Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find the Access Code?

Your Personal Access Code can be found on your Access Code Card handed out on photo day.

I have lost my Access Code Card.

Your school will have a list of all access codes handed out on photo day.

Please note that to ensure pupil safeguarding we cannot send your access code directly to you.

Once you have registered your Access Code with your email address you will no longer need the code and can login using your email address and password.

Can I mix a pack over multiple images?

You are able to mix poses in the online exclusive A+ Pack. Please be aware that images can only be mixed from the same school shoot and does not include class or group photographs.

My discount isn't showing in the basket

Discounts are only available for orders of £60 or more that are placed before the deadline shown when you login. Please note discounts only apply to orders placed for the same school with photos taken on the same photo day.

When will I receive my order?

Orders to school - Orders to school are sent out in a batch to your school with the orders placed via proof card. Delivery will take slightly longer than home delivery orders. Subject to stock and availability, orders placed in Autumn term with free delivery to School will arrive before the end of term in December. 

Orders to Home - Orders will be dispatched within 21 working days, so with mainland UK postal delivery your order should arrive within 28 days. Please note delivery can take slightly longer in the run up to Christmas. 

If your parcel contains larger items, you may wish to consider sending your parcel to an address where someone will be able to receive it on your behalf.

If for any reason we are out of stock of any item that you order we will retain the order until fulfillment or supply an equivelent product, unless you specifically ask for a refund.

Do you charge delivery?

Free delivery to school is offered when you place your order before the deadline shown online when you login. Please note free delivery to school is only available for the latest set of photographs taken.

If you order to home we charge a flat rate post and packing fee of £5 for all orders to mainland UK postal addresses – no matter how much you choose! (Delivery charge added at checkout).

For items despatched outside of mainland UK, please enquire about postal charges.

I have missed the school order; if I order now can you return it with the school order?

Due to the volume of school orders being received, we are unable to match your order with the school once you have missed the batch deadline.

Can the image be edited?

We will not alter or edit the physical appearance of your child. Please send any editing requests to web@colorfoto.net and provide the photo ID of the image that needs editing, what you want done to the image and any contact details so we can let you know if it is possible. Please also be aware that it may not be possible to edit images during the busy Christmas and summer period.

I have found an old photo proof, can I still order it?

You can still order the photo for up to three school terms after it has been taken. Unfortunately any images older than a year are no longer available to order. If you are unsure of the age of the photo please email us or phone our parent helpline.

I want to order more than one photo. Is there a discount?

Any discounts available will be show when you login.

I can’t find my digital download.

After you have ordered your digital download we will email you a link to download the file. Please make sure you enter your email address carefully at the checkout to ensure the download link gets to you.  

How will I know when/if my order has been sent?

You will receive an email notification as soon as we have posted your order. 

I have received an email from you saying my order has been despatched but it has not been delivered.

Orders are sent via Royal Mail and should arrive within 2-3 working days. Please allow 10 working days for delivery before contacting us regarding a missing order.

My order has arrived damaged.

Please call us on our parent helpline or email us. You will need the order reference number from your order confirmation email. Please do this within three days of receipt.

I have accidently duplicated my order.

Please call or email us immediately. If we can stop the duplicate order before it has been processed we can refund you.

Can I add to my order?

You can place an additional order but you cannot amend an order after placing it.

Can I cancel my order?

Unfortunately, as all items are printed specifically for you it is not possible to change or cancel an order after it has been placed.