A while back, when I used to work at Yonge and Eglinton, I took the subway up to the Passport…read moreCanada location at Yonge, just north of Sheppard. I remember seeing a photo centre in the lobby if you needed a passport photo. Ten years ago, I got my passport renewed at the Passport Office at Scarborough Town Centre. I remember seeing a similar photo centre back then on the main floor. I realized that they are owned by the same folks. Last month, while standing in line at the Passport Canada office in Scarborough to have my documentation checked and to grab a number to head upstairs for part two of my passport renewal process, I looked at the Scarborough Passport Photo Centre in front of me. Although I am not the type who would get my photos taken here first, followed by jumping into the passport lineup, I do like that this photo establishment is here: - If you like that stress to do your photos at the last minute, you can here - If your original photos for your visa, passport, or whatever are either outdated or invalid after speaking to a Passport Canada person, you can get them done here and continue the application process without returning on another day I was envious that there weren't any lineups to get your photo taken. This place had steady business on a Monday afternoon. Prices aren't posted outside the door. While standing in a passport lineup maze, there was a poster of the types of photos that this store does. It didn't have any prices. I find that if you plan ahead to get your passport photos taken, you'll pay less. The best deal that I know of is if you are a CAA Plus or Premier member. Passport photos are free with your membership. Otherwise, it's under $10 if you're a classic CAA member and $20 if you're a non-member. I used to be a CAA member when I had a car that didn't have roadside assitance. My current car does with Toyota, so I haven't had a need to be with CAA. I went with Grace Convenience to get my passport photos done. It was $14.99 for two photos and they worked out nicely. They were done in ten minutes and looked professional. At this place, passport photos are $25. You are paying more for them. However, it does look like a professional studio when you peer into the store. I saw shirts there. My guess is that if your attire isn't suitable for a passport photo, you can change into a shirt that is available at this store. It's brilliant. Hopefully, it's a clean shirt that is laundered after each customer wears it. It's smart to have such a business next to Service Canada for your passport, visa, permanent residence, and more that require a photo with your application. I personally won't be using it as I'm more of a planner who likes to check out prices. However, if you are in a bind for a quality photo, this place is for you. (119)

Dear Yasmin Samji! I am extremely disappointed with the…read morequality of the photo taken at your center. It is completely unsuitable for use in a passport. The skin tone in the photo is so distorted that a person with light skin appears dark. The photo does not look like my real appearance at all. I tried to return the photo and get money, but my requests were ignored and I had to leave. It seems that for you, Canada is just a way to make money and what you write in your preface does not correspond to reality. It is very sad to encounter such an attitude towards clients.

Convenient location if you need to take your passport photos. It's right beside the passport office…read moreand they open at 8 am. Service was really quick to have the photo taken and printed. It was $15 including tax. If you don't mind paying a bit more for convenience then I would suggest this place. If you have time then there are definitely cheaper places, like Costco.

As easy as it can get :)…read more Been here before for my visa photos for trip to Europe and now for my citizenship photos. Always a great experience.

**** DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, TIME, ENERGY HERE ALERT****…read more Exactly my experience here. I had my Canadian passport picture taken here. Pictures got REJECTED by the PASSPORT OFFICE, I had to scramble to get the picture retaken outside while wasting another hour to get back in line. The commissioner told me that the pictures cannot have glares, which prevents facial recognition to work properly. She told me to get a refund from this photo place. Then I came back to this place. Waited out of courtesy until all other customers left, then told him what happened and asked for a refund. He says he doesn't do refund. PERIOD. I wasted two trips here, wasted money, additional time at the passport office, and lastly energy arguing with the owner. On why he thinks the picture is totally valid and that the passport office had made a mistake. He thinks I should have come made another trip to get my pictures retaken. I was at the passport office in downtown... Worst customer experience, he must have a lot of business, surely lost it from me.

Highly recommended. Very knowledgeable professional and great experience! I would definitely go…read moreback.

I normally don't post a complaint but I feel obligated to warn people about the disrespectful,…read moreunprofessional service that was provided by the "photographer"/ cashier. He took the liberty to crop out my hair around the shoulder area which is not allowed according to guidelines for passport pictures. He declined to take another picture or return my money. Extremely disrespectful body language and speech, I'm not sure how they are allowed to provide this service?

