The holidays are coming up, and you know what that means. Lots of holiday shopping!
I don’t know about you, but I sometimes struggle to find the perfect gift for everyone on my list. Especially those people who don’t really need or want anything—and yet I still want to express my love and appreciation in some way.
For just about every situation, I’ve found that photos can be the perfect answer! Here are some ways to give photos as gifts that will work for just about everyone.
Artwork
There are so many gorgeous ways to display your photos. From framed prints and canvases to photo blocks and albums, creating a piece of art composed of special pictures is a gift anyone would treasure. This can be a single piece of wall art, perhaps for a grandparent, or an album focused around a theme like a relationship (you and your child, for instance) or event (like a family vacation).
Custom Photo Gifts
If your recipient’s tastes run more to the fun and whimsical, maybe a custom photo gift would make their day! There are a plethora of options for using your photos to create customized mugs, blankets, pillows, keychains, calendars, puzzles, coasters, etc. The list is almost endless!
Prints
And there’s nothing wrong with keeping it simple. Personally, I would be thrilled with a thoughtfully chosen selection of favorite prints that had special memories for both giver and recipient. A few ideas:
Write a message on the back of each print expressing your love or a fond memory, then tie it all up with a pretty ribbon.
Include a gift card to a favorite restaurant or other location and set a date to make some more memories there together.
Give them a small, blank photo album along with the images so they can start their own photo collection.
Buy a frame and include a selection of prints that they can rotate throughout the year: One frame, lots of possibilities!
Include a length of twine and some cute clothespins so they can brighten up a spot in their home with some fun pictures.
I hope these ideas for ways to give photos as gifts provide some inspiration as you get ready for the holidays!
And one more, just as a bonus: Professional photos make an incredible gift that will be cherished for years! If you’d like to gift a special someone a photo session (or treat yourself!) I hope you’ll be in touch. I would love to help you give one of the most meaningful gifts they will ever receive: a professional photo session just for them!