I recently had to renew my passport and the problem is not taking the picture, the problem is really finding the right person to take the picture and to make your passport look good instead of some crazy bad mug shot that you hand over your precious travel book when they check you out at security of what foreign country you go to. My friend introduced me to this place, and said his wife and kids swear by this place, and remembering this, I went here and recently used their services. I can tell you that the price is about the same as LD, but the level of personability and service is next to none. The amount of knowledge they have as to what type of picture you need is another thing, whether it be for a passport or a certain country's visa, they will know and they got you covered. I had a great session with Mr. Yoo, he is definitely friendly, and even ask, "how did you hear about us?" which is actually really cool. The setup in here is pretty basic, but hey.... he knows what he is doing with what he has got, and can also do digital only if you need that. Oddly on this day the debit machine didn't work, but I can confirm he takes this form of payment as well. I hope to use them again and definitely recommend. read more

Victoria Photo Studio - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have had them take photos for both my permanent residency and my citizenship application. Excellent service both times.

I was very impressed by the quality of my passport photo! When my friend and I walked in, we were greeted by the very friendly owner. We mentioned that we wanted Canadian passports and he asked us to pay $20 via cash or debit. I thought this was a fair price especially since it was cheaper than London drugs or shoppers. He reminded us that our eyebrows had to be showing and not covered by our hair so good thing there was a mirror to double check everything before we took the photo. We waited about 20 minutes and the photos were ready! I'm really happy with the result especially the lighting and the colour quality of the photo. I highly recommend Victoria Photo Studio and I'll likely return when I need to renew my passport again! read more

I came back again and it was just as wonderful as last time. Mr. Yoo is a professional, knowledgeable about his work and with his wife assisting - very fast when taking good photos of babies that meet the guidelines. Support this wonderful local business! read more

Victoria Photo Studio - You know they're proud to be on Yelp when multiple congratulations decorate their walls alongside pictures of their grandkids - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I used the studio to take an ID photo. Be careful. 1. They force you to wear really old dirty clothes if they do not like the color of your clothes. They do not explain it to you before you pay. This is to cover their lack of skill in adjusting the lighting. 2. They do not let you check the photo to confirm if the photo looks okay to you. Now I have the worst looking photo. The owner is friendly etc. is fine, but I was there to get a better photo. read more

We were randomly looking along Victoria Dr for a passport photo place and found Victoria Photo Studio. Mr. Yoo was very friendly in greeting us and he was accommodating with getting our photos developed quickly as it wasn't too busy that day. The photos had nice colour and really popped compared to previous passport photos I had done at other places. read more

This is the best photo studio I know in Vancouver area and it is really helpful, especially for documents photos. Because of we all need it and unfortunatelly, here in Canada women nature and our need to be beautiful is severally abused, but not in this place. Photographer does everything legal and according to the Canadian lows and government demands but! he does not make us ugly. On different photos i am different, but thous all are me. Photographers in other places are not able and willing to understand this. They justify their lack of professionalism by "legality" . This one -- cares. And he is able to make your photo true and normal at the same time. I use this studio for years. Highly recommend. read more

Went here for my passport photo based on a family recommendation and after viewing positive reviews on yelp. $8.99 + tax and he will take 3 photos and you can choose your favourite one. Very friendly couple who deserve to be recognized for their kindness and good work. Not only are you getting a good deal, good quality photos compared to London drugs/Costco/shoppers, you're also supporting a local business! read more

Victoria Photo Studio - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

-very friendly owner and wife -knows how to treat babies -very good photo of my 2-month old baby for passport ID -good quality photos -owner's wife held and played with my baby before the photo -took a few photos for us to choose from read more

Victoria Photo Studio - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I came in while they were closing, and they were nice enough to start up the machines and help me take my photo! The prices are reasonable at around $16, and the owners were extremely kind and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

