Family around the Epson FastFoto scanner.This Mother’s Day, help your mom create, share, and put together memories with the perfect gift. Moms tend to be the scrapbookers and picture-takers of the family; they are the ones who grab for their phones just in time to capture pivotal moments, from the Grand Slam the grandson hit at their softball game to baby’s first steps. Here are a few Mother’s Day gifs ideas to not only make it more easy for her to capture those moments, but also more fun to share with the whole family. 

Make memories with a camera

The most obvious way to help mom improve her photos-taking skills and have fun is with a camera she can use alongside or instead of her smartphone for snapping photos.

Sony ZV 1F cameraCameras

Moms who love to create content to share online, including videos (maybe she makes her own Instagram reels?) will love a camera like the Sony ZV-1F content creator vlogger camera. It has a 20.1MP sensor and has tons of features to help automate tasks like autofocus add artistic effects, like defocusing the background or recording in slow motion or hyper lapse.

Nikon Z30 mirrorless cameraFor something more versatile, a mirrorless camera such as the Canon EOS R10 or the Nikon Z30 could help mom capture high-quality images while giving her more creative control. They both come with lens kits and features like 4K video capture as well as high-res image capture. The Nikon Z30 even has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot for easily connecting, sharing, and storing content in a multitude of ways. Both have a swivelling 3-inch LCD for framing the best shots and videos.

Instax cameras

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12

If mom is more interested in photography for fun, candid shots, she might appreciate an instant camera like the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 that’s perfect for printing tiny selfies or even group photos she can add to a scrapbook.

Polaroid Now instant cameraMake things simple with a bundle that includes everything she needs in the box and is ready-made for gift wrapping. The previous generation Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is available in a cute floral bundle that’s perfect for gifting. It’ll get her started right out of the box with the camera, a case, a pack of instant film, flower photo holder, batteries, hand strap, and shutter accessory set. Or there’s the Polaroid Now instant camera everything box that includes the camera, charging cable, neck strap, and a double pack of colour film.

Drones

DJI Mini 3 drone

You might think of drones as just fun, outdoor toys. But they come with cameras for capturing video from unique bird’s eye view perspectives that mom will love, making them a solid gift of memories. DJI is one of the top brands in the business with models for every level of user. Mom will likely pick up controlling it in no time then get to filming exciting footage. Start her off with the DJI Mini 3 quadcopter drone with smart controller that can go as high as 4,000 metres capturing 4K video and photos and run for up to 38 minutes per charge.

Or if you think mom will be navigating like a pro in no time, opt for the DJI Mini 3 Pro quadcopter drone with camera and smart controller that has a real-time video transmitter for watching footage as it happens along with advanced features like auto follow mode so it automatically tracks and follows her movements.

Print memories

Having a big selection of photos on your phone and posted to social media is great. But sometimes, it’s nice to have something tangible you can hold in your hand. And for moms, most importantly, show off with pride. Whether it’s for her desk at the office or to frame and hang on the wall or place on a side table at home, she’ll love being able to print a memory from time to time using a good printer or scanner.

Epson EcoTank ET8550Printer photo scanner

What mom will love about a printer like the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printer is that she won’t have to rush out to the store to buy replacement ink cartridges every month or two if she gets especially excited and makes tons of prints. It uses refillable ink reservoirs that last for up to two years per bottle, so she can print to her heart’s content. This includes not only stunning, full-colour photos on photo paper that are worthy of framing, but also other documents and creative items. I have owned an Epson EcoTank printer for years and love it. I have only ever had to buy replacement ink bottles a handful of times.

Epson FastFoto photo scannerIf mom is into scrapbooking or wants photos for an album, especially old photos from her childhood before the days of digital, the Epson FastFoto 680W scanner will wow her. I tried this scanner out when it first launched and was thoroughly impressed. Not only can it scan and digitize stacks of photos at once at a rapid pace of one per second, it can also correct imperfections in old photos. Mom will love being able to digitize her old photos to post online, or re-print for a new album or scrapbook. She’ll be using this to make personalized gifts for all her family members and friends in no time.

Instant printers

Canon Selphy QX10

For quicker jobs that make prints from mom’s smartphone photos, consider an instant printer like the Canon Selphy CP1500 wireless compact photo printer. She can use the pocket-sized printer just about anywhere, even adding a QR code so anyone who wants a copy can scan and get one to upload to social media. The square-sized Canon Selphy QX10 compact photo printer is even more compact, able to produce tiny 2.7 x 2.7 inch photos with an adhesive backing so she can use them in scrapbooks, photo books, or Canon Selphy CP1500create collages.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 smartphone printer is super-simple to use and opens up the option to extract stills from moving videos, add fun sketches to the photos, and more. It’s a creative mom’s dream.

Display memories with a digital frame

Along with physical prints for photo albums and frames, mom might appreciate a digital photo frame she can use to display a rotating selection of photos and videos. With the companion app, she can easily add photos and change up the slideshow, creating things like event, time of year, and holiday-themed playlists.

Aura Carver digital photo frameWith the latest digital photo frames, like the Aura Carver 10.1-inch Wi-Fi digital photo frame and the Aluratek 8-inch Wi-Fi digital photo frame, you can load photos remotely to surprise mom when she sees a new selection magically appear on screen. Multiple family members can chip in, like siblings. Everyone uploads photos for her to enjoy a constantly refreshed set.

I gifted one of these to my mother years ago and she loves sitting in her living room and looking at photos, seeing new ones pop up whenever my son has a new softball game or we go to a fun event and I upload photos from home.

Help mom capture and share memories

If you know a mom who loves to take photos, make prints, even do a bit of scrapbooking now and then, celebrate this pastime with a gift she’ll love using, again and again. Check out plenty of great Mother’s Day gifts for capturing and sharing memories at Best Buy Online.

