Christmas is on it's way which means so is the hunt for that perfect present, but you need look no further!

It can be tricky to come up with an original gift that won't break the bank, yet shows that you've really thought about that person. Life posters do just that! We have a range of sizes to suit every budget, and you could always club together with the wider family and share photos to create a stunning family life poster to give to grandparents or parents. 

The Emerald 98 makes a GREAT gift as it comes framed ready to hang straight on the wall!

Check out our prices and order page for more info.

Or why not give a life poster with our gift vouchers. 

And remember there's still FREE P&P on the Brooklyn 56 (until October 30th).

The key to taking a great photo is composition. A good tip to bear in mind when using your camera is the rule of thirds.

The image on the right is split into 9 sections - three horizontal and three vertical - hence the name - rule of thirds. Aligning the face in the photo with the intersections of the lines and the horizon along the horizontal line help to make the photo work.

When composing your photograph, decide what the key elements of the photo are - be it a face, a building or a view. Then, arrange the key elements of your photo so that they fall as close as possible to the intersections of the grid. Some digital cameras have an option to display a grid as shown in this image to help you compose your shot using the rule of thirds (check your manual if you're not sure!). If your camera does not have this function, you can still use the rule - it will just require a bit more time when composing the shot!

We hope you find this tip useful! We look forward to putting your superbly composed shots together in your next life poster!