Passport Photos in McKinney [Online]

Looking for an alternative from a photographer to get a USA passport photo faster and cheaper? Awesome! You are in the right place. Mentioning a place… if you are in McKinney and you try to find a economical photo booth or you are considering to take a photo by yourself, continue reading to discover all the passport official requirements as well as where you can get a passport photo in McKinney.

US passport photo requirements at the McKinney passport office

Americans are obliged to fulfill the criteria if they want to apply for a US passport. One of the most important things with regard to a passport application is the passport photo. To obtain the appropriate shot you have to meet the official requirements, these are: photo size, background color, head position, facial expression etc. If your photo does not meet these conditions, both the photo and the entire passport request will get turned down.

American passport photo criteria are different from, e.g., Australian and British criteria. Due to the way the photographs are digitized, American authorities can't accept photos that do not meet these specifications.

US passport photo specifications

• Applicant face should be in the center and facing forward
• Photos need to be taken in color (NOT black&white)
• Position subject and lighting so that there are no distracting shadows on the face or background
• The clothing must be casual, without a hat, head covering or sunglasses unless a signed doctor’s statement confirming that the item be used for medical purposes is submitted.
• All photos are required to be taken within the last six months and be in the size of 2 inches x 2 inches, excluding any frames
• The height of the head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35mm)
• Eye height must be between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28mm to 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo
• The photo is required to show the full head of the applicant from top of hair to bottom of chin
• Photograph background must be white or off-white
• If you are taking a photo for your baby, it is acceptable even if the baby's eyes are not open at all. Nonetheless, children should have their eyes open

How to print a passport photo in McKinney?

After you have uploaded your picture, our passport photo maker resizes, edits and checks whether your photo is correct or not. If marked as correct, there is a time for choosing a printing option. You can choose to download the photograph and receive it through email or we can also send you the printouts to your home! After you get your photograph you can use photo printing services and get it printed out in almost any photo kiosks.

Where can I get a passport photo taken in McKinney?

There are lots of places where you can have your passport photo taken: photo booths near you, shipping stores, pharmacies, post offices or professional photography studios. Unluckily, these places just offer you a limited choice and sometimes have expensive prices, so the best choice is to have your photograph taken yourself. You can take as many photographs as you desire and without spending a lot of money - use an online photobooth to save time and money!

Ask a friend to take you a photo or set up a tripod about 10 feet away from where you are posing. Nevertheless note that selfies are not allowed. After picking the best shot, upload your photo to our passport photo service or app and... that's all! The photo editor will take care of the rest.

when you get a photo you like, just download the passport picture template and go to your nearest photo kiosk to get a print in the corresponding US passport photo dimensions (2x2 inch / 51x51 mm). Regarding the passport photo template, it should be printed as a 4x6 inch photo, so that you'd have four passport style pictures that just have to be cut out]!

US Passport Photo Online - Photo Booth App

Have you ever spent time looking for a photo booth close to you? Well, you could save yourself some time and take the picture using your mobile phone! Our app ‘Passport Photo Online’ will crop your photo, delete the background, and check your photo. It’s like having a photo booth in your hands but better!

Nowadays everything is getting digitalized, and at ‘passport photo online’ we are big fans of advanced technology and AI. We have prepared a way of having everything that a regular photo booth would have but with AI. This ensures that the photo you take is suitable for a US passport. The reason this app is so different is because it makes sure everything is perfect so your photo will not be rejected, however, a regular photobooth just takes a couple of pictures, without considering whether your eyes were actually open or not. If you are looking for a cheaper, faster, and more comfortable option switching to digital photobooths is the answer.

Taking a passport photo is not as time-consuming as it might seem. You don’t need to be an expert or a photographer or go to a traditional photobooth. You just need to make sure that you meet all the requirements for the photo, like the background color, the dimensions of the photo, the facial expression… And use a digital photobooth that will adjust the photo to the requirements for the official US passport photo.

Passport photos near me McKinney

To get a passport photograph you do not need to move at all! This is the quickest, the simplest and the most recommended way. Why? Because if you use our Passport Photo Online service or Photo Mobile App, we guarantee that you obtain the right photograph, meeting all the previously pointed requirements. It takes only a couple of seconds and there is no risk that your photo will be dismissed because you have a warranty of US authorities acceptance.

Bear in mind that taking passport photos online is possible but passport applications can not be submitted in the same way. Fill in the application manually instead. Download the passport application form (DS-11) including instructions and fill in the request by hand, or go to a McKinney passport acceptance facility to get a copy.

Photo Booth in McKinney

You can still find conventional photo booths around McKinney if that is what you are looking for. But remember that since not every photo booth includes instructions, you should know beforehand the official requirements for US passport photos, such as, the pose you should have, the clothes you should be wearing, where to look, etc.

