U.S. & Foreign Passport, Visa & Citizenship Photos — Los Angeles

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Karen Vaisman Photography · Agoura Hills Studio

Professional Photos for Every Country —
Ready in About 1 Hour

Passport photos, visa photos, citizenship photos, and ID photos for every country — U.S., Canadian, British, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Schengen, and more. Printed photos, digital files, and UK digital photo codes issued in person. Newborns and infants welcome — baby passport photos for any country.

One rejected photo can delay your application by weeks — Karen has never had a photo rejected in 30+ years.

Not sure which photo type you need? Call Karen — she'll walk you through it in 2 minutes. She answers her own phone.

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Babies Who Can't Sit Up Yet — Any Country

Newborns and infants are photographed lying on a white backdrop on the floor, one soft light overhead, parent kneeling beside them — US, Canadian, British and more from one session. Youngest passport client: two weeks old. Sessions run 30–45 minutes with feeding breaks.

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British 35×45mm + digital code Irish 35×45mm + digital code French 35×45mm German 35×45mm Spanish 35×45mm Italian 35×45mm Schengen 35×45mm Polish 35×45mm Citizenship Australian 35–40×45–50mm
Indian 51×51mm Page soon
Chinese 33×48mm Page soon
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Brazilian 35×45mm
Portuguese 35×45mm
Mexican 35×45mm
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Don't see your country? We photograph every country in the world.

Karen Vaisman Photography prepares passport photos, visa photos, citizenship photos, and ID photos for every country — Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Armenia, Israel, India, China, Korea, Australia, Poland, and beyond. If you need it, we can do it. British and Irish clients: digital photo codes are issued in person, screened before you leave. Call Karen at (818) 991-7787 — Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm. She answers her own phone.

Karen Vaisman — Passport & Citizenship Photo Specialist, Agoura Hills, Los Angeles
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Karen Vaisman — Passport & Citizenship Photo Specialist

Karen has been photographing passport, visa, and citizenship photos for clients from every country for over 30 years. She works out of her private studio in Agoura Hills and is listed by the Embassy of Canada as a resource for Canadian passport and citizenship photography. She answers her own phone — no front desk, no guessing.

30+ Years Experience Zero Rejections Embassy of Canada Listed Karen Answers Her Own Phone 300+ Five-Star Reviews

What countries do you photograph for passport and citizenship photos?
Karen Vaisman Photography provides passport photos, visa photos, citizenship photos, and ID photos for every country in the world — including U.S., Canadian, British, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Schengen, Australian, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Israeli, Armenian, Polish, Brazilian, Portuguese, Mexican, and more — plus baby and newborn passport photos for any of them. If you need it, we can do it. Call Karen at (818) 991-7787 to confirm your country's requirements.
How long does a passport photo session take?
Most passport and citizenship photo sessions are completed in about 1 hour. This includes the photo session, review, printing, and any required stamps or signatures. Book online — U.S., Canadian, foreign passport, visa & citizenship, or UK photo code — or call Karen directly.
Do I need an appointment for passport photos?
Yes. Karen Vaisman Photography is an appointment-only studio in Agoura Hills, California, serving Los Angeles and Southern California. Sessions run Monday through Saturday, 9am–5pm. Call Karen at (818) 991-7787 — she answers her own phone — or book online: U.S., Canadian, foreign, UK photo code.
What is the difference between passport photos and citizenship photos?
Passport photos are required for passport applications and renewals. Citizenship photos are required for citizenship applications such as Canadian citizenship (IRCC), Polish citizenship by descent, or U.S. naturalization. Each document type has different size, background, and print quality requirements. Karen Vaisman Photography specializes in all of them and has never had a photo rejected in 30+ years.
Do you offer digital photo codes for passport applications?
Yes. UK passport photo codes and Irish photo codes are issued in person during your appointment — your photo is screened against the passport office's rules on Karen's screen, and the code is emailed to you before you leave. Digital photo codes do not exist for Canadian passport applications; Canada uses printed photos or an uploaded JPG with an accompanying text file carrying the studio name, address and date. Call Karen at (818) 991-7787 for details.
Do you take passport photos for babies and newborns?
Yes — any country. A baby who can't sit up yet is photographed on the floor under one overhead light, with a parent right beside them; sessions run 30–45 minutes with feeding breaks. The youngest passport client here was two weeks old, and one recent newborn left with British, French and US passport photos from a single session. Everything about how it works is on the baby passport photos page.
Which passport photo session do I book?
Book by country and by who's being photographed. U.S. passport or citizenship · Canadian passport or citizenship · any other country, visa or citizenship · UK passport with the digital photo code. A baby who can't sit up yet books an infant session for any country. Not sure? Call Karen — she'll tell you in two minutes.
Can I get passport photos for two countries in one visit?
Yes. Each country's photo is prepared to its own size, background and head-size rules from the same session — U.S. and Canadian is the most common pairing, and U.S. with British, Irish, French or another country works the same way. Book one session and mention the second country when you call. One recent newborn left with British, French and U.S. passport photos from a single visit.
Do you take visa photos as well as passport photos?
Yes — Schengen visa photos and visa photos for any country, prepared to that consulate's specification. Bring or email the requirements from your application so Karen can prepare the correct size, background and file format. Book a foreign passport, visa or citizenship photo.

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Book Your Passport, Visa, Citizenship or ID Photo Session

Professional photos for every country, every document type — passport photos, visa photos, citizenship photos, and ID photos. Printed photos, digital files, and UK & Irish digital photo codes issued in person. Newborns and infants welcome. Ready in about 1 hour. Bring your current application instructions.

Or call Karen directly — (818) 991-7787  ·  Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm
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Eve Korff — Karen Vaisman Photography client
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"Karen was absolutely amazing, I would highly recommend her for any photo shoot. She made me comfortable, laugh, and my photos looked the way I've always imagined I could look — but better!"

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Robin Fotie — Karen Vaisman Photography client
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"Karen was the consummate professional. She made my experience easy and comfortable. Her attention to detail was extraordinary and my photos turned out amazing. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone, especially if you want perfection!"

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Kate Jacobsen — Karen Vaisman Photography client
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"If you are looking for a top-notch photographer with the professional experience and artistic ability to create outstanding results, look no further. Karen Vaisman gets you where you need to be in an effortless manner with incredible artistry, an eye for minute detail, and extraordinary patience for the camera-shy among us. I cannot recommend her more highly."

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Tonya Hull — Karen Vaisman Photography client
★★★★★

"Karen is the ultimate professional and a joy to work with. She guided me through the process and the results were beyond my expectations. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to my friends and family."

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Geoffrey Gelb — Karen Vaisman Photography client
★★★★★

"Karen's experience shines from before the photo shoot. The quality, preparation and clarity she takes in her prep message is just the beginning of your professional experience. She has all the equipment needed to make the results impressive. And the results are impressive."

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