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Emily from the team for the university of Westminster graduation on 21st July @ 2pm was absolutely amazing. Very funny, very accommodating and lovely personality. The pictures came out amazing a... Leggi di più
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Founded by Horace Tempest over 80 years ago, Tempest Photography has been at the forefront of the photographic industry for nearly a century. As the first school photography company in the UK to move to full digital processing, with a digital laboratory that is the most state-of-the-art in Europe, you can be sure of first-class images, every time.
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H TEMPEST LIMITED, TR26 3HU, ST IVES, CORNWALL , Regno Unito
- 01736 751555
- tempest-orders.co.uk
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disappointing experience
My university used these for my graduation pictures. However, when selecting the images it is impossible to see what they look like. Whilst I do understand the reason for this as they don’t want them to be copied, I have received two of the same images. A simple email to me to say two of the images are the same, would you like to proceed or would you like to choose a different one would have made the whole experience different. I have since received two of the same image and after paying an extortionate price £100 for 5 images just to download I am less than impressed. It’s not the price, I was happy to pay this but I do not expect you to even be able to purchase 2 of the same photos. Other companies use their water mark all over the photo but you can still see what you are buying behind, whereas this photo company you can barely see your image. Customer service was useless, making it out as if I wanted a refund when I just expected 5 different images for the price paid. Also, we were not told that you had to wait 10 days to download the image after the graduation. Whilst this wasn’t a problem, it would have been nice to have been aware as I was expecting that after you paid you received the images. Disappointing as the pictures taken were lovely and the experience on the day was great. Look at the reviews for this place before using them as I definitely wouldn’t buy from again.
23 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Amber, thank you for your review.
Whilst I am happy that you were pleased with the images you have received, I am sorry to learn that you have received a poor experience with us.
There are ways to view the image in a larger format such as clicking on the image when selecting on the website, I do appreciate that this may not be as clear as hoped and I shall certainly raise this with the relevant department.
If you have received two of the same image reference number, this can certainly be exchanged but if they are similar images but different references then regretfully this is something that we are not able to amend.
We do certainly appreciate your comments, please be rest assured that I have passed your comments onto the respective departments to assess further.
Kind regards, Olly.
Ordered two prints of my sons' school…
Ordered two prints of my sons' school photos, both the same size, both paid for. One arrived correct, the other came out smaller and doesn't fit the frame it was supplied with. Customer service told me the photographer chose to shrink it and that they can't reprint. Their only offer was to send the photo back for a refund.
So one of my boys ends up with his framed photo on the wall and the other gets nothing. Try explaining that to a child. These are one-off school photos that can't be retaken. I asked for a reprint at the size I paid for, or a frame that fits the print they actually sent, and got neither. Poor quality control and worse aftercare. Avoid if the photos actually matter to you.
1 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Maryna, thank you for your review.
From reading your review, it appears that you have purchased from two different products, our 10x5 image and our 10x7 image. The specifications for the size of these images are down to the amount of children in the picture alongside the area which they are taken in also. Because of these factors, we cannot fulfil your request to have them at the same size as the quality for the 10x5 will be worse off and vice versa.
I do understand your frustrations and whilst the sizes are notified at time of ordering, we can only offer a refund in this instance.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the disappointment caused.
Kind regards, Olly
Thank you Emily - University of Westminster gratulation 21/07 @2pm
Emily from the team for the university of Westminster graduation on 21st July @ 2pm was absolutely amazing.
Very funny, very accommodating and lovely personality. The pictures came out amazing and I’m so grateful we had her. It took us a while to get in for the pictures but it was well worth it.
Thank you Emily 🙏🏾🫶🏽
22 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Oyenmwenosa, thank you for your five-star review!
I am delighted to read that Emily from our Graduation team at Westminster provided excellent service for you. We truly appreciate all the kind comments regarding your graduation photographs, and I hope you cherish the memories for the years to come.
Kind regards, Olly.
Absolute rip off
Absolute rip off.
Over priced photo then another £5 for delivery.
Clearly a company without any ethics whatsoever.
21 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Craig, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to learn that you are unimpressed with the prices of the packages that we offer. Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely.
