Great place to get your passport photo done. I got my old ones from Blacks years ago (no wonder they went out of business!) and they were so bad that I have had border agents LAUGH at my photo because I looked like I was having a very rough day. Stumbled upon Superbest Photos on Yelp and it was conveniently located downtown. Went on my lunch break to get my passport photos done and what a difference!!! They use professional lighting here so you don't look like you have perma-RBF since you can't smile in passport photos anymore. They also took multiple shots and let me pick the best one. Service was great and fast and honestly the best passport photos I have had in a while. I recently came back to get my headshots done, also very happy with the results. Anthony was great and really made sure I was happy with the results. They have a $49 option without retouching, and a $99 option with retouching included. Anthony actually told me I probably didn't need the $99 option (awww!) and I was very happy with the final product. I got the photos the same day, an hour later and he made sure the lighting was good! I remember getting my passport photos and school photos done waaaay back in the day in studios like this, so not only was it a nostalgic experience, but also phenomenal service and a great business overall. They also have their Yelp award proudly displayed and I can see why. If you are reading this review, I urge you to get your photo done here, this is a great way to support a good local business and there is truly a big difference to what you will get from a LD or Shoppers! read more

Visited SuperBest for passport photos based on a quick Yelp search that turned it up as the top rated business. My visit was very pleasant, efficient, and I can see why the high star rating is consistent for this business. Anthony is a professional who has been in business here since 1990! You can see from the many photos, thank you notes, and certificates on display that he is involved with his community and strives for quality in his work. This is certainly a business I can get behind supporting. Show some love if you're in the market for passport photos or a business/professional portrait :) read more

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My colleagues and I had some headshots and group pictures taken by Anthony. The pictures turned out perfect. He and his wife were so friendly and professional. We are delighted with the whole experience. read more

Seeking a quick set of passport photos for a upcoming passport renewal I checked Yelp... Yay! Their cathedral place location offers Canadian passport photos for under $15 (including tx) in less than 5 or so minutes. This location has a sliding glass type entrance that was slightly closed when I came by today. I wasn't sure that meant they were closed so I called out. The store keeper came around and confirmed his being open for business. A bit of a character for sure. Once the photo was taken, upon his discovering my dental career, I was then met with a whack of questions on his front tooth which he's been having problems on. I answered what I could and advised him to return to his dentist. Passport photos were put in a coon envelope and stamped as required. He certainly was quick however I wish he had said my hair was all lopsided prior to taking the single shot.... He bragged that his photos are commended at the passport office. We'll see! read more

We came here to get some Permanent Residency photos. After having questionable results over the years at various places, including London Drugs, there's no way I'll go anywhere else. The service was friendly, quick, and super professional. He knew exactly what he was doing, and the differences between the requirements for various types of governmental photos. Also, very reasonable priced. And, if you n imagine it, ID pictures that actually look good! read more

It's SUPER! No, it's the BEST! It's SUPERBEST!! I gotta say I am a fan of the business name with double positives. I simply can't resist their positivity. So when I found myself in a frenzy this morning realizing my passport had expired right after I booked myself a trip south in 3 weeks, i quickly googled passport photos to see what was on the way to the passport office. I was happy to find a few options and instead of Blacks where i wen before and ended up looking like a prison warden, i opted for SuperBest Photos. Well, I was in and out in 5 min which is basically what i was looking for. As for the pictures, I don't even know why they bother showing it to you and asking if it's ok when you KNOW you will always look like a convicted felon due to the governments strict 'no smiling' and harsh lighting requirements. All this is rather ironic given i actually saw posters at the passport office saying "put your best face forward!". Government of Canada, your restrictions specifically ensure we do NOT put our best face forward. Stop rubbing it in. I may not look like a prison warden but this time I just look like an inmate. Baby steps. Oh wait, that's actually worst. Anyhow, this is a sure bet for an adequate (it can't get better than adequate) and speedy passport photo. read more

Outstanding place to get your photos taken!!! I'm truly glad I checked all the reviews before deciding on where to get my photos done. This business truly lives up to its name, Superbest. The moment I stepped in to this little tucked away store in Cathedral Place, I was immediately greeted by the very friendly Anthony (The photographer) and he got to work right away after telling him what I needed. He has very good sense of what looks good, and he knows exactly what dimensions the photos have to be. I waited maybe 5 minutes for my photos, and turned out looking great! I paid about $13 for 4 photos :) I would without doubt recommend Anthony. He also sells his own photographs, I have no doubt I will buy some. (His works are mounted in FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM) Thank you Anthony! :) read more

