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Photography is For Life (Not Just For Christmas)

It's a real struggle to find the perfect Christmas gift. All too often Boxing Day sees living-room carpets across the country littered with broken toys, abandoned boxes of smellies, and half-eaten chocolate oranges. Everyone's sleepy, slightly irritable or just impatiently waiting for the shops to reopen - and if you'd just spent the past few months tracking down what you'd thought was the best present in the world, this lack of interest can be more than a little-bit disheartening.

Fear not! We've hit on a simple way to make sure your presents make the impact you're hoping for: this year, you should give someone the gift of photography. After all - photography's for life, not just for Christmas! But where do you start? How on earth do you pick the perfect photographic partner for someone else?

Well, we've thought of an answer to that as well. We've put together six packs that will allow you to easily give this gift: simply match up your loved one's style or situation with one of our exclusive bundled deals - then just place your order with us, sit back, relax, and wait for the magic to happen.

So which pack is best for your loved one? Let's find out...

Pack 1. For the Instagram fans

If you've got someone in your life who sees in squares and who can't get through a meal without sneaking a shot of their plate, teach them to appreciate the world outside their phone with this super-cute Fujifilm Instax Mini.

This pocket-sized curvy camera makes instant prints that are hugely shareable - either online or, you know, in the real world - and whether you choose a white or blue model, this gift is guaranteed to get you at least one “like”...

The pack comes with 10 Instax prints to get them started but be warned: this little camera's so much fun that we predict they'll be clamouring for more film in no time at all. Luckily, extra film packs are easily available from our shops or online store. All part of the service.

Instax Mini 8 in white or blue.

Pack 2. For little adventurers (and their families)

The Nikon Coolpix S33 is rough, tough and ready for anything. Not only is this camera waterproof to 10m; it's also shockproof and cold-resistant - so even if you do find it abandoned in the garden after a hectic Christmas morning, you can be sure it will survive the experience intact.

We think this Nikon is the perfect family camera: it's easy to use, was designed to fit comfortably in hands both big and small, and has all sorts of imaging technology to guarantee you great pictures, no matter who's pressing the shutter.

Purchase this pack and you'll get the camera, a Nikon backpack and the chance to snap up a half-price Jessops 16GB memory card.

Pack 3: For the phone-photographer ready to step up

Know someone constantly using their phone to capture their adventures?

Get them to take the next step towards photography excellence with the slim, pocketable Canon Powershot SX610 HS: that super-sleek design means they'll barely notice the extra gadget to carry, and the resulting picture quality will be worth it. Trust us: all their fans, friends and followers will be thanking you!

That HS at the end of the camera's name stands for “High Sensitivity”, which means the camera is designed to take pictures after dark without having to use mood-killing flash - and built-in WiFi capability makes it quick and easy to share pictures online.

If you're feeling extra generous, you could get them a Bronze Bundle with case and screen protector (essential for those who've got prior form when it comes to dropping phones) - plus we've thrown in a memory card as well, so frantically deleting pictures to free up space will be a thing of the past.

Pack 4: For those with wanderlust

If you know someone heading off on a gap year or the trip of a lifetime, make sure their photos and films match up to expectations by gifting them a GoPro Hero 4.

This touch-controlled action cam is the most popular model on the market for a reason: it guarantees dramatic, high-definition first-person footage of bungee jumps, jet skiing, diving... whatever they've got planned, they'll more than likely be able to take their new GoPro along for the ride.

To make the deal even sweeter, we've also reduced our Action Cam Tecno Accessory kit to half price - and you can now pick up a 16GB Sandisk Extreme MicroSD memory card (which means an extra 4hrs of 720p footage from the GoPro).

Pack 5: For those on their way to great things

They're done with their compact. They've outgrown their bridge camera. They're ready. Get them this pack with the Canon EOS 700D and twin lenses - the 18-55mm IS kit lens and 75-300mm DC III lens - and your Christmas gift could be their first step to photography greatness.

This pack gives them creative options to capture all sorts of scenes, and setting them up with the Canon DSLR system means they'll be able to expand their kit as their skills develop.

You could throw in a Jessops Academy Photography Level One course along with the Silver DSLR Accessory Bundle - which includes a SanDisk memory card, Tecno camera bag, UV filter, polariser and screen protector - and then they've literally got everything they need to get going on their photographic journey.

And who knows? Gifting this pack could mean you're applauding them as they become Photographer of the Year 2025...

Pack 6: For the creative genius

Our final pack is perfect for that person who's quintessentially cool - someone who values style, who appreciates a good image and who just can't get enough of a brand with a backstory.

Help them join the ranks of the photography legends by arming them with an Olympus - and what could be better than the mirrorless OM-D EM-10 and twin lens kit with 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses?

Available in black or silver colourways, this mirrorless camera system will allow your resident hipster to fully explore their creative side with built-in Art Filters, an electronic viewfinder for accurate framing and access to Olympus's full range of lenses and accessories. Oh - and despite its retro styling, it's a pretty advanced bit of kit: there's even built-in WiFi for speedy uploading to Instagram.

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