Hi, there! We’re Max Spielmann
Nobody else does things quite like us. Just ask our millions of happy customers!
Upside Down Management
We embrace Timpson’s “upside down management”, which gives our shop colleagues the authority to amaze our customers.
Culture of Kindness
We love surprising colleagues and customers with random acts of kindness. 5% of services are done for free!
Great personalities
All of our colleagues were recruited because we think they have amazing personalities. It’s how we offer such great service!
Get to know us a little better
You’ve probably seen our shops on the high street, but these are the things we’re best known for…
Quality photo printing
We take extra care to bring your stories to life in stunning detail.
Fun personalised gifts
We print photos on wall art, mugs, cushions and so many other goodies.
Free Click & Collect
Pick up photo prints in 20 minutes, and personalised gifts in just 1 hour!
400+ stores
You’ll find us across the UK high street - and in Tesco and Asda supermarkets.
Printing specialists
Our knowledgeable team have been printing photos for over 70 years now.
Outstanding service
We’re famous for our friendly service and incredible quality.
The Max Spielmann story
Since we were founded in 1951, we’ve brought *literally* millions of memories to life.
1951
We’re founded by Bill Graham and his business partner, David Reed/
1970
We take the name “Max Spielmann” (no, this wasn’t a real person!)
2001
Our 160 shops were sold to the Bowie Castlebank Group.
2008
We’re saved by the Timpson Group, and now have shops in 400+ locations.
Awards & Achievements
2025
We're proud to have received the Family Business of the Year award at the Private Business Awards.
2024
Timpson Group is one of several organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.
2019
We achieved the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The Queen recognised the contribution of every colleague in the business, so this was an award for them.
Max Spielmann by the numbers
After printing photos for so many years, this is what Max Spielmann looks like today.
400+ Branches
Visit our shops on the high street and inside Tesco & Asda supermarkets.
1800+ Passport Photo Booths
Take instant ID photos at booths in supermarkets and other handy locations.
1000+ Printing Kiosks
Use our self-service printing kiosks to print photos in an instant.
1951
The year we were founded, before joining Timpson Group in 2008.
Join the Max Spielmann team today
The Max Spielmann story continues, and you could play a major part in our next chapter.
We’re always looking for new superstars to join our friendly team. Forget about qualifications and experience, your personality is always the most important thing to us.
Click the button below to learn more about working for us!
Get to know us a little better
You’ve probably seen our shops on the high street, but these are the things we’re best known for…
Looking for help? Just get in touch!
You might find the answers to your questions and queries in our FAQs. If not, then simply contact our customer support team and we’ll get right back to you!