Professional passport photos that meet State Department requirements, no appointment needed in Waterfall, VA.
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You need passport photos that work the first time. Not photos that get your application rejected because they’re the wrong size, too bright, or don’t meet the government’s increasingly strict requirements.
When you get your passport photos done right, you submit your application once and move on with planning your trip. No second trips to retake photos. No delays that mess up your travel timeline. No stress about whether your documentation will pass government review.
That’s exactly what happens when you come to School & Office Annex for passport photos in Waterfall, VA. Your photos meet every government requirement, and you walk out the same day with professional 2×2″ prints ready for your application. We’ve been handling official document photography since 1990, so we know what works.
School & Office Annex has served the Lake Ridge and Waterfall, VA communities since 1990. We understand what Northern Virginia residents need when it comes to passport photos and document services, especially with Washington D.C. and Dulles Airport so close by.
We’re not just another photo shop trying to squeeze passport photos into a corner of our business. We have a US Post Office right inside our store, which means we handle government documents every single day. We know the requirements because we see what gets accepted and what gets rejected at the federal level.
Local families trust us because we’ve been here through decades of changing photo requirements, always staying current with the latest government standards. From the old days when eyeglasses were allowed to today’s strict biometric requirements, we’ve adapted our equipment and processes to keep our customers’ applications moving smoothly.
No appointment needed for passport photos in Waterfall, VA. Just come in when it’s convenient for you – we’re used to accommodating busy Northern Virginia schedules.
We’ll take your photo using professional equipment specifically calibrated for government ID requirements. This isn’t a smartphone camera or basic digital setup. We use proper lighting that eliminates shadows, a true white background, and cameras that capture the exact dimensions and resolution the State Department requires.
You’ll see the photo before we print it, so you know it looks good and meets all requirements. Within minutes, you’ll have two professional 2×2″ passport photos printed on photo-quality paper. We’ll also provide guidance on your next steps for passport application if you need it, since we handle postal services right here in the store. Many customers appreciate getting their photos and mailing their applications in the same trip.
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Your passport photo must be exactly 2×2 inches with your head measuring between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from chin to crown. The background must be white or off-white with uniform lighting and absolutely no shadows on your face. These aren’t suggestions – they’re federal requirements that get strictly enforced.
You’ll need a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed. No smiling, even slight smiles that might seem natural. Eyeglasses are completely prohibited unless you have a medical exemption with signed doctor’s documentation. The photo must be taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance.
In Waterfall, VA and the broader Northern Virginia area, we see travelers heading everywhere from business trips to European vacations to visiting family overseas. Whether you’re applying for your first passport or renewing an existing one, these requirements are non-negotiable. The State Department processes millions of applications annually, and they use automated systems that flag photos for even minor deviations. Our equipment and process ensure your photos meet every single specification, so you don’t become one of the applications that gets delayed.
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