Passport style photos

[Dan and Ali 3]

So, we're all ready to go except for the whole passport photo thing. First of all, I've had limited success so far with even finding a place that will print US size passport photos ... and I'm a bit worried about the cost involved =\ Not trying to sound like a whiner here, but I need 5 photos for myself and we need 4 for my little one ... that's like $90 worth of photos. Has anyone had success with getting the photos taken professionally then scanning and duplicating them yourself? Or even what you did to get the photos in the first place? I've called Shoppers Drug Mart and London Drugs, both which told me they can't take them in 2x2 inch size.

Help, please!

[Bern. 3]

Japan Camera does it. I highly suggest them.

Just bring with you, the measurements and what not that they need and you're good to go.

Edited January 25, 2010 by Bern.

[ZansGirl 0]

So, we're all ready to go except for the whole passport photo thing. First of all, I've had limited success so far with even finding a place that will print US size passport photos ... and I'm a bit worried about the cost involved =\ Not trying to sound like a whiner here, but I need 5 photos for myself and we need 4 for my little one ... that's like $90 worth of photos. Has anyone had success with getting the photos taken professionally then scanning and duplicating them yourself? Or even what you did to get the photos in the first place? I've called Shoppers Drug Mart and London Drugs, both which told me they can't take them in 2x2 inch size.

Help, please!

i call bll$###### because we got ours at London Drugsin Vancouver!! $11 and they were 2x2... someone also told me Costc does them as well....and apparently they are 6 bucks each

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

So, we're all ready to go except for the whole passport photo thing. First of all, I've had limited success so far with even finding a place that will print US size passport photos ... and I'm a bit worried about the cost involved =\ Not trying to sound like a whiner here, but I need 5 photos for myself and we need 4 for my little one ... that's like $90 worth of photos. Has anyone had success with getting the photos taken professionally then scanning and duplicating them yourself? Or even what you did to get the photos in the first place? I've called Shoppers Drug Mart and London Drugs, both which told me they can't take them in 2x2 inch size.

Really??

I had my first set taken at a London Drugs, and the last set taken at a photo shop in Burnaby. Is there truly a difference between sizes? The documents I've read didn't make a distinction. My photos are 2x2 though. Hmm...hopefully someone else will chime in.

[ZansGirl 0]

Really??

I had my first set taken at a London Drugs, and the last set taken at a photo shop in Burnaby. Is there truly a difference between sizes? The documents I've read didn't make a distinction. My photos are 2x2 though. Hmm...hopefully someone else will chime in.

USA passort photos must be 2x2

the same are needed for the medical...3 if you are an adult..then an additional 2 for Montreal

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

i call bll$###### because we got ours at London Drugsin Vancouver!! $11 and they were 2x2... someone also told me Costc does them as well....and apparently they are 6 bucks each

Uh...it's not "bullsh!t", ZansGirl... Probably more likely that the reps that Ali talked to didn't really understand the photos in terms of the dimensions.

No need to be rude about it though.

[Dan and Ali 3]

The girl I spoke to at London Drugs sounded about 14 so that could have been a problem with them -- When I told her I needed US size passport photos she said, "They different than Canadian? We only take Canadian passport photos." Alright, end of story. Shopper's Drug Mart was a bit more hopeful, the lady I spoke to there told me to bring in the "passport photo instructions" (the instructions on my packet say: passport style photos, 2x2 inches ... and it ends there) and she'd try and help me but no guarantees.

[Bern. 3]

Ali, try Japan Cameraaa

[ZansGirl 0]

Uh...it's not "bullsh!t", ZansGirl... Probably more likely that the reps that Ali talked to didn't really understand the photos in terms of the dimensions.

No need to be rude about it though.

No..I meant Bs to London Drugs....I mean why would it be different from one city to the next?? I wasn''t trying to be mean at all or rude. I understand her concerns as one place I went to wanted 20 bucks and it would take 4 hours...It makes me a little choked that people take advantage of others who need these photos.....it is bad enough we are running from one place to the next without getting conflicting information from the same chain of stores....that was all..

Please accept my apology Dan and Alli...the BS comment was solely intended for the person who told you 2x2 could not be done. Ad my apologis to anyone else who might be offended...in future I shall keep such comments to myself

*sheepish grin a she backs away*

[Dan and Ali 3]

I had no idea Costco takes passport photos. I am going there tomorrow anyway so that works out great, problem potentially solved. Thanks for the suggestion.

No..I meant Bs to London Drugs....I mean why would it be different from one city to the next?? I wasn''t trying to be mean at all or rude. I understand her concerns as one place I went to wanted 20 bucks and it would take 4 hours...It makes me a little choked that people take advantage of others who need these photos.....it is bad enough we are running from one place to the next without getting conflicting information from the same chain of stores....that was all..

Please accept my apology Dan and Alli...the BS comment was solely intended for the person who told you 2x2 could not be done. Ad my apologis to anyone else who might be offended...in future I shall keep such comments to myself

*sheepish grin a she backs away*

Oh no worries! Not a big deal at all.

Ali, try Japan Cameraaa

I will call them tomorrow, but $6 sounds pretty appealing to me right now ;D

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

The girl I spoke to at London Drugs sounded about 14 so that could have been a problem with them -- When I told her I needed US size passport photos she said, "They different than Canadian? We only take Canadian passport photos." Alright, end of story. Shopper's Drug Mart was a bit more hopeful, the lady I spoke to there told me to bring in the "passport photo instructions" (the instructions on my packet say: passport style photos, 2x2 inches ... and it ends there) and she'd try and help me but no guarantees.

Okay, I just double-checked, and mine are indeed 2x2.

I would actually go in to a London Drugs. If not, there are several places in malls etc. that do passport photos. I'm sure you'll be able to find one in Vancouver at Pacific Centre, though I understand if you don't want to leave it THAT last minute.

[birdnerd 5]

I had no idea Costco takes passport photos. I am going there tomorrow anyway so that works out great, problem potentially solved. Thanks for the suggestion.

Oh no worries! Not a big deal at all.

Yep, we had ours done at Costco today - they take all different sizes (Can passport, Can PR card, and the 2x2 - it wasn't described as being US passport sized, though, just the size).

Super cheap - $6.99 per pair (same for all sizes), and done in about an hour, but it might've been slower because they were quite busy.

Also great because you don't have to stand in the cash register lineups!

Edited January 25, 2010 by birdnerd

[Marilyn. 340]

I went to CAA to get my pictures for the visa etc..

[trailmix 77]

[smurfette1971 0]

I had no idea Costco takes passport photos. I am going there tomorrow anyway so that works out great, problem potentially solved. Thanks for the suggestion.

Oh no worries! Not a big deal at all.

I will call them tomorrow, but $6 sounds pretty appealing to me right now ;D

costco is the cheapest around

i had mine that i sent to NVC done at shoppers

i just told them i needed usa passport style photo i sent them to nvc they didnt tell me they are no good or will that happen at interview

cause i am going to usa for a vacation next month and maybe i should just get all the photos done there

how many more do i need

i sent 2 of myself and two of each my children already to NVC

which they never said was not good size

they really did not look 2x2 but i got no reply stating not acceptable