I went here based on the reviews. I did not have a good experience. He took one shit and told me it was great. I took a look and it was not good. I insisted he take another photo and reluctantly he did. And again he told me it was a great shot; which it was not. Told him to take another photo at which point he was agitated and told me in 10 years this photo will look great. I paid $15.00 and just left. I do not recommend this business. read more

Well priced passport photos. Super fast service. Close to the passport office. Perfect pictures. I had my passport photos done here & referred a friend who said this guy rocks. read more

Quick, friendly, and high-quality. The location is a bit hidden down a hallway on the ground floor of 925 W Georgia, but walk past the cafe and you'll find it. Perhaps the fact that it isn't right on the street keeps it less busy. The owner was very helpful, as I asked for just "a passport photo" but then he got more details from me, and it turned out that the photo I needed was a slightly different size, so I'm glad he caught that. The owner also has some really beautiful prints of his own, and historical photos, to buy or at least look at while you wait. read more

Great job, done fast. I was impressed by the fact that they knew the dimensions and requirements of the different types of government document photos I needed without me having to explain them at all. They worked quickly, and the photos came out great a few minutes later. Professional setup with proper fill lighting. Convenient location. Friendly service. Thanks! read more

Best passport photo experience I've had. Friendly, quick, efficient and professional. He took the shot with his quality DSLR and has lighting and reflection panels set up, which makes you look as good as you can without smiling. I'm very happy with the result. He even cut them to size and gave them to me in a little envelope. I highly recommend Superbest Photos for passport photos. read more

After Googling "best passport photos Vancouver" and seeing Superbest's stellar Yelp reviews, I decided to get my passport photos taken there. I was very pleased with the experience--staff were friendly and quick (I was in and out in under 10 minutes) and the photos were well-lit and worthy of being on an official document for 10 years. What a relief! I spent about $28 for photos for two different passports. Thank you to the previous reviewers for sharing your experiences at Superbest. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to look good in his/her passport photo. It's a 5-10 minute walk to the Passport Office too! read more

Got a passport photo and another one for a government form. Service was friendly and fast. Just walked in and 5 minutes later I was out the door with my two different sized photos including the stamps on the back. Price seemed fair. The owners were warm and a pleasure to talk with. Building has a washroom and a cafe so it has everything you need to prep for your snaps. read more

Anthony and his wife were so friendly, efficient and professional. I needed passport photos today and was in and out within 15 minutes. The photos were also better quality than the last ones I got. Located downtown in Cathedral Place on W. Georgia Street, Vancouver. read more

Perfect service. Needed pictures for my PR application. The guy knew exactly what they needed to be and exactly what info he needed to include on the back of them. Pictures were taken with a very professional camera and lighting rig, looks perfect. If you need any kind of id picture I suggest superbest. Good price too. read more

Superbest is the best in passport photos. Anthony is very friendly, personable and reliable. My pictures turned out excellent. No mugshots. My husband and son got their passport photos taken and all turned out perfect. His prices are reasonable but the quality is top notch. You will receive 4 pics in set. The store is located in Cathedral Place building downtown. Convenient location because the passport office is in downtown. Thank you so much Anthony. I will definitely recommend you to all of my friends and family. read more

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Best passport photos i've ever had, this is an actual photography studio, so they have many services, headshots, anything you want, the guys is an actual photographer, and they have studio lights a vanity to fix your self etc and he will always bring the best of your features forward, don't go to shoppers or a drug store to take photos, they are so horrible! read more

Gem! Quick service. Prices are comparable to those around. Has all the tools you need to quickly touch-up your hair/make-up before you take your passport photo read more

I have both an international passport, and a US Visa photo taken here, and the service was exceptional, fast, and friendly. Very happy to return for any other needs I'll have. It's one thing to be able to do Canadian Passport Photos quickly and at great quality, but you start getting nervous with other country's passports, or visas, because the process is so involved and you don't want the photo to get rejected. This guy really knew his stuff for background, and size, so I had no worries at all. Brilliant! read more

Name says it all. Proper lighting and quality printing done faster than London Drugs. Price is almost the same too. Always happy to recommend this place to anyone in need of passport/visa photos!! read more

You have to live with your passport photo for ten years, so do yourself a favour and go here for a perfectly lit, gorgeous shot. This is the nicest passport pic I've had, and the business owner is a lovely fellow. read more

"You know the passport photo rules, right? You are only allowed to smile with your heart and your eyes." - superbest photo guy I loved this shop and the experience. The images are noticeably brighter than the mugshots from London Drugs. I'll be back in five years when my passport expires. read more

It's exactly like the previous review said; it's a passport photo, the photo itself is always going to look ridiculous. But it honestly took 7 minutes, start to finish, the man was very nice and efficient, and had a lot of charm-- which is always nice to run into downtown. What can I say? It's Super and Best. Plus a super-best convenient location downtown... read more

Quick, friendly, professional passport photos. And best of all, it doesn't look like a soviet era mugshot!

