Photography Gift Vouchers: 5 reasons to give the gift of portraits

Shopping for the perfect gift for others can be really difficult, particularly when it feels that that special someone already has everything! Trawling the shops or wasting hours browsing online isn’t the most fun way to spend your time, nor will you be certain that the gift you do eventually choose will be something that they don’t already have.

I have the perfect solution for you though...photography gift vouchers.

My photography vouchers make the perfect present and are available to purchase directly from my website all year round.

Why buy a photography gift voucher?

There are many reasons why buying a gift voucher for photography services is a great idea:

1.      It’s a fun experience (rather than a product that they may never use)

Anyone who is given one of my photoshoot vouchers as a gift gets to enjoy a professional photoshoot experience which is likely to be appreciated far more than a mass-produced, impersonal item bought from a shop.

My sessions are relaxed and fun, which means they are enjoyable for everyone involved, and a family who is gifted a photoshoot also gets to make special memories together – something you cannot put a price on.

"Andrea did a family photo shoot for us recently. We are not a family that enjoys posing but it was such a relaxed atmosphere, Andrea got some fantastic shots. We are now spoilt for choice with lots of natural pictures. Thank you for making this such a fun experience." Rashel

2.      The gift of photography is an experience AND something to keep

Unlike a product that’ll likely collect dust on a shelf at home, a photoshoot is a gift that keeps giving.

There’s the photoshoot itself that your recipient gets to enjoy, as well as the photographs that I create for them during our time together.

Those portraits – whether they are of a pregnant lady just weeks away from giving birth, a newborn baby, a young child celebrating their first birthday or a growing family - will become precious memories as the years roll on.

The portraits will likely end up being hung on their walls at home too, giving them something to smile about every day. 

3.       12 months validity = flexibity to book whenever suits them

All my photography gift vouchers can be redeemed against a photoshoot in the 12 month period after the original date of purchase, leaving them plenty of time to get booked in and prepped for their portrait session.

So, if your recipient loves the idea of an outdoor family photoshoot in the summer but you’ve gifted them a voucher at Christmas time, then this is no problem, of course!

They can choose their favourite time of year for their photoshoot – there’s no pressure to redeem photoshoot vouchers immediately. Your gift is not restricting them to a particular date, so they can arrange it when it suits them most.

4.      Professional photography is something they may never have bought for themselves

Another reason to buy a photography gift voucher is that you’ll be certain to surprise and delight the recipient!  

A gift of photography is something that almost everyone will appreciate, especially if they have a young family, or they are a proud grandparent!  Plus, it’s a luxury experience – perhaps one that they may never have treated themselves to before - so they will feel loved and appreciated. 

”We received vouchers as a surprise Christmas gift, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Andrea. Her relaxed approach put the whole family at ease and made the photoshoot itself a really enjoyable experience. Andrea had some fantastic ideas for capturing natural family moments, and was always on hand to capture that perfect shot - in our case a magical shot of our two year old just as we were wrapping up the session" - Nicki, March 2020

5.      You’re supporting an independent local business

Finally, another reason that you might decide to purchase a photography gift voucher from me is that by doing so, you’ll be supporting an independent local business.

I love getting the opportunity to meet and work with local families, and would greatly appreciate the chance to photograph someone you know if you think they’d love my contemporary and timeless style of family portraiture.

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How to purchase a photography gift voucher from Andrea Thornton Photography

Purchasing a gift voucher is easy. All are available to buy directly from my gift vouchers page on my website. 

When you’ve purchased the photography voucher of your choice, I’ll then arrange to send it to you or directly to your intended recipient, whichever you’d prefer.

The photography gift certificate will be beautifully wrapped and ready to present, and clear instructions are included on how they can be redeemed. 

Just some of the photography experiences you can treat someone to...

·        £100 Gift vouchers

If you have a budget of £100, a gift voucher is ideal. The recipient can then top up to the total price of a photoshoot experience with me (these start from just £149).

·        Photography workshops £110

My photogrpahy workshops are for those who have a DSLR camera but are unsure about how to use it. Anyone who would appreciate some tips and hands on help designed to help improve their photography skills, and to create better images using their camera, would love this as a gift!

These workshops run several times per year and are held at my photography studio in Boston Spa. Visit the Photography Workshops page for more information.  

Related reading: Beginners photography workshops

·        Family portrait session £149

A mini family photography session held in or around Leeds, Harrogate or York is just £149. These seasonal portrait sessions include a outdoor session for your family which lasts around 20 minutes.

Together we explore a location chosen by me which shows off the seasons colours at its best. We will take individual portraits of the children, siblings together, and also include mum and dad in some photos too. 

All mini family portrait sessions include four high resolution digital images, which are ideal for printing and sharing, plus a beautiful 10" x 8" mounted fine art print for you to treasure.

·        Maternity session £235

A bespoke maternity photoshoot can be held outdoors in the warmer months, or inside my welcoming photography studio in the winter or at anytime throughout the year.

For £245, your recipient will receive a professional photoshoot, with the opportunity to use my props and wraps, and come away with the full collection of high digital files, presented on a lovely wooden memory stick. 

Related reading: Celebrate your exciting next chapter with a pregnancy photoshoot

·        Mini newborn session £297

’Simply Baby’ is a mini photoshoot for newborns – ideal as a gift for families who are due to welcome a new member of the family very soon.

People tend team up together to buy a gift voucher towards a mini newborn session either for their work colleague who’s about to go on her maternity leave, or for a friend or relative who they know would love to capture the birth of their baby in special photographs.

A Simply Baby photography gift voucher is priced £297, making it idea as a gift from a group of you. Or, you have the option to purchase vouchers of a lower denomination which can be toppped up by the recipient. 

Related reading: 'Simply Baby': A mini photoshoot for newborns

Family photography gift vouchers: Give a gift they’ll be sure to love!

I hope that this has inspired you and given you ideas for how you can treat your friends and loved ones to an experience they’ll really love, whatever the occasion.

If you have any questions about my photography gift vouchers please get in touch or, if you’re ready to purchase, simply select the vouchers of your choice from my gift vouchers page.  

Andrea