My Creator Must-Haves You’ll Want to Gift (And Get) This Year

November 25, 2025December 15, 2025 experience

If you’re looking for the best creator must-haves and creator gifts to add to your holiday list this year, this is the exact kit I use every single day to film NYC and all my travels. These are the content creator tools, creator essentials, and travel-friendly creator gear I swear by.

These picks – part of my Holiday Gifts To Give and Get series – make incredible gifts for creators, photographers, vloggers, travelers, and anyone who loves documenting life. You’ll want to gift them… and get them for yourself too – lol 😎

WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR:

• Anyone searching for the best gifts for content creators
• Travelers and NYC lovers who want easy, powerful creator gear
• New creators building a simple, on-the-go creator kit
• Experienced creators who want smart upgrades without bulk
• Partners, friends, and family looking for holiday gift ideas creators will use daily

compact phone tripod for content creator tools

My Go-To Phone Tripod

Compact, sleek, and lightweight. The head rotates fully, so you can adjust angles effortlessly on any surface. And you can level it up instantly by swapping the original mount with the smoother, faster ATUMTEK one
(see it on your right).

nano power bank travel creator gear under 25 gift

Nano Power Bank

Forget bulky power banks. This one is TINY, and slips into any pocket without weighing you down. And yet… it’s powerful! The perfect “always with me” charger – the one I trust every single day.

DJI Pocket 3 creator camera gear for travel content

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Combo

My go-to mini camera for smooth recordings. Super sleek, and easy to carry anywhere. I got the Creator Combo because the extra tripod + extra battery make everything easier on the go.

hands-free phone strap creator must haves for filming on the go

Crossbody Phone Strap

Wear your phone crossbody or around your neck, stay hands-free, and never miss a moment. I’ve seen so many people drop their phones rushing off the train. Keeping mine on me feels safe, easy, and cute.

compact travel drone creator photography gear for creators

My Go-To Drone for Travel Content

Small, powerful, and smooth. This is the drone I trust for my best travel shots – crisp video, beautiful angles, and easy flying anywhere. It’s compact enough for every trip and strong enough to make every moment look epic.

Canon creator camera gear favorite for content creators

My Dream Camera

I saved for three years before buying my Canon R5, and it was worth every penny. I’ve always shot with Canon, and this is my absolute favorite on the market. If you’re ready to level up your photography game, this is the one!

portrait lens creator photography gear cinematic depth

The Perfect Portrait Lens

If you can get two lenses, make this your second choice. It’s stunning for portraits — creamy depth, beautiful background blur, and a warmth no other lens gives. The perfect upgrade if you want your photos to feel cinematic and emotional.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses secret camera creator gear for filming NYC and travel

My Fav Spy Glasses

The perfect “secret camera” for NYC subway moments and travel scenes. These Ray-Ban Meta glasses let you film discreetly and capture life exactly as it unfolds. Just make sure to practice a little to stabilize your recordings.

phone mount creator gear accessory for smartphone filming

The Perfect Phone Mount

Small, sturdy, and super smooth. This mount lets you rotate, tilt, and adjust your phone in seconds. And if you’re getting the tripod on the left, get this too. It’s the combo I use every day – my powerful creator kit for solo shooting on the go.

magnetic selfie mirror for smartphone creator accessories

Magnetic Selfies Mirror

The cheaper, smarter way to take your own photos using your real camera – Genius hack! Add this tiny magnetic mirror on the back of your phone so you can see yourself while you smile!

magnetic mount stand creator gear accessory for DJI Pocket 3

Dji Osmo Pocket Magnetic Mount Stand

This magnetic stand lets you place the Pocket 3 on any metal surface, keeping your shots stable, clean, and hands-free. The perfect upgrade!

mini zoom light not ring light creator lighting gear

The Only Light I Travel With

It works for everything.: perfect selfie moment, food shots, locations… It’s bright, lightweight, and incredibly versatile!

HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K Drone with Camera, Foldable Action Flying Camera - creators kit

No-Experience Drone Anyone Can Fly

My fav beginner-friendly drone. It does everything on its own: vertical or landscape, multiple flying modes, and it even follows you. It won’t fly as high as a pro drone, though you still get that beautiful “from above” perspective! Perfect for solo travelers

all-in-one lens creator photography gear for travel

The Lens That Does It All

I work a lot with hotels and destinations, and this is go-to lens. Wide, sharp, and insanely versatile, it captures rooms, views, details, everything. If you only buy one lens to elevate your photography, make it this one.

travel tripod creator gear compact carry-on size

This Tripod Traveled the World With Me

I work a lot with hotels and destinations, and this is go-to lens. Wide, sharp, and insanely versatile, it captures rooms, views, details, everything. If you only buy one lens to elevate your photography, make it this one.

Compact portable SSD hard drive used for backing up travel content.

The Portable Hard Drive I Never Travel Without

Tiny, fast, and essential. My camera files are huge, so I always pack a portable SSD. Every night, I back up all my content for total peace of mind. It’s the little safety net that saves my trips — and yes, I have a whole drawer of these at home.

If you want more gift ideas, head to my full New York City Gift Guide for 2025, or explore all my NYC gift lists here:
– SURVIVING WINTER MUST HAVES
– TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
– CREATOR MUST HAVES
– NYC LOVER GIFTS
– UNIQUE GIFTS UNDER $25
– WELLNESS, BEAUTY, & RITUALS
– EXPERIENCES TO GIVE (AND GET)
– STYLE & HOME

Save it for December and share it with the person you love shopping with.

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Laura Giromini

Brooklynite from Italy with infectious energy, Laura is a marketing content creator for major brands, professional photographer and she enjoys travel writing… especially for this blog! She shares NYC insider tips, unique experiences, and travel guides to inspire you to go after your dreams, live in wonder, and turn everyday life into Wow Moments.

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Meet Laura, the energy behind VivereNewYork.

Ciaooo! I’m Laura. Originally from Tuscany, I traveled all over Italy as an actor and dancer until I moved to NYC in 2007 to pursue my acting career. In 2009, I launched Vivere New York to inspire EVERYONE to get the best out of their experience in New York City by sharing my personal discoveries, insider tips, and passion for life.

Today, I’ve expanded my horizons, exploring bucket-list destinations, and I love creating itinerary-based guides so you have all the info you need to get the most out of your travels!

Through my photography and storytelling, I want to empower YOU to chase your dreams, romanticize the everyday, and create your own Wow Moments wherever life takes you.