The 42 Best Custom Photo Gifts

Image 3D Create Your Own Reel Viewer

$35 at Amazon $17 at Uncommon Goods

Tap into your loved one’s nostalgic side with the Image3D Custom RetroViewer, a blast from the past inspired by their favorite childhood toy — except better, because this time the images are personalized. They can use the redemption code included with the viewfinder to add their favorite travel snapshots to the made-to-order reel. Viewfinders are available in a choice of four colors from red to black, and each reel holds seven images. Additional reels and a retro wooden storage holder can be purchased separately.

ScreenCraft Gifts Custom Travel Photo Coasters

$75 $65 at Uncommon Goods

Rhode Island-based family business Jon and Julie Rousseau offers an innovative way to keep travel memories fresh with these cork-backed, marble coasters. Available in sets of four, the coasters are printed with images of your choice in a retro, instant-camera style. They’re a great conversation starter when you have guests over, or the perfect prompt for reminiscing about your favorite adventures while enjoying that end-of-the-week beverage together. Upload pre-cropped, square images for the best results.

CraftsByAleja Memory Film Keychain

$20 at Etsy

CraftsByAleja takes the idea of a standard photo keychain to the next level by allowing you to add up to 10 images to a vintage film roll. We love the idea of ordering one to commemorate a special vacation; or perhaps filling one with family images to give to a loved one before their next work trip or solo overseas adventure. Whoever you buy the keychain for, you can add a customized message to the pull-out tab and choose from five different colors for the film roll itself.

SweetGiftMart Personalized Photo Wood Ornament

$20 at Etsy

The ideal stocking filler or addition to your family tree, this personalized ornament from SweetGiftMart pairs a handmade wood slice with a natural twine hanger for a gorgeous, rustic look. You can choose to have yours printed with a different photo on either side, or you can add personalized text to the reverse instead. Measuring roughly 4 x 4 inches, we think this is a beautiful way to immortalize your loved one’s favorite travel shot(s) while also ramping up the festive cheer.

Wucidici Custom Music Plaque

$9 at Amazon

We love the idea of this Custom Music Plaque as a gift from one spouse to another to celebrate a destination wedding. The high-quality, transparent acrylic plaque can be printed with the name and artist of your favorite song, with your photo where the cover art should be. There are four styles to choose from — one with space for a collage of four images, the others with space for one photo and a scannable Spotify code. All styles have a wooden base with integrated LED lights that illuminate the plaque with seven different colors.

West & Willow Custom Pet Portrait Phone Case

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Looking for a thoughtful gift for the passionate pet lover in your life? These impact-resistant, clear TPU phone cases from West & Willow come personalized with a digital animal portrait inspired by your photo. Each image is created by hand without the use of apps or filters, resulting in unique artwork that’s the ultimate tribute to your furry friend (making it a little bit easier to say goodbye when traveling overseas). Cases are compatible with wireless chargers and available for a wide range of iPhone and Samsung phones.

InterestPrint Custom Crew Socks

$13 at Amazon

If your jet-set friend or family member has ever joked that they wish they could pack you in their suitcase, well, now they can. These custom crew socks come in more than 40 different patterns, all of which put your face (or that of a loved one) front and center. Styles range from cute ones perfect for Mother’s Day to humorous ones entirely covered with close-up mugshots. The socks are machine washable and blend polyester, cotton, chinlon, and spandex for just the right combination of flexibility and comfort.

Heirloom Video Book

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If a photo is worth a thousand words, how valuable is a video? Heirloom video books allow you to collate all of those vacation reels and move them off your phone and into a keepsake book where you’re more likely to actually watch them (and less likely to accidentally delete them). Decide whether you want yours to run for 10 or 20 minutes, then choose from a range of pre-designed, themed covers or design your own custom-printed photo cover for a small extra fee.

Meshka Design Photo Lining Clutch

$59 at Etsy

These gorgeous French lace purses come with a photo of your choice printed onto the inner lining, making for a very subtle and hugely meaningful gift for the traveling lady in your life. If you’re planning a destination wedding, we also love the idea of ordering these as gifts for members of your bridal party (or even for yourself as your very special “something new.”) Customization options include a choice of differently embroidered patterns in delicate shades of ivory or white.

PicturesOnGold Photo Engraved Dog Tag

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Sometimes, having to travel frequently can be hard, both on the person traveling and the loved ones they leave behind. We love the idea of this photo engraved dog tag, which allows those on either side of the separation to wear the people they care most about close to their heart. PicturesOnGold offers options for every taste and budget, with four sizes and five materials to choose from (from sterling silver to 14-karat white or yellow gold). Photos are laser engraved in color and are both scratch and water resistant.

