Our Favorite Photo Gift Ideas

As of today, Christmas is only 6.5 weeks away. How can that be?! 

In case anyone is still scratching their heads on how to cross everything off their lists, we thought it might be helpful to share our favorite photo gift ideas! They’re the perfect way to give something thoughtful and personal, and they let you enjoy the process, too (no need to brave the busy mall parking lots!). 

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Even if you prefer to pass on the malls and stores, gift giving can still be a really fun thing to do. Personally, I enjoy spending time picking out gifts that are both meaningful and fun, sometimes with a little personalized touch.

And finding the perfect gift is a great feeling, although it can be really tricky.

You can only buy Dad a tie and mom a new sweater for so many years before it gets a little dull, right? And big gifts are really exciting, but it’s not always feasible to take the family on a surprise trip every single year.

My trick to buying gifts that are special, meaningful and unique: custom-create something using photos!

Here are some of our favorite photo gift ideas, perfect if you’re still not quite sure what to buy. Let us know what you think!

Brass Easel and Calendar by Artifact Uprising

This easel is so classy, and when paired with a custom photo calendar it makes for a unique gift that would warm up any office.

It starts at $55 and lets you include 12 of your favorite photos. You can shop it here.

Lightly Gilded Gold Foil Round Print by Minted

We love the light touch of gold foil and the way the circular image looks when it’s displayed on white paper. It takes a standard framed photo and puts a fun, modern twist on it. Such an elegant and original way to present a favorite photo!

This gift lets you choose one photo to display, and starts at $57. You can shop it here.

The Avery Frame by Framebridge

This super stylish framing makes it easy to display a photo you love in a show-stopping way. You can select one 5×7 photo to be framed in an ultra-wide, acid-free mat with an oversized frame, giving your photo some drama and presence that will compliment any room. 

The Avery starts at $99, and you can shop it here.

Bubble Wall Decals by Paper Culture

These photo wall decals are totally adorable! They’ve got a mixture of colorful monochrome circles with photographs customized by you. Plus, they’re made using a removable, repositionable, water-based adhesive that contains no PVCs or phthalates, so this would be a great gift for a children’s room or a play area.

This gift starts at $49.99, and you can shop it here.

Personalized Moleskine Journal by Milk Books

If you have a note-taker in your life, or know someone who loves to journal, why not personalize a Moleskine journal with one of their favorite photos? We love that this gift puts a special touch on something you already know the recipient will use every day!

Custom journals start at $110. Shop all the styles and options here.

Ombre Memory Game by Pinhole Press

How cute is this photo memory game? It’s totally customizable, and so much fun to play! This gift is absolutely perfect for kids. (We love the idea of creating your own memory game with personal photos of Grandma, Grandpa, Cousins, and other important people.)

Memory Games start at $19.99, and you can shop them here.

Photo Ring by Kimbra Studios

So, I’m a little biased in recommending the Emma sterling silver photo ring. The truth is, I have one and get compliments all the time! This is a beautiful gift to give because it lets the recipient keep a picture of someone special close to them at all times.

Rings start at $99. Check them out here.

Engineer Prints by Parabo Press

Engineer prints are extra-large, lightweight paper prints typically used for architectural blueprints. But through Parabo Press, you can get your photo printed the same way! They are a gigantic 3 x 4 feet, and with their cool, industrial style, they’re guaranteed to make an impact on your wall. 

Engineer Prints start at $38. You can shop all sizes and styles here.

Why We Love These Photo Gift Ideas So Much

With just a little planning and prep, you’ll end up with a gift that will definitely have special meaning for its recipient. And, you can guarantee they won’t have anything else like it!

Nowadays, there are some amazing gifts out there that you can customize with photography. We went through and flagged our favorites, and included them here for your to choose from. 

If you decide to purchase any of these gifts for your family and friends, let us know! We always love to see how you display and enjoy your photos.

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