Whether you are applying for your first passport or renewing, a poor photo can cause your application to be delayed or even rejected, which will definitely cost you time and maybe a chunk of money too.
The Photo Finishers has been the Passport Photo Expert Resource in Hot Springs, Arkansas since 1996. In fact we GUARANTEE the photos we take will meet all the government requirements or we will redo it for FREE and give you $10.00 for your trouble.
Did you know…U.S. Passport photo requirements are very stringent. If the photograph you send with your application does not meet the very specific criteria it will be rejected.
(We do other country passport and visa services as well, including Canada, Ireland, Hungary and any other country you need. Specifications may be different for each country, but we can customize your photo to their specs.)
Your U.S. passport photograph must be 51mm X 51mm, with a head size from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin that must fall between 25-35mm.
    In addition, the background must be white or off white, and there can’t be any shadows or texture, head coverings (with some exceptions), there can be NO digital editing of the image, you cannot wear your glasses, you can’t have an open mouth smile, and that’s just a few of the must and can’t have’s. (see the Top 8 Reasons for rejection below)
 But first…
    Here is the official quick reference guide we were provided by the U.S. Department of State Passport office here in Hot Springs, AR.Â
We’ve been invited several times to their offices and met with officials who provide us with the latest specifications and regulations.
That’s a lot of things that can go wrong and cause your photo to be rejected. We’ve been taking passport and immigration photos at The Photo Finishers for over 25 years and can honestly say we’ve never had one returned.
    Yes, you can take the photo yourself, and of course you can go to a box store and everything might work out fine. They may or may not have the training or access to all the specifics that you need to be sure it’s right. The question is, can you take the chance, do you have the time and can you afford the aggravation of your photo being DENIED.
So now you see a few of the many reasons your photo can be denied when you send it in with your application. At The Photo Finishers we want you to have no doubt your passport will come back with no problems and as quickly as possible.
 You can see now why we recommend you come to us and let us do what we are experts at so you have one less thing to worry about while you’re planning your cruise or your trip of a lifetime.
 Here’s what you should do right now, enter your email and name in the box below and we will send you a coupon for a FREE DIGITAL PASSPORT Photo when you come in and have your traditional passport hard copy made. All the details are on the coupon. This is a very limited time offer so don’t wait even a minute.
We create your photo in our professional studio, with portrait lighting, and your photos are ready in just a few minutes in most cases. We don’t call them instant because we take the time to measure and insure all the requirements are met both before and then double check the hard copy against our custom made template overlay before we hand them to you after printing. We don’t charge any more to go the extra mile for you.
    One Final word about our AMAZING 2 part GUARANTEE. Passport photos are not designed to be the best photo you’ve ever taken. You can’t smile with teeth, you are restricted with what you can wear, and there is only one pose that is acceptable. That being said,
- If you don’t feel that the specification on your photo is correct, we will retake it for free before you leave or pay.
- If you submit your photo with your passport application and for any reason they deny it, bring it and the notice of rejection from the passport office, and we will retake the photo for no additional charge, and give you $10.00 out of our pocket for your troubles.
    That’s how confident we are that we will get your Passport Photo right the first time.
 If it’s time for your first passport or you are renewing, The Photo Finishers is the place to come for a photo that is guaranteed.
Here are the TOP 8 Reasons Passport Photos Are Denied. We share with you the 100% foolproof method to avoid these and other reasons your Passport Photo can be denied below. .
Is it really worth the risk with all these things that can go wrong?
Come in to The Photo Finishers and leave the guesswork out of it.
1819 Albert Pike Suite F, Hot Springs, AR 71913 (501-624-4029