Crystal balls are one of our favorite not-necessary-but-cool gear items. Though it’s not really a professional tool – you probably won’t use it to shoot wedding photos or baby portraits – it’s still a fun object to play around with on dull, uninspired days.
Even the most cliché photography subjects can look interesting when photographed through a crystal ball. For this reason, we’ve put crystal balls on our list of unique gifts for photographers. It’s unexpected and a little strange, but also fun, perfect for a laid-back weekend photo shoot.
The most popular crystal ball used for photography is the Lensball. This brand is so well-known that some photographers call crystal ball photos “Lensball photography.” However, it’s not the only choice out there. You can find cheaper crystal balls of similar quality. They’re not specifically marketed for photography, but they work fine.