The delivery charge only applies if the order is placed outside of the free 14-day back to school delivery option, if the school has requested for direct ordering only or the customer opts for home delivery. It also is not just postage and packaging, but also postal insurance, so if the order is damaged or lost in transit, we replace it free of charge.
Kind regards, Olly.
Poor resolution photos, bad value for money
They charge literally hundreds of pounds for 5 photos as a digital file, but only allow you to download it as a 6mp (blurry) resolution. This is significantly lower (25%!) than even a 4k video you can find on youtube. Absolutely disappointment and a complete scam. For reference, the iphone 4s from 2011 shot in higher resolution than what tempest is charging hundreds of pounds for!
17 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Winston, thank you for your review.
We did experience technical issues with regards to the link to download the images arriving with low resolution, however this issue has since been fixed.
Could you please send an email with your order details to customerservice@htempest.co.uk so we can investigate this further for you?
I will advise that if you are accessing the digital images through our website www.tempest-graduations.co.uk, this is incorrect as these are proofs should you wish to place an order for printed versions.
Kind regards, Olly.
Excellent customer service
Shannon was great dealing with my broken mug query. She helped me get a new mug within a week. Great customer service, many thanks again Shannon!
17 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Jag, thank you for your five- star review!
I am delighted that my colleague Shannon was able to provide excellent customer service and was able to action a replacement mug quickly for you. I have passed your feedback onto Shannon myself and she is very happy that she was able help you in this instance.
Kind regards, Olly.
More variety in the picture packs!!
Have not yet received my physical pictures so cannot comment on their quality (although for the sake of pricing I hope it will be exceptional), however the selection process for my graduation pictures was ridiculous. Really what is the point of the photographer taking six different pictures if I have the option of only ordering one in a pack. Yes, it is useful to have multiple copies of the same one to give to family members etc, but then god forbid I want one of the other ones I had taken I would have to order it separately for another £30. So, at first glance the packs seem like great value until you realise it's all for the same picture. I don't understand why a company of this size and reputation continues to charge as much as they do when they could probably afford to lower them. Having the option to have more variety in the same pack would be a big improvement - that and not charging £100 to download digital pictures!! As if I haven't been made poor enough by university LOL
17 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Niamh, thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear that you feel the need to complain about the prices of the packages that are offered; as one of the largest nationwide photographic companies working at university graduations, we make every effort to ensure our tariffs are priced competitively and affordably, while reflecting the quality of the materials used to process the photographs, which is of a higher standard to products processed through High Street or online photographic services.
H Tempest Ltd. works closely with the universities we are contracted with, to compile packs that they feel are designed to fit the requirements of graduates and their families across the spectrum, from individual graduates who wish to purchase a single photograph, to larger families who desire packs with multiple prints.
However, it is always worth contacting our Direct Order team on 01736 751555 (opt. 3, Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:15pm) should you have any queries regarding ordering.
Kind regards, Olly.
The price of £13.50 for one class photo is extortionate
The price of £13.50 for one class photograph is extortionate in my opinion. Not only are they making an unreasonable profit out of parents - who just want a keepsake of a life moment - they offer a tiny proof (which is heavily defaced with their name written several times diagonally across it) so that it is hard to see the faces at all to make an informed decision. So pleased to hear the high school doesn't use them!
30 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Lynette, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to learn that you find our prices extortionate. Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely.
Whilst what you see on our website is a proof with our watermark is purely an indication of what the image would look like, it would always be best to contact Customer Service on 01736 751555 (opt. 5, Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:15pm) to see if they can help you further.
We do also offer a 30-day money back guarantee so if you receive your order and you are not happy with it, you can always return for a refund.
Kind regards, Olly.
Not great!
Rude staff, especially on a special day for students. Poor quality and organisation for services.
10 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Ethan, thank you for your review.
Tempest Photography take complaints regarding customer experience seriously and we would like to investigate this further.
Please email customerservice@htempest.co.uk along with all the information regarding the issue so we can look into this matter.
Kind regards, Olly.
Outrageous prices, miserable service
Outrageous prices for school photos, and even more outrageous shipping costs. Dread this charade every year, the photos aren’t even that good. Miserable perfunctory customer service too.
9 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Julien, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to learn that you are disappointed with the service that we have provided.
Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely.
