Best Gift Idea Ever began on Hilton Head Island, SC. This is a story of one man and his camera, a tale of success, hardships, and letter art.
Ryan Martz began BGIE in 2009 when he discovered unique objects in nature and architecture that resembled letters of the alphabet, fast forward a few short years and Best Gift Idea Ever has expanded from one small kiosk on the beach to over 15 locations across the east coast.
Best Gift Idea Ever boasts the largest selection of high-quality letter art available! With thousands of photographs taken all over the world paired with a wide variety of mats and frames to choose from, you can create personal and unique artwork to fit any home!
Our photographs are professionally printed on 100 year Kodak Professional Supra Endura VC Digital Paper or Fuji equivalent. We use custom hard wood frames, premium glass, white core matting, and MDF backing board for an heirloom quality keep sake that will last!
Owner of Best Gift Idea Ever. After graduating from THE Ohio State University with a fancy double major degree, he chose to move to Hilton Head Island and take silly pictures of letters. Ryan's interests include: long walks on the beach, finger paintings of Gilbert Gottfried, and his post-modern stamp collection.
Creative Director for Best Gift Idea Ever. "Ryan is the most handsome and talented person I know, by golly he's the best thing since sliced bread!" - Mom. Ryan's interests include: dancing like nobody is watching, beating Russ at ping-pong, learning life lessons from the last 3 minutes of Scrubs, and introducing the world to Candian Lumberjack Folk Music.
Director of Technology & Logistics for Best Gift Idea Ever. Madison distributes things like it's his job! Madison's interests include: playing twenty øne piløts for everybody in the room, looking at the sun, perfection.
Master of Coin for Best Gift Idea Ever. Rick brings the ham to the party, with a side of ham. Rick's interests include: slam-jamming, ham and ham accessories, ham, and homemade "I love Rick" posters.
District Manager of the Low Country (Savannah, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Charleston). Denver has an impressive collection of nonfunctioning automobiles. Denver's interests include: boiling denim, eggs, and living la vida loca.
Manager for our Gatlinburg, TN location. Jessica was the original Foofa from the hit television show Yo Gabba Gabba! until an untimely wardrobe malfunction caused one child in the audience to lose his innocence. Jessica's interests include: drum circles, beating Russ in ping-pong, and trying to fold a piece of paper more than seven times.
District of Eastern Florida. In a BGIE dance contest, Brandon would win on technique and actual skill. His interests include: redecorating his house every six months, buying every wine glass he sees with chrome metal accents, watching American Horror Story and the Real Housewives (shows he believes could change titles), and modeling in front of wood fences.
Exhibit Specialist for BGIE. Erick is the tri-county Pog champion runner-up three years straight! Erick's interests include: public transportation, adequately aged cheeses, and pleather underwear.
