Finding the perfect photo gifts for loved ones can always be a challenge. Often, the best photo gift ideas are the ones with a personal touch. Today we’re going to give you a hefty collection of photo gift ideas for family and friends. We’ll also have a few ideas if they are avid photographers, too.
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Creative and Personalised Photo Gift Ideas
Let’s dive in and take a look at 33 creative and personalized photo gift ideas for family members and friends!
1. Canvas Print
If you know of a single image that means a lot to someone, a canvas print is one of the best gifts you can give. Maybe it’s a scene from a momentous occasion or a memorable family vacation. Many sites such as Canvaspop produce an easy service from start to finish. You can choose from a selection of canvas styles and sizes.
2. Framed Photos
If a canvas print is too big, consider putting together a series of photographs in an elegant and matte frame. These are a great gift for people to keep family favourite photos on their desk or wall at work or a home office. Framed photos are a simple present to spruce up someones home.
3. Digital Photo Frame
Instead of printing pictures and putting them in a photo album or a regular frame, why not put them in a digital one? A digital frame automatically cycles through different photo collections. They can be family photos, beautiful landscapes, or favourite memories!
4. Personalised Photo Book
A photo book is a perfect gift to encapsulate your favourite memories. It’s an easy way to share your favourite photos with friends. Or, take a collection of pictures from a memorable event and sequence them together.
Photographs generally exist in the digital sphere nowadays, so printing a photo book is a fantastic personal gift. The photo collection will survive as long as it’s taken care of. Plus, there’s no need to worry about accidentally deleting images!
5. Personal Photo Notebook
A great way to have an everyday reminder of good times is to make a personalised notebook. So whether someone is taking notes or writing in a personal diary, those words will always be accompanied by great pictures.
6. Custom Silhouette Art
What if someone has too many photographs in their house? Or maybe they prefer something a bit more stylised? Silhouetted wall art could be for you. Silhouette art is where a photograph of your choice is turned into a simple outlined image. Get these made at Not On the Hight Street. Select picture style, background colour, frame, and even a personalised tag line to accompany your own images.
7. Photo Calendar
If you think having one image printed out and on display isn’t enough, how about having 12 of your favourite photos? A photo calendar is a wonderful, functional way of sharing pictures. Mixbook provides an excellent photo calendar service where you have a selection of designs to choose from.
8. Custom Mousepad
A photo mousepad is a practical gift that can be useful for a long time. I still use my personalised photo mouse pad from my trip to Disneyland about 20 years ago!
9. Personalised Photo Key Ring
A photo key ring is another present almost guaranteed to be used and seen every day. Places like Shutterfly give you plenty of options to find the perfect style for your family or friends.
10. Photo Locket
If you are looking for a more elegant photo gift, consider a locket. Loved ones can experience the magic of opening it to find an intimate family photo inside. You can find these photo gifts from Etsy, Amazon, or your local jewelry store or flea market.
Any printing shop will help you out with the miniature print. Take in the locket, and they will be able to judge the size and shape. It is a gift someone can treasure forever.
11. Pressed Glass Photo Frame
There is something exquisite about pressed glass frames. Presenting images this way makes them look as though they are suspended in the air. If you have older black-and-white photos or polaroids, this is a great way to preserve your special keepsakes.
12. Personalised Snow Globe
If you’re looking for something small to fit on a desk, consider a personalised snow globe. It’s similar to having a photo frame but with an added touch of Christmas or winter.
13. Personalised Photo Wine Bottle
Bottles of wine are always a treat for some people. Why not take it one step further with a personalised photo on the bottle? You can find wineries that provide the wine and a way to add a custom label to the bottle. But you could just as easily find a place to print your own photo stickers to put on a favourite bottle of wine!
14. Custom Magnets
For the people who want mementoes in the kitchen, a fridge magnet is a great place to put family vacation photos or other memories. You can revisit special days as you cook. Snapfish provides an excellent service. You can choose from different design templates and styles.
15. Personalised Photo Cushion
Do you have the perfect image to tie in someone’s living room decor? Or maybe you want to give your friends a comfortable couch companion? A personalised throw pillow could be the answer to your problems.
