When we have someone important in our lives we want to recognise that the relationship is real and so put in place ways to remember the special times, places, events we have enjoyed together.
Souvenirs, little gifts, memorable tunes, silly momentoes are often accumulated along the way.
Photographs are also a lovely way of capturing for all time the happiness of the things we have shared.
Some people enjoy collecting souvenirs and turning them into a montage of the relationship.
All the different items have a story, the pine cones, champagne cork, used ticket, programmes from a show can all be saved and turned into a special reminder of the many different dates you have had together.
The fact that someone has taken the time and made the effort to collect all these items and collate them all into a special handmade gift is a very thoughtful gesture.
And one that will always prompt a smile because of the stories it tells.
Photographs are often taken throughout a relationship, the happy snaps taken on film or digital camera and transferred into a photograph, computer album or screen saver.
Significant photographs can be nice to have framed and given as a gift.
Valentines Day, or a birthday or Christmas can be a time to give or receive a lovely picture or photograph as a present.
Beautiful scenery, a place that you have visited together, the amazing sunset or sunrise, children, a much-loved pet, can all be especially loved subjects for an important photograph.
Perhaps even putting two or three pictures together into a relevant grouping can be a nice touch.
When new family groups are being formed, perhaps two sets of children being brought together and trying to form friendships or a sense of a mutual bond then a family photograph can be a way of acknowledging the process.
Being photographed together can make the parents relax a little and feel that some recognition of it happening has begun.
This can help both parents feel that an effort is being made and that the relationship is being recognised as special and important.
Some ladies like to have their photograph taken for their man.
Valentines Day can be a time to consider having a professional photograph taken, but one that is a little more sexy that a regular photograph.
Using a professional photographer can ensure that something tasteful but attractive is produced.
It makes for a special gift.
A lingerie shot, posed professionally, can make the lady feel fantastic, happy about herself and her body, sexy and attractive.
Some photographers offer sessions where a few women friends can enjoy an afternoon together, have their hair and makeup done, perhaps a glass of champagne.
It can be fun and a treat of an afternoon.
And a great photograph is produced as a gift for themselves or their partners.
Making our partner, our Valentine feel special is important.
Photographs are a way of framing some of those important moments forever, highlighting them as special.
And a professional photograph is an especially significant way of marking the relationship as important.