The fifth star is really for the hours. Till midnight!…read more I had been to this place before, not realizing they did passport photos, because they're in the Presse International magazine shop. After trying (and failing) to get my photos done over lunch at Shoppers Drug Mart (where apparently no one knows how to use a camera), I came here because it's open late and I was busy till 9. The guy made sure I was up to Passport standards (no hair in face, no sunglasses on head, etc.) and took a few photos before he got one he was satisfied with. Handed in my application this morning and they were satisfied with the photos as well, which is all that really matters. Would not be getting my passport in time to travel if it was not for this place!

Poor service and asking too pricy.. Very inconvenient....im…read morenot going back to this shop anymore..

I was in the store three times trying to get things resolved. Each time, there were 5+ person…read moreline-ups with no one covering cash or at best one person. This despite the fact that there were 4-5 employees doing other things. Because I had so much time, I looked at the buying some frames. However, the shelves were such a mess with frames put into slots with different items mixed together that it became impossible to figure anything out. Ultimately, my biggest complaint was that I had I to come back to the store multiple times because the manager lied to me and then refused to acknowledge the problem. I will definitively take my business elsewhere. I pointed this all out to the manager and he could not care less.

Came here to get a passport photo. I also came here 10 yrs ago, so I recently came back again for…read moremy passport renewal. Service was just as great as the first time I came here. There was no wait and the service was quick, and impeccable. I felt the photos were of good quality, it was a great value to get a passport photo with a fast turn around, I was in and out in less than 15min. They take cash that includes tax, so come prepared. They also have a mirror for you to check your appearance before taking the photo and the staff was able to gently and kindly remind me to move my hair, straighten up, etc to ensure the photo was taken to meet standards. The shop is located in the second floor so look for the sign, walk up a flight of stairs and you'll see the office shortly after getting up to the landing.

My family and I have come here anytime we need a photo for ID. This latest visit was for a visa…read more They knew exactly what the requirements were. They are professional and love their work and it really shows. There's a mirror with combs and spraybottle in case you want to do some last min touch ups. They give directions for hair, pose, as well as some post shoot touchups. The whole process took less than 15 minutes and the photos always turn out really nice. I've had a few people see my passport and ask where I've gotten the photo done. Their prices are great too. My dad got lazy once and went somewhere else closer and he paid more for 1 copy than we usually do for 2. We haven't gone anywhere else ever since. This time I ended up getting two digital photos, but you have the choice of digital or 2 hard copy, and you can always come back later if you decide you also want the hard copy. Keep in mind it's cash only. They also do photo for babies. My go to spot for photos, highly recommend.

Well I visited this location because it was relatively close to my parents' apartment. The same…read moreguy that ran the place 5 years ago when I last took a passport photo still owns and operates the place. It's not a busy location but since he's survived years of ups and downs, you know he would be a good business man. Last time I was there, he took a polaroid photo and used a hair dryer to process. Now of course it's all digitized. I was out in 15 minutes. Well really 10, but we started discussing his thoughts on the HST. I agreed with him naturally since he mentioned it was a positive thing and people decided to give it a chance. For friendly and quick service and you live in North York, definitely visit this Sooters location.

Stay away from this crooked place. I went in to have a frame done with a few pictures inside. I was…read morequoted 39.99 for the custom frame and 39.99 for the pictures and to put it together. No problem, I left a 30 dollar deposit. I told him the anniversary was on March 9th. On March 6th I called to see what's going on only to be told it won't be ready until the 9th, when we discussed pickup on the 8th. However after discussing he agrees to have it ready on 8th. I go in on the 8th and am absolutely thrilled at the piece. We talk for a good 8 minutes, the whole time I'm holding the cash in my hand that I owe, which is $50. The conversation then turns and he tells me he had unexpected expenses and now the piece costs $120!!!!. He didn't mention this on the call 3 days earlier, or the first 10 minutes I am there holding the money. He sees how much I love the piece and decides to gouge me knowing I needed it and I will pay. So I paid. But now I will make it my mission to spread awareness at this business owners crooked practices.

This is the best small shipping store. I'm there almost everyday and I've only had the best service.read more

Would not recommend. After waiting 30 min, I got a digital photo for a PR card, only to learn…read morethat the photo was not accepted. This was despite my having as the staff if they needed the spec's. What a waste of time and money.