recently took my daughter to Dore Studio in San Francisco for her Sweet 16 photos, and let me just say--Patricia and Claudia were incredible. They made the entire process so simple and stress-free. From the moment we walked in, they streamlined everything, taking away all the anxiety that usually comes with such an important day. We were brought to the back right away, where my daughter got her makeup done and had soft curls added to her hair for the full glam experience. Before we even realized it, we were 97 photos into the shoot! They took their time with us, answered all my questions, addressed every concern, and made sure they captured the shots that truly mattered. The pictures came out absolutely amazing, and we left with memories we'll cherish forever. I'm so grateful for the care and professionalism they showed us on such a special day for my daughter. read more

Dore Studio has been around for a very long time. I've always wished to take pics there, I finally did. Pictures came out amazing and their customer service was good, and makeup artist was great as well. I would for sure recommend read more

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I went here last week for my passport & visa photos and cannot say enough good things! I first took passport photos with the owner, Patty, and then took my visa photos with Flavia. I guarantee you won't get this fantastic level of service at your usual passport photo spots. Here's why: -OPTIONS: they took MULTIPLE photos of me and let me choose my favorite. Considering your passport photo is something you hang onto for 10 years, I certainly appreciate this! My visa photo also had very particular requirements, so it was incredibly helpful to have options to make sure I checked off all requirements. -CARE: Patty encouraged me to add some more lip color because the photos can have a decent degree of contrast and I'm pale (fyi - you give colors photos to the passport agency, but it comes out black & white on your actual passport nowadays - a surprise to me!). She also grabbed me a tissue to pat my forehead because it was reflecting some light lol. My ears needed to be visible for my visa photo, and Flavia helped me out so much with trying to move my blonde highlights out of the way, because my ears didn't really show unless my darker brown hair was behind my ears. Overall, these ladies CARE and do everything they can to get your photos exactly how you want/need them. They even directed me on pushing my head out forward so my double chin would be a little more snatched! FEDEX IS NOT GONNA DO THAT FOR YOU. -ACCURACY: I can now confirm that my passport photos and Chinese visa photos were accepted by the passport agency and Chinese consulate, respectively. Before deciding on this studio, i looked at other photos spots (the usual FedEx, staples, post office, AAA, etc) and saw many other Yelp reviews indicating that their photos were rejected for various reasons. Here, you'll do it once and do it right. - MORE CARE: I initially went in for only my passport photos, casually mentioning to Flavia where I was traveling to. THANK GOODNESS I told her!! Because she asked me if I also needed photos for my Chinese visa, and I had no idea I even needed that (my bad, it's my first time getting a visa!). I spent maybe 15 min on their couch frantically researching what were the requirements for the visa photo and then we got to work on those photos. I'm on a very short timeline, so thanks for looking out, Flavia!!!! It turns out that I only needed a digital photo for this particular visa, so I took a photo of my printed photo and it worked out perfectly. -FAST: I walked right in and they were ready to take my photos before I finished putting all my things down and patting down my hair. Photos print out immediately after too. And best of all - no appointment needed! I was a walk-in :) -PRICING: Pricing seems competitive with other places. But considering the excellent service, it's a steal. If I remember correctly, it was $17 for 2 passport photos, and $30 for 4 visa photos (these particular visa photos are a smaller size than passport photos, so they print out 4 per page, hence the higher price than passport photos). Thanks Dore Studio for taking care of your girl!!! read more

This was such a great visit, in and out in 5 minutes as promised, and great timing for our passport appointment!

the BEST! I just came in for a passport photo, but I'll never go to AAA or any other place again. Doré was super friendly, reasonably priced, fast, and the photo was WAY better than I would have gotten anywhere else. love it. read more

Best experience! The staff is so friendly, patient and so knowledgeable in their skills. Was able to get my daughter to relax and enjoy the lifetime experience. Three kids now for their Graduation pics, one more to go. The service and pictures just get better every time! Thanks Dore Studio read more

Yesterday, I was walking in the neighborhood and just walked passed this professional Studio. Realizing I am two weeks away from an expired Passport, I ventured in to see if they do passport photos. To my surprise they did and it was only $15. I am always happy to give my business to a local owner rather than say Walgreens. Plus, the lady had professional equipment and took another picture when I asked her to. Super nice, very welcoming, and I didn't have to wait. 5 minutes and I was out of there. BTW they were also very detailed asking which country are the photos meant for and they had all the dimensions on file (I double checked anyway). It looks like a lot of people take class photos or just nice photos of their kids here. The lady in the front desk recommended a basic $149.99 package (they will take 30min to 1 hr doing muiltiple shots and let you pick 1 picture) for my son. All info are online for those interested. read more

