20 best unusual photo gift ideas for 2025

You’re tearing your hair out trying to find a great gift. Time is running out and you’re starting to think this person is just plain impossible to buy for. We’ve all been there.

But have you ever considered that the answer you’re looking for is already saved on your camera roll, ready to be turned into the perfect personalised picture gift?

The best photo gifts are thoughtful, sentimental or even downright hilarious, while they’re always completely unique and unlike anything else your loved ones already own.

Whether you're looking for personalised birthday gifts, anniversary gifts or picture gift ideas for your best friend, our list of the best photo gifts has a little something for everyone. Yep, we’ve come up with the 20 best unique, creative and unusual photo gift ideas for 2025, so dive right in and become the best gift-giver around! 

1. Photo Mugs

We all have that person who loves to personalise everything. So this Christmas, why not help them personalise their tree with photo hanging decorations? 

From beautiful baby scans to adorable pictures of the dog, put their favourite faces on super-cute keepsakes they can hang on their Christmas tree (or anyone else around the house). Even better, personalised baubles could become their new Christmas tradition, so this is a picture gift idea they'll enjoy again every year!

3. Photo Blocks

On their mantelpiece. On their desk. On that teeny-tiny bit of space left on their crammed bookshelf. Photo blocks stand up by themselves just about anywhere, so you don’t have to worry about where they’re going to frame, hang or stick it around the house.

All you have to do is choose a picture that means something special, and they can simply squeeze it into any space they want. They’ll be surrounded by memories in absolutely no time.

Keys, phone, wallet and... a happy photo that always makes them smile. These are the things they can't leave the house without, so surprise them with metal photo wallet cards they can carry everywhere. 

Metal wallet prints are the perfect size to squeeze inside teeny-tiny wallet picture slots, and they're also so strong that you never have to worry about tearing, bending or damaging the photo when you're out and about. This a more unusual photo idea for gifts!

They love scribbling down their big ideas and important reminders, so treat them to a photo gift they'll use every single day. 

Personalised notebooks are the perfect gift for the scribble wizard in your life; printed with gorgeous photos that are sure to help them catch a spark of inspiration on the go. Oh, and don’t forget to get them some pens to go with it!

How much do you miss them whilst they’re at work? We bet they miss you more. 

Even on their busiest days in the office, personalised photo mouse mats always remind them you love them to bits and lets them relive happy memories you've shared. Plus, it’s 100% going to make the rest of the office jealous that no one else thought of that for them!

They say the best way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and we think that’s true. Some of our favourite memories are being sat around the dinner table with those we love most. 

Sometimes we need a little reminder of that, even when we're busy slicing, dicing and serving up some scrumptious goodies. For a super special gift to the person who fills your heart (and your stomach), a personalised photo chopping board is certainly the way to go. 

When the days are dragging, and you’re trying hard to look forward to your next special occasion or family get-together, it’s too easy to feel a little defeated. But fear not, photo calendars are the perfect solution. 

Filled with special memories across every month, personalised photo calendars are the perfect gift to keep spirits high and raise excitement as they organise new plans throughout the year. Plus, with easy wall hanging, desk-standing or diary options to choose from, they’ll have no excuse but to find a time to see you. 

Explore our creative photo calendar ideas to get started, now!

13. Photo Canvas Prints

For a unique photo gift for the person who puts the spark into your life, why not show them that they’re your twin flame with an engraved lighter? 

An utterly unusual and one-of-a-kind gift, personalised lighters will light up their world - engraved with a special moment that warms their heart. From family photos to cute pet pics, treat them to a classic Zippo lighter with a unique twist.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes your best stories deserve a little extra detail. 

Personalised engraved photo frames not only let you gift them a moment in time, but also make that moment feel extra special. Whether it's a baby announcement gift or a leaving gift for the work bestie you’ve had since day one, slip a photo inside a beautiful frame that's engraved with names, dates, captions or any other text that brings your stories to life. 

Not sure how to choose the right size frame? Explore our helpful advice in our guide so that your gift-giving runs super smoothly. 

19. Photo Clothing

T-shirts. Aprons. Even tote bags. That’s right, you can get their favourite photos printed on all kinds of personalised clothing, surprising them with a gift that’s unlike anything else in their wardrobe. Oh yes, there’ll be smiles all-round once they tear the paper off something like this.

From sunny beach snaps to happy wedding photos, now they can look back and say “I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt”. Um, or the apron…

20. Photo Slates

Everyone has a precious moment they never want to forget, so help them hold on to theirs by setting it in slate. It doesn’t matter if it’s a picture of a chaotic family holiday or a hilarious snap with friends, photo slates will look absolutely fantastic anywhere in their home.

Best of all, the slates come with a little handy stand, ready to be squeezed into any display space your loved one has to spare. Easy-peasy.