26 Top Photography Christmas Gifts For Children & Teenagers

If you have a child who loves photography nearly as much as they love Christmas, here are 26 photography themed gifts that they'll probably be excited to unwrap on Christmas morning. The gifts are aimed at children of all ages so no matter if you have a 5-year-old who's just starting to explore photography or a teenager who loves instant cameras, there's going to be something on this list that will be perfect for them. 

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VTech KidiZoom Duo

The VTech Kidizoom Duo is hugely popular on site as well as Amazon and it's available in pink or blue. The camera features 2 large handles and 2 viewfinders which make it easier to use. There are front and back cameras with 4x digital zoom, both of which are 2Mp, a 2.3inch LCD screen and various photo effects built-in. There are also games available and a voice recorder. 

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VTech KidiZoom Duo (New Version)

The Vtech Kidizoom Duo, a camera designed specifically for children, has had a design update and it can also capture 5MP images instead of 2MP. 

As with the original Vtech Kidizoom Duo camera, it features front and back cameras, built-in effects and lots of other features to keep kids entertained. The colour LCD screen still measures 2.4", there's a 4x digital zoom built-in and kids can switch between the front and back cameras by pressing a dedicated button. As before, the VTech KidiZoom Duo 5.0 is available in pink and blue, although VTech calls the new cameras 'multi-colour'

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VTech Kidizoom Travel Bag

If you're buying your pre-teen a VTech Kidizoom then you'll need a case to protect it when on-the-go and there are matching blue and pink cases available from VTech. The cases are hard, feature a carry handle that can also be removed and there's also room for Kidizoom accessories. 

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Vintage Rolleiflex Camera Kids' T-Shirt

This cute t-shirt is available in a wide range of colours and features a Vintage Rolleiflex Camera on the front of it. 

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VTech Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera

This is another sturdy, easy-to-use digital camera for kids. Available in pink, it takes pictures, captures video and includes inbuilt games that can be played on the move or via a TV. The same binocular style viewfinder as found on the Duo is built in as well as a flash, 1.8 inch LCD screen and there are two sturdy handles on either side of the camera so it's sturdy to hold. 

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GoolRC Syma X5C Drone 2.0MP HD Camera Drone

One for the older kids, it's a popular seller on Amazon and features a 2Mp HD camera and a 4Gb memory card. There is a high/low flying speed switch mode and a 360° eversion function. The remote control has an LED screen that displays the flight state while flying and a two control mode. 

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VTech KidiZoom Action Cam

The VTech KidiZoom Action Cam take photos, capture movies and kids can play games on it, plus it comes with a waterproof case and mounts for attaching to a bike or helmet. You can choose from lots of cartoon and distortion effects and the camera features 128MB of internal memory that's expandable with a micro SD card. There's also one available in pink. 

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Character Selfie Stick

Seflies aren't going out of fashion (even if we'd like them to) so a fun seflie stick might be right up your daughter or son's street. There are 4 novelty extendable selfie sticks available that feature a penguin, shark, owl or monster design and they're compatible with Android and Apple smartphones. 

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Pirate Photography Accessories

Kids will have a lot of fun with these pirate themed props when taking photos with their camera. The accessories on sticks so can be held when posed with and 17 pieces are included in the kit. You can also purchase festive themed props if you want to stick with the Christmas theme. 

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Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer

When you've grown up with smartphones, iPads and other electronics, there's something rather cool about physically printing images. The Polaroid Zip Mobile printer is ink free and compatible with both iOS and Android devices. You're also going to need to buy photo paper that's compatible with the device and 50 sheets can be purchased for £24. There's also a case available for the printer and it's priced at £14.49. 

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Memory Card

They're going to need something to save all of their photos and video footage onto so you might as well purchase a memory card as a stocking filler. There are hundreds available but the Sandisk Ultra 32GB MicroSD HC I is a best seller on Amazon as it's compatible with mobile devices. You should also check out our top 10 SD Memory Card list and guide to memory cards. 

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Polaroid Cube+ 

This wasn't a huge star scorer when we put it to the test but this doesn't mean young children won't enjoy using it who just want to have a bit of fun rather than judge it on image quality. It's cute, small and takes 8Mp still photos as well as video at various resolutions. It has built-in Wi-Fi, stabilisation and a 124° Wide-Angle Lens. 