Super friendly & very professional service. I've gotten my passport, immigration to EU, and international driving permit photos all done there. The guy knows all about the requirements and made sure to get the requirements right & that I liked how I looked. read more

It's the best place for toddler's passport photos! It's taken very quickly and accurately. I'm very impressed as a mother of cranky kids

I basically joined Yelp so I could give this business a glowing review. I've visited for both passport and Brazilian visa photos and the man who helped me both times was quick, pleasant and super knowledgeable about exactly how many photos and the dimensions I would need for a foreign visa. The service was really quick and the photos look great. read more

Super Best & Super Fast. Took my 11 week old baby in and they were done in seconds. 3 takes. They knew exactly how to hold the baby to get the right shot quickly. They're also Super Friendly! read more

Came here today for my passport photos based on positive online reviews. Anthony, the photographer, took one shot and showed me the photo. I thought maybe it could be better but he assured me that my photo would look really good. I didn't realize it until I got to the passport office and did a comparison with my previous photo which was taken at Costco (which was based on convenience and cost at the time), that he was right, my photo did turn out really good. If I had asked him to take another shot, I think it would just end up wasting both of our time. Since I am going to renew my passport for 10 years, I would rather pay a little more to have a nice photo than stuck with an ugly photo. I would recommend Superbest. read more

Awesome service. Fast, let me look at my photo before finalizing it, and gave me a tour of his photos and the stories behind them while I waited. In and out in like 10 minutes. Totally recommend! read more

I rarely write reviews, but this place is such a gem that I felt a duty to share it! run by a family, this small hole in the wall has been around for a while, and as someone who has to take passport/visa photos of myself way too often, I can say the quality is hands-down better than anywhere else I have been in Vancouver or elsewhere - bright colours, hand-cut. they actually make you look good for once! and with such lovely hosts taking your photo, you'll be chilled out and calm looking. big props to this place for making a usually negative experience such a positive one. read more

Went to get passport photos taken. Anthony was so friendly and professional; he was patient in making sure I liked the photo and wait time was close to nothing. Would definitely recommend his business. I went in the afternoon as I work in the area, so I didn't have time to fully browse but he also has tons of beautiful shots of Vancouver and other photos he's taken himself. read more

Based on other reviews I went to Superbest at lunchtime for UK passport photos. I got fast, pleasant service from Anthony Chuy (including the magic mirror, which might or might not have taken five years off me). He showed me the first result which I was happy with, but I'm pretty sure that I could have had a retake. Printing, stamping etc. was quick. $20, 4 copies, done. And a passport photo I can live with. Someone should put this guy in charge of DL photos. (And, for efficiency, the Vancouver UK Consulate phone tree.) read more

I went with my friend for passport photos. The owner is very nice. Our photos are great! And the service was super fast . I definitely recommend this place. read more

Had to take photo for PR card. The guy was super helpful and very friendly. He knew the specifications of the photo and helped me avoid a very dumb mistake. The price is very reasonable for the fast and friendly service. Would recommend him to anyone who needs photos for any official purpose. read more

Extremely quick and friendly service. Most importantly they have proper lighting so your photos always look good. Highly recommended.

After reading all the positive reviews, we made a special (long drive) downtown to have our passport photos taken, anticipating a good result. NOT! My husband's photo was not great but acceptable; mine was anything but. Anthony did not offer me options with the issue of glare on my glasses, refused to shoot without a flash which is what causes glare, took another shot without glasses that was truly terrible (right in the garbage with that one when I got home)....wow. I was not looking for a "deal" and was prepared to pay whatever it took to get a good photo but it just did not happen. Maybe he was having an off day but this was not a good experience for me. DISAPPOINTED!! read more

Wonderful and fast service. The best passport photo I've ever had. Thank you!

This place is the best place even for baby passport photos!!! It was very quick to have my 18 month old daughter's photo taken:)