In a year that gave us more time to reflect and less time to connect, it seems fitting to put more thought into gift giving this Christmas season. To show gratitude to those who helped you survive 2020, give them something as unique as they are - a Momento photo book - that's personalised, meaningful and 100% Australian made.
If you're looking for a gift that offers more than instant gratification, photo books offer long-term benefits for both creator and recipient. Sorting through photos allows you to take a walk down memory lane, designing the pages gives you a moment to get creative, and the joy you experience when handing it over is priceless. Giving fewer gifts that matter more also means that everyone wins, including the planet.
On the other side of the equation, making rather than buying an off-the-shelf present shows the recipient that you truly care. Seeing themselves in photos with family and friends reminds them that they are loved and part of a tribe, thus increasing their sense of well-being from the first viewing well into the future as they enjoy the book again and again.
Portrait photographer and mum of two, Clare Oliver said, "I take photos for other people all the time but making a photo book of my own family for mum and dad made me realise that it's such a precious gift to hand over. They were blown away! They hadn't even seen half the photos, and their response was priceless. Printing these photos was also important for the kids, because I want them to remember these moments in the future. It's not just for us, it's for them too."
