Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who has a love for photography and landscape shots, there are several meaningful and personal gift ideas you can consider.

1. Photography workshop: Treat your mom to a photography workshop where she can enhance her skills and learn new techniques to capture breathtaking landscape shots. Look for workshops that specifically focus on landscape photography and are led by experienced photographers.

2. Camera gear: If your mom is passionate about landscape photography, she might appreciate an upgrade to her camera gear. Consider purchasing a new lens specifically designed for capturing landscapes, such as a wide-angle lens, which allows for a broader field of view. Alternatively, you could get her a sturdy tripod to stabilize her camera for those perfect long-exposure shots.

3. National parks pass: If your mom enjoys exploring and photographing landscapes in national parks, a yearly pass to the National Park System would be a thoughtful gift. This pass will give her access to more than 2,000 federally managed parks and recreational sites across the country.

4. Photography book: There are many inspiring photography books dedicated to landscape photography. Look for books that showcase stunning images from well-known photographers and provide insights into their techniques. This gift will not only provide your mom with inspiration but also allow her to gain new perspectives on capturing landscapes.

5. Customized photo calendar: Create a customized photo calendar featuring your mom's own landscape shots. You can select her best photographs and design a calendar that showcases her talent. This gift will not only remind her of her passion for photography but also serve as a practical item for her to use each day.

6. Personalized camera strap: Add a touch of personality to your mom's camera equipment by gifting her a personalized camera strap. You can have her name or a special message engraved on it, making it a unique and sentimental gift she can use while capturing stunning landscape shots.

7. Photography magazine subscription: Consider a subscription to a photography magazine that specializes in landscape photography. This gift will provide your mom with a regular dose of inspiration, tips, and techniques from professionals and fellow enthusiasts.

8. Landscape photography tour: Surprise your mom with a landscape photography tour or trip to a beautiful destination known for its scenic landscapes. This could be a weekend getaway to a nearby national park or even an international adventure to explore stunning landscapes abroad. Give her the opportunity to immerse herself in nature and capture breathtaking photographs.

Remember, the most important aspect of a meaningful and personal gift is considering your mom's passion and interests. By choosing something tailored to her love for photography and landscapes, you are sure to make her birthday extra special.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”