A photo gift is one of the most thoughtful and personalized birthday gifts you can give someone. Depending on the photo or artwork you choose, the gift can make someone laugh, smile, or even shed a tear as they recall a memory from long ago that may have been forgotten. There is certainly no shortage of photo gift ideas available; you can print photos on just about anything these days. However, if you want something that is truly unique and made in Canada, Posterjack has several options worth considering. Here is a round-up of some of our most popular photo art products and birthday gifts, ranging in price, size, and style so you can find the best option for whoever you’re shopping for.
It’s also worth mentioning that when you order from Posterjack, you can choose to have your photo art sent to a different address. Your gift will be carefully packaged, without including any pricing or payment details, and shipped directly to the recipient’s front door. We make everything in-house at our Toronto location, so you don’t need to worry about surprise import fees. Giving the gift of photo art to loved ones near or far couldn’t be easier.
[“Amazing quality. Our first family photo with our newborn son, brought my girlfriend to tears on her birthday. Astounding quality and would 100% recommend to anybody!” —Brian M]
Acrylic Photo Block for Their Desk
Available in 5x7 and 6x6, a Posterjack Acrylic Block is made from a perfectly clear, one-inch thick piece of premium cast acrylic that captures and refracts light in a way you just have to see for yourself! Colours are vibrant and beautiful; high-contrast photos look especially brilliant printed on an Acrylic Block. If you’re looking for a unique birthday gift with a serious wow-factor, this is it! It will look fantastic on an office desk, nightstand, or living room coffee table.
Custom Photo Mug for Morning Smiles
You can’t go wrong gifting a photo mug! Our Photo Mugs are available in 11 oz. and 15 oz. sizes, are microwave and dishwasher-safe, and can be customized to include photos, text, and graphics on the front, front and back, or as a wrap-around full banner. Just imagine sipping your morning tea or coffee from a mug that features your favourite photo. If you love the idea, the person celebrating their birthday is sure to love it as well! For an extra special touch, have the kids draw a picture or write a special message, photograph it, and include it on the mug. Pictured above is one of our Latte Mugs, which has the same great quality as our regular Photo Mugs, but in a different shape.
[“Special birthday gift. I didn't get to actually see the mug. Happily I had it mailed to the birthday girl and she loved it.” —Grace S]
Layflat Photo Book Full of Memories
Quickly becoming a customer favourite, our newest style of photo book, the Layflat Photo Book, is like no other and the moment the gift recipient holds it in their hands, it will immediately become a favourite of theirs too. If you are looking for the most premium way to turn your cherished photos into an album that can be adored forever, this is it. Photos are printed on extra-thick 200-pound matte photo paper that will not bend or curl. Because there is no gutter in the center of the book, pages lay flat when the book is open, so you can print one single image across two pages and it will look stunning. Further adding to the appeal of our Layflat Photo Books are the cover style options. You can choose to have a leather, linen, or custom photo wrap cover.
[“I absolutely LOVED all the books I've ordered from you so far (and there will be more!). I've ordered the recent one for my husband's birthday and it was printed and shipped so fast that it's been very hard to keep it a secret from him for an extra month :) Keep up the great work!” —Irina R]
Custom Photo Calendar to Admire 365 Days of the Year
If you’re looking for a unique photo gift that will be appreciated 365 days a year, our Wall-Mounted Calendars are a great idea! Whether you’re shopping for mom, a grandparent, friend, or even your child’s teacher, when they open their gift, they’ll see how much love and thought went into creating a gift custom-made just for them. Posterjack's wall-mounted calendars are an affordable way to create a custom photo gift, perfect for just about anyone. Our photo calendars are available in six different sizes and come in a variety of styles and themes. With our easy-to-use calendar designer tool, you can customize your calendar exactly how you want it: add photos, include text, change background patterns, and more. You can also include your own special events, like birthdays and anniversaries, and even add photos to these dates.
Classic Canvas Print is a Sure Win
Canvas prints are classic and timeless, making them a natural fit with all decor styles, winning them a spot year after year as one of our most popular photo gift ideas. The versatility also means that they’ll look great years down the road, even when the person wants to redecorate and change things up. Handcrafted in Canada from our Toronto workshop, Posterjack Canvas Prints are made with premium materials designed to last a lifetime. Unlike other companies, which use solvent-based printers and chemical inks that fade in less than 10 years, Posterjack prints photos on canvas using the Giclée method with original HP Vivera Latex inks. This ensures your photos will stay vibrant and not fade for over 200 years.
