When we reach a certain age we no longer expect wrapped gifts and birthday cakes topped by flaming candles—we've matured, and a thoughtful card and dinner out are all that's necessary to remind us that we're special. It's also probably true that we've been buying our own gifts for a while now, because it's difficult for someone else to know exactly what we want.
If you're married (in any fashion) to a photographer you've already agonized a time or two over this problem. You'd like to buy something that shows how much you understand what the other person's doing, but if photography isn't your passion it's nearly impossible to select the right item. Even small, innocuous stocking stuffers like memory cards can trip you up—did you buy one fast enough to match the camera's capabilities? Oops.
If you're in this position, I recommend gifting your favorite photographer with a gift certificate. It puts the choice where it belongs, and will reinforce their belief in your continuing good sense.
My wife has followed this advice for many years now—you won't catch her thumbing through the plump B&H PhotoVideo catalogs that arrive twice a year. She knows better. So yesterday, as we celebrated my birthday (one candle was enough), our mail carrier brought up a small box from Outdoor Photo Gear. Inside were a couple of lightweight accessory bags for my thinkTANK waist belt, my preferred method of carrying camera+lenses+whatever when I'm working. I got them on a close-out and they're exactly what I wanted.
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