I am currently a student at UT Arlington, living on campus. I am gathering my paperwork to prepare for employment and need to take some passport photos. Yesterday, I attempted to take passport photos at a Walgreens store, and I was not satisfied with it. The lady taking the photo of me was handholding a digital camera, not even balanced, below her chest in a straight-standing position. The picture skewed towards the right when I looked at the camera screen. The final photos had very low resolution, and my face was dark too. I spent around $40 for 4 photos at Walgreens. I did not want my paperwork to be delayed just because of my passport photos, so I gave it a try at APV Studios. The owner was friendly and passionate about taking photos of me. The best thing was that he had a studio with an appropriate indoor light setting for a good passport photo. The resulting passport photo was completely satisfactory. The price of 6 passport photos was $45. This is much better than Walgreens. I do not want to be negative towards Walgreens Photo. There may be Walgreen stores that take good photos out there too. read more

This is the best place to get your passport photos taken. The owner knows all the requirements for all countries and is very precise to make sure the photos exactly meet every item. Picture quality is great and you can be in and out quickly. We have been repeat customers for passports for two different countries. We have never had the photos from here rejected but we have from other places. read more

I found myself out by the airport with some time to kill on a day off and put my trust in Google/Yelp for a place to get a Canadian passport photo after a simply disastrous waste of time at CVS. If three previous FIVE STAR reviews aren't enough for you, take it from the guy that never writes yelp reviews that my experience here was so good I simply had to say thanks to this business with my own. Photos? Perfect. Technical knowledge of the various nuances of international passport photo requirements? Flawless. Price? Fair and worth every penny. And if that's not enough the 15 minutes I spent in this shop with the proprietor were genuinely a good time. We had a good laugh about what the internets thought of him and he wanted me to say he was crazy, so to avoid any possibility of negative confusion I'll just say he was crazy awesome! read more

Looking for specialty passport pictures? Well, this is as good as it gets for Canadian passports/immigration photos, Mexican passports, etc. It's a mom-and-pop shop where the two owners (who are the two workers) are really friendly and give you nice quality pictures. They also do a good job on DV Lottery applications. They also do some great restoration work. read more

I took a leap of faith on the other review for Affordable Photo Lab and I'm glad I did. It's a small shop in Plymouth Park so i wasn't sure what to expect. The owner was very friendly from the minute I came through the door. He was excited to meet me. He showed me the difference in some passport photos that some people had done at other places and what he had done for them. His photos are, well, practically perfect. Trust me I do not photograph well but I am overly pleased with my passport photos. The light he shoots the photos in is good and I actually look like myself! I only had to wait about five minutes for the finished product. Totally worth the $16 for the 2 passport photos. Just so you know, he only accepts cash and checks so make sure you have those when you go. I highly recommend this shop to everyone looking for a passport photo or just getting some studio shots. I would highly recommend to any budding actor for headshots as well. Or if you need some nice photos for a dating site, this would be a great place for that too! read more

Great place to go for a quick international passport photo. The guy there knew his stuff. He had all the passport photo documentation right there for you to review with him. He even measured my photos with me afterwards so that I felt confident about them being correct. The store itself is kind of cheesy but once you get past that its a nice and courteous place. read more

One of the ONLY places in Dallas that knows how to properly process a CANADIAN PASSPORT photo. For those not familiar, Canadian passports have very strict requirements when it comes to the photo (size, expression, lighting, shadow, etc.) - it is rare to find a studio that is well aware of these requirements and APV is one of those studios. The employees are very kind and humorous. I'll definitely be back! read more

