U.S. Passport Photos Los Angeles — Book Your Appointment
Adults · Children · Infants
U.S. Passport Photos Los Angeles
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Agoura Hills studio serving
Ready in 1 Hour ★★★★★ 300+ 5-star reviews on Google & Yelp Karen answers her own phone · Mon–Sat · 9am–5pm
U.S. Passport Photos
— Agoura Hills Photography Studio
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— or call (818) 991‑7787
Karen answers her own phone
Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
“I have never had a U.S. passport photo
rejected — 100% compliance in 30 years.”
State Dept. Compliant · Ready in 1 Hour · Prints & Digital Available
✓ 100% U.S. State Department Compliant · Zero Rejections
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Karen Vaisman
U.S. Passport
Photo Specialist
BFA Syracuse University
30+ Years · Zero Rejections
Karen Vaisman
U.S. Passport Photo Specialist
BFA Syracuse University
30+ Years · Zero Rejections
(818) 991‑7787
Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
State Dept. Compliant
Ready in 1 Hour
Prints & Digital
“I have never had a
✓
guaranteed ·
Mon–Sat · 9am–5pm
Professional U.S. passport photos in Agoura Hills — ready in 1 hour. 100% State Department compliant, guaranteed accepted or retaken free. Prints & digital. Adults, children & infants.
Serving Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, Malibu & Ventura County.
Same-day appointments often available.
Not sure which session to book?
Prints — 2×2" photos, ready in 1 hour. Digital — JPG emailed, for online applications.
Not sure? Call (818) 991‑7787
U.S. Passport Photo Appointments & Pricing
1 person — prints
1 print · 2×2" · ready in 1 hour
Pricing shown at booking1 person — digital
JPG file emailed · for online applications ·
1 person · 1 print · 1 digital
1 print · 2×2" + JPG emailed ·
1 person · 2 prints · 1 digital
2 prints · 2×2" + JPG emailed ·
1 person · 3 prints · 1 digital
3 prints · 2×2" + JPG emailed ·
Infant & Non-Walking Child
U.S. Passport Photo
Appointments & Pricing
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Karen helped us make a passport deadline with her perfect photos. Great experience. Thanks Karen!
Read on Google Reviews →Karen was prompt and VERY professional. Very experienced in taking passport photos and made sure I had good photos.
Read on Google Reviews →U.S. Passport Photos
Prints · Digital · Prints + Digital · Adults · Children · Infants · Ready in 1 Hour
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What clients say
I needed a passport photo in a hurry. Not only did Karen provide same day, the photo was stunning. This amazed me as you can’t smile and other requirements. Karen is wonderful to work with.
She is truly a skilled and passionate artist. Karen took time to review each photo with me to make a selection. All this was done in under one hour.
Read on Google Reviews →Excellent service for a highly professional passport photo. Application went smoothly. Karen gives practical advice on how to optimize the aesthetics and really cares about the final photo.
She’s very detail oriented and I really appreciated that!!
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“U.S. passport photos have very specific requirements — the size, the background, the head measurements, the expression. I have been doing this for over 30 years and I verify the current State Department requirements before every session. Because a rejected photo means a delayed passport — and that affects real people with
Most passport photos make people cringe for a decade. Karen takes the time to get your expression, lighting, and angle right — so you actually like what you see.
(818) 991-7787 · Monday–Saturday · 9am–5pm
Rejection Cause #1
Shadows on Photo
Meet our Shadow-Free Passport Photo Studio
This is not a drugstore passport photo.
A CVS passport photo costs $15. A rejected passport application costs weeks of delay — and another photo fee. Karen's photos carry a 100% acceptance guarantee.
Shadows on the face or background are one of the most common reasons passport photos are rejected — and one of the hardest to fix at home. Drugstore lighting creates shadows. Phone cameras create shadows. Even well-intentioned DIY photos often fail because the lighting isn't controlled.
Karen's studio uses 5 professional lights specifically to eliminate shadows — because a shadow-free photo is a compliant photo. Every passport photo is reviewed on an iPad before you leave so you can see exactly what's being submitted with your application.