These guys get the elusive 5 from me. My passport expired this month and it was time to get it renewed. Yelp reviews lead me here. I was in the hood since my dentist is down the street so I may as well get it done at the same time. The store is non descript and looks run down from the outside. The quality of the photo is way better. Way better because they use two studio soft box strobes for lighting, instead of a dinky on-camera polaroid flash that barely lights up a room that a flashlight can. That's what their competitors use. Cough*London*cough*Drugs*cough* My heart skipped a beat when I saw the set up. She shot me at eye level instead of being higher or lower. She knew what she was doing. $10.08 for two properly lit and colour balanced photos. Actually they were slightly magenta, but only a trained eye would notice. At that price, I don't care. I chatted with her afterwards. The shop used to be a one hour shop, before digi took over. They gave up the photo finishing business. It's changed drastically since the advent of digi. They do studio photos now. Turns out her husband worked where I used to work many eons ago. He worked in a 1 hr photo lab and a pro lab. Him and I used the same machines. Those were the days....... read more

Came here for some photoshopping and portrait printing service and am very satisfied with the result. The owner was very friendly and kind; he even gifted an extra copy for me. He was able to finish the work within 2 hours. The pricing was also very reasonable! Heads up: due to Covid-19, they are only open when a customer calls so call ahead to notify the owner otherwise you may be in for disappointment. read more

I needed to get passport photos taken of my 5 week old son. I tried London Drugs first, where I was told that they could do them, but could not guarantee the photos. The lady seemed pretty happy when I passed. Imagine my surprise when I found this place and not only did they agree to take them, but they were so friendly and enthusiastic to do them. The business is owned by a lovely older couple. The gentleman took the photos, and the lady held my son. They were both so very sweet and took their time. While we waited the very short wait time (approx 10 minutes), the gentleman enthusiastically told me about his business and its history. Apparently in the 31 years of having the store open, not a single photo has come back for not following the guidelines for passport photos. That's pretty impressive! I had a great experience here and highly recommend everyone come here for their photos. The price for my infant passport photo was just over $20 which I found very reasonable considering how painless it was! read more

Found this place via google and yelp. This is owned by a older couple. The gentleman here is super sweet and friendly, I can see why this place has 5 stars. Passport photos here comes up to $12.32 (I included tax already). Hours here are Monday-Friday, 930-6pm and Saturday 10-5pm, closed Sunday and holidays. This place has a lot of good reviews about him taking photos with kids, possibly because he is a grandpa who loves taking care of his grandchildren and it shows! He was able to take me in and give me my photos on the same day. I have been to other places where I had to wait for a long time before recieving pics and only once I've experienced having to come another day to pick up my photos. This is close by and I'm definetly going to come back again. read more

This place is great. In. Out. Inexpensive and fast. The way I like my divorces. These guys have been here for over 30 years. They give you good service for a good price. They will even tell you so. All of my family and I have been coming here forever you should too. read more

Found this place here, on Yelp. He actually cares about the quality of the image in the photo. As a passport is a 5-10 investment, you might as well like the photo. Additionally a level of service you just don't get at larger chain type places. read more

Korean couple who run this place are very friendly and nice. Very professional. They close Sundays.

The elderly gentleman, Jimmy was courteous and knowledgeable. He knew exactly what I needed and he was prompt and friendly. Excellent service from someone who obviously loves his profession; very rare these days especially during Covid. Please support your local business. read more

Very good and friendly service. Went here for my visa and my baby's passport photos. The nice Ajumma was an expert in handling my 6-wk old (she had to be fully awake, eyes open). Parking in back, up the ramp. read more

Got my passport pictures taken here. Services provided were professional, timely and reasonably priced. This will now be my go to spot and will recommend to family and friends. read more

