Eight brilliant ideas for homemade Christmas gifts

Nothing says ‘I’ve really thought about this Christmas present’ more than a gift you’ve made yourself. Homemade Christmas gifts can be immensely satisfying to give, and of course as well as being super-thoughtful, making your own gifts can save you a fortune too!

Seven easy ways to improve your photos this Christmas

Whether you’re using your smartphone or camera, we’ve got some really easy ways to improve your photos so you’ll get your best Christmas shots ever. We asked photographer and Jessops expert Niall Stansfield what the most common mistakes are, and how we can correct them. How many of these are you guilty of?

Easy ways to take better photos of your baby

You can never have enough photos of your baby – but how many of them do you feel truly proud of? We all know that babies have their own minds, and sometimes that can get in the way of your photographic masterpieces! That’s why we’ve put together some easy expert baby photography tips to help you take better pictures – even when you’re using an iPhone or basic camera. Take our advice and your little treasure will be more picture-perfect than ever!

Seven things everyone should do with their holiday photos

There are plenty of ways to keep your magical holiday moments alive, and they all involve making the most of your holiday photos! Whether you turn them into stylish wall art, adorn your clothes or accessories, or create luxurious photo books for everyone to admire, there are more things you can do with those glorious holiday pictures than you can shake a cocktail umbrella at. Here are our favourite ideas for keeping those sunny memories alive.

Top ideas for last-minute Father’s Day photo gifts

If you think you’ve left it too late to get your dad/partner/granddad something special, think again. At Jessops Photo, you can create a wonderful, personalised last-minute Father’s Day gift in next to no time. Our Click & Collect service means that if you order in store or online, your gift will be ready to pick up within two hours. Photo gifts are perfect for Father’s Day (or any day, come to that) and seeing the dad in your life smile with genuine appreciation is enough to send your spirits soaring. After all, these are gifts that come straight from your heart to his.

Seven brilliant ideas for Father’s Day gifts

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and the gift-buying frenzy has begun! If you’re looking for ideas, you don’t need us to tell you that the best gift you could give any dad on this special day is some family time. But if you (or your kids) want to go the extra mile and get him something extra, we’re here to oblige. Jessops has a whole host of inexpensive, personalised presents just made for giving on Father’s Day. These are the gifts that are guaranteed to make him smile – and they’re so personal that he’ll treasure them forever. Here’s how to make Father’s Day 2019 one to remember

Eight ways to bring your Father’s Day photo book to life

We have the best idea ever for a really personal present that’ll show just how much you love your dad/granddad/partner this Father’s Day! A fabulously presented, high-quality Father's Day photo book filled with special memories is enough to make a grown man cry (with joy, obvs). And the best thing of all? It’s so easy to create! So what are you waiting for? Check out our top ideas.

Nine photos that sum up spring 2019

We've been celebrating spring with our Jessopsspring2019 campaign, and we've loved all the photos you've been sharing on Instagram and Facebook! Long daylight hours, beautiful skies and wonderful wildlife has got us all taking our best photos ever. We’ve selected just a few of our absolute fave spring pics from our Instagram feed - is your favourite here?

How to take phenomenal photos of flowers

The Chelsea Flower Show is the highlight of the year for flower fanatics everywhere - we can’t get enough of all those beautiful blooms. Flowers are one of the nation’s favourite things to photograph - you only need to look on Instagram to see that! But your fabulous floral pictures are too beautiful to be simply left on your Instafeed. They need to be seen and admired in the real world – and we have loads of ideas to help you do just that! To take your best flower pictures ever, check out our top tips – you'll need nothing more than your smartphone or compact camera!

Top tips for best-ever baby books

All this talk about Baby Sussex has got us broody here at Jessops. You don’t have to be royalty to know how special those precious first days, weeks and months of a baby’s life are, and how every moment needs to be savoured. And that’s why baby photo books were invented! They’re a great way to keep track of all those wonderful, touching, incredible amazing moments, from your baby’s first cuddle to their first steps and their first day at nursery. Making a photo book with Jessops is so easy – but to make it even easier for you, we’ve asked the experts - parents who’ve already made baby photo books - for their top tips…

Six wedding photo book ideas to try today

Looking at your wedding photos brings a warm and fuzzy glow every time – so you owe it to yourself (and your partner!) to make the most of every single picture. That means making sure you don’t leave any of those happy memories to languish on your laptop or in cyberspace – they need to be seen in their full glory! So give your happy wedding memories a home in the real world by making them into brilliant wedding photo books. Here are just a few easy ideas to get you started.

Britain’s best gardens to see in spring

Vibrant blossoms and cool woodland walks, trees bursting into leaf and sunny skies (we hope!) – this is the best season of the year to be outside, exploring Britain’s gorgeous spring gardens (with your camera, obviously!). We've chosen our top five to kick your spring into life now that May is here… but there are plenty more to explore all over the country.

How to brighten up your home with your wedding photos

While you may not be able to make your wedding day last for ever, you can do the next best thing and make those fabulous wedding photos into beautiful home displays to look at every day! Turning your wedding photos into stylish decor for your home will commemorate your special day in a gorgeously unique way. Here are some inspiring ideas for wedding photo displays that are sure to keep those memories front, centre and everywhere in between!

Take your best photos ever this Easter!

Spring is in the air, and the whole country is bursting into life. There’s so much to see, from bluebell woods and wildflower meadows to Easter bunnies and newborn lambs. So grab your camera, get outside and celebrate the most beautiful time of year. Whether you’re visiting somewhere new or just exploring on your own doorstep, check out our top tips for activities to awaken your senses, make new discoveries and get some fabulous photos in the process.