Shadow-free lighting. Accurate sizing. Ready in 1 hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions — U.S. Passport Photos Agoura Hills
U.S. passport photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51mm), in color, on a plain white or off-white background. Your head must measure between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head. Eyes open and looking directly at the camera. Neutral expression. No glasses. No hats or headwear unless worn daily for religious reasons. Karen verifies current U.S. State Department requirements before every session — so you never have to worry about being rejected.
Pricing is shown at booking when you select your session. Options include prints only, digital only, and combination packages. All sessions are photographed by Karen personally in a professional studio with 5-light setup — not a drugstore kiosk. Current pricing is always displayed when you book online above.
Ready in 1 hour. Karen photographs you, then color-corrects, precisely sizes, and cuts your photos to exact State Department specifications. Same-day appointments are often available. Call (818) 991-7787 for urgent travel needs — Karen answers her own phone Monday through Saturday, 9am–5pm.
Yes — 100% government compliance guaranteed. Karen has a perfect acceptance rate on U.S. passport photos. If your photo is rejected for any technical reason Karen will retake it at no charge. With 30+ years of experience and meticulous attention to State Department specifications, a rejection is extremely unlikely.
Yes — Karen specializes in infant and child U.S. passport photos, including newborns who cannot hold their head up on their own. Karen has techniques to get a compliant, accepted photo every time. Call ahead so Karen can prepare for your little one: (818) 991-7787.
Yes. Digital files are delivered as a JPG emailed to you and meet the exact State Department pixel specifications required for online passport applications and renewals. Both print and digital options are available — select your preferred package when booking above.
Yes — whether you are applying for your first U.S. passport or renewing an existing one, Karen's photos meet all State Department requirements. If you are renewing by mail using Form DS-82 you will need one compliant print. Karen can also provide the digital file if you are using the online renewal system. Call (818) 991-7787 with any questions.
Yes — Karen photographs both U.S. passport photos and U.S. citizenship photos. They have different size requirements and specifications. Karen knows exactly which photo you need and applies the correct sizing and formatting for your specific application. Not sure which one you need? Call before booking: (818) 991-7787.
Wear a solid colored top that contrasts with a white background. Avoid white or very light tops — they blend into the background. No glasses (no longer permitted in U.S. passport photos regardless of prescription). No hats or headwear unless worn daily for religious reasons. No uniforms. Read our full U.S. passport photo guide for more tips.
Yes — Karen is experienced with passport and visa photo specifications for all countries. Visit our Canadian passport photo appointments page or our foreign passport photo appointments page to book those sessions.
Karen Vaisman Photography is a professional photography studio located at 5624 Silver Valley Avenue, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 — just off the 101 Freeway at Reyes Adobe, minutes from Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Woodland Hills and Calabasas, and the rest of Los Angeles and Ventura County. Book online using the widget above or call (818) 991-7787. Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm, by appointment only. Same-day appointments often available for urgent travel needs.
Passport Photography Studio
Karen Vaisman Photography
5624 Silver Valley Avenue
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
By Appointments Only
Hours
Monday–Saturday
9 am–5 pm
Sunday - Closed
Phone
Directions: Conveniently located just off Thousand Oaks Blvd a few blocks from the freeway. Exit 101 Freeway at Reyes Adobe. Go north up hill and make a right on Thousand Oaks Blvd. Pass the light signal at Forest Cove Lane and make your next right on to Silver Valley Avenue. Residential studio 3/4 of the way down the street on the left. Please park on the street. Street parking plentiful. By appointment only.
Disabled Accessibility:
Wheelchairs - Photo studio is fully accessible to wheelchairs including parking.
Deaf/ASL Access - Photographer is fluent in ASL (American Sign Language, Karen used to be a sign language interpreter) to serve the deaf community.
Restrooms - Restrooms are NOT available due to Covid. Directions provided to nearby restroom availability.
Service Animals - Service animals are all welcome!
