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Decent passport photos (London-based)!

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MyrtlethePurpleTurtle · 23/01/2024 07:43

One of my (relatively minor) regrets is not having had a decent photograph in my passport. Yes, it was compliant with requirements but it had that characteristic prison mugshot / hostage look . IIRC, it was taken at Snappy Snaps

As my passport now comes up for renewal, this is my opportunity to get a decent photo! I'm not looking for a photo all filtered making me look unfeasibly attractive or younger, just one that makes me look less grim!

Am London-based and would appreciate any recommendations for decent passport photos. (I do a heavy amount of travelling and my passport photo page is something I see on a depressingly regular basis).

Photographs would need to be digital with a code for uploading (and compliant with passport photo requirements) - but I assume that's pretty standard these days.

Many thanks

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OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 23/01/2024 07:59

Don't they all have the convict look? I mean you have to look straight ahead and not smile......

Whinge · 23/01/2024 08:01

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 23/01/2024 07:59

Don't they all have the convict look? I mean you have to look straight ahead and not smile......

I agree. No matter how much you want a nice photo the requirements mean that most passport photos end up looking like a mugshot.

MissSmiley · 23/01/2024 08:02

Highly recommend max spielmann, I used them recently for three passport applications, great photos and for a small fee they send off the application for you, they are actually agents for the passport office and the pics are approved by them I believe. Great service that I had no idea they offered until a couple of years ago.

ItsRainingTacos79 · 23/01/2024 08:18

Snappy Snaps in St John's Wood did great passport photos for me.

One time I renewed online and used a photo taken myself against a white wall. It was accepted.

Iwantmyoldnameback · 23/01/2024 08:21

We did our own and renewed our passport on line so you can sort your hair out etc but they still have to comply

MyrtlethePurpleTurtle · 23/01/2024 08:26

Thank you, @MissSmiley , and @ItsRainingTacos79

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MyrtlethePurpleTurtle · 23/01/2024 08:27

Whinge · 23/01/2024 08:01

I agree. No matter how much you want a nice photo the requirements mean that most passport photos end up looking like a mugshot.

I don't think so - I had nice non mugshot photos taken for official purposes in Egypt (but clearly will not be returning to Egypt for a passport photo 🤭 )

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FranktheElf · 23/01/2024 08:30

I did my own on my iphone against a white background and was able to take loads and pick the best one. My passport photo is incredibly good! I've gone downhill since then Envy

MyrtlethePurpleTurtle · 23/01/2024 09:38

FranktheElf · 23/01/2024 08:30

I did my own on my iphone against a white background and was able to take loads and pick the best one. My passport photo is incredibly good! I've gone downhill since then Envy

I have not been very successful tbat front

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