Snappy Snaps

Snappy Snaps: photo printing and personalised gifts in the UK

Snappy Snaps is a British photography chain founded in 1983 that presents itself as one of the most recognisable brands in the sector in the UK. It is part of Timpson Group and operates under a franchise model, with a network of stores distributed across numerous locations in the country.

Printing and processing services

The company's core service is the processing and printing of colour and black-and-white film, slide processing and the production of reprints and enlargements. It also scans photographs to disc and prints images from digital files and cameras. The company states that it is innovative in the photography sector and offers more products and services in-store than most of its competitors.

Personalised products and decoration

The catalogue includes photo prints in glossy, matte and square finishes, posters, enlargements and photo books. In the personalised gifts section it offers mugs, cushions, keyrings, photo blocks, collage items, notebooks and diaries, clothing and bags, engraved gifts, phone cases and personalised cards. The canvas and wall art section covers canvas prints, framing, metal and poster art. Gifts are organised by occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby scans, graduation, back to school, thanks teacher and Eid.

In-store services

In addition to commercial printing, stores offer bespoke picture framing, film processing, photo restoration, video to DVD transfer, slide printing and scanning and photoshoots. Passport and ID photos are also taken.

Online shopping and in-store collection

The company allows orders to be placed online and collected from the local store the same day, in as little as one hour according to its website, or received by home delivery. A store locator allows customers to find the nearest store by entering their postcode.

History and recognition

With more than 40 years in business, Snappy Snaps states that it has a reputation for quality of service and customer care. The company mentions having received awards such as Amateur Photographer magazine's High Street Lab of the Year. It serves both individuals looking to preserve family and travel memories and businesses needing commercial photographic products and professional photographs.