PERSONALIZED PHOTO FRAME

Dad's First Christmas Gift

A new dad's first Christmas, kept properly: the photo of him with the baby, framed, with their names and the year printed on the mat beneath it.

From Dhs. 348.00

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Printed in archival ink · Seven lettering styles · Made to order

Prefer the words printed on the photo itself? Caption Photo from Dhs. 124.00 →

Black frame with a dad and baby photo and 'Daddy & Leo' and 'Our First Christmas 2026' printed in navy on an evenly bordered white mat

17mm x 17mm

Black Wood (Closed Grain) / 8" x 10"

Dhs. 145.00 AED

  • Handmade to order in our workshop
  • Real solid-wood moulding & archival materials

Finishes

17mm x 17mm Black · Closed grain 17mm x 17mm Oak 17mm x 17mm White · Closed grain 17mm x 17mm Dark Green · Open grain 17mm x 17mm Antique Gold · Lustre

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Good to know

  • Orders placed by noon Pacific time, Monday to Friday, start that day.
  • Express is available on every size and product. Made-to-measure frames, mats, prints and custom framing take one extra working day.
  • Express isn't available to Puerto Rico or US military (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses; these ship free by standard delivery.
  • Remote areas may take longer or be charged at a higher rate.
About this frame

A slim, square 17mm profile — understated and endlessly versatile, in a deep, confident black in a smooth, closed-grain finish. It suits monochrome photography, bold typographic prints and anything you want to feel grounded and gallery-sharp. Each frame is cut, mitered and assembled to fit your print — handmade in the UK and shipped ready to hang.

Specification
Moulding
Real solid-wood moulding, cut and finished in our workshop.
Face width
17mm
Depth
17mm
Glazing
Clear cast acrylic, shatter-resistant
Backing
Archival foamboard, sealed edges
Hanging
Fittings attached; wire and screws on larger frames
Print, if added
Archival paper, pigment inks
Made for you

Made to your size. Every frame is cut, joined and glazed to order, which is why we can't accept returns on made-to-measure frames. Please check your size before ordering.

Arrives perfect, or we remake it. Every frame travels in specialised picture frame packaging. If anything reaches you less than perfect, send us a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we'll remake it free.

Caring for it. Peel any protective film from the glazing, then clean with a soft, dry cloth. Don't use glass cleaner.

Crop your image

The personalization

Your names, printed on the mat

The names and date are printed straight onto the mat in archival pigment ink, in the border below your photo. Choose a layout, a lettering style and an ink colour, and we print and frame it to order.

PlainNames over the date, centred in the border. Quiet and timeless.
MonogramYour initials, large, with the date small beneath a fine rule.
French lineA fine double line around your photo, in the same ink as the names. Available on larger sizes.
  • Seven lettering styles Classic serifs, copperplate script, handwriting, art deco and more.
  • Seven ink colours Black, charcoal, warm grey, navy, ruby, gold-tone, and white on a black mat.
  • Printed, not stuck on Archival pigment ink, printed straight onto the mat, so there's nothing to peel or lift.
  • Made to order Printed, cut and framed for you.

Made for the moments worth keeping: weddings and anniversaries, engagements, a new baby, graduations, and a photo of someone you love.

Two ways to add your words

The same idea, two finishes: printed on the photo, or printed on the mat around it.

Caption Photo: framed photo with words printed beneath it

Caption Photo

Your words are printed under the photo, as part of the print. Order the print on its own or framed.

Best for everyday gifts and any photo.

From Dhs. 124.00 print only · Dhs. 248.00 framed

See Caption Photo →
Mount With Text: names and date printed on the mount of a framed photo
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Mat With Text

Names and date printed in archival ink on the mat around your photo, then framed in our workshop.

Best for weddings, anniversaries and keepsakes.

From Dhs. 348.00 framed

The present he will not expect to be for him

First Christmases are usually all about the baby. This one is for the new dad: the photo of the two of them, framed, with their names and the year printed underneath. It is the kind of gift that gets put on a desk or a shelf in January and is still there years later.

Upload a photo from the first weeks, or choose frame only and add your own when it arrives. Write it as "Daddy & Leo", "Dad & Isla" or just his name, and pick lettering that suits him. A square size works well for phone photos; 8x10 suits a classic portrait shot.

Looking for Christmas gifts for any dad? See our Christmas gifts for Dad page.

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Turn their artwork into a made-to-measure framed keepsake — a Christmas gift the grandparents will actually keep.

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FAQ

Common questions,
honest answers.

Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us via chat or email.

What can I have printed?
Two lines: their names, such as "Daddy & Leo", and a line beneath such as "Our First Christmas 2026". Change both to anything you like; the preview shows exactly what we print on the mat.
Is the text engraved?
No. The words are printed straight onto the mat in archival pigment ink, so they stay sharp at small sizes and work in every lettering style. People often search for an engraved frame; printing gives the same keepsake finish with far more choice of lettering.
Do I need to upload a photo?
You can upload the photo and we will print it, or choose frame only and slip in your own photo when it arrives. The words are printed on the mat either way.
Can I have it without the names?
Yes. For a plain mat or no mat at all, use our Christmas picture frames page, which has the same frames from a lower price.
Will it arrive in time for Christmas?
Every frame is printed, cut and framed to order in the UK and shipped from there. The banner at the top of this page shows the last order date for Christmas delivery to your country, and delivery times also show at checkout.
Can you send it straight to the person I am buying for?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout and we ship it directly to them. We never put prices or an invoice in the package, and you can add a gift message in your cart.

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