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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 323 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers consistently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, professional, and going above and beyond. People frequently highlight the excellent service received, noting that employees are often kind, patient, and knowledgeable, making their visits smooth and enjoyable. Reviewers appreciate the dedication and care shown by the team members. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality, specifically passport photos being rejected by official offices. Conversely, a small portion of people felt that service was poor, citing instances of unhelpful or rude staff, and experiencing long waits or unfulfilled requests.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered some photos to be collected from Max Speilmann booth in Tesco. 16 of the 20 photos had been misprinted with lines in the picture. I contacted Max Speilmann via their online contact form... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently went to the CrossGates Leeds store & the lady whose name tag read Kim(nice but Dim) was absolutely LOVELY. She had a lot going on but still dealt with us with compassion & care (my Dad pass... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just visited max photo.co.uk in Tesco Woolwich. How wonderful to find the old values in a new store Gina was helpful kind and went beyond her normal duties to help me in my passport predicament. If li... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bash 3765 Halifax Asda Went to have some photos copied due to a recent bereavement for relatives etc. I had the good fortune to meet Bash. Immediately recognised him as a true professional, his... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service yet again from Max Spielman

We have had excellent service previously at the Caernarfon branch, getting passport photos for the Netherlands. We took them to the temporary embassy in Chester this weekend, but they were not quite happy with them. Computer said no. We hurried to the shop in Chester itself, who took new passport photos at very short notice, with no charge! These were accepted for the passport application, to our great relief. Your staff were friendly and so helpful, so thank you again.

24 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad our Chester team could help at short notice and that your passport photos were accepted. It’s wonderful to hear that our staff were friendly and helpful. We really appreciate your continued support and kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Molly at the store in Asda, Forest Town

Great service from Molly at the store located in Asda in Forest Town….she took time to create my photo and to help with my other purchases….i also witnessed how helpful she was with other customers…..such a pleasure to see and a credit to her company ….well done Molly ….keep up the excellent customer service and wishing you every success in your future

24 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Molly provided such excellent service and went out of her way to help you and other customers. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So helpful!

The lady running the shop could not have been more helpful, though she was run off her feet!
And the photos weren’t bad either!

25 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad our team could help, even on a busy day, and that you were happy with your photos. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

official photos did not work for me

I just wasted £10 on passport pictures. They got rejected as they were deemed Black & White when they should have been be full colour.
I follow their vague instructions. Really useless.
In the end I used a picture from my phone taken by my son. No problem and free.
So annoying!!!
Penge Booth- inside Sainsburys

05/12/205
I contacted their customer service as they suggested. They asked me to email them a copy of the pictures and they would issue a refund, which I did.
Waste of time. Never heard from them again. So please don't bother to even try...

18/12/25
Finally the customer service contacted me and gave me a full refund. So although the pictures didn't work at least they customer service team follow up eventually and recognise their mistake.

20 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience at our Penge Booth. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide. Please contact our customer support team at customer.support@timpson.com so we can investigate further and address your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Asda stafford Connor and Dave are…

Asda stafford Connor and Dave are always very helpful and friendly and give excellent service. Connor was so helpful with putting my photo's on to a c d .big thankyou and so pleased.

18 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted Connor and Dave could provide such helpful and friendly service. We’ll be sure to pass on your praise!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellence managerial skills

I really wanted to leave a review about my ongoing trips to max spielmann my experience has been really positive. The staff members are always just a joy to work with particularly the manager Michelle, of the clifton moor york branch, she is so positive & talented helping me create fantastic pictures & projects with with a lasting impact. She is eager to get involved in my projects I present to her, & has lots of brilliant ideas of her own that we have incorporated. A very happy customer I highly recommend a trip to max spielmann.

19 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experiences at Max Spielmann, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Michelle. We’re thrilled she could help bring your projects to life, and we really appreciate your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Again Bhavishni came to my rescue when…

Again Bhavishni came to my rescue when printing photos from my phone. Not only is she very knowledgeable about products, but always seems to find a way to print my photos when my mobile is not doing what its asked. She`s always polite and very helpful.

10 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Bhavishni was able to help you with your photos and provide polite, knowledgeable, and helpful service. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

50/50

I ordered 2 photo print Christmas decorations for a friend’s birthday. One had the photo already in and was the great, the second one had the photos in a template I had to cut out … then try and prize them into the bottom of the decoration leaving it looking tacky and having a small crack. I 100% would t of ordered it if I knew it was the case.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

We’re very sorry to hear that one of your photo decorations didn’t meet your expectations. Please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com so we can discuss a solution and make this right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay well away from their photobooths…

Stay well away from their photobooths if you need a photo ID - the image quality was very poor, very over exposed, could barely make myself out on the picture, £10 wasted. AVOID.

13 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

We’re very sorry to hear about the poor quality of your photo and the frustration it caused.

Please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com
so we can discuss a solution and make this right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rip off photo print service

I regrettably used a Maxphoto kiosk will visiting a Tesco store recently. The machine instructions seemed deliberately vague to me and resulted in my being charged for 5 sets of the same photos when I only required one set. When I complained to their customer service they were unsympathetic and declined a refund as apparently the instructions are indeed very clear and therefore I suppose down to my own stupidity. How very kind of them! I consider this approach to be an unfair and sharp practice.