My daughter had an appointment for Senior pictures over the weekend. It was first class from the meeting moment we arrived. Discussion about the different poses she was looking to take was noted and which backdrop. As she was given a soft glam look, they were well on their way to an excellent photo shoot. Patty and her assistants were very attentive and explored other background suggestions. In the end I wanted all the pictures taken , but we left choosing the 4 best poses this Mom can't wait to put on the mantle. Thanks so much for the great vibe and atmosphere. read more

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Strongly recommend! Printed passport pictures here and had an outstanding overall experience. The team is really friendly, patient, & helpful; the service is fast & high-quality; the prices are fair. Don't waste your time or money at Walgreens / CVS - I got passport pictures there and they were rejected with my renewal application, even though they passed the "quality check software" or whatever at the store. read more

Love this place!! Very professional and nice, kind women that work at the studio! They took their time and made us feel welcomed. I've brought 3 of my girls here for graduation pict and will bring my other 2 here when it's time. read more

I had passport photos taken last week. Very nice and friendly service. Don;t go to Walgreens for passport photos.Dore studio are the best/ read more

genuinely the best first photo shoot ive ever experienced. my mom booked an appointment for me for my senior portraits and right when I stepped in I knew it was going to be an amazing experience. they ladies were so nice welcoming and hyping me up every chance they had. I pretty much had full creative control. they did my makeup amazingly and did my hair fantasticly. they helped me every step of the way for my photos to come out amazing I was genuinely shocked. I even got to pick out the photos I liked in between each shoot and was given the option to retake if I didn't like it. I WILL be coming back for any event I get because I know they will execute the photos perfectly. not to mention Dore being a women owned studio made me feel even more comfortable. if you've read this far and still haven't booked what are you doing?!?!? Ps. i genuinely can't wait to see my final products !! read more

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This is a sweet heart place. They are very professional and caring. And recommend what is better or best. Kind of expensive but it good.

I took my daughter in today for a graduation and glamour photo shoot and it was GREAT!!!I booked the day before and had the photos done the very next day!!The images are beautiful,The photographer was very nice,patient and professional.And the receptionist /assistant was very pleasant and informative and also professional!!I would recommend this place .It is definitely a great photography studio!!!! read more

My wife and I did a couple's portrait. Excellent, friendly service. Reasonable pricing. Outstanding end result that met the expectations set by the sample work on their site. Somehow, they are quick, but not rushed. They are real pros and act like they've done this hundreds (thousands?) of times. I would use them again. Highly recommended. read more

I booked a photoshoot for my daughter's first communion. I was so incredibly happy when I left they were amazing they made sure every picture taken was absolutely perfect. They are so helpful & kind through the whole process read more

Excellent service! Went there to get Canadian passport photos. The employer, Ellie, working at the professional photography studio was very welcoming, kind, and professional! Plus rates aren't expensive for photos ($30 for 4 photos). Would recommend going to this location as they use a professional camera set-up to every country passport photo requirements. Avoid going to locations such as FedEx/Walgreens etc. Thank you so much, Ellie! read more

Our daughter had her senior yearbook photo taken at Dore Studio and it was a great experience. The team at Dore did a great job with makeup and poses to give us a memorable photo that will mark this milestone and most importantly, she is happy with her photo! T read more

We have had photos done by Dore twice over the last 2 years and the service is beyond exceptional! The ladies are caring and helpful and gracious and friendly! My children are 3rd generation to take pictures here! My mom took her graduation pictures at this location as well many years ago. I highly recommend Doré for your photography experience. read more

I have now done an annual photo with my dog for three years in a row and it's the best decision I have ever made. All the glitter, all the feathers, all the perfect photos! They are the nicest people and I hope this business lasts forever. This place has been at round my entire life. I can't recommend this pace enough! read more

More than we anticipated came from Dore Studio! They made sure my friend and I were fully satisfied with the photos' outcomes. The fact that they went above and beyond to cater to all of our requirements, such as taking care of our hair and makeup as well as providing us with a variety of clothing and jewelry options, was something I appreciated. We also had so much fun taking pictures with different types of poses and it brought out our sassy selfs! 10000/10!! read more

