Practical
Visa photos, no photographer
A real frame from this shoot.
Visa applications ask for a photo in a format your own passport office does not use, on a deadline set by an embassy. Visa photos from the Studio convert a selfie to the Schengen 35×45 mm standard — or US, UK, Indian or Canadian formats — with the plain background, neutral face and even light consulates check for.
You want a photo that matches the destination's rules, not your home country's, ready before the appointment slot opens. The Studio applies the specification for visa photos — framing, background, expression, lighting — to a photo you take at home, and keeps your identity exactly as it is. Save the finished visa photos to your contact sheet; the next renewal, application or form can reuse them without another shoot.
What this session solves
- The embassy wants 35×45 and every booth near you makes 2×2
- The appointment is in two days and the photo is the last item
- Digital visa portals reject files that are a few pixels off
- The family's four applications need four compliant photos tonight
The shot list
Run Passport Photo in the format below
The crop, background, expression and lighting rules for visa photos are applied to your photo automatically.
Passport PhotoRemove glare from glasses before you shoot
Frames stay, glare goes, eyes are visible — as the rules require.
Glasses Glare RemovalBefore you book
Which format does my visa need?
Schengen and UK use 35×45 mm; US and India use 2×2 inch; Canada uses 50×70 mm. Check the consulate page and pick the matching format before you shoot.
Can I use the same photo for the passport and the visa?
Only if the formats match. Shoot once per format — each is a Standard run of 4 credits — and keep both on your contact sheet.
Are visa photos from the Studio accepted officially?
The files meet the published specifications for size, background, expression and lighting, and many authorities accept them. Some require photos taken in person, so check the current rules for your application.
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