noun
photo frame with a stand
A picture frame designed to stand on a surface, as opposed to a wall-mounted frame. Often used interchangeably with フォトフレーム, though 写真立て emphasizes the stand.
See also: フォトフレーム
机の上に家族の写真立てを置いている。
I keep a photo frame with a family picture on my desk.
誕生日に可愛い写真立てをもらった。
I received a cute standing photo frame for my birthday.
額縁 is a general term for a picture frame, often used for art or certificates, and may be wall-mounted. 写真立て is specifically for photos and has a stand.
Compound of 写真 (photograph) and 立て (stand, from 立てる 'to stand').