Super Crazy Terry is super crazy GREAT!!!! My wife and I are dual citizens and needed our Canadian passports renewed. We have both had passports rejected in the past from Canada due to photos not adhering 100% to their requirements. Terry KNOWS what he is doing. The customer who wrote a review stating Terry wrote the date in pen instead of a stamp which made the photo invalid was either wrong or got someone at the passport department in Canada who was wrong. The fact is that it clearly states on the current passport instructions page that the date CAN be printed in pen OR stamped. However, due to this misunderstanding, Terry has switched to using a date stamp just to put his customers at ease. Not only were our pictures approved by the Canadian passport agency, they were also good pictures (as good as a picture can be when you're not allowed to smile). Having gone through the aggravation of having pictures rejected in the past, I urge you to make the drive out to Super Crazy Terry who will joke with you but trust me, he is serious about making sure your photos will be accepted. Yes, he does sell various items like shampoos and soaps to help his revenue but so what! We bought some inexpensive conditioner there and love it LOL! Terry is a nice guy who loves to joke around and also does a great job. I wish we had more Terry's to deal with every day. read more

I hate how I come out in pictures and it causes me to be extra picky. So I decided to come here based on the reviews and I was not disappointed. I told him I wanted my head to be the maximum size the passport requirements allowed and he listened. I also instructed him to minimize appearance of a double chin. I asked him to take a few photos from a slightly elevated angle to minimize my double chin, so he took pics from on top of a stool. I had asked him to show me the picture before he printed, to avoid issues, but another person came in and he got distracted with her. Turned out not to be an issue, but I would have had to ask for a redo if I hadn't liked it. Excitedly enough, my picture came out awesome and my expectations were surpassed. The lighting in the picture is great (I was like glowing) and I have a feeling he did a few touch ups to it, no double chin. I will say that I was a bit of producer and had to give him some direction, although the only knowledge I have is from taking selfies. I definitely echo the previous reviewer in wishing I could have all my ID pictures taken here. The cost is more from what you might spend at the post office/Walgreens. But what you are paying for is the professional skill, great lighting, and attention. Most of the time the pictures you get at the post office are in dark rooms and you have no say in posing. Bottom line - this palace is for people who want a better chance at getting a good picture for your passport and do not mind spending a few more dollars. read more

I discovered Affordable Photo Lab through yelp while I was looking for pictures for Canadian visa and UK visa. I was worried since the drug store picture services don't do anything other than a standard US passport photo requirement. The owner here is friendly and pays a lot of attention to detail. He took the two different photo requirements and gave me two different types of pictures which exactly fit the requirements! He showed me the sizes of the digital pictures and made sure all the requirements are met. The photo itself is better than the one I took at a Walgreens a couple of years back. The service is slightly pricey but it's quick. read more

I needed a quality passport photo quickly. Terry was very friendly and courteous over the phone and even more when I got to his studio. He's very knowledgeable and the photo turned out great! After very disappointing results at CVS, I was glad I found APV Studios on Yelp. Reasonably priced for studio quality results. I'd certainly recommend APV. read more

Amazing guy. He helped me seamlessly!

I always love getting my passport photos here ! This is my second time to get another passport photos because I have to apply a different passport for different country and as usual I love getting my pictures done here !!!! Awesome service and friendly owner !!!! Very nice and I highly recommend to everyone !!! read more

If you need a passport photo taken, this is where you should go, no question. It might be a little bit more than Walgreens, but you are likely going to have to get that Walgreens photo re-taken. I have had my American and Canadian passport photos taken at APV Studios and never had a problem. Very quick and professional. I should also say that I hear stories of the foreign consulates in Houston recommending this place to expat citizens living in Dallas and the surrounding areas. read more

Like many of the prior reviewers, I found APV through a search for passport photos. I agree that the owner is very nice and I was greeted promptly and warmly. I cannot dispute that the passport photos here are better than they are at CVS or Walgreens (where some employee just snaps a quick pic with a digital camera-- thanks I could have done that myself), but I do feel his skills as photographer are lacking a bit. The first time I had to seek out an actual photographer for a government ID photo (while living in Chicago), I was really pleased with the resulting picture. This time, I think I might go somewhere else and have another picture done rather than living with this one for 10 years until my next renewal. For those of you who are price conscious, US passport photos are about $5 more here than as advertised at other locations. In short, I wouldn't travel out of your way to get a passport photo done here. Oh, and I almost forgot to add: evidently he is turning his studio into a convenience store to help pay the bills. The minute you walk in, nearly every surface is covered with snacks, toiletries, and sundries. It's maybe 50 feet door to door to Kroger- is this really necessary? read more

