Holiday Gift Guide

So you got professional photos taken and you’ve framed them to decorate your home. What else can you do with your photos? Give them to your family for Christmas!

Is it too weird to give photos of yourself as a gift? Absolutely not! You aren’t going to give them to your dentist, these are gifts only for those closest to you. Gifts for the people who want to see your face. That might be your parents, grandparents, bridesmaids, or best friends. Engagement photos? Give it to your mom! Wedding photos? Give them as a gift to your wedding party! You get the idea.

Now that we have decided who, let’s talk about what. The first one is pretty straightforward but a lovely option. A framed photo is a beautiful gift to give. Give your dad a framed photo of the father daughter dance. Give your groomsmen a photo of them and their boys from the wedding. If it’s someone very close, you can go with a larger print, an 8x10. For someone who isn’t family, a smaller 5x7 might be more appropriate. You can even give a few framed images! A family photo, the father daughter dance, and you hugging your mom on your wedding day; this would be a great trio for your parents. I think you get the idea. All of these can also be given as canvases if that is more your style.

But what about something a little more unique? Christmas ornaments! How cute would it be to give a Christmas ornament to your grandma of you on your wedding day with the year you got married? Same idea with a photo of you and your maid of honor. Then they will think of you every year when they decorate their tree.

Need a small stocking stuffer to give? Try a magnet for their fridge or a keychain! Seriously guys, there are so many options.

Alright, we have covered who and what… now where! I personally like to order my photo gifts from https://www.mpix.com, In the past, I have also used Shutterfly and been happy with the results. I also have heard that Costco has good quality prints! Once again, lots and lots of options. The best thing about these websites is that they almost always have promotions and discounts.

So there you have it, a quick gift giving guide for the holidays. Now let your inner Santa’s Elf out and get to holiday shopping!