12 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience with the kiosk and the confusion it caused. We understand how frustrating being charged multiple times must have been. Please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com, and we’ll do our best to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No response after request for refund

I visited the Honiton Photo Booth for passport photo. I was charged twice but only the second attempt of using the service was successful after calling the customer service and they rebooted the system. I sent a refund request for the first attempt through the online form of their website 3 days ago but haven’t received any responses so far. The photo taken is fuzzy over part of my face and hair which is only obvious after printing but not during the preview on screen. I doubt if my photo can pass through Home Office check.

8 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

We’re sorry for the inconvenience you experienced with the double charge and your photo. Please contact us at customer.support@timpson.com so we can help retake your photo or find a solution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a photographer I normally go to this…

As a photographer I normally go to this store as it is the only place in Hanley Stoke on Trent which prints photos off. The shop is very neat and tidy and the staff here are very helpful and friendly yesterday whist ordering some prints I was appoached by one of the ladies on the till who commented and told me that I had an impressive collection of photos. Would recommend anyone to use them

6 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that our Hanley store team made your visit enjoyable and that you felt welcomed. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to the staff.

We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you with your future photo printing needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I nipped into the branch innManchester Picc today at lunch time & was served & looked after by the most helpful lady.

There were only team members on & the other was a man.

She was helpful, kind, proffessional & genuine in her customer service.

I struggle due to disabilities & becoming overwhelmed & she was excellent

The lady had long blonde hair

9 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that our team member in Manchester Piccadilly provided such helpful, kind, and professional service. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her.

We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service

During a recent visit to the Max Spielmann 3730 branch located within the ASDA store in Sweetbriar, Norwich, I sought to obtain a passport photograph for my two-month-old infant. The initial photograph was taken by a staff member; however, it later became apparent that the image did not fully comply with the official passport specifications. Consequently, we returned to the shop with the intention of retaking the photograph and paying for the replacement service.

Upon our return, we were assisted by Dan, a member of staff whose professionalism and customer-oriented attitude were exemplary. Dan retook the photograph, ensuring that every technical requirement was met with precision. When we attempted to pay for the new photograph, he graciously declined, noting that he recalled our earlier visit and that a replacement fee was unnecessary.

This gesture reflects a remarkable level of integrity and customer care—attributes that are often cited as hallmarks of service excellence but rarely experienced in practice. Dan’s conduct not only rectified an earlier inconvenience but also reinforced our confidence in the brand’s commitment to client satisfaction.

In an era where transactional efficiency often eclipses personal interaction, this experience stood out as a model of ethical and empathetic customer service. The Max Spielmann team at ASDA Sweetbriar, Norwich, clearly embodies the principles of professionalism, accountability, and goodwill. Their approach merits both recognition and continued patronage.

I wholeheartedly commend Dan and his colleagues for their exceptional service. I will undoubtedly continue to support this establishment and encourage others to do the same.

8 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at our Max Spielmann branch. We’re thrilled to hear that Dan provided such exemplary service and went above and beyond to ensure your infant’s passport photo met all requirements.

We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Dan and the team—they’ll be delighted to hear how much their efforts were appreciated.

Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to our store in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service from the manager in the Scarborough branch . The manager is always patient , helpful and make me feel like a valued customer. Through the service alone I would go back to the store

29 October 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the manager in our Scarborough branch provided such patient and helpful service and made you feel valued. Your kind words mean a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was in the Saltcoats store today

I was in the Saltcoats store today, and I wasn't sure how to print my photos and the lady there could not be more helpful. She's very cheerful too and we had a laugh. Great service. Will be back there for more of my photos.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our team member in Saltcoats was so helpful and cheerful while assisting you with your photos. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went into this shop and asked the…

I went into this shop and asked the assistant about taking pics of my phone and printing them up.
Him seemed bored and uninterested, another man came in with a parcel, the assistant just walked away and left me high and dry, thought this very rude and walked out. First time l was ever in there and the last..

22 October 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and that our team member didn’t provide the help you needed. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. Please contact our Customer Care team so we can look into this matter and make it right. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero response after failure to refund

Max Spielmann seems to receive generally favourable reviews, so why this has gone wrong in my experience is a matter the company will need to investigate.

My wife paid for passport photos, but other than taking her money the photo booth failed to function. She used the inbuilt facility to talk to someone at Max Spielmann customer services, who rebooted the photo booth remotely, to no avail.

The employee said a voucher enabling my wife to obtain the photographs elsewhere would be emailed forthwith. It has never arrived.

The only way to contact the company is via an online form on its website. I've attempted this twice and the company has failed to reply either to my email address or my phone number.

I've reported the issue to my credit card company as a disputed payment, so I should receive a refund one way or another, but this is poor service on the part of Max Spielmann.

3 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry for the issues your wife experienced with the photo booth and the lack of follow-up regarding the voucher. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. Please contact our Customer Care team directly so we can resolve this matter as quickly as possible. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Customer.support@timpson.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used your outlet in Asda High Wycombe

Used your outlet in Asda High Wycombe. I’d applied for a passport online and the photo had been rejected. Your employee was most helpful. He took a new photo and then uploaded it for me. Problem solved. Well done most grateful.

6 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled our team could help get your passport photo sorted quickly and easily. We really appreciate you sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service from Nathan

Went into the Dewsbury store today and was greeted by Nathan. What a lovely, polite, helpful young man. He was so chatty and helped me print out exactly what I needed, even put a photo in a frame for my mums funeral picture. Thankyou Nathan 100%customer service

4 November 2025
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Reply from Max Spielmann

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Nathan provided such excellent service and was able to help with your photo and frame. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to him :)

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