Passport Photos FAQ

• FAQ'S Passport Photos in Houston Texas
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• Do you do passport photos by appointment or accept walk ins?

  Appointments are always recommended so your time is spent most efficiently. I provide a customized very high quality passport photo/visa photo service for my clients. It’s completely different than the typical drug store or chain type of passport pictures. Call to discuss exactly what type of passport photos and number of people that you need photographer. *Please note- walk-ins are ok but I may not be available or you may have to wait if I am busy with another client. Call 281.531.5269      

• What is the best place to get a passport photos and visa photos in the Houston area?

  Here are some of the main benefits of using Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger compared to retail chains that offer passport photos and passport pictures.

  Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger serving the Houston Tx area is a professional photography studio with 38 years of knowledge and experience photographing several thousand customers from all over the world. We provide passport and visa photos customized to the required specifications for your country’s application.           

  Expertise – Photographer Robert Berger is skilled at posing and guiding you to achieve the perfect neutral expression. Retail photo clerks have less training and  receive little to no feedback from customers,  it’s possible they might be in the dark  whether their photos are accepted or rejected.

  Innovative Images Photography uses professional cameras and lighting – high-quality lighting that evenly illuminates the face and avoids unflattering shadows or glare. Retail stores often have simple lighting that can cast shadows.

  Choice of backgrounds – We have the background color needed for any country. Retail chains have a single white background.

  Quality equipment – Innovative Images Photography uses high-end DSLR cameras, lenses, and printing. Retail stores use basic point-and-shoot cameras and printers.

  Customer service – Innovative Images strives to ensure you walk away 100% satisfied. Retail stores tend to be more transactional. Our studio has a 5* rating with over 150 Google reviews.

  Convenience – Innovative Images recommends calling in advance to set an appointment so you are in and out in 30 minutes or less. Retail stores often have long waits.

• NEW-US Online Passport Renewal Photo

  The US State Dept. is beta testing an online passport renewal. Innovative Images Photography provides the best quality digital passport photo for upload to make sure your application isn’t delayed due to a rejected passport photo( printed passport photos are available at additional charge).

  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html

• Are Having The Best Passport Photos Worth it For Me?

  Here’s a comparison of the pros and cons of getting high quality passport photos versus cheap passport photos: Pros of getting the best passport photos:  Less likely to be rejected – Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger has 38 years of experience crafting passport photos customized to the exact specifications required for your application(prints or digital available) and guaranteed to be accepted. We have a 5 star rating on Google. We get the lighting, angle, size, etc. perfect every time. Better representation – Award winning skilled photographer Robert Berger will capture you looking your best, not an awkward, distorted or blurry picture.  Smoother travel – Quality photos are seamlessly accepted anywhere ensuring you avoid hassles.  Peace of mind – You can relax knowing your photo meets global standards and specifications.  Worth the investment – Avoid the costs of having to retake photos or replace passports. Quality photos last. Cons of getting the best passport photos:  More expensive – often cost more than DIY photo booths and pharmacies. – Inconvenience – All passport photos are taken at our studio instead of doing it yourself. Pros of cheap passport photos:  Affordable – Photo booths, drug stores and DIY shots cost much less than our professional passport photography service. Cons of cheap passport photos:  Higher rejection risk – Substandard lighting, angles and cropping often occur with DIY photos.  Less flattering – Without a skilled photographer, many cheap shots turn out poorly.  Potential hassles – Travel delays, passport rejection and reapplication can result from bad photos.  Have to redo – Taking photos over due to rejection means more time wasted and money spent. Why come to Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger in Houston? There are clear advantages to getting high quality passport shots rather than cutting corners. The best photos are worth the extra effort and expense for smooth travel experiences.             ReplyForward
• How much are passport photos in Houston?

  At Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger professional photography is our specialty so our customers immediately notice our high level of customer service, with attention to detail. We attract customers who prioritize having the finest quality passport photos over bargain basement prices. Every customer receives excellent image quality passport photos that they are happy with, compared to the typical retail chain photos that offers passport photos as a convenience item. Photos are taken in our Houston area portrait photography studio, so privacy is assured, in a relaxing environment. In addition to having nice looking passport photos our customers need their photos to be accepted without facing application delays.  At Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger an adult passport photo for the U.S. is $70 plus tax and includes 4 prints from your favorite image. Digital files for passport or visa applications are additional. Whatever country you need photos for Innovative Images Photography can do it for you with no stress! We have the right background color for every country. All work is guaranteed to be accepted. Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger serving the Houston Tx area is a professional photography studio with 38 years of knowledge and experience photographing several thousand customers from all over the world. Read our 5 star reviews below. We provide passport and visa photos customized to the required specifications for your country’s application. Appointments are recommended, located at 11211 Richmond Ave. Suite B101, Houston Tx 77082. Call us 281.531.5269    

• How do ai generated passport photos compare to a professional passport photo taken by Innovative Images Photography?

  There are some key differences between AI-generated passport photos and those taken at Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger’s professional photography studio:

  Personal Coaching! As an experienced professional photographer Robert Berger helps guide you to make sure the key elements to having an acceptable passport visa photo is met. One example for instance, if someone has hair obscuring part of their eye, or casts a shadow, their image might be rejected. An experienced professional photographer notices and corrects details that ai isn’t instructed to notice.     

  Lighting – Studio lighting is designed to evenly illuminate the face and avoid shadows. AI software can sometimes struggle with consistent lighting and shadows. 

  Expression – professional photographer Robert Berger will guide you to achieve the ideal neutral expression. AI may capture subtle inconsistencies in expression.

  Framing – professional photographer Robert Berger will perfectly frame and center your headshot. AI systems may sometimes be off in framing and centering.

• Can you smile in a passport photo Texas?

  “For a U.S. passport photo, you can’t show teeth so a neutral expression is best. The majority of international countries don’t allow smiling either” stated Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger in Houston Texas.   

• I Need Passport Photos For My Newborn in Houston Texas. Where Should I Go?

  If you are a parent and went through the traumatic experience of having your newborn baby photographed at a retail chain for their passport photo, you already know the high stress involved! The easy solution to avoiding the stress and having a pleasant experience is going to a professional photography studio like Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger in Houston TX. Newborn photographer Robert Berger, has a customized set-up to photograph your newborn or child. His studio is set-up for privacy to avoid distractions. Avoid the  stress and struggle having your newborn or child photographed. Call Innovative Images Photography today!          

• Same Day Passport & Visa Photos In The Houston Texas Area!

  Do you need high quality passport or visa photos fast in the Houston TX area? Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger is here to help! Our professional photography studio offers passport photos-visa photos made to the specific country’s specifications that you need. An individual’s passport pictures are completed in 30 minutes or less. Guaranteed to be accepted. Appointment recommended! Call today!           

• Green Card Lottery Photos in Houston-Same Day Service

  Innovative Images Photography by Robert Berger has 38 years of photography experience. He provides his customers with the highest quality photography so your green card lottery photo looks great and is immediately accepted once you upload it(can’t guarantee winning the lottery). Past customers have explained having a nice green card lottery photo helped in the application process).  Call for appointment. 281.531.5269

• Do you offer emergency after hours passport photo or visa photo service?

  Yes! Sometimes a client needs to make an emergency trip and require a special visa photo or passport photo. The service must be paid in advance via credit or debit card using our online payment link. Call for more information. 281.531.5269