My favorite holiday gifts

It's that time of year.  The trying to find gifts for everyone on your list time of year.  As my parents have gotten older (THEY get older, I, however, do not.) they want for less and less.  In our family we've been aiming for less knick and knack and more memory and experience and I don't think it's just me:  I find more and more friends, acquaintances and clients aiming for the same.  As a photographer, I LOVE to give (and get) my favorite images onto something I can see and love all the time that reminds me of family and my true priorities.

With that in mind, here's a few of my very favorite photography related gifts:

I love, love, love these little accordion mini albums!  What a great way for grandparents (and you!) to carry around lots and lots of your favorite images in a small package.  Wallet size, it unfolds and can hold up to 12 images.  A little magnet clasp holds it closed and a frosted slipcover protects it.  They come in sets of 3 or more--perfect for grandparents, aunts and uncles and of course yourself!

For the person on your list with a modern aesthetic, metal prints make fabulous and unique gifts!  They are available in a matte or glossy finish and can be hung without a frame.  In fact, they are float mounted, which means they hang a half inch off the wall in an ultra modern display.  Metal prints are absolutely brilliantly vibrant and show extraordinary detail.  My favorite part of metal prints is how durable they are--they have an ultra hard, scratch resistant surface that is waterproof--you can clean them with a soft rag and glass cleaner!  Your favorite part will be the look on the recipient's face when they see your amazing image on metal!

A portrait album can hold ALL of your favorite images from our session.  I love designing albums for my clients, but my favorite part about portrait albums?  Delivering them and watching the kids go through them and seeing their story unfold in the pages.  Priceless.  I know that someday those kids are going to show that album to their kids. It becomes not only a great gift for the whole family today,  but for generations to come.


What if you haven't had your portrait taken yet?  Call me today! There's still time--just give me the head's up and we'll work on your gifts first.  My lab partners have taken lessons in swiftness from Santa and are shipping all the way through December 23rd!


But one of the coolest gifts I can think of is the gift of an upcoming portrait.  I have gift certificates available, all wrapped up and ready to give to your favorite people.

Give a gift that will remind you and your loved ones year round of FAMILY and your true priorities this holiday season!

I can't wait to see you!