Gift Alternatives

Gift ideas can be few and far between for the family friend or grandparent who seems to have everything. There are homemade gifts, of course, but it's almost impossible to find the time to create a gift in a busy schedule. Thankfully there are a wide range of alternatives with the ease of purchasing a store-bought gift and the personal touch of a homemade one.

Why Photo Gifts?

Photo gifts have great sentimental value. Whether they're traditional photo books or more unique ideas, they can be more useful and more beautiful than simple photos themselves. This makes them appropriate as gifts for any special occasion. They really allow the gift-giver to personalise them for the recipient. Photo gifts are printed on high-quality materials and they're made to last. Best of all, they're easy to create!

Best Photo Gift Ideas

Photo gifts can range from simple and affordable creations to complex affairs, and are flexible depending on what the gift-giver needs. Some of the best personalised photo gifts include photo books, calendars, digital photo albums, canvas prints, and photo prints on everyday objects.

Photo Books

Photo books are a great alternative to the traditional photo album, which can be annoying, labour-intensive, and doesn't hold up well over time. It's easy to select exactly which digital photos should be included in your personalised photo books. Then, you can arrange them how you like and choose a beautiful cover design. The book will then be professionally printed and bound, just for you.

Calendars

Calendars personalised with family photos are a great gift, because if a loved one enjoys a calendar this year, it's easy to create a new one again and again! Calendars come in wall and desk formats and in various sizes to fit everyone's gift-giving needs. It's such fun to flip through the pages as the months pass and reveal a new photo every few weeks.

Greeting Cards

Greeting cards are almost like tiny personalised photo books, and they're a great way to show you care. Grandparents and other regular letter-writers will love to post small notes to family and friends on personalised stationery! Greeting cards can be customized with photos, can be blank or feature a special message, and the borders colours of the cards can be customized as well.

Canvas Prints

There are always photos that stand out from the rest. Perhaps someone in your family is a skilled amateur photographer — or through a happy accident, you captured a beautiful moment precisely as it happened. Whether it's a first smile or a first birthday party, getting these photos printed on canvas can surprise and delight gift recipients.

Printed Gift Items

Great news for gift ideas! These days everything from coffee cups to jumpers can be printed with a special photo. The addition of a carefully-chosen photo can make an ordinary gift become an extraordinarily memorable one. What proud parent wouldn't want to show off their child while making tea during a break at work or even just walking down the street?