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When it comes to giving gifts to those who already seem to have everything, a portrait gift stands out as both thoughtful and timeless. Photo gifts capture memories in a way that no store-bought item ever can—each print holds a story, a moment, and a burst of emotion that reconnects family members with the joys of the past. It is the MOST unique gift and the gift that gains value over time.
The Uniqueness of Portrait Gifts
Portrait gifts are more than just images on paper or canvas. They are tangible pieces of your family’s history that celebrate the special moments shared together. Unlike generic gifts, a portrait captures personality, warmth, and a fleeting moment that becomes a lasting legacy. Whether it’s a candid shot of your family laughing during a holiday celebration or a beautifully composed portrait of loved ones, these gifts carry sentimental value that goes far beyond their physical appearance.
Easy, Personalized, and Memorable
For busy parents and grandparents, portrait gifts offer a simple yet powerful way to show love and appreciation without the need for endless shopping. With today’s digital tools, creating a personalized portrait gift has never been easier. Many studios, including FITZGERALD STUDIO, offer a range of stunning photo gifts produced from the best memories of your session. Your own snapshots can be turned into playful magnets and photo strips and can be ordered online with just a few clicks. These gifts require minimal effort on your part but deliver maximum emotional impact.
Ideas to Inspire Your Next Portrait Gift
- Framed Portraits: A classic and elegant option, a framed portrait can brighten up any room. Choose a design that complements the home decor, and let the image serve as a daily reminder of shared laughter and love. At FITZGERALD STUDIO we offer three different finishes that help enhance the portrait and coordinate with your style. Metal, artisan canvas and fine art photo paper. Think about the material you are printing on to frame when preparing a photo for the wall.
- Photo Albums: These are the gifts that will gain value over time. We are told time and time again that both our holiday session photo albums and first year albums are looked at and read on repeat for years and years. Albums are meant to be cuddled up with, letting your memory and emotions really sink in and relive the moments of that stage of life. Albums not only preserve memories but also invite storytelling and reminiscing at family gatherings. They take a deeper dive than a wall portrait and show off your families relationships and personalities. Make your own books from your snapshots HERE.
- Acrylic Blocks: These are gorgeous pieces for small spaces. Desks, bookshelves and even kitchens make great spaces for these pieces. The thick acrylic is luxurious and combined with the rich colors from our holiday sets has these pieces feeling like a million bucks.
- Bamboo Ornaments: Our Bamboo ornaments expose the bamboo along the edges of the ornament with your portrait on each side. This draws attention to the photograph and the faces in the photograph. These beauties can be used without the string, the metal hook can be left out and this can be set on a flat surface.
- Fun Photo Gifts Right From Your Phone: Using Social Print Studio’s app you can create magnets or photo strips for grandma and grandpa’s fridge, a set of prints on a brass easel to switch out daily for the buffet, a daily calendar to let your favorite people smile each morning with a new photo or how about sending out some love with a photo of your kiddo on a greeting card to surprise your friends or family? We never get anything good in the mail anymore so this would mean a lot!
- Digital frames: I believe that digital frames are best served alongside printed work. They should NOT replace putting printed photos in your home. But they do have their purpose and are an easy way to let your family see new photos daily and silly faces. I recommend the AURA for best quality and ease of use. I have one of these on each level of my house and I switch out the photos being circulated on the frame based on the season. This way all the in between moments or moments in our albums can be seen as we walk by sparking conversation or a giggle.
The Special Benefits for Kids and Family Connection
Printed portraits do more than decorate a space—they spark memories and conversations. When children see these photos at home, they’re reminded of the adventures they’ve had, the fun times shared on family outings, or those special holiday moments that made them smile. For grandparents, having a portrait gift can be especially meaningful. It acts as a visual connection to family members they may not see often, bridging distances and generations. These images serve as cherished keepsakes that help everyone feel connected, no matter where life takes them.
A HOLIDAY TIP: SWAP OUT YOUR NON HOLIDAY PHOTOS FOR HOLIDAY PHOTOS.
This helps with homes with little wall space but it also adds a level of holiday decor personalization. Next level decorating! Show off your family and soak up those memories every day.
Gifting a photo is giving a memory, a daily reminder of the love and a smile every time they look at it.
Written by Kelly Fitzgerald
Kelly Fitzgerald is the owner and photographer behind FITZGERALD STUDIO in Des Plaines, IL, where she creates magical, memory-filled Holiday Portrait Experiences for families. Each session is designed to bring the joy and wonder of the season to life—stress-free, imaginative, and centered around meaningful family moments.
You want to make the holidays magical for your kids—but between work, family commitments, and the daily juggle, it can feel overwhelming. The pressure to create perfect moments is real, and time is always running short. It’s easy to worry that in all the hustle, you might miss out on the magic yourself. That’s where we come in. At FITZGERALD STUDIO, we take care of every detail so you don’t have to. Our Holiday Portrait Experiences are designed to be stress-free, joy-filled, and full of heart—giving your children unforgettable holiday memories and giving you the gift of being fully present for them.
Through thoughtfully styled holiday sets—from baking cookies in a festive kitchen to decorating gingerbread houses with Santa—Kelly invites children and families into whimsical, joy-filled scenes that naturally bring out genuine expressions. Her classic, clean portrait style and focus on printed artwork ensure that each image becomes a cherished keepsake, displayed with pride in homes for generations.
