The Holiday 2025 campaign was built around a simple but powerful idea: the holidays are about connection. In a season often dominated by convenience and speed, we set out to remind people why personalized cards and gifts matter—because they carry meaning that lasts beyond the moment. Our guiding principle, “Make something that means something,” informed every creative decision, from messaging to photography to design.
We approached the season as a full journey, not a single moment. Starting in late August, we introduced early holiday prep, then shifted into celebration, deals, and last-minute gifting—all with evolving urgency and tone. This phased strategy ensured we met customers where they were, whether planning ahead or shopping under the wire. A dynamic color system and emotive lifestyle photography created cohesion across channels while allowing flexibility for storytelling and product focus.
The campaign manifesto spoke to real traditions and authentic gestures: sending a smile, gifting a giggle, framing a feeling. Copy was direct and action-oriented, while visuals blended warmth and sophistication to elevate the brand. Every element worked together to position Shutterfly as the go-to destination for meaningful holiday moments.
Executed entirely in-house, this campaign was a testament to collaboration and insight-driven creativity. It wasn’t just about selling products—it was about inspiring people to make the season personal, memorable, and truly theirs.
Brand: Shutterfly
Type: Campaign, Omnichannel
Year: 2025
Team:
VP, Creative: Jessica Podoshen / CD: Levi Lowell / CD Editorial: Caitlin Kenney / ACD Campaign: Alea Toussaint, Adam Ridgeway, ACD Design: Bobbie Huckleberry, Mitchell Green / Design: Katelyn Moench, Alisa Messing, Jennie Soucheray, Mike Kay, Isabel Roberts & Jessica Joan Causing / Copy: Katie Klingbiel, Erin Phernetton / Photo Sourcing/Editor: Maggie Callahan / Photographer: Franck Malthiery / Stylist: Pam Morris & Veronica Olson / Retouching: Ed Fruin / Production: Happy Little Productions / Music & Lyrics: English Major Music