5 unique photo gift ideas for everyone on your list

Finding original gift ideas for friends’ birthdays, holidays, baby showers and other special occasions year after year can be a challenge. So, we’ve done the work for you with these unique photo gift ideas that can be personalized for everyone on your list — and you can make (almost) all by yourself!

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1. Curate a photo memory game
 
We document our lives more than ever before. But when you’re collecting photos of special moments on your smartphone and storing them in the cloud, they’re easily forgotten. Why not make them into a fun game that lets you revisit those memories year after year? Upload your photos to an online tool like Shutterfly and select the style of game you’d like. This is a great way to look back and appreciate what you did over the past year — or even capture special moments that happened during extraordinary times, like the pandemic. Use funny images for a game that will be fun to play with friends at the cottage.

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2. Pallet photo art gift

Invited to a housewarming? An original pallet photo art piece is another unique photo gift idea and a thoughtful offering for new homeowners. Surprise friends by printing one of their favourite images on canvas or wood as a unique home decor accent. To create these unique prints, explore professional digital printing services near you.

3. Craft your ancestral family tree

If you’re looking for more DIY photo gift ideas, try crafting your ancestral family tree, scrapbook-style. Simply collect old photos and print small digital copies in small sizes. Once you have a basic outline of the family tree, be creative with the layout and decoration. Use poster board as the base and add some collage pieces. Have your creation professionally framed as a sentimental gift for a loved one who will pass it down to future generations.

4. Personalized children’s storybook

What could be more special than a personalized storybook that the kids can see themselves in? Collect photos from their favourite activities throughout the year and write a simple story that links those images together. For a more personalized design, print the images yourself, find a beautiful vintage book or album, and glue the images onto the pages. Have fun adding some personality with small details like stickers and artifacts.
 
5. Custom pet pillows

No list of unique photo gift ideas is complete without something for the pet-passionate friend. There are countless ways to incorporate your pet into a photo gift, but this one is guaranteed to make someone smile. Custom pet pillows are made by many of the large printing service providers and also by independent artisans, with the pet’s likeness printed on a cotton or linen slip-covered pillow. For that person who wants to pay homage to their favourite furry friend, this is a gift they can cozy up with.