The delivery charge only applies if the order is placed outside of the free 14-day back to school delivery option, if the school has requested for direct ordering only or the customer opts for home delivery. It also is not just postage and packaging, but also postal insurance, so if the order is damaged or lost in transit, we replace it free of charge.
If you would like to send an email to us at customerservice@htempest.co.uk, we shall certainly assess your feedback further and investigate the customer service that you were provided.
Kind regards, Olly.
No single photo option
Ridiculous that there is no option to buy a single photo but have to spend a fortune on packs of so many photos you don’t need. Just money grabbing. Glad it’s the last one I’ll have to buy through this dreadful company.
2 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Saz, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to learn that from the selection that is available online that none of the products meet your requirements. It may be worth speaking with our Direct Order tea on 01736 751555 (opt. 3, Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:15pm) to see if we can offer the best product for you.
We regularly review our products and run discounted pack offers and seasonal sales, so it is always worth checking to see if there is something suitable in the future.
Kind regards, Olly.
Absolutely awful company
Absolutely awful company, with poor and frankly abrupt and defensive support staff. The website is awful and doesn't clearly explain issues in the order (tried to order a group double pack, but couldn't create the pack with the 2 photos I added because they were different job numbers). Our school has been using this company for photos for many years and the photo quality isn't even up there; overexposed and poor transfer to photo medium.
2 luglio 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Matt, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to hear that you found our e-commerce platform difficult to navigate and that from the vast range of different packs and products available, there was not something on this occasion which suited your budget.
We regularly review our products and run discounted pack offers and seasonal sales, so it is always worth checking to see if there is something suitable in the future. However, please be rest assured that I have passed your comments onto higher management to investigate the issue further.
Kind regards, Olly.
Poor quality on high price
Poor quality on high price. I don't understand why my daughter school using them. They are far away from professionals and (as a photographer myself) they shouldn't exist on the market at all... On the picture what they took basically all the children eyes closed and the picture itselfs looks like only have a darkener filter. Poor quality! Please DON'T use them! And after all they dare to ask you minimum of £15 for only 1 physical photo without an option of the digital copy...
30 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Norbert, thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that school photography is a personal and important purchase, and we’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the experience.
Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely.
Tempest Photography provides schools and PTAs with an excellent fundraising opportunity through a sliding commission on every photo sold. This commission helps support school programs and resources. It could be worthwhile to reach out to your school to see if parents are taking advantage of our more affordable photo options.
We do not provide any digital copies of our group photographs due to issues with parental consent - you have the authority to own the digital copy for your own child/ren but you do not have consent for other parent's children as this would be out of their control. In this instance, physical prints are only available for you to purchase.
We kindly ask the school to check the photograph before distributing the photographs and if any editing work is needed for the whole group photograph, please speak with the school so they can contact us directly and we can look into this further.
We do appreciate your comments and will share this with our management team.
Kind regards, Olly.
Ridiculously expensive for a single…
Ridiculously expensive for a single photo. Not sure why our school choose this company as the price is almost double on what we paid last year.
Also there is no option of a digital copy like most other companies offer.
30 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello David, thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that school photography is a personal and important purchase, and we’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the experience.
Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely.
Tempest Photography provides schools and PTAs with an excellent fundraising opportunity through a sliding commission on every photo sold. This commission helps support school programs and resources. It could be worthwhile to reach out to your school to see if parents are taking advantage of our more affordable photo options.
We do not provide any digital copies of our group photographs due to issues with parental consent - you have the authority to own the digital copy for your own child/ren but you do not have consent for other parent's children as this would be out of their control. In this instance, physical prints are only available for you to purchase.
We do appreciate your comments and will share this with our management team.
Kind regards, Olly.
Very disappointing experience with nursery group photos
Very disappointing experience with nursery group photos
Our child’s nursery used this company for group photos. We were first sent a photo to purchase, but our daughter’s face was not visible in it. After we contacted the company, they provided a replacement image where her face could be seen.
However, when we received the printed photo, it was still the incorrect version where her face was not visible.
This is extremely disappointing. A nursery group photo is not just a product — it is a shared memory for all the children and families. We are not simply looking for a replacement for ourselves, but believe the company should provide a proper replacement for everyone affected, so that all families can keep a complete and meaningful memory of the class.
Based on this experience, I would not recommend this company for school or nursery photography. Schools should carefully consider providers with better quality control and customer service.
