Canada passport & citizenship photos

Canada Passport & Citizenship Photos in Atlanta

Welcome to Danielle Brown Photography, get Canada passport photos done in Atlanta quickly and easily. We specialize in Canada Passport and Canadian Citizenship application photos. Take it from me, a fellow Canadian, you can’t just walk into any old pharmacy or post office in the United States and get a Canadian passport photo taken.

Schedule your IRCC compliant passport, citizenship or other Canadian biometric photo

About Danielle Brown Photography

While a permanent US resident, Danielle experienced the challenge of getting a Canadian passport photo done outside of Canada. Unfortunately, there are not a ton of studios that understand how to photograph and successfully print a Canadian passport or citizenship photo.

We understand the exact specifications for a successful Canadian passport or citizenship photo submission. Danielle Brown Photography has successfully helped hundreds of Atlanta-based Canadian citizens with high-quality, technically accurate Canada passport and Canadian citizenship photos.

Canadian Government Passport and Citizenship Links

Government of Canada Passport Application: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports.html

Government of Canada Citizenship Application: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship.html

Canadian Consulates: https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/embassies-consulates/united-states

Washington – Embassy of Canada

501 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C., U.S.A., 20001

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Washington
Twitter @CanEmbUSA

Consular district
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Atlanta – Consulate General of Canada

1175 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 1700,
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., 30361

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Atlanta
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta
Twitter @CanCGAtlanta

Consular district
Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Dallas – Consulate General of Canada

500 N. Akard Street, Suite 2900,
Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., 75201

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Dallas
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Dallas
Twitter @CanCGDallas

Consular district
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Los Angeles – Consulate General of Canada

550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., 90071

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Los-Angeles
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles
Twitter @CanCGLA

Consular district
Arizona, southern California, Nevada

New York – Consulate General of Canada

466 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, New York, U.S.A., 10017

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.canada.ca/Canada-In-New-York
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in New York
Twitter @CanadaNY
Instagram @Canada in New York

Consular district
Bermuda, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York State and Pennsylvania

Boston – Consulate General of Canada

3 Copley Place, Suite 400,
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 02116

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Boston
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Boston
Twitter @CanCGBoston
Instagram @Canada in Boston
LinkedIn Consulate General of Canada in Boston

Consular district
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Denver – Consulate General of Canada

1625 Broadway, Suite 2600,
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., 80202

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Denver
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Denver
Twitter @CanCGDenver
Instagram @Canada in Boston
LinkedIn Consulate General of Canada in Boston

Consular district
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

Miami – Consulate General of Canada

200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1600,
Miami, Florida, U.S.A., 33131

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Miami
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Miami
Twitter @CanCGMiami
Instagram @Canada in Miami

Consular district
Florida, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

San Francisco – Consulate General of Canada

580 California Street, 14th Floor
San Francisco, California, U.S.A., 94104

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-San-Francisco
Twitter @CanCGSF

Consular district
Northern California, Hawaii

Chicago – Consulate General of Canada

Two Prudential Plaza,
180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400,
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 60601

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Chicago
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Chicago
Twitter @CanCGChicago

Consular district
Illinois, Indiana (Jasper, Lake, Laporte, Newton, and Porter counties), Kansas City, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin

Detroit – Consulate General of Canada

600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100,
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., 48243

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Detroit
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Detroit
Twitter @CanCGDetroit

Consular district
Indiana (excluding Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton and Porter counties), Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio

Minneapolis – Consulate General of Canada

701 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 55415

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Minneapolis
Facebook Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis
Twitter @CanCGMPLS

Consular district
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Seattle – Consulate General of Canada

1501 4th Ave, Suite 600
Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., 98101

844-880-6519
[email protected]

https://www.Canada.ca/Canada-In-Seattle
Facebook Consulate General of Canada to Seattle
Twitter @CanCGSeattle
LinkedIn Consulate General of Canada in Seattle

Consular district
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Schedule your IRCC compliant passport, citizenship or other Canadian biometric photo

Special notes about Canadian Passport and Citizenship Photos

  1. The United States and Canada have COMPLETELY different specifications for passport photos. Pharmacies, mailing services and the United States post office will take your passport photo and provide a US passport format, not a photo formatted for Canada.
  2. The Canadian passport office will reject photos not taken by a photo studio. 
  3. The Canadian passport office requires photos to be printed on commercial-grade photo paper. Photos printed at home or printed on heavy-weight paper will be rejected or fail your passport or citizenship application.
  4. Your Canadian passport or citizenship photos may not be retouched or digitally altered in any way. Retouching, digitally altering backgrounds or clothing, etc. will fail your Canadian passport or citizenship application or cause rejection.
  5. With all passport photos, make sure the photo is not bent, torn or creased in any way. Physical damage to your photos will result in application rejection.
  6. Canada does not use a single standard for biometric photos across passports, citizenship certificates, permanent residency applications, work visa applications or secure status card (first nations/indigenous peoples). Each application has subtle differences that will cause the application to be rejected if the incorrect set of photos is submitted. Please make sure to let Danielle know exactly which set of Canadian biometric photos you need for your application.