VistaPrint Custom Blanket

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What better way to stay warm this winter than with a cozy blanket printed with images of your favorite sun-soaked vacation destination? Made from soft polar fleece with hemmed edges and fade-resistant, full-color printing, these high-quality comforters come in two sizes (50 x 60 inches or 60 x 80 inches). Use the online template to create your bespoke design. Whether you orientate your blanket vertically or horizontally, use a single statement image, or create a collage masterpiece is up to you.

Shutterfly Gallery of Ten Travel Mug

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The commuter in your life will thank you for this personalized travel mug, which employs double stainless steel walls and a vacuum seal to keep their favorite beverage at the optimum temperature. Choose from a range of templates to upload as many as 12 images in whichever way they look best — whether that’s portrait, landscape, cropped to a square, or a combination of all three. You can adjust the cropping until you’re completely satisfied, choose different backgrounds, or add text to get that extra special message across.

Squared Photo Magnets

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These photo magnets from Squared are so simple, effective, and utterly affordable that you might be tempted to add extras to your cart for yourself. They're an affordable option for anyone looking for gifts for under $10. The hardest part is deciding which of your favorite vacay shots to use. Then, choose one of six shapes and sizes from square to heart-shaped (our favorite is the polaroid-style option known as Retro). All shapes can come with or without a border in a glossy or matte finish, and all are printed on premium quality photo paper backed with flexible magnetic foil.

Artifact Uprising Baby Board Book

$36 at Artifactuprising.com

We all know that photo books are a great way to display your travel photos and there are certainly plenty of online photo book makers to choose from. We also know that they don’t mix well with inquisitive youngsters — until now. Artifact Uprising makes indestructible photo books especially for little ones with thick card pages, baby-safe rounded edges, and minimalist layouts that aid visual recognition. Need a lasting memento of baby’s first vacation? Want to remind them of faces they don’t get to see as often as you’d like? Here you go. There are four themes and three page counts to choose from.

Frameo Wood Grain Digital Picture Frame

$70 at Amazon

We’d be remiss not to include at least one digital picture frame on this list, and this one from Frameo stands out for its traditional aesthetic and affordable price tag. With 32GB of storage it has space for over 80,000 images — enough for even the most trigger-happy travel photographer. Images auto-rotate for vertical or horizontal display, while a 10.1-inch screen with 1280 x 800 resolution ensures optimal picture clarity. Tech-savvy recipients will appreciate that the frame is Wi-fi enabled and compatible with the free Frameo app.

Hipparoo Photo Golf Balls

$15 at Etsy

Whether they’re playing a round at their local club or teeing off at one of the world’s most famous courses, these personalized photo golf balls are sure to add a touch of class to their game. Select three photos to be printed in high-quality full color over a 1-inch print area on each ball. Customization options include a choice of generic, Titleist ProV1, or TaylorMade TP5 balls. There’s also the option to add a wood or acrylic display stand on the off chance that your recipient loves their gift too much to actually play with it.

PersonalizeWithStyle Personalized Sequin Makeup Bag

$16 at Etsy

Glamour queens of all ages can appreciate a stylish makeup case for travel and this personalized sequin bag adds some feminine fun and sparkle to any carry-on suitcase. Use the brand’s dedicated customization app to upload your photo(s), create a collage if you’re using multiple images, and even add names or other text. At 7.75 x 6.5 inches, the bag is perfectly sized for makeup essentials — but we can think of a dozen other uses too, from serving as a pencil case for little girls to storing needles and thread for those that like to travel with a sewing kit.

Nations Photo Lab Luggage Tag

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If your friend or family member has had a brush with lost luggage in the past, this could be just the solution to restore their confidence. After all, it’s unlikely that a fellow traveler will claim their suitcase by accident if it has their face on it. The tags are made from durable hard plastic, with your photo on one side and more than 20 stylized prints to choose from for the reverse. These range from bridal themes for newlywed couples to themes for graduates and world travelers.

Suphelpu Custom Projection Photo Bracelet

$20 $10 at Amazon

If you love the idea of gifting custom photo jewelry but know that your recipient’s tastes are a little more subtle, this projection photo bracelet could be the perfect solution. By engraving your image onto a miniature projection stone, it’s kept completely invisible until you look closely through the pendant’s magnifying viewfinder. As a bonus, the waxed rope bracelet looks great on men and women and is suitably lowkey for travelers who frequent destinations where flashy jewelry is inadvisable (and better kept in a travel jewelry case). There are multiple color combinations to choose from.

Shutterfly Photo Gallery Keepsake Box

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Looking for an innovative way to celebrate a special trip taken together? Adorn this adorable keepsake box with your favorite photo, then fill it with treasures from your time away. It’s crafted from imported oak with a mahogany lacquer finish and a soft, felt-lined interior. In terms of customization, there’s a slew of styles to choose from, whether you want to include a single photo on the lid, a collage, or perhaps an image emblazoned with a meaningful word, phrase, or monogram.