For a moment in time, you are effortlessly glamorous. Everything is all about you. You're a superstar. Dore is THE Glamour studio, a San Francisco original. Dore is a woman owned and operated studio for over 60 years. Audrey Revell purchased it in the 50's. Sadly she passed away. Her daughter and photographer Patty runs it now. They both did my photo shoot 27 years ago. Not many small businesses, let alone a studio can say they've been around that long. I recently took my 2 daughters here to have their portraits taken. It is really special to have pictures of my daughters that look like mine...when I was their age. My younger daughter is terribly shy when having her picture taken. Her school senior portraits didn't capture the beautiful girl I know. I am glad I encouraged her to have photos taken at Dore. Watching her slowly transition to a confident young woman in front of the camera all glammed up with everyone focused on making her look her best was such a positive experience! The easiest way to get the most out of this really special photo shoot is to trust the process. Trust Mercy, the makeup artist. She knows how to make your beauty shine in your photos. Trust Patty, she is behind the camera with over 3 decades of experience. If she tells you to tilt your head, tilt it. Lift your arm, lift it. Smile softly with parted lips, well ...do that! Having hair and makeup done by a makeup artist who knows how to curl hair, contour, highlight, and choose eyeshadow, lipstick, and blush colors that will bring out your beauty in front of the camera is a wonderful treat! Don't mistake camera makeup for everyday makeup. You just sit back and get pampered. Let the transformation unfold. The ladies here take great pride in making every woman feel special. They have your best interest at heart. They celebrate the parts of you that will make your photos gorgeous. My photo shoot more than 2 decades ago was such a positive experience, I was excited to take my daughters here to enjoy that experience for themselves. I don't want the world dictating what beauty is to my girls. I want them to feel beautiful in their own skin because they are. I wish that for every woman. I really do. Trust the process. You are beautiful. Let the professionals direct you. You'll see your cooperation and willingness to let go pay off in the final photographs (what you see to choose your poses in the studio isn't the finished photo. For years my Dore photo hung on the wall in my home. It makes me and my daughters smile. Now they have something they can see, every day, a photograph that captures who they are. Beautiful, elegant, glamourous. The world is starved for beauty. Real beauty. Dore brings that out of us, all of us, uniquely us...one gorgeous customized photo at a time. Dore studios is a credit to my hometown. I highly recommend!! I will return. My daughters will eventually have wedding gowns they need to be photographed in! read more

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Best passport photos ever, and excellent, quick service -- especially for a walk-in. Highly recommended.

Dore Studio is fantastic! All the staff were very caring and helpful while taking my 3 year old's pictures. They made my toddler feel comfortable, even got her to dance around! And my baby is such a serious girl. Such a great selection of backgrounds. They understood the Aesthetic I was anticipating. Such great quality of photos and even then after picking up my photos, well packaged. Dore studio is definitely my place to take pictures from now on. Such professionals and caring staff! You won't regret. read more

Had an amazing experience at Dore studio for my quince pictures! I had my hair and makeup done there, they have a big variety of jewelry and backgrounds. The photographer Patty made me feel very comfortable during the photoshoot as well, which made a difference between my outdoor photographer! I can't stress enough of how thankful I am for this place. I will definitely come back for my senior pictures. read more

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Super great quality photos and the staff of the sweetest! My senior portraits turned out so good! Highly recommend!

Dore Studio's is one of San Francisco's most historical and iconic businesses that's left in the Mission. I took my teenage daughter for photos and I just remember being a little girl in the 80's and walking past Dore Studios admiring the beautiful pictures in the store front... Here we are in 2020 and I finally get to experience the beauty of seeing my teen daughter take photos at Dore Studio. The photographer and makeup artist did such a professional and outstanding job with my daughter's makeup and photos.. I recommend DORE STUDIOS TO ANYONE LOOKING TO TAKE GLAM PHOTOS. read more

Omg I love this lady she gave not only I but my sisters and now my daughter the most amazing photos like always if you want a good time and amazing photos book with her read more

OVERALL: Great, personable service. Gave me two free passport photos after making a slight mistake on the first try. Really QUICK, and FAST! PRICE: Paid $15 for 2 photos, and I think it's $26 for 4 photos. LIKED: She seems to be always improving her operations as she said she was going to paint the walls white in order to prevent accidentally capturing the brown wall in photos. HISTORY:She says the business is 100+ years old, and that her mother made the purchase as the 4th owner of the business. RANDOM: Apparently, Dore (pronounced doh-ray) is french for gilding things and so there are a ton of gilded framed photos. Also, the inside looks very cabin-y and even has a gas fireplace. read more