Canada Passport Photos Atlanta | Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I pose/smile for a Canadian passport (or citizenship) photo?
A: Canada requires a front facing pose with no head tilt or turning. Expressions must be neutral. A neutral expression is an expression with eyes open, mouth closed, where the individual is neither smiling or frowning. Danielle Brown Photography will instruct you during your passport photo appointment how to post and what expression is appropriate for your Canadian passport or citizenship photo.

Danielle will instruct you how to pose. She will make sure your head and shoulders are correctly positioned and your expression is acceptable for a Canadian passport or citizenship photo.

Q: Can I wear a hat or headwear in my photo?
A: Per the Government of Canada, hats or headwear are permissible for religious reasons, such as hijabs or turbans. A hat or headwear for fashion purposes would cause your passport photo to be rejected.
Q: I wear glasses. Can I wear glasses in my Canada passport or citizenship photo?
A: While glasses are permitted for Canadian passport photos, glasses must be photographed without glare or reflection. We generally recommend being photographed without glasses as much as possible. Tinted lenses or prescription sunglasses will cause your passport photo to be rejected.
Q: As a Canadian citizen, can Danielle Brown Photography be my guarantor?
A: Unfortunately, we cannot be your guarantor as we have not known you for two or more years. Read the Canadian passport guarantor requirements here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/travel-documents-references-guarantors.html#guarantors
Q: How much do Canadian passport or citizenship photos cost?
A: Danielle Brown Photography charges $39.95+tax for a single individual passport photo session with one set of passport photos for any non-United States country, including Canada.
Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: Danielle Brown Photography is proud to accept cash, check and all major credit cards, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Q: When do I get my photos?
A: For all of our Canadian passport or citizenship photos, as well as other biometric photos, hard copy photos are printed on-site at the time of your appointment. If you request a digital image, we offer delivery via email or other file-sharing options. You would leave the appointment (about 20 minutes) with either a hard copy photo, a digital version, or both.
Q: Do I need to make an appointment or do you accept walk-ins?
A: As we are a busy photography studio with assignments taking us all over the Atlanta metro area, we cannot guarantee we are in the studio during normal business hours. For that reason, we ask all of our passport photo clients to make an appointment. Appointments may be made on short notice if needed, as our schedule permits.
Q: I have dual citizenship with Canada and the US (or another country). Can I use the same photo for another country’s passport or a visa?
A: Yes, most countries have a six month window for your photo to be considered valid for passport or visa use. If your photo has been taken within the required window of time, Danielle Brown Photography can reformat your photo for another country’s specification. Reformatting your photo for another country’s specification is available for a $10 reformatting charge.
Q: I need extra photos from my session. Can I get additional photos printed?
A: Absolutely. Printing additional sets are available at $5 per additional set. Canada requires two (2) passport or citizenship application photos for a standard submission.
Q: I'm not sure if I will do a physical application or submit my application digitally. Is there an extra charge for digital photos? If I don't get physical prints, can I get a discount?
A: Your passport photo fee ($39.95+tax) includes both physical prints and digital images for an online submission. There is no additional fee for both formats or discount if you do not get prints. Please ask for your digital images to be emailed to you or sent via another digital delivery mechanism, such as sending files via Dropbox or Google Drive.
Q: How long does a passport photo appointment usually take?
A: Most clients coming in for Canadian passport or Canada citizenship photos are usually done in 20 minutes per person.
Q: I need extra photos from my session. Can I get additional photos printed?
A: Absolutely. Printing additional sets are available at $5 per additional set. Canada requires two (2) passport or citizenship application photos for a standard submission.
Q: Does Danielle Brown Photography guarantee a successful Canadian passport or citizenship application?
A: Because we cannot guarantee that your passport or citizenship application is successful, we offer a reshoot or reformat guarantee. If your passport or citizenship application is rejected because your photo did not meet specifications, Danielle Brown Photography stands by our clients. Reformatting or retaking your photo is provided at no charge until your photo is accepted by the passport agency.
Schedule your IRCC compliant passport, citizenship or other Canadian biometric photo
Please note, Danielle Brown Photography is a private company with no Government of Canada affiliation. Any and all materials are sourced from Canadian government sources wherever possible and may be subject to change without notice.
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