IMAGING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2026/2027: PHOTO BOOK IN MAGAZINE-FORMAT

In collaboration with retail experts, trade magazine Elektronikkbransjen has named the product of the year in 16 categories, and ‘Imaging product of the year 2026/2027’ was Photo book in magazine format.

This is the 23rd consecutive year that the trade magazine has organised the awards, which also name the Christmas gift of the year. Dedicated expert juries have assessed the products’ features, whether they bring something new to the market, and their expected popularity among the Norwegian public. The criteria also include that the products must have gone on sale in Norway after 1 January 2026 and be available in shops in the run-up to Christmas.

The expert jury in this category consists of Lasse Svendsen (Lyd & Bilde), Odd Richard Valmot (freelance), Toralf Sandåker (Fotomag), and jury chair Stian Sønsteng (Elektronikkbransjen).

Photo book in magazine format

Offers the opportunity to compile photographs in a personal magazine with a professional look and high visual quality. With a soft cover, glossy pages and a wide selection of design templates, the solution is suitable for travel, family events and creative projects. The result is a lightweight, modern product that works both as a gift and on the coffee table. In its justification, the expert jury says that the magazine format is an exciting alternative for those creating photo books, highlighting exclusive paper and soft covers that give the images a particularly good presentation. From NOK 370.

Finalists:

Large format on aluminium

Photographs on aluminium panels provide a modern and durable look with great visual impact. The solution has been developed for private homes, offices and exhibition environments, and is available in large formats. The material provides a robust finish that is also suitable for rooms with demanding conditions. According to the expert jury, this represents a good alternative to traditional framed pictures, and large formats combined with aluminium make wall art both impressive and long-lasting. NOK from 2,000

A3 wall calendar

Combines functionality and personal photographs in a format used throughout the year. The calendar can be filled with everything from family photos and nature motifs to artistic projects, and is available in portrait or landscape format with several paper types and template options. It can be designed from scratch or based on ready-made design suggestions. The expert jury emphasises that this is a gift many can afford, allowing the photographer to share memories and favourite photos with recipients throughout an entire year. NOK from 300