Photo Museum Ireland’s Top Christmas Gift Picks for 2026

Description: Saul Leiter: The Complete Works brings together the diverse and largely unseen archive of the pioneering photographer and painter, revealing his lifelong exploration of colour, street photography, fashion, portraiture, nudes and abstract painting.

RRP: €70.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/saul-leiter

Description: Over forty years, Steve Pyke has photographed the writers who have shaped modern Ireland-from Seamus Heaney and Edna O’Brien to Anne Enright, Kevin Barry, and Louise Kennedy. Scribendi is a visual chronicle of Irish literature, capturing the presence and personality of the voices that define contemporary Irish writing.

RRP: €34.95

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/scribendi-portraits-of-irish-writers-1985-2025-steve-pyke-pre-order

Description: Alen MacWeeney: ANTHOLOGY is the first comprehensive retrospective of the acclaimed Irish photographer’s seventy-year career, bringing together his deeply human street photography, portraits and cultural documentation-from Irish Travellers and Northern Ireland to 1970s New York-across more than 300 pages.

RRP: €60

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/alen-macweeney-anthology

Description: The Memories of Others reveals the largely unseen work of Japanese war photographer Akihiko Okamura in Ireland and Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to early 1980s, offering a distinctive and deeply human perspective on the Troubles through his vivid colour photography.

RRP: €58.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/the-memories-of-others-akihiko-okamura

Description: The photographs in Dublin Streets strive to capture what feels quintessentially Dublin to him, a colourful archive of Dublin life and characters on the streets of the city. The images represent the energy, chaos, loneliness and camaraderie found on our streets.

RRP: €45.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/dublin-streets-by-lorcan-finnegan

Description: Inis Meáin 1973–2023 chronicles fifty years of life on the Aran Island through Chris Rodmell’s photographs and film stills, capturing the enduring traditions, changing landscape and everyday lives of its community across five decades.

RRP: €75.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/inis-meain-1973-2023-by-chris-rodmell

Description: A vibrant survey of the trends and talents across the globe fuelling street photography today and a fresh take of what street photography is and can be.

RRP: €58.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/reclaim-the-street-street-photographys-moment

Description: Hujar: Contact explores Peter Hujar’s creative process through an extensive archive of contact sheets and job books, revealing his evolving practice and intimate portraits of the artists, writers and underground figures who shaped New York’s cultural landscape.

RRP: €65.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/hujar-contact-joel-smith-pre-order

Description: There are many coffee table books dedicated to New York, but certainly none like this one. With ‘New York’, the photography legend Elliott Erwitt pays a monochromatic tribute to his hometown metropolis, creating a photo book that can unquestionably be classified as a work with historical significance.

RRP: €50.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/elliott-erwitts-new-york

Description: The Mindful Photographer offers a slower, more intentional approach to photography, combining twenty reflective concepts and practical assignments with inspiring work by photographers from Saul Leiter to Rinko Kawauchi, encouraging readers to find greater creativity, attention and joy in the practice.

RRP: €19.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/the-mindful-photographer-by-sophie-howarth

Description: This accessible guide to the history of photography, written by David Bate, explores the pivotal photographs, exhibitions and photobooks that shaped the medium, tracing key artistic movements and celebrating a diverse range of photographers from its beginnings to the present day.

RRP: €17.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/photography-art-essentials-by-david-bate

Description: This book presents new ways of approaching photographic discourse from a queer perspective, offering discussions on what a queering methodology for photography may entail by drawing links between artistic strategies in photographic practice and key theoretical concepts from photography theory, queer theory, critical theory, and philosophy.

RRP: €40.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/queer-methodology-for-photography

Description: The Street Photographer’s Manual is an inspiring practical guide to street photography, combining twenty creative projects with profiles of leading photographers and showcasing compelling work from both established and emerging artists.

RRP: €22.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/the-street-photographer-s-manual-by-david-gibson

Description: A practical technical guide to analogue photography, covering the essential mechanics of cameras and film to help both beginners and experienced photographers master their equipment and take full creative control of their practice.

RRP: €25.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/analogue-photography-a-reference-manual-for-shooting-film

Description: Polaroid: The Missing Manual is a comprehensive guide to instant photography, covering cameras, film, accessories and creative techniques while offering practical advice and inspiration for photographers looking to explore the possibilities of Polaroid.