Studio quality passport photos!?!? The care and attention to detail were amazing. I dropped in and for $15 left with pictures I actually even like! Who likes their passport picture? That's a first for me!! read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Dore Studios. My mom took her high school pictures here as well, about 20-25 years ago. She loved her experience and wanted to share that with me for my senior pictures. The people are so accommodating and very sweet. I felt so supported throughout my session, even when I wasn't in front of the camera. I could tell that they truly wanted me to feel comfortable and look my absolute best. Whether it was small details like fixing my air or touching up my makeup, every fix was done with intent to make me look as beautiful and get the best results. I felt like I was a fashion model or a pretty princess or both! I highly recommend Dore, 10/10!!! read more

Recently did a Graduation and Glam photo shoot with them and AMAZING service!!! The lady that did my makeup did an amazing job and actually had a conversation with me the whole time. The photographer was nice and respectful during the whole photo shoot. Overall the pictures came out beautiful and with good quality. I'll definitely recommend and i'm for sure going back to take more pictures! read more

Doré is amazing! I went there 10 years ago to take glam shots/sweet 16 pictures and recently went back to take more photos now that I'm older. Patty and Flavia are super welcoming, patient and great at what they do. One of the backgrounds I had chosen for my photos didn't compliment me very well, so they were honest and took the time to look for something that would suit me better. They tried different things, lights and techniques to make sure my photos were beautiful. They are very attentive to detail and made me feel like a star. From doing my hair and makeup, to making sure I felt comfortable every second, to helping me choose which photos I liked best at the end-Doré exceeds all expectations! I definitely recommend Doré Studio for quality photos. They do it all-glamour, graduation, quinceañera, family portraits-you name it. I already can't wait for a future photo shoot! Thank you, Patty and Flavia! read more

I've walked past this place for a long time not kneowing how amazing of a service they offer. Doré has excellent customer service, and the support is unmatched. They have everything you could ever need for your photo shoots, with a beautiful space. The photographer is amazing, and she makes sure you are at peace and relaxed. 1000/10 would recommend! read more

We wanted to send an 'Awkward family photos' type of Christmas card to our friends this year and they turned out great. Been around since the 50's and their team of 4 people worked the lights, camera, dollies -- Glamour Shots by Dore read more

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If you're looking for quality passport photos in San Francisco, this is the place! Patty was very sweet and professional, and spends the time to make sure the lighting is good and that you look great. Their glamour portraits of quinceañeras and other festive events look fun and everybody looks beautiful. read more

BEST PASSPORT PHOTO IN SAN FRANCISCO! Just had my photo taken at Dore Studio and I LOVE IT! What's best is that I was in and out in 5 minutes. The ladies who helped me are super professionals. They helped me with my hair, my pose, used the appropriate lighting and equipment, and my favorite part is that I got to choose from several shots! You can stop searching for a better place to get your passport photo because Dore Studio is the only place you'll need. Many thanks to the ladies who helped me! You totally made my day! read more

I had boudoir photos taken. It was a lot of fun and Patty is amazing at helping to choose the perfect background and has a bunch of accessories to help us look beautiful. The staff is sweet!! Mercy is a great hair and makeup artist read more

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I have used Dore Studio several times for creative "out of the box" portraits and am always amazed at Patty and her staff's professionalism, enthusiasm, and ability to help recognize my vision. They have a great selection of boas and costume jewelry too! Patty has extensive experience with lighting and composition, and it shows in every portrait. I don't consider myself photogenic and yet she always manages to capture me looking like a model. She gives very good direction as to posing too. Mercy is a very talented hair and makeup artist and has been able to accurately replicate the reference looks that I bring with me. Cristina is super friendly and patient while I scrolled through my images for selection. She is also a very talented artist in Photoshop to help the picture get the perfect finish. I'll definitely come back-- every experience I have with Dore Studio is positive and exceeds my expectations. read more

Dore studio still has its charm I went there 20 years ago to get my graduation and glamour photos. Was up on the wall for many years and my brothers took their graduation photos there too. And today I was able to witness my sister get the same treatment. Their hair and makeup is on point and the pictures are to die for. This isn't your everyday Sears photos you definitely get the whole package with Dore studios. We wanted to get every pose the photography is wonderful. Staff is still super nice and accomodating. I hope they are there for many years to come for my kids. Great family owned business still thirving in the mission keep mission great! read more