Passport Photo

[NthernLgts]

You are correct, it isnt that hard. Besides, the people who work at where you submit the application can usually tell you if the photo will qualify.

[piper28]

II recommend having the professionals take care of it and just pay a few bucks. That way you know it is done right.

 

I'm just not necessarily convinced that the average person doing it at a CVS or Kinkos or something really has more experience in taking photos than I do.

[dabbercat]

Eegads, no wonder there's so much problem with illegals.

 

In Canada, the passport photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.

[firefly333]

The best thing about taking them yourself is that if you dont like a shot, you can keep taking more shots until you get one you like better. Something you cant do without paying extra if you get a photo from Walgrens.

[NthernLgts]

Either the photo is right or it isnt, regardless of who takes it.

[SoBaycruiser]

Many of the newer digital cameras have some preset options. Mine has an ID option. When that option is chosen, in the display window is the shape of a head. You just make sure the person is standing against something white and their head fits within the head on the display and snap. The print out is of 2 of the identical pictures side by side. I like this option because I was able to take about 10 pictures before I got one I like. I don't mind showing my passport photo now. It was easy and I had no problem with them being accepted.

[Coral]

I just went through this when I got visa pictures.

 

Walgreens was charing $7.95, Kinkos $15.00 and the Passport Office at the Main Post Office was $15.00.

 

On a side note, I heard about several people having their pictures rejected when they went down to the Passport Office. I called the local Passport Office and asked "what store takes the best passport photo (as far as to specs)" and they responded with a specific Walgreens store in my area.

[Coral]

Many of the newer digital cameras have some preset options. Mine has an ID option. When that option is chosen, in the display window is the shape of a head. You just make sure the person is standing against something white and their head fits within the head on the display and snap. .

 

That is pretty cool. I just got a new camera - I should look to see if I have that feature.

[PescadoAmarillo]

Once you get the photo right (based on the good advice given above), just store the jpeg file. If you ever need a photo for a visa, you can simply print and submit 2 copies of it. We always carry 2 extra photos each in case we have to replace our passport during a trip.

 

LOVE the idea about editing out the wrinkles! But what I really need to do is add wrinkles and grey hair to my 9 year old passport photo. However, I have to renew at the end of this year, and I guess that issue will resolve itself then.:(

[piper28]

Eegads, no wonder there's so much problem with illegals.

 

In Canada, the passport photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.

 

I honestly don't think that's really relevant. I don't know of a large problem in the US with illegals getting passports. After all, you do still have to submit documentation showing citizenship. (And just because someone's a commercial photographer doesn't mean they can't be paid to look the other way).