VistaPrint Custom Tote Bag

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There are a hundred uses for a trusty tote bag, and just as many reasons to love this custom one from VistaPrint. Made from durable, high-quality canvas, it’s generously sized for everyday use at 18.5 x 15 inches. Choose yours in all white or white with black accents, and decide whether to print on one or both sides. The brand offers a range of customizable layouts for adding images and graphics to your photos, too, so your best shots look more professional than ever.

ArtPix 3D Crystal Photo Block

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While you can certainly find cheaper laser-etched photo blocks, this one from ArtPix stands out for its near-perfect reviews and exceptionally detailed 3D rendering of your favorite image. Made from ultra-clear K9 crystal, you can choose to add a color-changing LED light base, transforming it into a mesmerizing nightlight for anyone who misses their loved one while they’re away. There are four sizes to choose from, from small (2.9 x 2.9 x 1.2 inches) to extra large (6.9 x 6.9 x 3.1 inches).

Snugzy Mini Me Face Pillow

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For the long-distance couples, the kids of deployed parents, and the best friends going off to college, we have the perfect gift — a mini-me version of their favorite person, in huggable pillow form. Snugzy’s premise is simple: They print faces onto people-shaped pillows. There are hundreds of variations to choose from, though, whether you’re going for humorous (the mankini face pillow), meaningful (the soldier face pillow), or kid-friendly (the bat hero face pillow). And, at roughly 18 x 12 inches, they’re even suitcase sized.

Migned Custom Photo Playing Cards

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How many times have you been left with nothing to do, waiting for a delayed train or an interminable bus journey to end with no juice in your phone? Save your loved ones from a similar fate by gifting them the traveler’s best friend — a deck of playing cards. These ones come with a difference that elevates your gift above a basic stocking filler: You can add your favorite photo to the reverse of each card. The pack is regular poker size and crafted from premium, easy-to-shuffle laminated card stock.

Shutterfly Photo Gallery Christmas Stocking

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If you’ve been counting down to the festive family vacation of a lifetime, why not make the big day even more special with these personalized Christmas stockings? We love that you can add a single photo, or make a collage of up to five images. Add text (a name, perhaps, to prevent squabbling among the kids come Christmas morning), and choose natural, cranberry, or winter green for the color of the velvet cuff and cord trim. These are high-quality, beautifully finished stockings with a length of 16 inches.

KandVPrints Color Change Custom Photo Mug

$19 at Etsy

Admittedly coffee mugs are one of the most obvious custom photo gifts out there, but clichés are clichés for a reason — everyone loves a good mug and you can never have enough of them, This one from KandVPrints adds a little extra pizazz with its color-changing abilities (your photo is only revealed when hot water is added). Made of ceramic with beautiful rounded edges and a sturdy, C-shaped handle, the mug is microwave and dishwasher safe and comes in two sizes: 11 or 15 ounces. You can use them to sip tea at home or pack them with your favorite camping coffee maker to take on an outdoor adventure.

Live x Maintain Ltd Personalized Photo Suitcase

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Luggage is, of course, the ultimate gift for any traveler — and this brand offers personalized photo suitcases in four sizes, including kids’, carry-on, medium, or large checked. Your images look their best on the high-gloss polycarbonate shell, which also flexes to withstand rough handling while remaining impressively light. All suitcases have four 360-degree roller wheels and a retractable push handle, an integrated TSA-approved lock, and a fully lined interior with zippered pockets and tie-down straps.

Photomaps 50 States Photo Map

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For your friend that’s always planning the next road trip, we present this ingenious map of the 50 states. Choose a style (frame or hanger), a background color, and whether to add text. Then, upload images taken in each state to be converted into state-shaped stickers that your friend can add at home. Still ticking destinations off their bucket list? Sticker tokens let them add to their map over time. Photomaps also offers a whole range of other options, from world maps to maps of Canada, Europe, and individual states.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 Smartphone Printer

$100 $85 at Amazon $100 at Target $100 at Best Buy

Remember the instant gratification of a polaroid camera? You can have that again with the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 printer, which uses Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone and print photos directly. You can use the app to add frames, filters, sketches, and more to your images before printing, and even print stills from your latest Insta reel. For the ardent travel photographer, it’s the perfect marriage of retro cool and cutting edge technology — also a great gift option for digital nomads. There are four colors to choose from including clay white and soft pink.

Chaco Customizable Z/1 Sandal

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Know an outdoorsy dog lover? You can't go wrong when gifting a pair of Chaco's iconic sandals featuring their fur baby's face. The brand offers customization in a number of sandal styles, including flip-flops, slides, and its Z/2 sandal with a toe loop for added stability. You can pick the strap, footbed, buckle, sole, and heel riser colors and upload a pet photo for a small additional fee.

