Business Details
43 Years
experience
Professional Photo Printing & Personalised Gifts UK
Founded in 1983, Snappy Snaps has established itself as a trusted leader in photographic services across the UK. Our expertise spans photo printing, passport and ID photography, digital restoration, and bespoke wall art creation, supported by over four decades of industry experience. We combine cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to deliver high-quality prints on premium materials, including glossy and matte finishes, canvas, and metal panels. Our team of specialists provides tailored advice on framing, personalisation, and preservation, ensuring every customer's memories are preserved to the highest standard.With a nationwide network of stores and online services, we offer same-day collection for many products, backed by a commitment to customer satisfaction through preview options and expert checks. As part of the Timpson Group since 2013, we maintain rigorous quality standards while continuously innovating to meet evolving customer needs.
Services
Photo Printing
Passport Photos
Photo Restoration
Canvas Prints
Personalised Gifts
Film Processing
Photo Books
Wall Art Framing
VHS to DVD Transfer
ID Photography
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of photographic expertise across print and digital formats
- Nationwide network with same-day service availability
- Specialist checks for passport photo compliance
- Bespoke framing and wall art customisation options
- Expert restoration of damaged or faded photographs
What people say
Same-day collection
Professional staff
High-quality prints
Excellent restoration
Great gift ideas
Services
Photo Printing
We offer high-quality photo printing on premium archival paper with glossy or matte finishes. Customers can choose from standard sizes (6x4 to A0) or request bespoke dimensions. Our in-store kiosks and online platform allow printing from digital files, camera film, or physical photos, with options for black-and-white conversion and enlargement. Specialist printing includes metallic paper and textured canvases for artistic presentations.
Passport Photos
Our passport and ID photo service ensures compliance with official requirements. Using professional lighting and equipment, we capture biometrically accurate images for UK passports, driving licences, and international documents. Customers receive printed copies and digital codes for online applications. The service includes expert checks for HMPO compliance and unlimited retakes until customers are satisfied with their photos.
Photo Restoration
We specialise in restoring damaged photographs through digital recolouring and retouching. Our technicians repair tears, fading, and discolouration while preserving original details. The service includes scanning fragile prints and negatives to create digital backups. Customers receive both restored physical prints and digital files for long-term preservation of family memories and historical images.
Canvas Prints
Transform favourite photos into gallery-quality canvas prints. Available in custom sizes and formats, including collages and multi-panel displays. We use high-resolution printing on textured canvas material with UV-protected coatings. Framing options range from traditional wooden frames to modern floating mounts, creating durable decorative pieces for homes and businesses.
Personalised Gifts
Create unique gifts featuring personal photographs across 15+ product types. Options include mugs, cushions, keyrings, and calendars printed with vibrant, fade-resistant inks. Our online customisation tool allows text addition and layout adjustments. Bespoke items like engraved crystals and photo books combine personal memories with premium materials for special occasions and corporate gifting.
Questions
How do I order photo prints online?
Visit your local Snappy Snaps store website, upload images, select print sizes and finishes, then choose in-store collection or home delivery.
Can I print photos from my smartphone?
Yes, our mobile-friendly platform allows direct uploads from phone galleries for same-day printing at local stores.
What passport photo requirements do you check?
We verify size, background colour, facial expression, and lighting against HMPO standards to ensure acceptance.
Do you offer bulk printing services?
Yes, our commercial printing division handles large orders for businesses, schools, and events with fast turnaround times.
How are photo restorations priced?
Costs depend on damage severity and required restoration time, with quotes provided after technician assessment.
Can I create custom photo books?
Our online book builder lets you design hardcover or softcover books with personal photos, text, and themes in various sizes.
Reviews (7)
Geraldine Condie
Nov 30, 2021
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Very nice lady approached us as we walked in and we explained we just wanted one picture printed A4 and she did it in seconds!!! She could not have done more for us, unless she paid!!! Great lady and a credit to Snappy Snaps. Wish I'd taken her name. There were two ladies, but the one who helped us was the older lady. Not that the younger one did anything wrong, just she was helping someone else
Clara Scullion
Oct 05, 2021
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Super helpful staff and they process and scan your negatives really quickly. Couldn't recommend enough, they're great.
Catherine S.
Sep 28, 2020
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Fantastic service. Always on hand to help and offer guidance on products. Have ordered various mugs/prints and yet to be disappointed.
Bar Barian
Aug 16, 2020
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They put a lovely filter on my pics and the matt finish is beautiful. The lady was very helpful & had lots of advice
Alexander Lalor
Sep 25, 2019
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Amazing and efficient staff! I came in to get my US visa photos taken. They helped me take the exact picture necessary downloaded it on my memory stick and off i went. Quick, friendly and efficient. When I returned to the store a couple weeks later asking for this image to be printed for an Irish Passport and my Visa interview not only was the process extremely fast and easy thanks to the wonderful staff, but it only cost me 2. As I was in recently for the taking of the picture the wonderful people must have decided to cut me a discount! Top quality stuff guys, thank you!
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Tarang S.
May 31, 2017
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Extremely expensive. I went to snappy snaps for a passport photo. They charged me 36 GBP for 2 prints and a digital copy. I asked for the price of 2 additional prints and they increased it to 51 GBP. The service is average at best and there I find it incredibly hard to understand how they justify that price.
Rachel Z.
Dec 14, 2014
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I'm certainly glad that they are here, nothing like getting visa photos done 3 minutes away from your office. That said, it's not cheap. 19.99 for US visa or passport photos, but what can you do. The service could be friendlier. The girl (who's an intern) who took my photo was nice enough, but her mentor was a bit mean. She kept telling me "absolutely no smile", even though it's not a rule for visa photos, but only for passport photos. I tried to explain it but she wouldn't listen. It turns out these photos weren't needed for H1B renewal anyway, while
