• American Naturalization Photos
• Citizenship Certificate Photos
• Government Photos
• Gun License
• ID Cards
• Immigration Photos
• International Driver’s License
• Lottery
• Metrocard
• Re-Entry Permit
• School ID
• State Department Work ID
• Green-cards
• Firearm Certificates
• Employment
• Licenses
• ID Cards
• Resumes
• Online dating websites
• Facebook
• Linkedin
• Lottery
• Metrocard
• International Drivers Licenses

• No smile applicants should have a neutral expression
• No eyeglasses– this distorts your facial data
• Clothing should cover your shoulders and no big earings
• Avoid white clothing as it does not provide sufficient contrast against the background and can lead to rejections
• Avoid turtleneck sweaters as your neck line should be visible
• Cover your shoulders
• No big earrings or necklaces
• No eye-glassses allowed

Below is a website that lists the U.S. government’s policies for passport photos

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/photos/photos.html

No Eyeglasses

We offer Passport Photos at our 22 Park Place 4^th Floor Facility. This office is located in Downtown NYC Financial District The 2, 3, A and C Train stop on our corner and the 4 and 5 train are 3 blocks away.  The photos will be ready within just a few minutes (10) while you wait.   Clients are usually in an out of our office quickly with minimum wait time.   Please call to make an appointment.

We offer Passport Photos on an appointment basis at our Ridgewood NJ location at 45 North Broad Street 1^st Floor, Ridgewood NJ 07450. Clients are usually in an out of our office quickly with minimum wait time. The office is conveniently located off Route 17 in Bergen County New Jersey. The photos will be ready within just a few minutes while you wait.

In addition, we also offer a Mobile Service where we travel to your home or office and take the passport photo on your premises. This one of a kind “concierge service” offers great convenience and cost savings. It often goes hand in hand with our assistance with the Passport or Visa Expediting giving our clients a complete end to end service.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/news/no-glasses-nov-1st.html

Below is the US protocol for Passport Photo Requirements

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/photos/photos.html

Passport Photo Acceptance Guide

http://abriggs.com/forms?formname=PassportPhotoGuide.pdf

How to take a good passport photo

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/good-passport-photo-102463.html

Passport Photo from Mug Shot to Glamour Shot

http://www.vogue.com/4106013/taking-good-passport-photo/

Good Passport Photos

http://notesofnomads.com/taking-good-passport-photo/

Look Good for Passport Photo

http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Good-for-Your-Passport-Photo

Having taken passport photos for over 10 years our experienced technicians should give you both confidence and peace of mind that your photos will be accepted.  This is our “bread and butter”.  If we do it wrong our client’s passport and/or Visa will be declined.  Our acceptance rate is better than 98% and we strive to make sure our clients are satisfied with our performance.

Our primary focus is to provide our clients with passport photos for use with U.S. passports.  As passport professionals, we are acutely aware of the strict criteria imposed by the U.S. Department of State and guarantee perfect photos that meet all requirements for every client.   We provide a standard 2” x 2” photo, printed on the required paper.   All passport photos are taken using a top of the line camera and a high end light system.

Of course, we recognize that this picture will be featured on your passport for years to come and that you may not be happy with just a picture that meets requirements.  Our technicians are patient and will re-take a photo you are not satisfied with until you feel comfortable leaving with the perfect passport photo!

The full requirements for a compliant passport photo can be found here:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/photos/photos.html

Whether you are obtaining or renewing a passport, a photo seems to be a straightforward request: just take a picture of the head and shoulders against a white backdrop and make sure it’s the correct size.  However, while this might meet the minimum requirements to be accepted, but there is much more to the passport photo than is apparent.  As you may imagine, a photo of insufficient quality or not meeting the U.S. Department of State criteria will be rejected, meaning you would have to go through the hassle of taking and sending another photo.  This wastes months of time and can be very frustrating.

In addition, a photo that is accepted but has some shadows, has low contrast, or is otherwise imperfect can cause less obvious problems.  Because passport photos are used in Facial Recognition Software, an imperfect passport photo can cause false matches or cause difficulty identifying you, which can create delays in certain bureaucratic processes and extra security clearances at airports.  We guarantee our passport and visa photos will be accepted.  They will have the right color, right contrast and right size and with no shadows.

At NYC Passport Photos, we prioritize customer service, time, and quality above all else.  Therefore, we have established a helpful, friendly environment that is both efficient and careful for you to obtain your top-quality passport photos quickly and without issue.  We promise to do our best to accommodate our customers in any way possible while still adhering to U.S. Department of State and other foreign guidelines. and we guarantee that NYC Passport Photos is the most professional passport photo service in the city.

We use a professional digital camera for all passport pictures.  The passport office does not accept inkjet digital photos.  Our photos are printed on photographic paper and when necessary we use professional lighting.  We also utilize the best quality cutting machines.  Client’s input is also important so before we print the photos you get a chance to view and approve of them.

