Father’s Day Gifts from Your Photos

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you haven’t found the perfect gift yet, don’t fret! There’s still time to create a personalized gift that Dad will cherish even more than an Amazon gift card. 😃 If you’re a photography enthusiast, you’ll love these creative ideas for turning your photos into memorable presents.

Preparing Your Photos

Before you start creating your Father’s Day gifts, make sure your photos are ready to shine. Here are a few tech tips to help you prepare:

1. Use High-Resolution Files:

High-resolution photos ensure your gifts look sharp and professional. Start with full-sized images. And, yes, your iPhone photos will be fine! Just avoid any significant cropping.

2. Save as JPGs:

JPGs are widely accepted by most online printing services and maintain good quality.

3. Send Originals or Full Size:

If someone else is emailing the photos to you, ask them to choose “original” or “full size” in their email app to preserve quality.

4. Select Photos Based on the Dimensions of the Father’s Day Gift:

Pay attention to the dimensions of the gift you’re creating and choose photos that will work well with that shape. For example, square photos will look better if you’re ordering coasters.

5. Follow Online Company Requirements:

Each online service will have specific file requirements. Check these before uploading your photos to avoid any issues.

Choosing your Father’s Day gift:

Now that your photos are prepped, it’s time to get creative! Here are some fun gift ideas you can make with your own images:

7 Photo Gifts for Father’s Day

1. Key Ring for Car Lovers on Father’s Day:

Perfect for the dad who loves his car. Personalize a key ring with a photo of his favorite ride. (When I asked the young man seated in this car if I could take a photo of his car, he explained that it was his mother’s car, so remember this for next year! 😉) https://www.shutterfly.com/

2. Shower Curtain with a Vacation Photo:

Bring a touch of paradise to the bathroom this Father’s Day with a shower curtain featuring a photo from Dad’s favorite tropical vacation. This photo of two lounge chairs by our private pool at a resort in Bali is now printed on a shower curtain in our house. It never fails to bring a smile to our faces! https://www.zazzle.com/

3. Coasters:

Customize coasters with family photos or Dad’s favorite landmarks. They’re practical and add a personal touch to any room. Even better, why not ask Dad if you can have a copy of “that great photo he took of Mont Saint Michel?” Then, surprise him with coasters of the photo he took. https://www.shutterfly.com/

4. Coffee Mugs:

Start Fathers’s Day off right with a coffee mug featuring a beloved family photo or a fun snapshot. If he’s an early riser, why not use a photo of a “dancing early bird” like this juvenile great blue heron? https://www.snapfish.com/

5. Insulated Water Bottle:

Keep Dad hydrated with an insulated water bottle personalized with pictures of his favorite activities or loved ones. I love this photo of my husband, Skip, watching the sun set over the James River in our neighborhood. What a great way to remind him to drink plenty of water!

6. Men’s Beach Shorts with a Dog Photo for Father’s Day:

Give Dad a pair of stylish beach shorts adorned with a photo of the family dog. Perfect for summer outings! If Dad is a dog-dad, he’ll get a big laugh out of these fun shorts, emblazoned with photos of his best friend. (That’s our dog, Kenzie, by the way.) https://geckocustom.com/

7. Travel Coffee Tumbler:

For the dad on the go, a travel coffee tumbler with a photo of a special memory is even better than caffeine. This photo of a naughty and curious lion cub might even remind him of you! https://www.snapfish.com/

Bonus Father’s Day Gift Tip: Camera Mechanics Workshop

If Dad loves photography, consider gifting him a Camera Mechanics Workshop. It’s online and a great way for him to learn new skills and enhance his hobby!

Now it’s your turn!

Time is ticking, so don’t wait to create these unique and heartfelt gifts. Whether it’s a key ring or a custom shower curtain, these personalized presents are sure to make Father’s Day unforgettable for Dad.

Start preparing your photos today and turn them into amazing gifts that will bring a smile to Dad’s face. Happy Father’s Day!