[“The perfect gift! I ordered two canvases of photos taken during an Icelandic family trip for my daughter’s birthday. They were shipped to her quickly and she was thrilled when she opened the package!” —Michel G]
HD Metal Print Will Be Talked About for Years
Our ultra-premium HD Metal Prints are amazing and will enhance any living area or office space. They can even be displayed outdoors! Our UV-stable inks are designed to protect your art from fading for over 100 years. Your photo is printed on a 2mm metal panel with our proprietary Float Mount Hanging System hidden on the reverse side, floating the artwork half an inch off the wall. Whether it’s a favourite landscape, a fun family photo, or a print of their favourite artwork, an HD Metal Print’s brilliant colours, high definition, and glossy surface combine to make an incredible piece of art. HD Metal Prints are available in a variety of sizes, from 8"x8” to an impressive 32”x48”.
Matte Metal Prints are Unique Yet Versatile
Although we offer three different types of metal you can print your photos on, our classic matte white Metal Print is probably the best choice for most people, making it a great birthday gift option. It has a satin-matte finish so there will be a nice sheen, but no glare, making it suitable for almost any setting, including rooms with bright lights or overhead lighting. Our Matte White Metal Prints are printed using the Giclée method with advanced SwissQprint equipment and GREENGUARD Gold Certified inks. This process ensures superior image quality and long-term fade resistance, with the prints not fading for over 200 years under normal conditions with some sunlight. This is a birthday gift that will be cherished for years.
Jaw-Dropping Acrylic Photo Art for Their Wall
If you want your unique birthday gift to have a serious wow-factor—something the recipient will be in awe of for years, something modern and vibrant that will really showcase the photo you’re gifting—an Acrylic Print is perfect. A Posterjack Acrylic Print is a custom piece of photo art made with premium-quality materials. From our Toronto workshop, we print your photo directly onto 1/4-inch thick, optically clear acrylic glass using the Giclée method. Once your photo is printed on the acrylic, our Photo Art Experts mount it to a white protective backing sheet and then finish it by polishing the edges to a crystal-clear sheen. It’s our top product, and for good reason! Check out "What Is an Acrylic Print" to learn more.
The Most Unique Birthday Gift is a Wood Print
A photo printed directly onto wood makes for a birthday gift as unique as the person receiving it. Posterjack Wood Prints are full of character, completely unique, and made from Canadian birch wood from a certified renewable resource grown specifically to be harvested, so we’re never harming old-growth forests. Your photo is printed directly onto wood, so the texture of the wood grain shows through where there are lighter colours in the photo, making each print truly one of a kind. The wood’s natural warm tones and grain become part of your image, creating a stunning effect that lends a subtle vintage feel to your photo. Even better, everything is made in-house—including cutting, sanding, and routing the wood. Posterjack Wood Prints are great for Instagram photos because of the natural filter-like effect they give and because the texture and organic tones and grains of the wood help hide any flaws in an image. If you have a lower-quality shot you want to use, it won’t be as obvious as it would be if printed on glossy photo paper or acrylic.
Let the Birthday Person Choose Their Gift
If you want to give the gift of photo art but let the recipient choose their favourite photo or product, you can surprise them with a Posterjack gift certificate! Sent to you instantly by email with a printable gift certificate attached, it's the perfect gift idea that will suit everyone’s décor style!
[“Perfect birthday gift. I made a book of photos for my mom's 80th with all of her kids and grandkids. It turned out beautifully and she loved it! Thanks Posterjack!” —Lianne K]
Unique Birthday Gifts to Be Loved for Years
There’s nothing quite like the joy of giving a loved one a personalized photo gift and witnessing their delighted reaction when they open it. These unique photo art products allow you to turn cherished memories into beautiful, custom gifts that will be treasured for years to come. Whether it’s a vibrant acrylic photo block, a cozy custom photo mug, a stunning layflat photo book, or any of the other thoughtful options, each gift is crafted with care and attention to detail.
Choosing a personalized photo gift means you’re giving more than just a present; you’re giving a piece of art that captures special moments and emotions. Our high-quality, Canadian-made products ensure that your gift will stand the test of time, both in terms of durability and sentimental value. With convenient options for direct delivery and a variety of styles to suit any taste, gifting photo art has never been easier or more meaningful.
Celebrate the important people in your life with a gift that reflects their unique personality and the memories you’ve shared together. A personalized photo gift from Posterjack is not just a thoughtful gesture; it’s a heartfelt expression of love and appreciation that will be cherished forever. Make a unique birthday gift now.