The London Drugs photography studio (3 blocks down) had led me to believe that I would perpetually look like some sort of dark serial killer in passport photos. I had come to accept this. I was also told that that I had to pose in the awkward mugshot angle becuase the shinyness of my nose had to be minimized. This appeared true when I went to get my UK visa photo last year. I was also conditioned to believe it was normal to pay $14 for 2 tiny wallet sized photos, and further that it was okay that they throw away pictures that didn't work out so well, even though it would be no skin off their back to give me the other ones just in case. So when the time came to apply for a new Canadian passport and a French visa, both my wife and my mother independently recommended the Korean guy at Victoria Photo Studio. Since I now do everything my wife tells me to do, I obliged. Instead of a quick in and out with a polaroid-like shaped handheld against a white wall that they use at London Drugs, I was treated to proper lighting and background features, told to pose a certain way, given advice about what clothes would contrast best, with many many photos taken from a professional SLR camera, and with the best one chosen. He was also well versed on the Canadian passport photo requirements (size, lighting, proportions, facial expressions etc ..). And the results are evident from the attached photo. My wife tells me I look like a Korean pop star in the photo. I don't even know what Korean pop stars look like, nor do I think there is any chance I resemble one, but I'll take the complement and I will enjoy the next 10 years proudly showing off my new passport, which I picked up today (meaning the photo was approved no problem). Since passports are now 10 years long, you might as well make sure you get it right. We were in and out in less than 45 min. Best part was, $21 bucks for 2 sets of 4 photos, one set for the Canadian passport, one set for the French consulate. What. A. Deal. Highly recommend. If you are curious, I've attached a comparative photo. From left to right ... Old Canadian Passport then UK Visa then New Canadian Passport & French Visa. read more

I have been here multiple times over the years to get passport photos done. The owner is very friendly. He greets you shortly after you walk in. He is great at taking the photos of both kids when they were around 5 months old. The charge for kids under 2 is $12.99 otherwise it's $10.99. He has been at this location for over 30 years and definitely looks like he loves his job. I have never had any of the photos taken here get rejected by the passport office. They also do family portraits here. read more

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My son recommended this place and, even though it was a 20 minutes drive for me from downtown Vancouver and other places were much closer, it was well worth the drive! Jim was super nice and efficient. He took an excellent immigration photo of my teenage grand son and got it ready in about 10 minutes. My grand son looks really good on that picture and it is fully compliant to Canada's immigration photo requirements! I also needed the electronic version of the pictures as I needed to send it to Taiwan for legal processing. There was only a $2 extra charge for that. The price for 2 photos was significantly cheaper than other places while the quality was significantly better and the kindness and professionalism of this man is top notch! Highly recommended. read more

We have been coming to Victoria Photo Studio for passport photos for years and the photos have always been perfect. Jim is wonderful to work with - kind, efficient and professional. i would highly recommend his business! read more

Recently came here as I needed to get my Chinese Visa photos done. Coming into here, the owner was extremely friendly! He was an older Korean man who has been running his business for 29 years now. The photos turned out really well and it was only $8.99 + tax which came to just a little under $10 for me. They were great!! Great service, great price, and great photos! I'll definitely recommend this place to get your passport photos done! read more

The Best Service and high quality picture . The owner assures me his picture will never get rejected by PR card agency for over 29 years experienced . Really friendly owner and the best of all is the Best price in town compared to London Drugs and Costco. I will definitely comeback. read more

I had photos done for myself and my son. Great quality and I know I wouldn't have to worry about my photos. He took the time with my toddler making sure the photo was right. I already know how hard it's getting a photo of my son as he's always moving . Thank you!! read more

Friendly and efficient service. I had passport photos taken on a Saturday afternoon and there was no wait. The photos were crystal clear and ready in just a few minutes. The gentleman was nice and friendly and gave me a passport renewal application that he'd gotten from the post office. It's a little hole in the wall, not a pretty studio, but cheaper than London Drugs and I'm happy to support this small business. Will be back in 10 years for my passport renewal and hope he's still at it! :) read more

I had my baby's passport taken here and it was such a great experience. The couple there really cares for what they do. They propped my baby up in a bumbo type of seat (other places have the baby lying down... hello double chin). Support small local businesses like this!! read more

I have never encountered such a nice photographer!!! Jim is friendly, experienced, efficient and professional. My parents and I needed our passport pictures, and the pictures turned out very nice and clear. Because my dad kept smiling a little too much in the pictures, Jim patiently retook my dad's picture. His price is also unbeatable - $8.99+tax - with such high quality. I highly recommend him!!! read more

Very nice professional couple. They were extremely professional photographers and was excellent with my 2.5 years old child. My child is very active and busy- hard to control. However, this couple was excellent and was able to capture the perfect photo for passport!! The cost was $12.99 --I would have given them $30 !!! read more

This is an awesome shop if you need to get your passport photo done! Very fast turnaround, excellent quality, and a really friendly owner!

