US passport photos to spec
Captured by Mallary handles US passport photos at the Tampa studio — taken to current US Department of State specification (2x2 inches, white background, properly framed face, neutral expression). Same-day printed and digital files are available so you can submit immediately or pair the photo with a domestic visa, government ID, or background check requirement.
Every passport photo session also includes a professional headshot crop, so if you're already at the studio, you can walk out with both your travel documents and an updated LinkedIn photo from the same sitting.
Global visa & travel document photos
Visa photo requirements vary by country — different aspect ratios, different background colors, different head sizes, different file formats. Captured by Mallary handles common international visa photo specs for travel to:
Visa & document photo formats handled
- Schengen visa (EU travel). 35mm x 45mm, neutral expression, light background — to spec for France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and all Schengen countries.
- UK visa. 45mm x 35mm, taken within last month, no smiling — biometric standard.
- China visa. 33mm x 48mm with the specific Chinese consular requirements for face proportions.
- India visa. 2x2 inch square format with white background and specific head-size proportions.
- Canada PR & visa photos. 35mm x 45mm with the specific dating and stamping requirements.
- OCI cards, green cards, work permits, and other government IDs. Various spec sets handled — bring the requirements and Mallary will shoot to the exact format.
Delivery formats
- Standard delivery includes a printed 4x6 sheet with the required count of properly-cropped photos plus a digital file sized exactly to the embassy or document spec. Most travelers need both — the printed copies for in-person submissions and the digital file for online uploads.
- Digital file delivery happens within minutes of the session — emailed straight to you while you're still at the studio. Prints are typically available within the hour.
Why book a professional passport photo session
- Spec-correct on the first try. Most passport applications rejected for photo issues are rejected for things drugstore photo kiosks don't catch — lighting unevenness, wrong head size, slight smile, glare on glasses.
- Quality lighting for biometric scanning. Properly-lit photos reduce the chance of automated facial recognition systems flagging your submission at the airport or e-gate.
- Multi-document efficiency. One sitting covers passport + visa + employer ID badge + LinkedIn refresh.
- Tampa convenience. No driving to the post office or pharmacy and hoping the staff member knows the spec. Walk-in available with appointment.
Pricing & scheduling
Passport and visa photo sessions are priced per format. For multi-document needs (passport + visa + government ID), combined-session rates apply. Current pricing is sent within one business day of inquiry, or call directly for same-day availability.
Most passport photo appointments are scheduled within 1–3 business days. For rush situations — last-minute international travel, expedited passport applications, urgent visa interviews — same-day appointments are often available. Just call.
