With so many ways of interpreting the brief, this competition is a gift to the creative photographer. There’s one non-negotiable rule: your image must include a present in some form or another – be it an incidental element in a wider scene or the star of the show. You might want to make the most of your studio-lighting skills with a stunning still life, or go all out on your image-editing software of choice to create an imaginative composite. Then, at the opposite end of the scale, there’s the opportunity for a more documentary-style approach, capturing the split second of surprise and elation – or perhaps even a flash of disappointment – as a long-awaited package is opened in front of the eyes of friends and family.