Gift guide

Art prints as an original gift

By Sofía Alegre Costa · Model and photographer · Last updated: 12 June 2026 · Read: 6 min

Some gifts get used once; others hang on a wall for years. A fine art photography print belongs to the second kind: it's personal, it doesn't expire, and every time they look at it, the person who received it thinks of the person who gave it. This guide helps you choose the right piece by person, occasion and budget.

Why a piece of art makes a great gift

A good gift says "I know you" and "this will last." Fine art photography does both:

What to give, by person

A quick guide to matching the recipient's style:

For whomWhat fits
Someone who loves the sea and calmWater and sandy tones — the Arenales or Aqua collection
A couple moving into a new homeA large, serene piece for the living room, like Reverie
An urban, minimalist tasteBlack and white with character — the Headlines collection
A collector, or a very special giftA limited edition, numbered and signed, like Harmony

For which occasion

Art works for almost any celebration where you want to leave a mark: weddings and anniversaries (a piece for the first shared home), housewarmings, Christmas, retirements or a milestone birthday. For anniversaries, a warm piece like Golden Hour I says more than a hundred objects.

What size and material to choose for a gift

If you don't know the recipient's walls, play it safe with a medium size (40 × 60 or 60 × 90 cm): it has presence without dominating and fits almost any room. For material, cotton paper (Photo Rag) is the most elegant, timeless choice; canvas if you want it to arrive ready to hang without framing. If in doubt, see our guides on cotton paper, canvas or pearl and what size print to choose for your wall.

The best gift isn't the most expensive — it's the one they'd never have bought themselves, but love to own.

Three pieces that almost always land well

How it arrives for the person opening it

Every work is printed to order on archival materials and shipped worldwide with tracking, protected in a rigid tube. Limited editions include a hand-numbered, signed certificate of authenticity — a detail that turns the gift into something collectible. If you need it for a specific date, allow 5–7 days of production plus shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Is art a good gift?

Yes: it's personal, lasting and doesn't date. A well-chosen fine art print stays with a home for years and gains sentimental value, unlike a disposable gift.

How much does gifting a fine art print cost?

At Soul in Prints, open editions start from €65 and increase with size and material. Numbered, signed limited editions are the premium option for a very special gift.

What should I give if I don't know their style?

Play it safe with a medium size (40 × 60 or 60 × 90 cm) and a serene sea or sand image, which fits almost any home. The Arenales and Aqua collections are the most versatile.

Does it arrive gift-ready and on time?

It's made to order (5–7 days) and shipped worldwide with tracking, in a rigid tube. Limited editions include a signed certificate of authenticity. Order with some margin if it's for a specific date.

Find the perfect gift

9 fine art photography collections, numbered and signed. From €65, shipped worldwide.

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About the author Sofía Alegre Costa is a Spanish model and artist. Soul in Prints is her personal fine art photography project: every work is a real moment captured during her modelling career in Miami, New York, Ibiza, Porto Cervo and the Mediterranean. About me →