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Leapfrog Creativity Camera App & Case

This camera uses an iPhone or iPod touch inserted into the protective case to let kids create images and express themselves with the help of an app. Ideal for ages 3-5, the case features 6 different use modes including a gallery and editing options with filter, stamp and morphing capabilities. There is also a Photobooks option to create themed albums. 

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Hello Kitty Fujifilm Instax Camera

The Hello Kitty Instax is so 'Kawaii' it hurts. It produces credit card sized images and there are several themes of film available to express your creativity. The camera comes complete with accessories and a Hello Kitty themed film pack. There is a mirror on the front to help when taking selfies and a hi-key mode for a softer effect. (P.S. It's not just for kids either as Nik in editorial actually owns one!)

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Fujifilm Instax SQ20

The new Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 is a digital camera that prints square photos on Instax film. The camera has a new movie mode, letting you print a frame (or frames) from the video recording. Other features include multiple exposure, bulb mode, and split image. The SQ20 is available in matt black or glossy beige. 

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Animal Themed Backpack

This isn't technically designed for a camera but it will easily fit one of the many cameras we've featured in this guide along with other everyday essentials. Various cute designs are available and the bag is also waterproof as well as reasonably priced. 

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera

Shake up your life with the instax mini 9 - a compact instant camera with a cute and iconic design. Including a selfie mirror and close-up lens, this camera is just screaming out for that perfect selfie. Brand new features, like the high-key mode for brighter photos and the automatic exposure measurement for aperture settings, means you'll be able to show off your creativity in an instant. The instax mini 9 is super easy to use, and compatible with instax mini film for instant credit card-sized prints - your perfect accessory for capturing one-off moments at parties, festivals and fun days out.

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Smartphone Lenses

If you have a teenager who's constantly glued to their smartphone, a set of lenses that is designed to be used with the smart device might actually stir their interest in photography. This smartphone lens kit is a best seller and features a fisheye, macro and super macro lens. 

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Compact Camera Case 

If they own a compact camera already you could purchase a camera case as a stocking filler. This particular one has a floral pattern on the front and is available in a range of colours. It's designed to fit cameras which are a similar size to Canon PowerShot and Nikon Coolpix compacts. 

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Lomography Konstruktor

The Lomography Konstruktor is a DIY / Build your own SLR film camera with a 50mm f/10 lens and is designed to teach you how film cameras work. It is recommended for ages 12+ and is available for around £35 making it an affordable entry into film photography.

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Ricoh WG-60

The Ricoh WG-60 updates the WG-50 and it can be submerged to a depth of 14 metres. 

Ricoh says the WG-60 has a compact and lightweight body design as well as exceptional waterproof and shockproof performance. The WG-60 has a CMOS 16-megapixel sensor and a max ISO of 6400. There is also a Handheld Night Snap mode, which captures several images of the same nighttime scene and creates a blur-free composite. 

The camera is waterproof to 14 metres for up to 2 hours, shockproof for a fall of 1.6 metres and dustproof to -10 degrees C. The WG-60 has a 5x optical zoom, Full HD movie recording mode and 6 macro lights built-in to assist close-up shooting.

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Instax Share Smartphone Printer SP-3

With the help of an app, you can send photos from your smartphone to this portable printer and they're printed off in really cute sizes. The printer arrives with 10 shots but you will need to purchase Mini Instax film packs in the future.  

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Fisher-Price Digital Camera 

This is a tough camera that will survive drop after drop. It features easy and child-friendly controls, a coloured screen, inbuilt memory that stores over 2000+ pictures and 4x digital zoom. 

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Monkey Compact Camera Case

This camera case is suitable for most compact cameras and features a cute monkey design. It's lined to give padding to cameras and also has a wrist strap. 

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Fujifilm Instax Photo Fridge Magnets

These magnets match the size of the Instax Mini Film and are easy to use. Peel and stick your favourite photos to the magnetic rubber pads and then stick them to the fridge or any other magnetic surface. They are a perfect companion to any Instax Mini camera.

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Retro PU Leather Scrapbook

This isn't specifically designed for photos but there's no reason why they can't be stuck in it. Perhaps they could be arranged alongside gig tickets and other memorable items. The design is lovely, too, and is available in a variety of colours. 

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For more great gift ideas, have a look at our 100+ Epic Gifts for Photographers.