Toggle Nav
Personalised photo calendars & diaries 2023
Make your own calendar or create a gift they’ll love all year round.
Discover our canvas prints Personalised photo calendars & diaries 2023
Make your own calendar or create a gift they’ll love all year round.
Teacher Gifts Personalised photo calendars & diaries 2023
Make your own calendar or create a gift they’ll love all year round.
Same Day Gifts 
Hard Cover Photo books Personalised photo calendars & diaries 2023
Make your own calendar or create a gift they’ll love all year round.
Discover our canvas prints Personalised photo calendars & diaries 2023
Make your own calendar or create a gift they’ll love all year round.
Discover our portrait shoots Personalised photo calendars & diaries 2023
Make your own calendar or create a gift they’ll love all year round.
Stress-free passport photos for babies & kids
From adorable newborns to chaotic toddlers, taking passport photos is always quick and easy with us.
Passport photos for all ages
Get professional passport photos for newborns, toddlers and kids - all for the
same price as adult ID photos!
Quick & comfortable photos
No more stress! We make sure the kids are comfy and relaxed, and their
photos will be ready just seconds later.
Guaranteed HMPO acceptance
Don’t worry about any restless kids, we’ll keep taking photos until
we’re certain they’ll be accepted by the Passport Office.
Easier passport applications
You’ll get physical and digital copies of your baby passport photos,
ready for either online or paper passport applications.
Where to get baby passport photos
Visit a local store
Bring the little ones to a Max Spielmann shop for fast, comfy and professional baby passport photos.
Find a passport photo booth
Children over the age of 4 can get instant baby passport photos in our handy photo booths, found in Max Spielmann, Tesco & Asda stores.
Passport photos for babies, toddlers, infants & all other kids
Let’s face it, applying for the kids’ first passport can be stressful, and the hardest part is often taking a passport photo that’ll be accepted by HMPO.
Since it’s so much harder to meet all the rules, we take professional passport photos for babies, toddlers and all other kids that you know will be accepted.
There’s no minimum age for a passport photo with us, so everyone from newborns to teenagers will soon be holiday-ready!
Baby passport photo requirements
Meeting Passport Office rules is so much harder when taking baby passport photos. To make things more complicated, photo requirements will actually depend on the age of your child.
We’ll worry about all the HMPO rules for you, but here are the main requirements to be aware of.
- Children under 1 do NOT need to have their eyes open. You can support their head, but your hand must not be visible
- Children under 6 do NOT need to look directly at the camera or have a neutral expression.
- Children of all ages must be alone in the picture, so toys, dummies and parents cannot be visible.
Find everything you need for perfect passport photos
Confused by all the HMPO rules? Don’t panic, here’s all the passport photo guidance you’ll ever need.
Passport & ID Photos
Get instant professional passport photos and help with your application.
Digital Passport Photos
Applying online? You'll need a digital photo code to start your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of passport photo and ID photos can you take?
We can take all types of passport and ID photos including visas for different countries, driving licence, travel passes and much more.
How much is it?
Standard passport photo prices start at £12.99, while other ID types prices start at £10.99. For visas, prices start at £14.99.
Do you take baby passport photos?
Yes we specialise in and take baby passport photos and visas too.
Can I get a digital ID photo code?
Yes we offer digital ID photo codes for UK passports if required.
What if my passport photo is rejected?
Don't worry, we will retake your passport photo for free.
Can I wear makeup on my passport photo?
Yes, you can wear makeup.
Do you offer digital copies of my passport photos?
Yes, you can choose to get your photos onto a USB or by email (may incur a cost).
Do I need to book an appointment for a passport photo?
No, you can pop into any of our stores and get your passport photo take straight away.
Can you edit or enhance my passport photo?
Passport photos must not have been manipulated or edited by computer software.
How long do passport photos take?
We can take and print your passport photos in minutes!
Can you take a visa photo?
Yes we offer lots of visa photo options and can custom make an ID photo to the exact requirements required.
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
It is fine to wear glasses providing they are not sunglasses or tinted, however there must be no glare and your eyes are fully visible
Can I wear my hair up or cover it?
You can wear your hair up but unless for religious or medical reasons, your hair must not be covered.
Are my passport photos and visa photos guaranteed?
All of our passport photos and ID photos are fully guaranteed and we will retake free of charge or refund if needed.
Do you offer a driving licence photo service?
Yes we do, visit one of our local branches today.
What if I don't like the passport photo?
We will take as many photos as you need to get your perfect ID or passport photo.
Are your photo booths accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, we have more photo booths now that are easily accessible for wheelchair users. Please click here to search for one near you.