| p>We have all found ourselves in the same | | | | Personalized photo gifts make excellent |
| situation- it is someone's birthday or Christmas is | | | | keepsakes, and by adhering to some of these |
| around the corner and we ask ourselves what to | | | | basic guidelines you will help to ensure that your |
| get that person who has everything? It is often | | | | order looks its best in the end. |
| difficult to find the perfect present for everyone | | | | - Avoid submitting photos where portions of the |
| on your list during gift-giving holidays. Personalized | | | | subject are heavily shaded or shadowed. These |
| photo gifts make excellent keepsakes, and they | | | | areas will not stand out well when printed on |
| can be customized specifically for the person who | | | | another surface. |
| will receive them. | | | | - Select photos that have high levels of contrast. |
| There are several options for sending that special | | | | Ideally, shoot for an image where the subject is |
| someone a personalized photo keepsake because | | | | up-close and takes up between 60 and 80 |
| there are many different items that can be made | | | | percent of the photo. |
| to order. Here are some very nice items onto | | | | - When scanning photos to use in your project, |
| which people frequently print important images | | | | scan them at 300dpi or higher. The acronym dpi |
| and some common gift giving ideas. | | | | stands for dots per inch, and the higher the dpi |
| - Coffee mugs printed with images of children | | | | number, the better the resolution of the image. |
| make excellent Father's Day gifts. | | | | - Avoid sending photos taken from camera |
| - Pillows of all sizes can be printed with images of | | | | phones and photos printed on an ink printer. |
| loved ones and cherished pets. Select photos | | | | These images will not transfer well onto another |
| containing colors that will complement the decor | | | | surface. |
| of your home. | | | | Many people like to put together the own |
| - Blankets can be printed with images of family | | | | collages-a collection of favorite photos-to be |
| and friends. Printed images of diplomas and | | | | printed on throws and blankets. Typically, there |
| awards can be transferred to the large surface | | | | are size and format restrictions that will need to |
| of blankets, as well. | | | | be taken into consideration with creating a collage. |
| - Bags can be printed with all sorts of images and | | | | Consult your vendor if you have any questions |
| themed to match nearly every birthday, holiday | | | | over your collage. |
| or special event. | | | | Personalized photo blankets are tender |
| - Woven and knitted throws are popular and you | | | | alternatives to the generic gift cards and |
| can have them made with personalized photos | | | | cash-filled envelopes that are becoming |
| that feature the whole family or just your special | | | | commonplace presents today. Not only do they |
| someone. | | | | show the recipient that you have put extra |
| There are some basic tips that consumers and | | | | thought into his or her gift, but personalized photo |
| gift-buyers should follow to help their presents | | | | gifts make excellent keepsakes that can be |
| come out as perfect as possible when creating | | | | cherish for years to come. |
| these one-of-a-kind mementos. | | | | |