Passport Pictures - Photographer in Alabama?

[Lemonslice 4,570]

Hi,

 

Not for myself and a bit far from where I am... Anyone can recommend a photographer who is aware of the Canadian passport picture requirements - somewhere around Tuscaloosa/Birmingham... If no one knows, I will contact the consulate in Atlanta on Monday. 

 

Thank you!

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

The majority of passport pictures can be done at a cvs or walgreens.

[Lemonslice 4,570]

4 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

The majority of passport pictures can be done at a cvs or walgreens.

Canadian pictures have special requirements (and Passport Canada is super strict - bad pictures is the #1 reason they reject the applications) - most of those places put the clerk of the day to handle the machine - no good

Thank you for the suggestion - which is good for most countries pictures!

 

[NikLR 13,220]

contact your nearest Canadian consulate and they should have a list of photographers. 

[Lemonslice 4,570]

Friend was trying to have it done tomorrow - as I said, next step is to contact them on Monday if no one as personal experience here.   

[NikLR 13,220]

I would just call the consulate on Monday.  My photos ended up being 3x what they are in Canada due to the sizing.  But I went to a place where they guarantee them.  However I'm not sure that store is in Alabama.  I bet any specialty photography store would do them though. I'm surprised the friend is trying to do something on Easter Sunday in the south.  lol

[Lemonslice 4,570]

I guess it is one of her rare days off lol

 

I've seen good Canadian pictures taken by clerks in "regular" stores, but the clerk has to be a bit knowledgeable.  There is an awesome photographer in Boston who does not charge an arm and a leg (and makes people look very good!), but it is a bit far for my friend... Nothing urgent.

[NovaSprings 89]

I have gone to CVS and had the pictures taken, but asked them not to cut them.  I cut the pictures myself using a metric ruler and a sharp exacto knife and the guide on the passport Canada site. Just make sure your lines are straight and no ink lines on the picture.

 

Good luck!

Edited April 16, 2017 by NovaSprings

[Ontarkie 13,938]

AAA is where a few have gone. Sears if they still have a photo studio was able. Sadly I think most are gone now. 

Don't forget the stamp, signature and date of the place that took the picture. 

[lmihler 23]

On ‎4‎/‎15‎/‎2017 at 8:38 PM, Lemonslice said:

Canadian pictures have special requirements (and Passport Canada is super strict - bad pictures is the #1 reason they reject the applications) - most of those places put the clerk of the day to handle the machine - no good

Thank you for the suggestion - which is good for most countries pictures!

 

I used Walgreens and had no issues.