Photo-worthy fun ideas for Easter celebrations

Easter is a very special time of year - and not just because we get to gorge ourselves silly on chocolate! For most of us, Easter brings a welcome break from work and school - meaning that we get to spend some time with the people we love most in the world. At Jessops, we want to help you celebrate, so we’ve got some brilliant activities to help you get the most out of your precious ‘together time’ and create some truly happy Easter memories. Just make sure you’ve got your camera at the ready!

How to use photos to bring your blank wall to life

Fed up with staring at blank walls? Want to give your living space a fresh look, but don’t know where to start? Then you’ve come to the right place! We have some incredibly effective, simple tips to bring those dull spaces to life – and not one of them involves shelling out for expensive artwork or fancy wallpaper.

Six brilliant last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas

Not got your mum a Mother’s Day gift yet? We've got some lovely inspirational ideas to add that personal touch! Jessops has a whole host of last-minute, inexpensive, personalised presents perfect for Mother’s Day – and they can be ordered and collected in store in as little as two hours. These are the gifts that will fill her with joy – and they’re so personal and thoughtful that she’ll never guess you left it so late!

Mother’s Day gifts made easy

Want to say ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to the best mum in the world (that’s yours, obviously!)? Want to give her a unique and thoughtful gift - something that shows just how much you care about her? Of course you do! And we’re here to help you do just that, with the best Mother's Day gifts ever....

Mother’s Day is the best day of the year!

There’s always excitement at Jessops HQ at this time of year - because the most important day on our calendars is nearly here: Mother’s Day! It gives us the perfect excuse to celebrate our amazing mums and spoil them rotten - we want to let them know just how much they mean to us! Here, five members of the fabulous Jessops team share their feelings about their mums… and why they’ll be giving a gorgeous photo gift this Mother’s Day.

Marvellous ideas for Mother’s Day photo books

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea? Something thoughtful, personal and unique? A Jessops Mother’s Day photo book is a wonderful thing to behold: a beautiful, high-quality book filled with photos capturing special moments and shared memories – we challenge you to think of a better pressie for your mum. And it’s so easy to create!

Eight reasons you’ll love making a scrapbook

Who was it that said: ‘If you’ve not scrapbooked, you’ve not lived’? OK, so maybe no one yet – but it’s only a matter of time! Scrapbooking has become such a popular pastime that if you’ve not tried it yet, you’re going to be left behind. It’s creative, it’s relaxing, it’s fun, it’s useful, it’s incredibly rewarding and, more to the point, it’s easy – so everyone can do it! Here are just a few reasons why everyone needs a little scrapbooking in their life…

Last-minute Valentine’s gifts they’ll LOVE forever!

With Valentine’s Day approaching faster than an arrow from Cupid’s bow, you might be worried that you’ve left it too late to surprise your loved one with a Valentine's gift that says ‘You mean the world to me’. But don’t fret! Not only have we come up with a host of thoughtful and inexpensive personalised presents – all of which can be ordered and collected in-store in as little as two hours – we’ve also drawn up an around-the-clock Valentine’s Day action plan to keep your sweetheart happy all day!

Seven Valentine’s Day ideas you’ve never thought of

Have you made plans for Valentine’s Day yet? Dinner and a movie is so last year! Leave those long-stemmed red roses in the bucket at the supermarket on February 14th,  and embrace the most romantic activity of all – trying new things with your special someone. Here are a few ideas to get you started, along with some perfect personalised Valentines gift ideas...

Romantic photo book ideas for Valentine’s Day

We’ve got the best ever idea for a Valentine’s Day gift. It’s the most romantic thing you can give: unique, incredibly thoughtful and priceless in value. No, it’s not a trip to the moon and back, but it’s the next best thing! Design your own photo book, treasuring your time together, and it will instantly become one of their most treasured possessions…

Nine things to do with your photos of your pet

We want to cherish our pets in every possible way – and that includes putting all those glorious photos to good use. That furry face needs showing off as much as possible! Here are a few wonderful ways to make the most of those brilliant photos of your dog/cat/rabbit. We guarantee you’ll love them all!

Here’s the best way to start 2019…

How many photos did you take in 2018? How many of them are you proud of? Don't leave all those lovely images to languish, forgotten and sad on your phone or hard drive! This is the perfect time to create a 2018 photo book. Here are just a few reasons why we think photo books are the best things ever invented, and why you need to make one today...

Your last-minute stocking fillers sorted – in 2 hours!

Christmas isn’t Christmas without a Christmas stocking, right?  These brilliant personalised gift ideas that are perfect stocking fillers for all ages. Even if you've left your shopping til the last minute, it's not too late to order - just click and collect and you're sorted!

Seven easy ways to create a festive home this Christmas

Who says it takes time and money to make your home look gloriously festive at Christmas? Not us! With some clever DIY Christmas decorating ideas and a few simple tricks and tweaks, you can create a fabulous Yuletide feel in next to no time – and without breaking the bank. To make your home look really special, you need to add the personal touch. Here’s how…

Eight steps to a fabulously stress-free festive season

It’s never too early to prepare for the festive season, so we’re here to help you banish those last-minute panics with some great Christmas ideas. Get into the spirit of things with time to spare - starting today! Check out our top tips to get organised now and have yourself a merry little Christmas…

Here’s why a photo book is the best Christmas gift EVER!

Looking for the perfect festive present? Something truly personal and unique? A meaningful gift that will last a lifetime? Then you’ve come to the right place!