Custom Graduation Portraits: The Best Gift to Honor a Graduate

by Baines Kinnison

2010-04-26 16:04:49

Printing a graduation photo on eye-catching canvas makes for a unique gift that will glow with quality and class, not to mention set your grad apart from the pack. So, as you watch your grad marching down the aisle to “Pomp and Circumstance,” don't be the one still thinking about how he or she will want to commemorate their special day. Photos are always top on the list. We know that gift-giving is big concern for friends and family when honoring a grad so it's the absolute last thing to “skimp” on or allow to end up average. Personalization is the way to go. It helps a graduate remember the experience and how wonderful it felt on that day. They'll feel honored for their big achievement and that's the key to a great grad gift.

Common graduation gifts are engraved items such as clocks, jewelry, diploma frames and useful items they'll take with them into the real world. These are no doubt fine gifts that have always pleased graduates, however they often lack the aesthetic appeal and sentimental nature of a photograph. Getting the right photo of your grad is the easy part. Seniors have portraits taken before school ends so these are readily available by the time your grad crosses the stage, and they were most likely taken by a professional. Contact your photographer about getting their photo on canvas or a copy of the high resolution digital file.

The answer to uniquely honoring your graduate and providing them with a memorable image lies in the weave of canvas and it's ultimate customization options. Printing a photo on canvas offers endless possibilities for classy looks, large sized, life-lasting durability and complete fade-resistance. These dynamic options for transforming that average grad portrait into a timeless, life-lasting masterpiece are best explored at Canvas Press. You'll find everything you'll need to assemble a photo-gift that will delight and amaze any graduate. Consider these ideas for making yours stand out.

Add School Spirit

• A portrait on canvas allows for a thick color border of up to 3” as one of several options. Use the school's main color to border your portrait.
• If you have several great photos, create a collage on one canvas. It can be blown up to some rather impressive sizes and arranged any way you like.
• Add the school emblem to your canvas. All that's needed is the image file and most schools will make a high-res version readily available to anyone wishing to honor a grad.

Personalize It

• Our canvases can be printed in nearly any dimension so leave a large white space on the front around the grad's portrait to allow for signatures and comments by friends and family. Have it waiting for them at the after party so everyone there can sign it.
• Another great option is adding printed text to the canvas. What would you like to say to your grad? “Congratulations, you did it!” or “Class Of 2010”... The list goes on! Pick your font and size.

As the leader in Canvas Prints, we create personalized gift prints everyday and offer a level of quality that's second to none. We also know that families and friends want to give thoughtful, personal, celebratory gifts that are fun, classy and budget-friendly. That's why we've designed dynamic options to choose from and outstanding customer care that rivals any in the industry. With one of the fastest turnaround times in the business, you can quickly and easily have your grad's gift designed, personalized and ready for amazement on the big day.