Making the most of your digital files: Father's Day

I have to be honest. Digital files are not high on my priority list of products I want to sell. While it would be easier for me to shoot, burn, and be done, it's not what I desire for my clients. I want them to have portrait art that makes them smile every time they walk by it.  Wall images that take them back to the exact moment that made those smiles appear. Heirlooms that they pass on to their children.

That being said, I still make some exceptions and offer digital files.  They might be part of a mini-session package, sold as a bonus item, or purchased to make a holiday card. I am talking just as much to myself when I say this, but there's nothing worse than going through the whole session process, and then doing nothing with the images.  So with Father's Day around the corner (June 17th), I thought I'd throw a couple of fun gift ideas your way to help you put those files to good use!

It seems like a lot of people have iPhones these days. Not everyone is a convert, but I see a lot of them out there. If your dad or hubby owns one, then an iPhone case from Uncommon is the perfect gift! This vendor makes iPhone cases with your photo (or any design, if you are photoshop savvy!) on the back.  My friend Jamie turned me on to this site and I LOVE my iPhone case!

Mine is the deflector model and costs $34.95 before taxes and shipping. This case is a great way utilize your digital files AND make dad smile on Father's Day! He can show off his family every time he uses his phone.

Your dad not an iPhone user? Then how about a personalized photo notepad or notebook for the office? Shutterfly has these for $12.99 and up and often has sales on these great products.

I made these notebooks for clients at Christmastime and even made one for myself!

I hope these ideas have helped you come up with some ways to use your digital files, whether from a professional or your own point and shoot.

Leave a comment below and let me know how you have used your files as gifts!