12 Long distance gift ideas for your partner who loves photography
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For your partner who loves photography, the best long distance gifts give them something new to frame: a photo calendar, a photo book, a large print, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) you can open together over a call.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your partner who loves photography
A pixel game you can play together over a call Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your life apart and together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A photo calendar
Twelve months of favourite pictures. Around $15-35.
A photo book
A printed book of your best photos together, with captions. Order a week ahead. Around $25-70.
A large print
A favourite shot, printed large and framed. Around $30-100.
A camera strap and bag
A leather strap and a padded bag from Peak Design. Around $40-150.
A digital photo frame
A frame that cycles through your photos. Around $60-150.
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini or Polaroid Now for photos they can hold. Around $70-110.
A DIY kit
A candle-making, terrarium or embroidery kit. Around $20-50.
Good chocolate
A box from Godiva, Lindt or a local chocolatier. Around $20-50.
A second-timezone clock
A small clock set to the other city. Around $15-40.
A flight voucher
A surprise towards the next visit. Around $100-600.
A handwritten letter
Say what you value about them, in your own words, on good paper. It costs little.
Buying for a photographer
Photo lovers like to see their work on a wall, so printing and framing is a good bet. Add a book from a photographer they follow and plan a day out with light.
Keep the receipts for gear.
Buying for your partner
Gifts for a partner work when they reflect the way the two of you live. Notice routines, shared jokes and plans you have made together.
If you are unsure of a taste, an experience for two is safer than an object.
If you want it to arrive tonight
Chocolates, flight vouchers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day, wherever they are. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment and plays in a browser, so there is no postage.
Time zones matter. Plan the reveal for a time that suits both of you, and keep the postage for items that can wait.
What should I get my partner who loves photography when you are long distance?
A photo calendar, a photo book or a large print all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game you can play together over a call.
What is a unique long distance gift for my partner that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, delivered by link wherever they are. It gives them a memory instead of another parcel. A game built from photographs of your story fits naturally.
Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Chocolates and digital gifts arrive the same day. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my partner?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your partner, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a partner who likes a gift that tells your story. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz about the two of you, and plays in a browser with no install.
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