Christine Persaud
Christine Persaud
With 20+ years of experience in trade and consumer tech journalism, I have covered the tech space since before social media was a "thing" and the smartphone as we know it was even invented. Writing for various technology, lifestyle, and entertainment sites, I have covered and reviewed hundreds of tech products, from home appliances to wearables, fitness tech to headphones, TV entertainment products and services, and more. I'm also a passionate foodie who loves to cook and bake, a TV show fanatic (happy to give what to watch recommendations!), and proud mother to a 12-year-old son.
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  1. I love to get the Aura Carver 10.1-inch Wi-Fi digital photo frame for my mom so she could display all of her favourite memories

  3. My mom would love the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12, because she would enjoy being able to have an actual printed photo that could be kept in a frame

  4. My mom would love this! She always was the one taking pictures when we were little. A few years back we had a huge leak in our roof which caused damage to our photo albums, and she lost lots of our pictures. I think this would make her heart smile because while she cannot replace those that she lost, she can make new memories for new albums.

  5. my mom would love Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 , it is so compatible , easy and just so cute for her to resist . she is fond of simple and easy gadgets , and this would just be perfect for her carry on bag, that she uses .

  6. My mother would love the mini….so stylish slick and compact. Very cool camera for hobbies. And not to serous if a photographer.
    Hope my mom will injoy

  8. I would take photos of my mom and me and my daughters and her grandsons. I would then make a memory book for her and leave it with her in the long term care home she is in. She can then look at it and hopefully remember who we are. She has dementia and it has been very hard for us all but at least she can look at photos of her great grandsons and granddaughters and maybe remember us next time we visit.

  9. My mother would love the DJI MINI 3 Quadcopter Drone, so that she could get the great & great great grandchildren involved in playing with it.

  11. My mother would love the DJI MINI 3 Quadcopter Drone, so that she could get the great & great great grandchildren involved in playing with it.

  12. Love the Sony ZV-1F content creator vlogger camera for all the features and how pretty it looks!

  15. I’d like to get her a Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printer so she could add photos to her ever changing collection on the wall.

  16. My mom would love the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printer so she could print her photos at home

  17. Instant Printer So mom Could add The Pictures in a Frame & Enjoy The memories of Her Family.

  18. I’d love to get her an Epson FastFoto 680W scanner because she gets so frustrated going to walmart to print her photos all the time.

  19. An instant printer because my Mom takes a lot of photos, but they just stay on her phone…if she had an instant printer, everyone would look at the photos more!

  20. My mum passed away a few years ago, but I would love to get a digital photo frame for my soon-to-be mother-in-law! Perhaps the Aura Carver 10.1-inch Wi-Fi digital photo frame! She would love this as she often has many photos but she simply can’t display them all at the same time!

  27. Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printe because it’s unique like my mom

  28. Mom would absolutely love the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printer as she would be able to print out all her favourite photos of her grandchildren 🙂

  29. My mom would love the The Nikon Z30 with the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an SD card slot for easily connecting,

  30. My mom would love the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printer – she could print out whatever she wanted whenever she wanted to!

  31. For this mother’s day, if I were to, I would get frames to show all those digital photos and it would be super nice if I got to win Insta Mini for her to use.

  32. I would be delighted to present my mom with an Instax Mini 12 as a gift. After being apart for a year and a half, we finally reunited and embarked on numerous memorable journeys together. Recently, my mom has developed a keen interest in photography, capturing countless moments that fill her with excitement. Witnessing her enthusiasm brings me immense joy. I eagerly anticipate the sheer delight that will illuminate her face when the instant photo materializes and she can promptly preserve it within her cherished journal, creating a tangible memory to cherish forever.

  34. My mom would definitely be taking pictures of her dog! hahah He’s her baby, she takes him on 3 long walks a day! I can just imagine the hundreds of photos she would be taking on her walks haha

  35. I’d love to get the INSTAAX MINI 11 OR 12 for my Mom! Any colour too, I would love to be able to take Polaroids with her! We spend a lot of time together and both love to take pics~

  36. I would love the Aura Carver 10.1-inch Wi-Fi digital photo frame for my mother-in-law. She loves seeing pictures of her family – she would love this.

  38. Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printer because she loves to print out pictures

  39. My mom would love Epson FastFoto 680W Photo Scanner so she can scan all her old photos to share with us kids and the grandkids. We would love it cause she could name everyone in the photos so we don’t forget who every one is lol

  40. My mom would love Epson FastFoto 680W Photo Scanner so she can scan out all her old favorite photos from back in the day. Keep those old memory photos in a scarpbook to share with others.

  41. I would like to get her a Printer photo scanner so she can easily print some recent photos.

  42. I would get my mom the Canon Selphy CP1500 wireless compact photo printer! Great for scrapbooking!

  43. i think my mom would love a digital photo frame. she lives 3 provinces away from my family so this would be a great way to connect with her.

  44. I would love to get a Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 for my mom because it comes in a cute floral bundle.

  45. I would get her the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 so she could have some candid photos of the grandchildren.

  46. I think she would like the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one Supertank inkjet printer as her printer is older and doesn’t print photos.

  47. my mother would like a DJI Mini 3 quadcopter drone with smart controller to spy on the neighbors

  48. I think my mother would like a DJI Mini 3 quadcopter drone with smart controller as it is cool. Moms can be cool, no?

  49. My mom would absolutely LOVE the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12. She’s always on the go with enjoying life and getting out there.

  50. My mother would love any of the cameras but I think she’d love the Canon EOS R10 or the Nikon Z30 because it would remind her of the old school cameras

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