One happy Canadian. !!! Being a Canadian and green card permanent resident living in Dallas - when it comes time for a Canadian Passport renewal, finding a local photographer & photo studio that can comply with Passport Canada's strict guidelines and meticulous photo specifications has never been an easy task until TODAY ! . After researching numerous photographers and studios, I ended up on this website YELP and after reading several reviews; discovered Affordable Photo Lab at 620 Plymouth Park in Irving. While the place is not your typical traditional photo studio, it is also a notary public and somewhat of a discount dollar store. With that being said, Terry the photographer was welcoming, very courteous and above all he could of very well been a stand up comic. He was SPOT ON with all of Passport Canada's guidelines and specs. The photos turned out perfect, precisely photographed, measured and meeting all of the Passport Canada's stringent criteria. I would highly recommend Terry & Affordable Photo Lab for any of my fellow transplanted Canadians here in Dallas who need to get Canadian passport photos taken. All around it was a great customer service experience and I got exactly what I needed and paid for. Aside from Canadian Passport photos he also specializes and does photos for many other countries foreign passport application and visa requirements. Merci beaucoup Terry !!! J.P. Blacquière Dallas, Texas read more

I was very impressed with the service, quality and demeanor of the owner. I called before arriving to see if an appointment was needed to get Canadian passport pictures. I need a studio picture per the passport instructions. (I know from experience it is better to follow the instructions to the letter, pay a little more and should there be any problem it is easier to deal with a studio photo rather than a pharmacy.) The gentleman who answered my call regarding the appointment and said "Not at all, just come." Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a friendly proprietor to which I responded in kind. The gentleman/owner then produced the Canadian passport instructions! He had recognized my voice and was ready to meet my need!! It was such a wonderful surprise. I was reminded of the individual customer service of old. It is one of the reasons I try to give my business to small, individual purveyors. I was NOT disappointed. The pictures were affordable and perfect. The visit was a delight. I highly recommend this business. **Oh! A helpful FYI - Bring cash or a check for payment! There is a grocery store next door if you have to use an ATM. read more

Well...everything I wanted to say about this place appears to have been covered by the other reviewers. Although there is no shortage of options for someone looking to get their passport photos, I had trouble finding one that specifically caters to Canadian passport photo requirements. I finally decided to trust the reviews here and make the trip from Plano. I was not disappointed. Photo quality was excellent and he even busted out his old school metal ruler to show me that the photos were perfectly within specifications to the millimeter: "50 mm wide X 70 mm high (2 inches wide X 2 3/4 inches long) and sized so the height of the face measures between 31 mm (1 1/4 inches) and 36 mm (1 7/16 inches) from chin to crown of head (natural top of head)." If all that isn't enough, the man also happens to be one of the friendliest and most personable small business owners I've had the pleasure of dealing with - the kind of service that is so uncommon these days that I felt compelled to create an account and leave my first yelp review. read more

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT. The best service I could have received!!! I would recommend you go here for any passport photos you might need. Top quality work and knows the requirement for all different types of passports. I needed a Canadian passport which has specific requirements, which he was already aware of and did it precisely to the necessary measurements and standards. The shop is nothing to look at but you're there to get a proper passport photo and that's his specialty. Great personality, which made it hard for me not to smile in my passport photo. Take your business here, where you have someone who takes great pride in their quality of work. read more

Hi Readers APV provided excellent service when I stopped by for my passport photos. The wait time was 5 minutes and the pictures were ready in 10 minutes. Quality was excellent - the right size, appropriate lighting and sharpness. Terry, the owner, himself attends on you and he made sure the pictures complied with US Passport requirements. Terry is a great guy - humble, funny and full of energy. He could joke about almost everything :) You will enjoy the trip. Don't be done in by the smallness of the place or the casual way it is set up. That is part of the surprise ! read more

I have been going to these guys for many years for my passport and visa picture needs. I recently learned they also do DV lottery photos and they have been doing them for a few years now. I had many family and friends that were super happy to hear this because they had no idea where to go. In fact, these guys also will do the application for you, and I know from first hand experience that they have a very good track record because a lot of their customers win the Diversity Lottery when they use them. Definitely recommend these guys!!! read more

I drove almost 2 hours to go to this location, all because of the many positive reviews on here and because the passport requirements for my country are so painstaking and specific. I have no regrets. This gentleman is the most customer friendly person I have met in a very LONG time. He is patient, thorough, experienced, and more than anything friendly and accommodating. I wish more people like him were in the customer service industry. I recommend him to anyone and he has a great sense of humor as well (if that makes a difference). read more

It was a delightful experience taking our Canadian immigration photos here. The owner is very funny, friendly, great with kids and a perfectionist. He went above and beyond to make sure the pictures were perfect and met all requirements. We had two little kids and were worried about getting good pictures. He was very patient and friendly with the children and took amazing pictures. You can't go wrong with APV Studios. read more

Excellent service. I needed a digital jpeg photo for a UK passport renewal. I was wary of going to CVS, Walgreens, UPS, FedEx etc because I was afraid of the techs there getting the photo specifications wrong, and that would delay my application. Terry was very knowledgeable in this area. He even entered the photo into the UK.Gov website to check that the photo was acceptable. It was! I heartily recommend APV Studios. read more

He not only knows exactly what he is doing, he will show you how your photos compare to the requirements when you are done. If you are unsure, take a copy of the photo instructions from the requiring country's website. He will follow it to the letter. The whole process took less than 15 minutes including some friendly chit-chat. Used him for one photo set and planning to use him for the next ones required. read more

I just got my Canadian passport photos done here. Owner was very friendly and professional. He took great care to ensure that the photos would meet the strict Canadian requirements (Canada does not accept the same dimension of photos as the US does). I got in and out very quickly. He also does other passport photos such as Japanese, Dutch etc. I highly recommend him. read more

amazing and fast service! Mr.Terry (the owner) made my experience fun! this place is definitely worth the drive and I recommend it to anyone getting their passport photo or any photo taken. I had to get my Canadian passport taken and he knew exactly what was needed. I will recommend him to my friends and will definitely be going back in the future! read more

The reviews are correct. The owner is SO competent, funny, nice, kind -- and he took a great passport photo that not only complied with all the tricky regulations of a Canadian passport (and they are truly tricky), but also (*blush*) it was actually a flattering pic. 5 stars - I'd give it 10 if I could. read more

Excellent quality passport photo. I called ahead but needed no appointment. The owner is very detail oriented - made sure my glasses were straight and my shirt collar was just right. The price for 2 prints, only $17. I will be happy to present this photo for the next 10 years. read more

Saturday was the first day I went to APV Photo Lab and I was very happy with my experience, the owner made my visit very comfortable, I really appreciate the time he take on me he really knows his job, I recommend this place and I will continue take my pictures there. read more

Terrific. Totally satisfied. We needed Canadian passport photos - similar but slightly different from US passport photos. The owner knew the difference and meticulously ensured that we got what we needed. Bonus - I look great in the photo. read more

Terry provided me both passport and family portrait photos. I was very happy with his quality of work! First, I wanted to have four pictures, but end up getting NINE. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants family portrait photos taken. read more

If you need passport photos, it doesn't get any better even without photoshop. The photos are really good quality. I look really good. Amazing, I usually don't like my I.D. photos, but the owner did a great job. I even bought a few extras. read more

I had my U.S, passport photo redone by Affordable Photo Lab and it was 100% better than the drugstore photo. The owner was friendly, funny and overall very pleasant. I would highly recommend his studio over any drugstore photo. read more