Christmas

It's that holly, jolly time of year when memories and traditions are captured on camera. It is also that time of year where we search for that special gift for all those special people. It's not hard to make the perfect gift when you combine the usual abundance of seasonal pictures with a little imagination and creativity. Here are some ideas to get you started!

Photo Books

A photo book goes beyond the ordinary photo album to be something extraordinary. The photo book is made with magazine quality paper and bound into a coffee table quality book. To see your story presented in this format lifts the present from ho-hum to WOW! Here are several ideas to get you started:

Memories -- photos from several Christmases past
Recipe book -- highlighting your favorite Christmas foods
Family history -- put those old photos to good use.

Visit our Ideas Center for more ideas for your photo book.

Make a Photo DVD

If you would rather have a present that you can view on screen you might consider a Photo DVD. Shutterfly, dotPhoto and Smilebox all have great software that helps you put it together complete with themes and music. You can then order a DVD so it can be viewed on a TV.

Create Your Own Calendar

One of the best gifts I've ever given was a calendar for a good friend of mine. I was able to find a picture for each month that represented something that we had done over the years together. It even included pictures of our daughters since they were also good friends. She enjoyed it the whole year and she made sure she told me that a few times. The secret was finding enough pictures that would represent each month. If you get an early start you can do this too! Check out more calendar information here.

Ornaments

Ornaments are another special present. Some people gift an ornament each year to special people on their gift list. There are a wide variety of photo personalized ornaments that would add that special touch to this type of gift.

Special Photo Gifts for Special People

Gifts for Him		Gifts for Her
	Photo Necktie		Sterling Necklace
	Photo Frosted Stein		Bucket Tote
	Desk Organizer		Woven Throw Blanket
	Photo Playing Cards		Cosmetic Bag
	Photo Coasters		Keepsake Box - Mahogany
	Photo Golf Towel		Photo Serving Tray

Stocking Stuffers		Gifts for Baby
	Photo Key Ring		Photo Baby Bib
	Photo Puzzle		Infant Tee-Romper
	Luggage Tag		Photo Baby Onesie
	Bookmark		Photo Teddy Bear
	Mouse pads		8x8 Clifford Story Book
	Mug (15 oz white)		Photo Diaper bag