Kittle Photographic Reviews 295

TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service and products from Kittle Photographic are wonderful and I thoroughly recommend them for your leavers hoodies. Kate was so helpful and always responded quickly to my many queries. They mana... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Out for profit only company. Literally zero interest in providing a professional service or product. My child was dumped in front of camera on the floor without any kind of background, one shot ph... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Class photos can always be a challenge, and when we phoned Kittle up to explain that our child's face was blocked, they found another version, printed and posted to us free of charge. Unfortunate... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Exceptionally poorly taken images. Sadly our child's school is linked with this company & I'm now dreading each time they come to take pictures. I can take better with my iPhone. The quality... See more

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With over 25 years of school photography experience, we are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of traditional and contemporary photography services in the country. We are confident that with our dedicated team of photographers, highly...


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My son’s school used them for photos…

My son’s school used them for photos and there was only one photo “choice” plus nearly £5 delivery on top of 2 cardboard frames for £14.25. Very disappointing

December 2, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Hello Allis, We hope you had a wonderful festive season. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
The number of photographs taken per child depends on several factors, including the time allocated for the photographer to capture images of the entire school and the number of photographs the school requests for each child for their school system.
We are also proud to offer a wide range of products at various price points, starting at just £12.95 for our family package, which includes more than 10 prints.
If you would like to explore the available options, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at info@kittlephoto.com or by calling 01245 401313. Our team is available Monday to Friday, between 8am-4pm.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve orderd quite few things for my…

I’ve orderd quite few things for my daughter I must say I was well impressed I really love them worth every penny, and was fast delivery to school

December 12, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback Shazia! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re impressed with the items you ordered for your daughter and that they met your expectations.
It’s wonderful to know you found them worth every penny and appreciated the fast delivery to the school. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive and disappointed

Quality of photographs were really good. However, frames arrived damaged and I spent just over £75 to purchase the photos. Was very disappointed with what you get for your money. Prints were small and they weren’t pre cut to put it in frames. The frames were white and had their company logo on them which I didn’t want. Very high price for what you get for it. Sadly would not recommend.

December 10, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Hello Jay, we sincerely apologise to hear that your order arrived damaged. Please rest assured that we are committed to resolving this issue for you as quickly as possible.
Could you kindly email us at info@kittlephoto.com or contact our customer service team on 01245 401313 with your order number? This will allow us to investigate and address the matter promptly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful customer service

Absolutely awful customer service. Have a call centre to solve issues so passed from one person to another and a lot of 'I don't know let me put you on hold.' A photography experience should be a personal experience with a photographer not a call centre. Had pictures taken in September...still not had them rubbish

December 6, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very expensive and disappointed

Very expensive and disappointed. I order my son’s picture for £23 and I couldn’t downloaded after I complained they said I will get a printed one as-well because of the issues experienced to find latter on that they won t send it anymore and it was just a miss understanding. Is not even a good picture. Not professional at all.

December 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I was struggling to order what I needed as the code my child's school gave did not work. I spoke to the customer service team who put me through to Hayley and she managed to sort everything out for me. She was really helpful, patient and was able to navigate me around the problem.

November 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley Martin

I had an issue with finding one of my child pictures as I didn’t get the code from the school. But Hayley Martin was very calm and professional in helping me to find the code more than that very fast in replying by email! Normally It takes days to get email reply but she was very fast and helpful! I really appreciate her help!

November 27, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Hello Nirusha, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that Hayley was able to assist you so efficiently and professionally. We are always here to support you, so should you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and choices of gifts

Excellent service, made an error on ordering and this was easily rectified by the team! Special thanks to Hayley who did an excellent job! Thumbs up!

One star minus is because of the cost of one digital photograph, which I didn't order. But there are other options / gifts and special offers that are much more affordable. Do check out.

November 26, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

£23 for a single photo download

£23 for a single photo download. That is £23 for ONE Photo, that you will then need to pay attentional cost to print, at a reasonable price at you local shop because this company will charge rates that will make your head spin for printing. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

November 21, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very very expensive

Very very expensive.
Lots of school complaints about colour changing/filters.
YOU DO NOT GET OWNERSHIP OF YOUR PHOTO UNLESS YOU PAY FOR THE DIGITAL COPIES.
Awful service, wish my school used a different company.

November 15, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

refused to replace my missing photos

This company has refused to replace my missing photos because I reported the issue outside their 28-day discretionary period. On top of that, their customer service has been unprofessional, focusing on irrelevant details rather than addressing the actual problem.