25 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Minghan, thank you for your review.
At Tempest Photography, we always aim to provide the best level of surface, and if there was any editing done, this would have been uploaded over the original.
So we can have a better understanding of the situation, please can you email us at customerservice@htempest.co.uk along with references so we can investigate this further?
Kind regards, Olly
Awful photography
Awful photography, I don’t understand why our school asks these so called photographers to take photos of our children. Year after year I’m given unnatural photos of my children which I simply refuse to purchase. I can take better photos my self tbh
15 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Bethany, thank you for your review.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that school photography is a personal and important purchase, and we’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience.
Tempest Photography provides schools and PTAs with an excellent fundraising opportunity through a sliding commission on every photo sold. This commission helps support school programs and resources. However, there is absolutely no obligation to buy our photographs - we offer a free photographic service where we are invited into the school to take the photographs for them and provide the parent the opportunity to purchase the images.
Kind regards, Olly
£45 for a digital photo!
£45 for a digital photo; STAY AWAY!
At this price it is essentially daylight robbery - recent online reports are quoting prices in the low £20s...
16 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to learn that you are disappointed with the prices of the digital images for graduation photographs. School and graduation photography contracts differentiate, and all graduation prices are agreed prior to the ceremony dates with the university.
We keep our images on our system for 10 years should you wish to place an order at a later date, and it may be best to contact our Direct Order team on 01736 751555 (opt. 3, Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:15pm) so they can advise on the different packages that we have on offer.
Kind regards, Olly
Support someone else
Considering the cost of living challenges this country is facing I find it very disheartening to see how parents are being over charged for school photos. The prices shared from Tempest are ridiculous and appear to be taking full advantage of the schools and parents alike. Sadly as I want to hold onto these memories, I’ll foot the bill, however I strongly recommend all schools to stay clear of this money grabbing company in future.
16 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Christopher, thank you for sharing your feedback.
We understand that school photography is a personal and important purchase, and we’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the experience.
Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely.
Tempest Photography provides schools and PTAs with an excellent fundraising opportunity through a sliding commission on every photo sold. This commission helps support school programs and resources. It could be worthwhile to reach out to your school to see if parents are taking advantage of our more affordable photo options.
We do appreciate your comments and will share this with our management team.
Kind regards, Olly
Bad photos, bad customer service. Why do schools use?!
So disgusting - the products they make avialble to buy are overpriced and wasteful. You cannot actually just buy the photo you want without having to buy a load of additional photos. Their 'customer service' was slow and rude. Also, most disappointedly their actual photos are not very good! So many children with eyes shut etc. Am going to be asking school to change suppliers asap.
12 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to learn that you are deeply disappointed with our company. Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely.
When looking at the image, we have to assess the best photograph out of the alternatives where the majority of the children are facing the camera with eyes open. However, if the parent were to contact is regarding their child's eyes not open, we can instigate an eye swap from the alternative image to the accepted image so all the orders are the same. Anything further, the school would need to contact us directly.
If you have any queries regarding ordering, you can contact our Direct Order team on 01736 751555 (opt. 3, Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:15pm) where an adviser can advise you further.
I do apologise if the Customer Service representative that you spoke with was slow and rude. If you could please send us an email to customerservice@htempest.co.uk, this would go straight to our manager who can assess the situation further.
Kind regards, Olly.
Extortionate prices
Extortionate prices, the previews are so blurry it is hard to see the photo clearly before you place your order. £20 for a rolled up tube class photo is honestly quite alot, especially when purchasing for more than one child.
8 giugno 2026
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Risposta di Tempest Photography
Hello Asma, thank you for your review.
I am sorry to learn that you have experienced issues viewing the image before ordering, and you are unimpressed by the cost.
Our pricing reflects more than just the print or digital file, it covers professional photographers, high-quality equipment, post-production work, and a secure online ordering system. For larger group photos, the cost also incorporates specialist staging, organisation, and setup to ensure every child is captured clearly and safely. However, I shall certainly pass your feedback onto the relevant department who shall assess your comments further.
If you have any further queries when ordering, please contact our Direct Order team on 01736 751555 (opt. 3, Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:15pm) who should be able to assist you further.
Kind regards, Olly.
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