If you know someone who loves photo prints (and yes, yourself included), a gift related to printing will bring more joy than you can imagine. Photo prints have immediate and long-term benefits because one can enjoy them again and again and remember beautiful memories. Additionally, they can show them to their friends and families. You can frame and display them around the house. Of course, you could also keep your photos in stylish photo albums. Whether one loves family portraits, captures of special moments, or vacation snapshots, here are the printing accessories to consider for your next gift.
Canon Pro Platinum High Gloss Photo Inkjet Paper
Photo paper with a high-gloss finish produces studio-quality prints that look amazingly framed and displayed around the house but also in photo albums. Furthermore, this type of finish accentuates colors and contrast, creating a lifelike aspect. Not a single detail will be lost.
The Pro Platinum photo paper is compatible with ChromaLife100+ inks and promises to last more than 200 years without losing vibrancy and clarity. Coming from a trusted brand like Canon, the promise is not in vain. The generous pack includes 50 4×6″ sheets, but you’ll feel it’s not enough.
HP CR669A Premium Plus Glossy Photo Inkjet Paper
If you prefer the 5×7″ dimension for photo prints, you should consider HP CR669A photo paper. HP guarantees long-lasting prints with high quality even though they are printed at home. The ink dries fast, the paper is water and smudge-resistant, and the thick, glossy finish provides the professional aspect you are after.
In addition, the HP CR669A is a sustainable alternative, being made of FSC-certified fiber, which is easier to recycle. The pack includes 60 sheets.
Breathing Color Vibrance Gloss Photo Paper
Moving on to larger photo paper dimensions, the Vibrance Gloss takes over the 8.5×11″ category. It has a glossy finish but also a substantial weight of 255 gsm and thickness of 10 mil. This paper provides the ultimate in resolution, color gamut, and Dmax. The cockle-free RC base ensures the feeling you get from a professional photo lab, and the instant dry surface ensures the printing process is a breeze.
Canon endorsed this paper for large-format photo prints. However, the Vibrance Gloss is compatible with Epson, HP, and Canon printers. The pack includes 50 sheets.
Hahnemuhle Photo Matte Fibre Duo InkJet Paper
The matte finish has a special feeling and goes very well with fine art photography. It’s refined and elegant, and the smooth surface is ideal for high color accuracy. The Hahnemuhle photo paper is durable and fits sharp and vibrant high-resolution photos. It is also thick and heavy (210 gsm), opaque, rigid, and consistently flat. Black and white photo prints on the Hahnemuhle photo paper instantly become artworks.
In addition, the Hahnemuhle is double-sided inkjet photo paper, which means you can print on both sides of a sheet. It is compatible with a wide range of inkjet printers, helping your friend save resources. The paper comes in three size options (8.5×11″, 11×17″, and 13×19″) and in packs of 25 sheets.
Ilford Galerie Prestige Heavyweight Duo Matt Photo InkJet Paper
The Galerie Prestige is designed to showcase photo portfolios. It’s a thick and ultra-heavy photo paper (310 gsm), double-sided, with a smooth and matte surface and a bright white finish. The generous size, 13×19″, makes it perfect for large-format prints, but a smaller 8.5×11″ size is available, too.
The Galerie Prestige is compatible with inkjet and dye printers, produces excellent results whether you print photos or text, features 99.9% opacity, and dries instantly. If you are looking to print wall art, posters, or exhibition prints, this photo paper is a good choice. The pack includes 50 sheets.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Wireless Smartphone Printer
A portable printer is a fun gift. And if you choose one that connects to your smartphone and can print analog photos, like the Instax Mini Link 3, the fun never stops. The printing time is 15 seconds, and the film development time is 90 seconds. The printer comes with an Instax Mini Instant Daylight Film Pack with 20 exposures and a Slinger photo album, completing the present.
It also comes with an app that allows the user to apply AR effects, use photos on their smartphone as AR effects, use the printer’s power button as a shutter release, create collages, add frames, and much more.
Slinger Photo Album for Instax Mini Film
Does anyone ever have enough photo albums? Probably not. That’s why a stylish Slinger photo album is always a good gift idea. They come in white and black, hold up to 128 Instax Mini prints in clear PVC inner pockets across 32 pages (they are designed for Instax Mini Film, which means 2×3″ photos), have a hard PU leather cover, and are resistant to fingerprints and dust.
You’ll appreciate the use of sustainable materials and the eco-friendly production process, both qualities enriching the experience of a Slinger photo album.
Hahnemuhle Linen Album Cover Set
To preserve beautiful memories and prints in a stylish album, go for the Hahnemuhle cover. It’s made of linen in a modern Sand Gray hue, resists dirt and wear, and accommodates up to 40 prints. The album cover measures 12×12″, a good size for both personal and professional photos.
In addition, the set includes a pair of Hahnemuhle gloves, Hahnemuhle multitool, two interleaf sheets, and two book-end paper sheets. You can start arranging photos right away.
Fujifilm Photo Album for Instax Mini Films Blossom Pink
The Fujifilm photo album designed for Instax Mini films comes in a wide variety of colors, from classic white to pastels to gradient hues. It holds up to 108 2×3″ photos in individual pockets. The album cover is made from Polyurethane leather, which is durable and resistant. The magnetic closure makes it easy to pop open and bring your photos into the conversation.
The Fujifilm photo album is so small, colorful, and practical that it can be carried around in a backpack. Whenever you need to boost your morale by remembering a good moment or someone dear to you, this trustworthy companion is there for you.
Pioneer Photo Album Sewn BookBound Photo Album
To say that photographers tend to accumulate many photographs is an understatement. Often, one small album is not enough, which is exactly why you need to consider the Pioneer photo album. It is able to hold 500 4×6″ photos. It features a high-quality sewn book binding, pages that accommodate five photos, a straightforward layout, and a classic design in neutral colors. The photos are safely stored in paper pockets, and a memo area is available for notes. The Pioneer photo album is made to preserve a lifetime of memories.
Final Thoughts
We can’t imagine life without photos. Printing them and safely storing them in photo albums is the go-to way to preserve memories, revisit good times, and keep loved ones close. It’s also an efficient way to showcase a professional portfolio and pitch an artistic idea. Prints will always be part of our lives and of our legacies, so choose the best products to encourage the habit of printing photos and adding a natural feel to our otherwise digital world.