Crown & Paw Modern Pet Portrait

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Another gift for pet lovers is this custom pet portrait by Crown & Paw. The site is user-friendly and makes it easy to turn any pet photo into a lovely piece of artwork that your friend or family member can store in their home. If you're not into the modern style, Crown & Paw also offers portraits in several other fun styles, including watercolor, renaissance, and even film scene recreations. You can also get your pet on sweatshirts, blankets, mugs, and more.

LEGO Mosaic Maker

$80 at Lego.com

For Lego fanatics of all ages, this custom mosaic kit is a unique gift that can help them memorialize any photo. Simply upload any photo you want and you'll get a puzzle with over 4,500 tiny Lego pieces to recreate the photo at home. Note that all mosaics use five colors (white, light gray, dark gray, black, and yellow) in every kit, so you can't customize by color. You can use portraits, travel photos, or anything else you want.

Puzzle You Photo Puzzle

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A puzzle is a great way to wind down in the evening or spend a fun weekend afternoon. If you want an easy way to remember a past trip (and have an excuse to talk about it while you put the pieces together), this photo puzzle makes a great gift. Upload any photo uses one of hundreds of design templates and then put together the 1000-piece puzzle with loved ones or by yourself.

Uncommon Goods Personalized Photo Stamp Ornament

$32 at Uncommon Goods

Travelers will appreciate this ornament that can be hung on a tree or another space during the holidays to commemorate a favorite trip photo. Printed on plywood, this is a high-quality keepsake that will be cherished by anyone sentimental. You can also add a single line of text for more detail, whether it's the location of the photo or a special date.

Mpix Photo Wall Calendar

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Creating a custom wall calendar will take a little bit of work, but it's worth the effort to provide a gift that will last all year long. You can make it travel-themed by choosing vacation photos from one trip or several, or stick to pictures of loved ones. Choose from various sizes, bindings, starting dates, and other customization options.

Minted Custom Photo Art

$56 at Minted

Another great way to commemorate an entire year, this simple art piece lets you display one small photo that represents every month of the previous year. You can choose from several frame sizes, designs, and colors to create a piece that will perfectly match any home decor. Each frame also comes with pre-installed hanging hardware. While this is technically part of Minted's bride gift collection, you can customize the photos to give any vibe you want.

Instafreshener Custom Shape Air Freshener

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Whether it's a funny stocking stuffer or a fully fledged gift, your recipient will get a kick out of this custom air freshener. Choose from several yummy scents, including cherry, coconut, and fresh linen, before uploading your photo. You can then select how you want to crop the photo (leaving just the head or showing the full body) before submitting your design. The website also offers a video tutorial to help you with any cropping issues.

Bilumie Photo Collage Night Light

$25 at Etsy

This photo gift is a sweet way to show tribute to a family name. You can select one photo for each letter in the name and choose to have a quote printed on the base, or you can leave it blank. The base also features an LED light inside that lights up the family name, which is great for adding a cozy ambience to any room. It's powered via USB and makes a heartwarming gift.

Shutterfly Photo Gallery Pewter Key Ring

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This simple key ring makes a great gift because the recipient will get to look at it every time they pull out their keys. You can select one photo for this key ring, so you can go with a favorite travel memory, a family photo, or a pic of the two of you together. At just over one inch on each side, it's large enough to display a picture without getting in the way of their keys.

Papier Modern Photo Notebook

$30 at Papier.com

If your gift recipient likes to journal, this custom notebook will make a great gift. You can personalize the front and back covers with a photo and choose from one of three notebook colors. Inside, you can choose if the paper is lined, dotted, or left blank, so this could also be used as a planner, sketchbook, or even a travel journal. All notebooks are half letter size, or 6 inches by 8.5 inches.

MyMindfulMemories Personalized Photo Candles

$20 at Etsy

This present is really a two-for-one bargain — a candle and a photo gift. You can select a 20- or 22-ounce candle in one of many scents, including vanilla, cinnamon, pine. Then, add a photo or text (or both) to the jar. Other elements, like a font size and borders, can also be customized. Once the design has been approved and finalized by you, the candle will be shipped in 2-3 business days. This one takes a little bit of planning, so be sure to order it well ahead of your holiday.

Melanie Marie Photo Memory Necklace

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This quintessential locket necklace makes a beautiful gift for someone who wants to keep a specific photo with them all the time. Choose from a heart or circle shape and add up to two lines of text (with a maximum of 20 characters) on the back. The chain is adjustable and made with surgical-grade stainless steel. You can also opt for 18K gold plating on the pendant. After ordering, you'll get a mockup design to approve before the necklace is made, so you can be sure your vision is brought to life.