November 12, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Hello Agnes, Thank you for your feedback. We have a 28-day period for reporting missing items, and I apologise if this was not clear. This policy is outlined in our terms and conditions on our website for customers to view. I’m also truly sorry that your enquiry was not handled in a way that met your expectations. Ensuring a positive experience is important to us, and we value the opportunity to improve.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Expensive yet poor-quality school photos.

No preparation (collars half in, clothes crumped, generally messy), no editing and very expensive.

November 5, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Hello Ben, thank you for your feedback. Regarding the children's appearance and uniforms, our photographers are unable to comment on this directly, as we aim to avoid causing any upset or discomfort to the children. We advise for the teachers to check the children's uniforms while they line up and prepare for their photographs. However, we do offer an editing service and are able to inquire if any amendments can be made. If you would like us to look into this further for you, please feel free to contact us directly at info@kittlephoto.com or call us on 01245 401313 with your child's photograph ID, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible photo quality and bad service Received proof photo which wasn't bad

Received proof photo which wasn't bad, so ordered download. Bit expensive for the price, but wanted a photo of his first year ar school. When I received the download, it was a completely different colour, so I emailed the company and I noticed my download was removed. 3 weeks later I still haven't received my photo and any response to several.email. Avoid!

October 30, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Hello Vicky, I am very sorry to hear that you have not yet received a response or the correct download. Could you kindly email us your order number at your earliest convenience? I will ensure that this matter is addressed promptly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable Service and Refusal to Refund

I ordered photos from Kittle Photography with a promised delivery date of 23/10/2024. That date has long passed, and I still don’t have my order. I contacted them repeatedly, Web Chat is never manned, E-Mails seem like they go unanswered, and after ages, I finally got a response!... an offer to wait another 20+ days for a replacement order!

You’d think these photos were coming from the Far East… but no, they’re supposed to be shipped from Chelmsford! Pigeon post, maybe?

To make matters worse, when I asked for a refund due to the missed delivery, Kittle flat-out refused.

This lack of accountability and complete disregard for customers is astonishing. If you’re looking for reliable service (I Paid £50+ for a couple of sets including postage!), or even the bare minimum in customer care, steer clear of Kittle Photography.

Never received the photographs!

October 25, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Good Afternoon Zafar, I sincerely apologise for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced with your order. I completely understand your disappointment in not receiving your photographs on the promised date, and I’m truly sorry for this. Please may you contact us and i will personally look into this matter and we will take the necessary steps to investigate why your photographs were originally delayed. Please be assured that all re-orders are placed within our priority queue, and we aim to dispatch them within 48 hours. I’m very sorry if you were misinformed about the delivery time for your re-order.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality for expensive price

Poor quality

Basic photo without any editing

Bunch of amateurs behind the desk has no qualifications for photo editing at all.

1 digital photo for £23 which is not edited, poorly coloured had to visually edited myself to look vibe.

Very disappointed and will encourage the school management to far away avoid this scammers.

October 21, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, made an error on ordering and this was easily rectified by the team! Had many photos from them before and always great quality!

October 23, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Thank you so much for your kind feedback Luke! We’re thrilled to hear that our team was able to quickly resolve the issue with your order. It’s always wonderful to know you’re happy with the quality of our photos and the service we provide. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to assisting you with any future orders!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

School pics a great way to rip off hard-up parents

I dread having to deal with photos through these guys every year, though I think all these school photo companies are equally as mercenary. They deliberately don't quite offer the right size/combination of photos you'd want so that you're forced to pay around £30. It hurts the wallet every time to get a decent copy, £16+ for one 7x5 photo is steep. No options to combine sibling photos in one packet, so you have to do the same thing in multiple. It would also help to be given an actual date by which to order photos with free delivery to school, instead of 21 days out in small print, as you get fleeced for more through that too.

October 16, 2024
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Reply from Kittle Photographic

Hello Erica, Thank you for your feedback. We pride ourselves in offering a diverse range of products at various price points, starting at £12.95 for our family package, which includes over 10 prints of different sizes. We also offer our "Mix and Match" options, which allow parents to select 3, 4, or 5 different images if you have more than one child to order for. Alternatively, If you require a size that is not listed on our website, we may also be able to accommodate bespoke orders via telephone. If you would like to explore the different options available, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at info@kittlephoto.com or call us on 01245 401313, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm.

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