Getting your passport photo taken is something very ordinary that most of us do only once every five (and now possibly once a decade) years. However, if you relish in getting everything done just right, being treated warmly, and supporting a small, local business, then go to Victoria Photo studio! I used to go to a place downtown that did passport and visa photos for around $5 and I could rely on the photos to be accepted at Passport Canada. However, they have changed their business to focus on visa processing so I had to find a new place. Herman E.'s review decided it for me and I made my way to Victoria Drive to get this part of the passport renewal completed. I was startled to be greeted by a man in a suit when I entered the small studio but immediately felt comfortable with them. I paid just over $10 for two colour photos. As others have mentioned, they use professional lighting so that your photo is clear, free of glare and free of that mugshot effect. His wife adjusted my hair a bit and double-checked me after I sat down. Mr. Yoo gently advised me on my pose and expression. Once he viewed the first set of shots, he felt we should try again and he showed me the photos on a TV near the front entrance. We took another three shots and I told him that I'd be happy with whatever one he felt was best. It's not easy to make time to run a simple errand such as this but I would recommend that if you are able to, give it a try. The five star reviews on this page contain nothing but truth. I took two buses to get from Mount Pleasant to the studio and I have no regrets. It's also a great area to grab a quick bite or pick up some groceries. read more

Best place to get your passport photos.... I mean this as in I live close to here, the prices are better than the nearby London Drugs, and every photo I've taken, I've never had an issue with. Whether Canadian/ US/ China/ whatever... He knows what sort of photo you need. Super kind Korean husband and wife team who have been serving the area for 20+ years. And when I say super kind, I mean, they have opened up on a Sunday to do photos when other times didn't work. They also do family portraits! read more

Victoria Photo Studio - Hours -- closed Sundays - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I needed to renew my passport for my trip to Spain this summer with my best friend. Many Yelpers recommended this place (5 star ratings). I could've went to London Drugs, however, I wanted the picture to look like my true self since I was travelling to another country. The photographer was very professional, knew all the requirements and posed me properly with proper lighting. The people working there were super sweet and nice. The price was way better than what LD had to offer for better pics. I am glad to report that I do not look like a gang member in my passport photo. They're open until 6 which is very accessible for people like myself who work to earn money for their vacation. The cost for 2 copies was $10.08 cents, way less than what other shops were charging for a better pic. I was in and out of there in less than 10 minutes. read more

Owner was extremely pleasant and efficient. He took several extremely well-lit shots with a good DSLR camera in front of a white wall, chose the best one and had the excellent passport photos ready for me when I returned, as I was in something of a hurry and couldn't wait 10 minutes for them to be selected and processed at the time. I would highly recommend this business over Costco and the many more expensive choices available for quality alone. The fact that Victoria Photo Studio's price is only a buck or two more than Costco makes the decision a slam dunk. Also supporting local entrepreneurs over chains feels pretty good :) Highly recommended. - Grant B. read more

Very nice owners. Took my daughter here to get her passport photos taken. Clear pictures and they came out fast. Helped her get the right pose for the pictures. read more

Best photo studio for sure!! The owner was super pleasant and thoughful, and as everyone wrote, the photos turned out way better than any place I've taken before. Very reasonable price for the quality! Thank you so much!! read more

I came back here on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed! I guess other people wanted to maximize on the good weather too haha! Purpose of the trip here: I needed passport photos (which are less than $11!). The owner's wife efficiently took my photo, completed the payment, and told me to return in 20 minutes despite the sudden rush of people. Highlight and underline when I say that they show what true customer service is supposed to be like when a small space becomes crammed in addition to printing such fine and quality photos despite distracting noises and loud chatter! And when I did return they were sharp about the 20 minutes too which is a big plus because when it's not busy customers only wait 10 minutes at most for their passport photos. Other than that, the operating hours are consistent - in this case, operating hours on a Saturday are from 10AM until 5PM. Extremely happy with the results and will definitely return again! Thank you so much! read more

I have been here twice for my photos and have had a great experience each time. Good quality and price, low key/easy going and no frills, and very friendly and personable owner and fast service! Keep up the great work! read more