Customizing your Dog Tags with photographs!

September 2, 2009

in Custom Dog Tags

Heart dog tag

If you are looking for a unique and special gift for someone, consider custom dog tags! Custom engraved dog tags are a hip accessory for people of all ages, and you can personalize them many different ways.

Gold Tiffany Style Heart Dog Tags

A gold tiffany style heart dog tags as birthday present for someone special.

One way to personalize a dog tag necklace is to add names, dates, and meaningful inscriptions to the person you are giving this wonderfully personal gift to. Great for teams, wedding parties, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, and any other important event worth commemorating; like climbing a mountain, completing a marathon or triathlon, or even winning a medal. They’re also fun gifts between friends! Going on a special vacation, a dog tag necklace can be the perfect, lifetime gift to keep with you.

How about personalizing your gold or rhodium dog tags with photos? Yes, you can do that online! At YourDogTags.com, you can add pictures of children, that special holiday photo, a wedding or graduation photo, or whatever! Imagine the immediate and long-term positive reactions that make a gift a treasured memento.

Hint: When choosing a photo, keep in mind that it may lend itself to a specific shape such as an oval, a heart, round, square or rectangular shape. From there, the choices will range from color and metal. Choosing one that matches the photo, such as silver, gold-tone, brass or copper tone is a nice way to set the picture off. You may also want to consider getting a precious metal such as gold (white or yellow) or platinum setting for very special occasions such as a wedding anniversary or winning an important medal in a competitive event. Vintage photos are often best suited to a brass setting. If your vintage photo is faded or damaged, try to get it restored first. There are photo places that have a lot of expertise in providing this service. They can also do fun things, such as adding an element of color to a specific aspect of the photo.

Clear image of anodized aluminum military dog tags

Here's a sample military dog tags with clear and less detailed logo design.

If you elect to get a dog tag necklace made with a photo, make sure you choose a photo that has a large, clear image. You can either take it to a photo shop, or do it yourself on your computer or at a store. You might be able to zoom in on someone’s face, for example, from a favorite photos, as long as the clarity is good. Ask them, or check for yourself, to ensure that the photo quality is good.

Choosing a dog tag necklace for yourself or for a special gift for someone you care about is a unique and interesting option. Personalizing it with names, dates, meaningful inscriptions, designs, and photos will make it a piece to be cherished.