Passport Photo Online enables you to take a passport photo anywhere and at any time – in your house, while shopping, in a café! The photo creator will make sure to crop and resize the photograph as needed, as well as there is nothing (neither bad lighting nor hair or any other complements) that creates shadows on your face.

Can I get my passport photos taken at CVS?

You can also take and print your photo in the CVS pharmacy. CVS photo service will take your photo as well as it makes sure it complies with the State Department criteria. It will also print it in two copies, the total cost of all this will be $13.99. This pharmacy is found throughout the country, and if you are on a trip you wouldn't need to make an appointment, though we highly recommend you to call your local pharmacy previously and verify if they provide this service.

You can also simply prepare the US passport photo in advance and then simply get prints at the CVS Pharmacy in McKinney, TX. Print our photo template as a 4x6 inch picture and you will have your passport photo prints in no time! See how much it costs and how to do it step by step at our CVS passport photo prints guidelines.

CVS Pharmacy Stores in McKinney, TX:

• 159 S CENTRAL EXPY MCKINNEY, TX 75070
• 2025 N CENTRAL EXPY MCKINNEY, TX 75070
• 2313 W. UNIVERSITY AVE. MCKINNEY, TX 75071
• 2100 EL DORADO PKWY MCKINNEY, TX 75070
• 1550 STACY RD., CORNER OF ANGEL PARKWAY ALLEN, TX 75002
• 6161 W. UNIVERSITY DR. MCKINNEY, TX 75071
• 6301 EL DORADO PKWY. MCKINNEY, TX 75070
• 150 E STACY RD ALLEN, TX 75002
• 2600 SAM RAYBURN HWY, MELISSA, TX 75454
• 8953 VIRGINIA PKWY. MCKINNEY, TX 75071

Passport photos at Walmart

If you are printing your photo for a US passport request at Walmart do it in the 4x6 inches size, since Walmart charges you $7,64 if you decide to print it in the American passport photo size (namely, 2x2 inches). With the first format, you will also be able to print a couple of photographs at the same time, and for just 25¢.

How to make this trick work? You should already have a printout with a pair of passport photographs and ask to print it as a standard photo of 4x6 inches, which will have 2 passport photos of 2x2 inches each! If doing this you can have a spear copy in case you need it later and you would save money and time!

If you are not sure how to print your US passport picture at Walmart, just take a look at our Walmart store passport photo prints instructions.

Walmart photo shops in McKinney, TX:

• Mckinney, Neighborhood Market #6966, 3400 Virginia Pkwy
• Mckinney, Walmart Supercenter #206, 2041 N Redbud Blvd
• Mckinney, Walmart Supercenter #5211, 5001 Mckinney Ranch Pkwy
• Mckinney, Walmart Supercenter #5311, 1721 N Custer Rd
• Allen, Walmart Supercenter #2918, 730 W Exchange Pkwy
• Allen, Neighborhood Market #3574, 1520 E Exchange Pkwy
• Frisco, Walmart Supercenter #202, 16066 State Highway 121
• Princeton, Walmart Supercenter #7178, 701 W Princeton Dr
• Lucas, Walmart Supercenter #5672, 2662 W Lucas Rd
• Prosper, Walmart Supercenter #6300, 500 Richland Blvd

Passport photo at Walgreens Store

You can easily get your US passport photo at Walgreens. If you use our photo tool to create a template, you don't need to care about the photo dimensions or right framing. However, you need to remember that a wrong posture, facial expression or forbidden complements might cause a photo’s rejection. That’s why we encourage you to learn the photo specifications. Scroll up for the US passport photo requirements. You can see how much it costs and how to do it step by step at our Walgreens passport photo prints instructions.

If you have the template generated, find the closest Walgreens store in McKinney, TX and you don’t need to order a 2” x 2” (2 inch x 2 inch) passport photo. All you need to take care of is print the template at 4x6 inch size like a postcard for just 35c. After having the picture printed you only need to cut the photos out of the printed template.

Walgreens Stores in McKinney, TX:

• 1651 W UNIVERSITY DR -  MCKINNEY, TX 75069
• 3001 ELDORADO PKWY - MCKINNEY, TX 75070
• 4994 W UNIVERSITY DR - MCKINNEY, TX 75071
• 7080 VIRGINIA PKWY - MCKINNEY, TX 75071
• 500 E STACY RD -  ALLEN, TX 75002
• 8996 STACY RD - MCKINNEY, TX 75070
• 510 E MAIN ST -  ALLEN, TX 75002
• 1226 W MCDERMOTT DR -  ALLEN, TX 75013
• 1819 E BETHANY DR -  ALLEN, TX 75002
• 7255 COIT RD -  FRISCO, TX 75035

Where it is possible to take a passport photo close to you in other cities:

• Passport Photos San Antonio
• Passport Photos Dallas
• Passport Photos Austin
• Passport Photos Plano

Sources:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/digital-image-requirements.html