Most countries have specific guidelines for Visa Photos.  These guidelines differ from Country to Country.  We have a great deal of experience with every countries requirements and will make sure your photo will be approved.  We maintain a digital library of each Countries specific requirements, including samples of Acceptable Photos and the photo variables unique to that country.

Many providers of passport photos, and often large pharmacies, tend to take the attitude that a passport photo is as straightforward as a point-and-click with a camera.  Here at NYC Passport Photos, we guarantee that is not the case.

For this reason, they carry their knowledge of Department of State workings and attention to detail to the business of passport photos.

Because we also specialize in expedition of applications for passports or visas, we are able to fully aid each client through the entire process, should they so desire.  Take a load off your shoulders by having the professionals at NYC Passport Photos take care of the entire process for you!

Lastly, we only employ professional photographers with attention to details, lighting, and everything you’d need for a compliant passport photo that you’re proud of.  Our top-quality cameras and lighting equipment will raise contrast to the appropriate level and eliminate shadows and other common passport photo problems, resulting in perfect pictures each time!

We are currently one of the only companies in the entire Tri State Area that provides the ultimate convenience in passport photos: mobile services.  This means that we will send one of our skilled technicians to your apartment, office, or anywhere you find convenient with a high-end camera, a white backdrop, and lighting equipment to ensure that our mobile photos reflect the same quality as those we take in-office.

As a provider of other mobile services such as notary and fingerprinting, we guarantee that each of our technicians is professional and exemplifies behavior typical of any elite offices.  Our technicians are polite, professionally dressed, and knowledgeable.  They will be able to instruct clients how to position themselves in order to provide clear photos, making the process simple and straightforward.  As the most professional passport photo service available in New York, we guarantee our service to be streamlined and efficient.  We will not require more than 5 minutes for set-up and another 5-10 to take and print the picture.  We understand that life in New York is fast-paced and sinking time into things like passport photos can be a massive inconvenience.  Allow us to lighten the load a bit and take your passport photo from the comfort of your home or office!

We are the only company in New York that offers a mobile passport photo service.  We understand that New Yorkers don’t always have the time to fish around for a good passport photo spot, wait in unexpected lines, or travel to a good location.  For this reason, we feature a service in which we will send a technician with a screen, camera, and equipment to your office or apartment.  With more than 10 years experience providing notary, fingerprinting, and apostille services to businesses and individual of all kinds, we are used to servicing urgent requests, groups, or other special circumstances.  If you have any questions regarding accommodations, feel free to call (212) 249-2073.

If you are interested in setting up an appointment for one or a group of people, please give us a call at (212) 249-2073 and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Many of our clients apply for passports or for renewal in a foreign country from here in the U.S.  Often this is the most convenient way to complete this process, provided that the destination country allows for application expedition.  If this is the case, we are the best available choice!  We are familiar with all common countries’ restrictions and standards for photo size as well as paper, background, and other such factors.  Another reason to use us for a foreign passport photo is because we guarantee that you leave with the physical photo itself – no wait time!  This is useful for people who have limited time during the day or do not want to come back to the same location at a later time, as almost all foreign passport applications require a physical photo to be sent.

Your Passport Photograph must be:

• In Color 2 x 2 inches in size
• Printed on thin, photo-quality paper taken within the past 6 months
• Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
• Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

Our company guarantees that your passport photo(s) taken by us will never be rejected!

It is imperative that your passport photo meets the government requirements otherwise it will re rejected causing loss of money, time and possibly a cancellation of your trip.

A “Rejected Photo” is the most popular reason for both Passport and Visa rejection.

A passport photo that is accepted but has some shadows, has low contrast, or is otherwise imperfect can cause less obvious problems.  Because passport photos are used in Facial Recognition Software, an imperfect passport photo can cause false matches or cause difficulty identifying you, which can create delays in certain bureaucratic processes and extra security clearances at airports.  We guarantee our passport and visa photos will be accepted.  They will have the right color, right contrast and right size and with no shadows.

There are many choices for Vendors for Passport Photos in New York City including UPS stores, Fedex Kinkos, drug stores and the like.  Keep in mind the use of poor light and inferior equipment, lends itself to possible rejection.  Color, contrast, sizing and shadow are just a few variables which cause rejection issues.  Getting a photo taken at a Duane Reade or at an inexperienced vendor may meet not minimum requirements to be accepted, and there is no guarantee that the unskilled employee will know how and why to take a perfect passport photo.

Our competitors are Photo Studios offering a variety of Photography Services including family photos and Portraits.  Passport Photos are a usually a very small part of their business.  Many providers of passport photos including pharmacies, tend to take the attitude that a passport photo is as straightforward as a point-and-click with a camera. This is not the case.  We do not do any other type of Photos “only” Passport Photos.  Since we are in the business of passport and Visa Expediting we know exactly what to do.