Everyone needs water, so this is a fun gift for all creators–but this Ringo Magsafe Waterbottle is especially ideal for the fitness influencers in your life. No need to carry around extra gear to capture the moment, just focus on hydration.
Creator Must-Haves
These items aren’t particularly glamorous but they are must-haves that influencers often postpone buying as long as they can and will always be grateful for. They also make fantastic stocking-stuffers.
- SD Cards
- Perfect for creators who shoot on their cameras or another external device.
- Hard Drives or SSD
- Creators can never have too much storage! If they edit a lot of high quality videos for YouTube, opt for an Solid State Drive (faster, and less-prone to damage)
- Portable Battery Pack
- There are lots on the market, but my favourites are the ones with lots of power that can charge larger devices like an iPad or Computer! But this one is probably ideal for a stocking stuffer.
Gear Upgrades
If you can spring it, buying gear for the content creator in your life will never go unappreciated. The below are items that the content creator in your life probably already has, but may be due for an upgrade on, and if they don’t have them… well, then there’s the perfect gift.
- Microphones
- I recommend small wireless ones like the Hollyland Lark M2.
- Tripods
- If they are a travel creator and shoot on a camera, the Carbon Fiber Manfrotto Element is a treat.
- Lights
- If they do talking-head YouTube videos, compact studio lights are always a great call.
- If they do a variety of set ups, a portable light like the Apurture MC or this dupe would be great.
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- The environment that a creator edits in is just as important as the one they captured their content in. There are decent options on the affordable end, or you can get real fancy if you have the budget.
Gear Splurges
Now if you really want to treat the influencer in your life to something special, you can show them you support what they’re doing by investing in their future with a big-ticket piece of gear.
Maybe that’s a camera they’ve been eyeing or a new lens.
Or want to go big but no idea what to get? Here are some of the latest hits in the industry:
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is perfect for the vloggers who don’t want to lug around a ton of gear, and who want high-quality footage while still being relatively discreet. It’s been absolutely blowing up in the creator space.
Insta 360 GO 3S
Action cams like the Insta 360 GO 3S are especially perfect for the travel creators who are always on the go, and who. areup for adventure. You can put this little camera on almost anything, and it’s SUPER tiny.
For Camera Shooters
Does the content creator in your life never leave home without their camera? Then I’d consider some camera-specific gifts that I know I would be tickled to have!
- Peak Design Wrist Strap (I received this for Christmas a couple years back, and it’s never left my camera)
Unique Gift Ideas for Creators
Sometimes the best presents are the ones that are a bit creative or outside of the box.
Film Camera
As much as hightech is all the rage, lo-fi content is extremely trendy right now, especially among Gen Z. Encourage them to slow down down and get creative with film cameras. Either reusable one like the Kodak EKTAR or a Disposable one.
Coffee Cup Warmer
A desktop drink warmer is a YouTuber’s best friend. I spend far too many hours glued to the screen editing, and I hate breaking the flow to go warm up my drink.
Neon Sign
A personalized Neon Sign is a fun addition to the background of a YouTuber’s videos. Get their logo done, their handle, or their catchphrase to make it super unique!
YouTube Counter
These YouTube Subscriber Counters are so fun. Set them up to automatically update the creator’s follower count, and it can be used as desk decoration, or as part of their YouTube set up!
Hoodies, Sweat Shirts or Other Apparel
Etsy is full of great content-creator themed apparel, but I’m especially a fan of items that aren’t too on the noise. I’m bias (because I made it), but I’m a huge fan of this Posted > Perfect Hoodie. It’s not too cheesy, and it’s a great reminder for creators to stop overthinking, and just post!
NFC KeyChain
I stumbled across these while looking around Etsy, and these are honestly brilliant. NFC keychains that you can set up to go a creator’s social media pages. Fantastic for networking as it saves time on having to type out a handle. The two shown in the image are: top and bottom.
A Cheeky Mug
Someone bought this for me for Christmas and I thought it was HILARIOUS. Etsy is a great place to look for cheeky gifts like this, whether it’s a joke mug or even a candle.
Books for Content Creators
Steal Like an Artist
I got two copies of Steal Like an Artist for Christmas, and I’m so grateful. It’s a quick read, a great coffee table book, and perfect to come back to over and over again if you’re feeling a bit stuck with writers or a creative block.
The Creative Act
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin comes highly recommended by Colin and Samir, and is recommended for content creators who feel deeply creative and attached to what they produce.
Sponsor Magnet
Justin Moore has a lot of experience landing brand deals for his family’s platforms and others, and has put his knowledge together in Sponsor Magnet. This is the perfect gift for someone in your life who is looking to take their social media to the next level with brand sponsors.
The YouTube Formula
Derral Eves is the man behind The YouTube Formula, as well as the brains behind a lot of viral videos. He has worked with Mr Beast, and is the creator of VidSummit, so he knows a thing or two about being successful on YouTube.
Gift Cards
And if all else fails, everyone loves a giftcard. That feeling of having money specifically set aside to support your content creating endeavours, without feeling guilty about spending it!
Some options are:
I hope this has helped you shop for the content creator (or aspiring one) in your life. Would love to hear what you ended up gifting them in the comments and what the occasion was–birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or something else!! Or if you have any other unique ideas!
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