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Alpha 1 Photo & Studio

4.6 (135 reviews)
Special Hours 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Ellie W.

My son won a music competition and would be playing at a concert soon, so he was in need of some musician headshots for the program. He normally didn't like to take photos, so we couldn't find any good photos and had to ask for a professional photographer's help. I sent a request via Yelp to multiple photo studios, and Alpha 1 was one of the vendors who responded timely. The quoted price was also quite reasonable among all the estimates I had received. Besides, Alpha 1 was able to fit us into their schedule within a short timeline. That's why we chose Alpha 1. There were one big studio and one small studio. We used the big one. There was also a corner with a big mirror and all the hair styling products in case you need to adjust your hair styles. Sebastian was a great photographer to work with. He made the photo session so fun and my nervous teen son was able to smile in the photos. Originally we were planning to get 2 photos only for the concert program purpose, but when we saw the photo proof, we had a hard time to select, not because we couldn't find any good one, rather there were too many good photos that we couldn't decide which one. We ended up selecting 10 photos. Every photo was so good that it was difficult to choose. But we can't afford buying all the photos, so we just picked 10 of them. We had a wonderful experience with Alpha 1. Next time when we need any photo, this will be our go-to place. I would highly recommend Alpha 1 for any photo needs.

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Apple W.

When I did an internet search for Passport photo near Bellevue, seem like this is the one many people go. They change $26 for 2 passport pictures, where at AAA just a few blocks away, only cost $13. This place is overpriced and photos take minimal of 45 minutes to be ready. My husband needs a couple of passport style photos to apply an international driver's permit/license. We just learned that AAA does it all, and much faster (the photos were ready within 5 minutes) and way more reasonable cost (for 2 tiny usually "ugly" pictures).

Left: a different studio, Right: Alpha 1

Found Alpha 1 through Yelp after taking a particularly hideous passport photo at another photography store. This "before" photo was after two tries! I was livid that it was SO bad, and not color corrected and was NOT going to tolerate that being my ID photo for the next 10 years! I called Alpha 1 and was graciously told they take walk-ins so I zipped right over. Sebastian was a pro and helped me get some better angles--I do have them, they're just not easy. I had a fresh haircut and decent makeup on for this. Price also included a bit of retouching to color correct my skin tone. See the difference???? I'll recommend Alpha 1 for passports for sure but also for their other services because they clearly care you don't look like a troll.

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Really fast and very pleasant. Just needed a passport photo but they treated me like I was important to them. Thank you. Great photo btw

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Good fast service, friendly and knowledgeable about Canadian passport photos. Would recommend for Canadian and US passport photos.

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This place is weigh too expensive!! Only four prints cost a hundred!!!!! There's no way to take photos here

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Outstanding photo studio and very quick and amazing service. This is my goto place now for photos.

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4 years ago

Excellent service. Passport sized photos never looked this good! Skip Fedex, take a drive & head to alpha1 for your photo needs :)

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Efficient, beautiful pictures, great customer service. Photos are approved for passports without any issues. Thanks so much!!

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Ask the Community - Alpha 1 Photo & Studio

Do they do canadian passport photos?

Yes - they do Canadian Passport photos with the required certification and is acceptance guaranteed.

How much for a professional portrait?

I purchased a passport photo only. I recommend contacting Alpha 1 for prices. I would think the price is dependant upon several things including the size, finish, paper used, etc.

Can I get the document for my photo? I need to upload my passport photo online to apply visa in south America.

If I understand your question, you are wondering if you can get a copy of your photo on line to then download for your visa. I believe that you can get a copy that you can download. I suggest that you call. The owner is very technically competent… Read more

Hi, do you take Canadian passport photo?

Hi Miki: Thanks for contacting us. Yes, we do provide Canadian Passport photos daily. The photos will be certified meeting the specifications and they are also acceptance guaranteed. Please let us know if you have other questions by email or phone.… Read more

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