Photographers who have beautiful photos of a recent trip or family event can create a photo book to give to family members. Photo books have become popular recently because there is a movement away from printing photos for albums. Sleek professional looking books can be made with any photos; you don't have to be a great photographer. Custom Christmas Ornaments This is a perfect way to share your work, and also a great way to encourage a love of photography in younger members of the family. A photo book can also display old photos that you have scanned. This is a great gift idea for older relatives who have not seen family photos for years. You can secretly compile a book of photos of long lost relatives for them to enjoy.