This place is fabulous. I got REALLY lost getting there though. My iPhone map took me to the other side of the street. It's actually right beside KROGER. I was in need of new Canadian passport photos and the owner was so thorough and sweet. He took the time to show me how different walgreens vs his photos were and even measured my photo after we were done to confirm the measurements were correct. It's a little pricey, but I feel like it's worth it knowing that my photos will be accepted. It came out to $32.50 for Canadian passport photos. read more

Fast, convenient service. The owner does a great job of making sure you get exactly what you want and need, and he's hilarious to boot!

Fast and courteous service. He takes the stress out of immigration photographs and adds a little fun to the process. APV Studios is well worth the fee for accurate, clear photos for government forms and applications. read more

I am as pale as a person can be without being an albino and I have had ZERO professional pictures that I like and look like me. There are only snaps of me from my childhood, as my school photos were always so rotten my mom didn't buy them. Most portraits, I look like Mortitia Adams. I am extraordinarily hard to light. Red eye is a given. And since passport pics have so many restrictions, I didn't want to try wearing darker makeup to make lighting me easier. I needed a photo that actually looked like me, and I needed it in a hurry, as I have an unexpected travel opportunity and need an expedited passport. I didn't have time for the hassle of possibly having my picture rejected. Terry did a great job. He put me at ease and I was in and out with a perfect passport photo in 20 minutes. Tips: 1) The price list in the business pics is current as of August 2018. 2.) Cash or Check only. Terry doesn't take credit cards. 3.) No appointment necessary. read more

Great guy!!! The best pictures I've ever taken. He also got a collection of currencies from a 100 countries.

We've been here a few times to get our Canadian passport and immigration photos. He's always great with our kids and very thorough. Be sure to bring cash or check as he does not accept credit card. read more

We really like this photo studio. The place may be a little bit odd but the photo quality is excellent. We have been using it for all our immigration documents. Highly recommended. read more

My picture turned out perfectly. It met all of the Canadian passport requirements to a tee. BUT the best part was the sweet owner who had me laughing at all his jokes. He is a ray of sunshine- I'm so glad I went here vs Walgreens. I will drive the drive to him again- he is worth it! read more

I needed a place to take photos for Canadian Visa. As a New Yorker I didn't really know of a place here in Irving,TX. I looked on Yelp and found AVP photo. I was greeted by a welcoming gentleman. He made sure I got the correct photos as there are diffident types for Canada. I felt secure that I got the right photos as he knew exactly what he was doing. He even measured it for me. Since it was time sensitive I felt confident I got the right photos. It was all worth it. Thank you so much. Go here and be assured you will be well taken care of. read more

If you need a fantastic passport photo and you have a foreign passport this is the place to come. Terry has all the correct specs and takes the time to make you look your best. read more

If you need Jamaican passport pictures this is the place. Service was awesome and They know the passport requirements for many countries

After going to seven other places to try and get my Canadian passport photo done, I tried APV Studios after doing an internet search and felt an incredible sense of relief as soon as I spoke with Terry. He is so professional and friendly and made me felt at ease within seconds of meeting him. His photos are incredible and well worth the $35. I will highly recommend him to everyone for photos. The other places I tried had no idea as to what they were doing. Some handed me a photo and said, "Give it a try." You don't want to hear that when you're dealing with a passport photo. Terry has the correct stamps, the correct measurements, everything you need for the particular requirements needed for a passport photo. In the 27 years Terry has been doing this he has never had one photo get rejected by passport officials. I would give him a ten-star rating if I could. read more

The owner of the store is probably the coolest and most passionate person I have ever met. He took two beautiful pictures for my Canada passport and even went as far as measuring the correct dimensions. I highly recommend this store because it not only gets the job done but makes it fun. The owner is very good at engaging you at minigames while he works on your photographs read more

Went to get passport photos done for Canada. The owner was knowledgeable, meticulous and took pride in his work (unlike CVS or Walgreens. fyi - our Walgreens passport photos were previously rejected). The photos were precise and of very good quality. We also had a fun and a very interesting conversation with him. Would strongly recommend this place for your visa and passport photos. read more

