Passport Photos in Fairfax, VA

Government-Compliant Photos, Done Right the First Time

Skip the rejection letters and delays. Get passport photos that meet every 2025 requirement, printed professionally while you wait.

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Professional Passport Photo Services Fairfax

Your Travel Plans Stay on Track

You submit your passport application with confidence, knowing your photos meet every government specification. No 90-day resubmission windows. No starting over with new fees. No explaining to your family why the vacation got delayed.

Your photos get approved because they’re taken with professional equipment, proper lighting, and exact measurements. The State Department gets what they need for biometric recognition, and you get your passport without the headaches that come from DIY attempts or cut-rate services that don’t understand the stakes.

Trusted Passport Photos Lake Ridge VA

35 Years of Getting It Right

We’ve been serving Fairfax, VA and Lake Ridge families since 1990. We’ve seen the passport photo requirements change over the decades, and we stay current with every update from the State Department.

Our location includes a US Post Office, so you can handle your entire passport application in one trip. We understand the local market—Northern Virginia families who travel for work and leisure, students heading abroad, and immigrants navigating visa applications.

You’re not just another transaction. You’re our neighbor, and we’ve built our reputation on making sure your important documents get handled correctly the first time.

Passport Photo Process Fairfax Virginia

Simple Process, Professional Results

Walk in anytime during business hours—no appointment needed. We’ll position you correctly against our professional white background, ensuring proper distance and lighting to meet the 2×2 inch specifications with your head measuring exactly 1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to crown.

Our equipment automatically handles the technical requirements: proper resolution, color balance, and contrast that government systems need for biometric recognition. We print your visa photos and ID photos on high-quality matte or glossy paper, giving you two identical prints that meet current State Department standards.

The whole process takes minutes, not hours. You leave with photos that comply with 2025 requirements, including the strict guidelines about neutral expressions, proper eye positioning, and background specifications that cause so many rejections elsewhere.

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Official Passport Photo Requirements Virginia

What You Get With Every Service

Every passport photo service includes two identical 2×2 inch prints on professional photo paper, taken with equipment that ensures government compliance. Your photos will have the required white background, proper lighting without shadows, and exact head positioning that meets biometric standards.

Fairfax, VA residents deal with specific challenges—busy schedules, international business travel, and families with young children who need special handling for passport photos. We accommodate infants who may not have their eyes fully open, while ensuring older children meet the strict eye-open requirements.

You also get access to our US Post Office for complete passport application services. Whether you need expedited processing, forms assistance, or mailing services, everything happens under one roof. This saves you time and ensures your application package is complete and correct before submission.

What are the current passport photo requirements for 2025?

US passport photos must be exactly 2×2 inches with your head measuring between 1 and 1⅜ inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head. The photo must be in color, taken within the last 6 months, with a plain white or off-white background. You need a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed, facing directly toward the camera without tilting your head. No glasses are allowed unless you have a medical exemption with a doctor’s note. The photo must be printed on high-quality matte or glossy paper with no shadows, reflections, or digital alterations. These requirements are strictly enforced—photos that don’t meet exact specifications get rejected, causing delays and requiring resubmission within 90 days or you’ll need to restart the entire application process with new fees.

Can you take passport photos for infants and young children?

Yes, we specialize in passport photos for children of all ages, including infants. For babies, we understand that their eyes don’t need to be completely open, but we ensure they’re facing the camera with no other people visible in the frame. For children older than infants, we make sure their eyes are fully open and they have a neutral expression. We work quickly and patiently to get compliant photos without causing stress for parents or children. Our experience with hundreds of family passport photos means we know how to handle the challenges that come with photographing young children. The key is proper positioning and lighting while keeping the child comfortable. We have the right equipment and environment to capture government-compliant photos efficiently, so your family’s travel plans stay on schedule.

How long does it take to get passport photos done?

The entire process takes just a few minutes from start to finish. We don’t require appointments—you can walk in anytime during business hours and we’ll take care of your passport photos immediately. The actual photo session takes less than a minute once you’re positioned correctly. Printing happens while you wait, so you’ll leave with your two identical passport photos within minutes of arriving. This same-day service means you can handle your passport photos and visit our US Post Office for application submission in a single trip. If you’re in a rush for travel or have tight deadlines for visa applications, our quick turnaround ensures your documentation process doesn’t get delayed by photo availability. Most customers are in and out within 10 minutes total.

What happens if my passport photo gets rejected by the State Department?

Photo rejection is one of the leading causes of passport application delays, with over 200,000 applications affected yearly. If your photo gets rejected, you’ll receive a letter explaining the specific problem and have 90 days to submit a new photo without paying additional fees. However, if you miss that 90-day deadline, you’ll need to start the entire application process over and pay all fees again. This is why getting compliant photos from the start is crucial—it protects your timeline and budget. Our professional equipment and experience with current requirements minimize rejection risk. We ensure proper dimensions, lighting, background, and positioning that meet government standards for biometric recognition. When you get your photos done here, you’re getting the expertise that helps avoid these costly delays.

Do you offer same-day passport photo services in Fairfax?

Yes, we provide same-day passport photo services with no appointment necessary. Walk in during business hours and we’ll take your photos immediately, with prints ready in minutes. This is especially important for Fairfax, VA residents who often need expedited passport services for business travel or last-minute trip planning. Our quick turnaround means you can get your photos and submit your passport application the same day, maximizing your processing time. Since we have a US Post Office inside our store, you can complete your entire passport application process in one visit. Get your photos taken, fill out forms if needed, and submit everything without making multiple trips around town. This convenience has made us the go-to choice for busy professionals and families in the Fairfax area.

What's the cost for passport photos at your Fairfax location?

Our passport photo service provides two identical 2×2 inch government-compliant photos printed on professional photo paper. We maintain competitive pricing while ensuring the quality and compliance that prevent costly rejections and delays. The cost includes professional photography with proper equipment, exact sizing and positioning, appropriate lighting to eliminate shadows, and high-quality printing that meets State Department specifications. You’re investing in photos that work the first time, protecting your travel timeline and avoiding reapplication expenses. Given that photo rejection can cost you weeks of delays and potentially require starting over with full government fees, professional passport photos are cost-effective insurance for your travel plans. Call us at (703) 590-6070 for current pricing, or stop by our Lake Ridge location for immediate service.

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Fairfax, VA is located in Fairfax County in Virginia State