RRP: €20.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/polaroid-the-missing-manual

Description: Where’s Bowie is an interactive illustrated tribute to David Bowie, inviting readers of all ages to spot the iconic musician across detailed scenes inspired by his many personas, eras, influences and cultural worlds.

RRP: €15.00

Link to Purchase:  https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/wheres-bowie-search-for-david-bowie-in-berlin-studio-54-outer-space-and-more

Description: Get introduced to the charm of analogue photography with the user-friendly Ilford Pixie 35-II. This reusable camera offers the beloved retro look without the waste of disposable models. Thanks to the built-in flash and fixed focus, you can capture every spontaneous moment clearly.

RRP: €45.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/ilford-pixie-35-ii-analog-camera

Description: Chromotherapia: The Feel-Good Colour Photography reimagines the history of colour photography through vibrant and imaginative works by more than twenty artists, celebrating colour’s power to transform photography into a vivid, playful and surreal visual experience.

RRP: €60.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/chromotherapia-feel-good-colour-photography-maurizio-cattelan-sam-stourdze

Description: This ultra-compact Kodak FunSaver disposable colour camera is your ideal companion for capturing all of life’s precious moments. Thanks to its 35mm ISO 800 film, you’ll get sharp, bright photos, even in low light.

RRP: €23.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/kodak-funsaver-single-use-camera-with-flash-800-iso-27-exposures-color

Description: This cute snowman pin features an old-fashioned camera and is great for photo lovers and winter vibes! With glitter accents, it’s a must-have for your coat, backpack, or cap.

RRP: €15.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/snowman-photographer-enamel-pin

Description: This one size fits all, 110cm leather camera strap is durable, classic, and elegant for carrying your favourite cameras with metal ring loop attachments.

RRP: €25.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/lomography-explorer-110cm-camera-strap-black-leather

Description: Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Photo Museum Ireland gift card.

RRP: €10-100

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/photo-museum-ireland-gift-card

Description: Give the photography lover in your life a year of inspiration with a Photo Museum Ireland membership. From exhibition openings and talks to exclusive events, member discounts and access to creative facilities, it’s a thoughtful gift for anyone passionate about photography.

RRP: €25-100

Link to Purchase: https://photomuseumireland.ie/memberships/

Description: Give the gift of a hands-on creative experience with a personalised darkroom session at Photo Museum Ireland. Guided one-to-one by Darragh Shanahan, participants learn the art of analogue printing and develop their own photographs from negative to finished print.

RRP: €150 (€135 with membership)

Link to Purchase: https://photomuseumireland.ie/event_workshop/photography-workshop-black-and-white-photography-printing/

Description: Transform your photography with the ‘Analogue Photography Notebook’-the perfect tool for any photographer looking to refine their craft. This notebook helps you document settings and processes, allowing you to gain invaluable insights into how each variable influences your final image.

RRP: €14.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/analogue-photography-notebooks-x2

Description: The dokaLab Basic Kit contains everything you need to develop black and white photos in your home-straight from your smartphone!

RRP: €40.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/dokalab-basic-black-white-darkroom-kit

Description: A stylish and practical gift, this new 100% cotton canvas tote features the iconic Photo Museum Ireland logo in a fresh linen shade. With sturdy long handles and a strong bottom gusset, it’s perfect for carrying photobooks, cameras, and everyday essentials.

RRP: €12.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/photo-museum-ireland-tote-bag-light-orange-copy

Description: A playful, no-rules creative kit for anyone who loves to make, collect and collage. Packed with prompts, imagery and ideas, this fully customisable journal invites you to write, draw, stamp, tear, paint and stick your way to a one-of-a-kind creation.

RRP: €13.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/junk-this-journal-ideas-and-prompts-to-make-it-your-own

Description: Women have been pioneering photographers since the earliest days of the art form. This expertly curated set of three volumes in the renowned Thames & Hudson Photofile series brings together 190 women photographers from all over the world, working in all styles and genres.

RRP: €42.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/photofile-women-photographers-by-photofile

Description: A striking series of 15 black-and-white photographs by Joe Sterling capturing the iconic Sandycove Tower, where James Joyce stayed in 1904. Each photograph is paired with a quotation from Ulysses’ opening episode, Telemachus, inviting readers to experience the landscape and story of one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary works.

RRP: €14.00

Link to Purchase: https://shop.photomuseumireland.ie/products/special-edition-james-joyce-tower-postcard-pack-box-joe-sterling