Worst Customer Service.Went there for Canadian photo.Guy charged for $80 for 2 photo.He didn't told me the price earlier.When I asked him to make me understand charges he said nobody do photograph like him. Beware of this person Better look around there are places in Plano and Dallas that charges 1/4 the price of him. read more

I found this photo shop through a web search to get a passport photo. Upon entering, I was warmly welcomed and shown examples of the owner's work as compared to other, chain locations that produce these photos. I was greatly impressed by the quality of his work, as well as the affordable price (note, he only takes cash or checks, no credit cards). After sitting for the photo, my prints were ready in about 5 minutes. Very well done, extremely profession and I was treated to a little comic relief from the owner while I waited. Will definitely return here in the future and recommend him to anyone needing quality photos at a very reasonable price. read more

For the last 8 years I've hated pulling out my passport thanks to the crappy photo I got from Walgreens years ago which looks nothing like me. Before going to Spain, I decided to finally change my photo so I didn't get stopped by the person checking my passport asking me if this is really me. Thanks to Yelp reviewers I went to Affordable Photos. It's $16 cash and you get 2 photos ready in 10 minutes. My photos were way better than I could have imagined! No shadows, incredible lighting so that your skin is the same color throughout and you don't look like you just rolled out of bed. He fixed my hair and my clothes too before taking my photo. Definitely worth the drive because your passport doesn't expire for at least a decade! read more

Bottom Line: Best Passport Picture You'll Ever Have. I travel to Irving, TX quite a bit for business and decided to have my passport picture taken here vs. back home in DC. I researched for a good quality service in this area and APV had very flattering reviews. I decided to give it a shot and went with a colleague of mine yesterday after work. Sincerely, I can tell you that the photographer knows how to do his job and he does it very well. The picture portrays me at my best and finally I will enjoy an official travel document that I am not ashamed of... As a matter of fact, I will be proud to show it off! If I could have all of my ID pics (driver's license, office badge and what more) taken by APV, I would gladly do it! It is worth every penny and every mile of the road. The atmosphere is easy, nothing fancy but what matters is the results and you won't be disappointed. The lighting and the hand of the photographer along with a great camera is probably what does the trick. If you are about to renew your passport and are undecided whether to do it at CVS or else where, don't waste your time.. Go to APV, you'll thank me later : ) read more

Definitely the place to go for Canadian passport photos. The owner did my photos for my last two passports with absolutely no issues. He knows the Canadian requirements, and it only took about 10min. Very friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend to any Canuck who wants excellent Canadian passport photos that meet all requirements the first time. read more

Affordable Photo lab is amazing. My family and I have been going to this store for years and we always leave satisfied. The owner is super friendly, always has a smile on his face, and welcomes us into the store like we are family. We are Canadians, and get our passports photos done here only. The owner knows all requirements and always does a stellar job. I would recommend Affordable photo to everyone. read more

Went there to get my 3 year old son's photo for the Canadian passport. He was slightly expensive but definitely worth the money. He knew all the exact specification requirements so I left with peace of mind. I have the passport back in hand without any issues. Would definitely recommend him. read more

Needed to get Canadian passport photos done & I couldn't have picked a better place to go. As soon as I walked in the door the owner had all of the requirements ready for me and was very friendly. Was in and out in no time, excellent customer service, & the quality of the photos was superb. Was definitely worth the drive, highly recommend!! read more

I had to get a Canadian passport photo. The photographer/ owner paid very good attention to detail. The specifications for a Canadian passport picture are very strict. We went through all the criteria before and after. A little expensive ($32) but worth it in the end. read more

Great place to get a high quality passport or immigration photo for any country. Owner is very friendly and funny. Also sells some drug store items too. Overall I would highly recommend it. read more

The only place I would trust in DFW for passport, visa or photos for documents. The owner knows what he is doing. No hassle of rejection or re-doing because of bad photos which happen ton of times when you use cvs, walmart etc., read more