16. Personalised Blanket
There is no better cross over between fun and functionality than a custom photo blanket. There are multiple ways you can layout your images. Most places will give you a template to help you with your layout.
If you are confident in Photoshop, make a document the same size as your desired blanket. You will only be limited by your imagination!
17. Personalised Reusable Shopping Bag
What if you want to get photo gifts for a friend or family member who is environmentally conscious? A reusable bag is your answer. Ensure your friends don’t use single-use bags for shopping anymore. They can take the same custom bag out every time!
18. Personalised Suitcase
Avoid accidentally picking up someone’s suitcase by getting a personalised suitcase. Dyefor gives you the option to have a full print on both sides of your bag. This is the perfect photo gift idea for the jet setters out there.
19. Personalised Phone Case
A thoughtful gift to get someone is a custom phone case. It adds a personal touch to the everyday. Not only is it protective of your smartphone, it can also be a warm reminder for the person you give it to. You can create an original design with your favourite photos, picture collages, digital collages and more.
20. Personalised Wrapping Paper
What if you already have the perfect gift but want to add a custom touch to it? How about making your own wrapping paper! You can select from a range of styles and easily upload images to put in patterned templates.
21. Custom Photo Cake Icing
The ultimate party pleaser is having your own photo on your cake. This used to be an expensive choice where you would have to go to a particular baker. Now, you’re able to order the layer of icing with a custom message online!
22. Custom Photo Bunting
Are you looking for a way to add an extra-special touch to a party set-up? Get some personalised bunting. What better way to show different faces of the guest of honour around the whole room!
23. Personalised Mug
A classic option. Giving the gift of a nice mug goes a long way, especially with an image that warms the soul as much as a nice cup of tea.
34. Personalised Photo Coasters
A great small way to personalise any household is with photos on coasters. You can select how many you want and whether they have the same image or different images on each one.
25. Custom Camera Strap
If you’re looking for a present for the avid photographer, why not add a simple addition to their kit with a camera strap? There are plenty of materials to choose from and different degrees of personalisation. It’s an easy, thoughtful gift without going over the top.
26. Photo Reel Viewers
Are you feeling nostalgic? Do you want to pass on memories to younger family members or your whole family? Maybe they’ll get a kick out of this great Photo Reel viewer. Photo Reel viewers are a fun way to see photographs in an intimate way. Uncommongoods makes the viewers along with your own customised picture reel.
27. Personalised Photo M&M’s
If a friend has a sweet tooth, give them customised M&Ms! This well-known chocolate brand allows you to print a small portrait onto each small piece of chocolate. Pick your colours, photos, and package.
28. Personalised Hat
Are you looking for a present that adds a bit more style? How about getting a personalised hat! You can turn your image into a vector and have it embroidered. Or, if you want to stick with a photograph, they can print a patch to stick on.
29. Photo T-Shirt
There is no better way to keep a personal photograph close to your heart than by wearing it on your chest!
30. Custom Socks
Do you have someone who won’t wear pictures on a T-shirt? Custom photo socks could be the right personalised gift to give someone. You’ll find a wide selection of design templates to choose from. Some options even cover the whole sock!
31. Custom Photo Puzzle
Looking for a family activity with a personal touch? A custom photo puzzle is a unique gift idea for whole families or problem-solving friends. Putting a puzzle together is a great way for people to spend time together and enjoy your selected photo. You can select the size of the puzzle and how many pieces there are to fit your needs.
32. Custom Playing Cards
A pack of cards is common to have around for games night. Why not make it that much more fun by adding your own photos to them. PersonalisedPlayingCards.com specialise in this. They give you a choice of different card types, some that are even poker-quality! They also have a great option to create your own tarot cards.
33. Custom Photo Rubik’s Cube
CanvasChamp makes a great selection of fun ways to show photos. You can find this in their custom Rubik’s Cube section. Not only do you get the choice of putting your favourite photos on a Rubik’s cube, but there are also fun magic cubes that reveal your images in exciting ways.
Conclusion
After going through this list of photo gift ideas, you will have more than enough gift options for your loved ones. Make sure you read the size and resolution requirements of each website for your images. The quality of your photos will make or break the gift, so make sure you provide the highest quality possible.
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