Top Ten Personalized Photo Gifts Available Online

Dr. Jamie Yvette
The next time you're stumped over what gift to buy someone, consider a personalized photo gift that you can order online! Personalized photo gifts tend to be a big hit with people of all ages. In most cases, you need only select a gift item from an online store that sells them and upload one or more digital photos to the website. You may also have the option of adding a caption to make the gift even more meaningful. The bulk of the work however, is done for you.

The following is a list of ten excellent personalized photo gifts:

1. Photo Books

Photo books are fantastic personalized photo gifts to give, because they are highly attractive and professional looking, can contain funny or touching captions and can be passed down from one generation to the next. If you typically love to make scrapbooks for people but are pressed for time, photo books really come in handy. They also look great on a coffee table and are wonderful conversation pieces when friends and family come over to visit.

2. Photo Totes and Purses

A photo tote or purse is the ideal personalized photo gift for a new mom or stepmom. It's also a way to help a proud grandma exercise her bragging rights to the fullest by showing off photos of her grandkids! Since tote bags and purses are coveted items for many women, it is unlikely that you'll go wrong by choosing to give a personalized photo tote or purse to that special woman in your life.

3. Photo Pendants and Charm Bracelets

Like personalized photo totes and handbags, photo pendants and charm bracelets are often a hit with the ladies. A photo pendant is a romantic anniversary gift that can be worn every day. It also makes the perfect Sweet 16 gift or special love token for your tween.

4. Photo Throw Blankets

One house visit is all that it usually takes to identify a lover of throw blankets. If you know of someone who is particularly fond of throw blankets, they are bound to appreciate a personalized one complete with their favorite photos! Not only can a photo throw blanket be placed on a sofa or lounge chair for decoration, but it can also be kept in the family car or SUV.

5. Photo Plaques

Photo plaques can last a lifetime and are wonderful reminders of your love for that special someone in your life. A photo plaque can be placed on a stand atop a bookcase, end table or office desk, or hung on a wall. And one of the best things about photo plaques is that you can usually have a poem or special note etched on them.

6. Photo Collages

A photo collage is an inexpensive yet classy personalized photo gift for any photo lover. Photo collages come in several different sizes and can easily be framed. They are wonderful gifts to give on special occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation.

7. Photo Mugs

Coffee and tea drinkers will be thrilled to sip their favorite beverage in a personalized photo mug! Photo mugs are great because they are compact and affordable. They can be purchased individually or in sets.

8. Photo Calendars

Why search for a ready-made calendar when you can design your own? A personalized photo calendar is perfect for the office or college dorm room. Whether you want to display the same beautiful image for all twelve months of the year, or use a different photo for each month, a photo calendar is an attractive way to show off those you love while keeping up with important dates.

9. Photo T-shirts or Sweatshirts

T-shirts and sweatshirts tend to be a hit with people of all ages. They look great on everyone from babies to grandparents. Since people often search for T-shirts that reflect a special interest or aspect of their personality, a personalized photo T-shirt is a classic that's sure to be appreciated.

10. Photo Mouse Pads

A personalized photo mouse pad is the perfect back-to-school gift! It's also great for the office. Not sure what type of farewell gift to give a coworker who is moving on to bigger and better things? Consider a photo mouse pad with a group shot of the entire office staff!

Recommended Sites:

There are numerous websites on the Internet for ordering personalized photos gifts, and a simple Google search it usually all it takes to locate them. However, the following do excellent work and are highly recommended (note: some of these are photo sharing websites that require a free membership):

Discount Photo Gifts

Kodak Gallery

Personalization Mall

Shutterfly

Snapfish

Walgreens Photo Studio

Published by Dr. Jamie Yvette - Featured Education Contributor

Dr. Jamie Yvette is a passionate and versatile writer whose expansive library on AC is a reflection of her diverse writing interests.  View profile

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  • Victoria Dawson8/7/2009

    Photo books are great. I love them.

  • Cherie Bowser8/7/2009

    Wonderful personalized gifts, thanks!

  • Dr. Jamie Y. Marable8/6/2009

    You are such a charmer Mike. Thanks for the tip on my profile... Darrin and Kim, I appreciate your comments!

  • Kim Linton8/6/2009

    Great list Jamie.

  • Michael Thompson8/6/2009

    Also, check out that AC has changed a format so that our profiles now are shown right underneath each of our articles. Problem is, AC didn't leave enough room and so our profiles are cut off in the middle. I just shortened mine to fit. Jamie, yours currently concludes, "Her work on AC is a reflec ..." FYI, Doc. ~~~ mike ~~~

  • Michael Thompson8/6/2009

    Awww, Jamie, even one of your photos on a paper napkin would be a great gift! .... Okay, don't know if this is an original idea, but it now has appeared in my home. Take a coffee table with a glass top, and then put photos under the glass. ~~~ mike ~~~

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