I've always wanted someone to give me a portrait as a gift but somehow, there's still no one who has the foresight to give me that. Portraits are not impersonal gifts that you can just purchase from the mall but rather portraits are very special gifts that can impress recipients with your thoughtfulness and level of care.

Choosing the right subject and the right occasion to give portraits as a gift is the first obstacle in your path. To help you choose when's the best time to give someone a portrait as a gift, here are several suggestions that you could bear in mind.

For Better or For Worse, Till Death Do Us Part

What else am I talking about except for marriages? For most people, especially the Catholics, you can only walk down the aisle once in your life so for them, marriages that last long as Britney's Vegas ceremony are an absolute no-no.

Hence, if you've got friends who believe that only death can ruin their marriages, you can certainly believe that they haven't arrived on their decisions lightly. Most probably, they've married because they found true and everlasting love and could there be a better way than capturing the essence of their feelings for each other through a beautiful portrait gift?

I'll Remember You

People who are bereft of their loved ones and in mourning usually feel that an integral part of their lives are lacking. Even though they've ?moved on? with their lives, there are still times that they probably can't help but miss their loved ones. To give them something concrete to hold on to, you could try giving them a portrait gift of that special someone who passed away.

Animals ? Friends For Life

Never underestimate the bond between man and animal. That's why they say that the dog's a man's best friend. A dog, for a lot of people, serves as a daily companion who stays with their masters throughout the good and the bad times.

Sadly, dogs and other animals have a comparatively shorter life span so it would be inevitable when the time comes that they'd leave their masters to go to the after life. Hence, for pet lovers, portraits done of their pets could just be that perfect gift.

Memories

For some people, a remembrance of their old hometown or a favorite childhood spot is the best gift they could ever receive because it reminds them of their origins and how far they've come.