In a world where we carry around cameras everywhere we go, we’re taking more photos than ever before. Every moment of our lives is pictured, posted, shared, and if we’re lucky (or extremely unlikely), goes viral. But when it comes to physical pictures? Not so much. (When was the last time you developed a roll of film or even printed out any digital photos?) But while some people might view this as a shame — and, OK, we do sometimes miss photo albums — we see it as an opportunity to make photo gifts all that more special.
We’ve put together some of our favorite and most creative ways to show you care by creating photo art your loved one will treasure forever. From twists on traditional gifts to putting your photos on items you’ve never thought of displaying them on before, these photo gifts are sure to be a hit with every posterity fan in your life.
This is the perfect photo gift to turn your favorite photo into watercolor-style art! Available in a variety of sizes and materials — from posters to canvas or even just the digital file — so you’ll be sure to have the perfect decor for your space.
This digital frame is the perfect photo gift for that far-off loved one, or the grandparent or auntie who just. can’t. get. enough. pictures. Just sign up for the (free) app to drop pictures into your loved one's frame. Photos show up immediately and rotate throughout the day. And since it’s cloud storage, they’ll never run out of room!
There’s something special about the sweet, nostalgic sound of a music box. Customize this charming wooden one with an engraved picture of your choice on the inside lid. Available in a variety of colors and styles, you can pair your design with one of 32 different popular songs ranging from classical to classic rock.
In a world where digital pictures have largely replaced traditional photo albums, it takes a really special photo to make it into a frame. So why not choose a frame that really makes an interior design statement? This beautiful frame from Kate Spade is elegant, geometric, and perfectly polished to display your most treasured moments.
Make your favorite photos pop by printing them out on a sturdy, vibrant canvas. Available in 14 different sizes, these are perfect for creating a gallery wall of your own at home. This photo gift is easy to order, but if you need help, Wall26 customer care is available to help you through the process.
A compass has served as both a practical navigation tool and a symbol for what keeps us on the right path. This handsome compass, which can be engraved with a photo as well as a special message, is the perfect photo gift for that grounding person in your life who keeps you on the right track.
This wooden triptych frame includes space for two photos flanking a letter board, which comes complete with 160 characters. It's great for making announcements or just adding another element to your home decor, with options to display either on a shelf or hanging on a wall.
This unique, vintage-inspired locket is the sweetest photo gift for the loved one who wants to wear their photos close to their heart — literally! The locket hinges open with space for two teeny-tiny photos and comes on a 19-inch chain with a 3-inch extender.
A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes you want to hear a few words, too. This heart-shaped frame allows you to record a 20-second audio message, making it the perfect memento for anyone who might be missing somebody. Ideal for deployments or recent moves.
Remember the uncertainty and thrill of developing a roll of film? Would the photo turn out?! Whose eyes would be closed in that crucial shot? This keychain is the best photo gift for those who don’t want to return to those days but have a lot of fun remembering them. Pull the customized tab and unroll 10 photos!
People have been wearing images of their loved ones as jewelry since ancient times when Greeks and Romans would wear carved cameos. Now, we have micro-carving technology, which can take your photo and shrink it down to tiny proportions — so small that you’ll only see it by holding the necklace up to the light.
Celebrate your love with this personalized poster, with room for a photo, lyrics to your song, and a special message. This is a super thoughtful gift that shows your romantic partner that they still make your heart sing (see what we did there)? Available in more than two dozen styles.
For the coziest photo gift ever, look no further than this cozy fleece blanket, customized with the faces of your choice! It's available in a wide variety of sizes and styles to perfectly suit your loved one’s taste as they wrap themselves up in you/their dog/their celebrity crush, or anyone else you’d like!
Many of us use photos to decorate our homes, but why not make the display itself a part of the design? Photos seem to float in the open circle of these unique hanging frames, which add a touch of creativity and sophistication to any space.
Choose up to four pictures and two lines of text to adorn this sturdy tote bag. Functional and sentimental, this photo gift is particularly excellent for the casually bragging grandma who likes to bring visual aids when regaling with stories about her grandchildren.
Jamie KenneyJamie Kenney is a freelance writer for BestProducts.com; Her other work has appeared on Bustle, Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, the Takeout, and Romper, where she covers parenting, news, entertainment, and likes to help readers see the ridiculous (and hilarious) side of motherhood.
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