Photo gifts for every occasion

Special Feature: The Female market

When it comes to photo-related gifts for special occasions, there?s no shortage of suggestions for Christmas and Mother's Day.

With almost 600 photo gift choices available, one of the most popular products is personalised children's DVDs, in which children can be the star alongside one of their favourite television characters.

Other new photo gift ideas include woven cushions, tote bags, wall-hangings and throw blankets that are custom-made to incorporate special photos.

Snow globes, photo books and canvas prints continue to make an impact along with calendars that include personal photos, text and important events such as birthdays and other anniversaries.

Porcelain ornaments, a range of bags, puzzles, teddy bears, bookmarks, posters and stubby coolers are also included in the range of options available.

Greater availability of services and products, particularly at retail, where promotional activities are expected to increase predominantly through in-store displays and price promotions will fuel more growth in this sector, particularly with photo books.

There is a clear distinction between first-time users and repeat purchasers, the latter typrofits for retailers.