Passport Photos
As of Sept 2016, Yensa will be taking the Passport Photos. Please schedule appointments between 12pm - 2pm or 3:30pm - 5pm. Photo(s) will be ready the following business day, unless requested same day and we have confirmation from the technician.
Please take down ALL of the persons info: first & last name with correct spelling, phone number, and e-mail address. We also always take a deposit upon arrival.
If the person has taken a valid passport themselves, we can print. This is prices out for $2.00 setup fee and a standard print price.
We will use lustre. Print 2 copies. Production staff has templates for proper sizing for U.S. and Canadian passport photos. Be sure to indicate "No Backprinting" on Work Order!
Costs
$20.00 for the U.S. Passport & $30.00 for a Canadian Passport. & Additional s are $5.00
For more details on how to take passport photos please visit:
USA - https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/photos/photos.html
CA - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/passport/apply/photos.asp
United States Requirements
Your passport photo must be:
In color
Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. View the Photo Composition Template for more size requirement details.
Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
Taken with a neutral facial expression (preferred) or a natural smile, and with both eyes open
Canada requires 2 photos with no backprinting. On the back of 1 photo, hand-write the following information:
1. Color Services, 230 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2. Date photo was taken.
3. I certify that this is a true likeness of (customer name).
4. Signature of employee who took the photo.