Citizenship & Immigration Photographer, Tampa

Welcome! You're going through the proper channels to legally live in the US. Congratulations and Thank You!

At some point, the paperwork you file will require a photo. That photo has certain requirements regarding size, color, background, head size, etc. WHO YA GONNA CALL?... NEWSOME'S STUDIO!

Newsome's Studio of Photography, located in North Tampa (Carrollwood) at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 219 in Cypress Point Office Park (behind Starbucks, at the corner of Linebaugh and Dale Mabry Hwy, just north of Busch Blvd).

You'll be in and out, with photos in hand, guaranteed to pass muster in less than 10 minutes! Get it right, get it quick, and get it done!

US Citizenship, Visa, and Immigration Photos - Tampa

Citizenship and Immigration Photos, Tampa Photographer

No time to waste! When you need to apply for US Citizenship, or update your Immigration status, you're going to need an updated photo to go with it.

You might as well get one that his sharp, well lit, and sized properly, so as not to delay approval of your status.

Newsome's Studio of Photography can provide your passport styled photos that meet the required specifications for US Visa, Citizenship, Immigration, or Passport in less than 10 minutes.

Located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 219, Tampa (Cypress Point Office Park). Call 813-968-2810 for appointment times.

Oh Canada! Passport Photographer, Tampa

At least three to four times a week, we have the honour (yes, that's the Canadian spelling), of creating Canadian passport photos for our Canadian neighbors living in the Tampa / St Pete area.

Many of them, are referred to us by the local drug stores and AAA offices who only create US sized passport photos (2x2 inch). Canada requires a much larger image (2x2.75 inch). And as with most of the rest of the planet, it's actually measured in millimeters (50x70mm), which means it has to be very precise.

If you're in the central Florida area and needing to update your Canadian Passport, Citizenship, Visa, or Immigration photos, give us a call at 813-968-2810. Newsome's Studio is now located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 219, Tampa, in the Cypress Point Office Park (behind Starbucks at the corner of Linebaugh and N. Dale Mabry Hwy).

How Did You Find Us?

I always ask new clients how they found us. Most who needed passport photos responded with "Google." My next question is always "Which search words did you use?" Most often it's "passport photos, Tampa," or if they're from a foreign country, they'll be more specific, such as "Canadian passport photos, photographer, Tampa."

No matter what country you're from, Newsome's Studio of Photography can accommodate your passport photo needs, and we service a great deal of the central Florida area. We've had people come from as far as Hernando County in the North, Polk County in the East, Pinellas County in the West, and Sarasota County in the South.

In less than ten minutes, you'll leave with your passport photos, guaranteed to pass muster with any foreign government. Located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 219 in Cypress Point Office Park (Carrollwood), North Tampa, we work by appointment, so give us a call at 813-968-2810.

Passport Photos, Photographer, Tampa

Applying for US Citizenship? Time to update your green card, immigration card, or US Passport?

Go where you can count on getting the best image possible (face it, you're going to live with it for what? TEN YEARS?).

Your choices are great, but not so great... You can go to the drug store for a US sized (2x2 inch) passport style photo. The drug store images are very cheap, and for good reason... it's not a professional photography studio, it's a drug store. They sell drugs, toothpaste, and hairspray. The images taken by their counter clerk are taken with a consumer grade camera and less than ideal lighting conditions. They loose money selling them because it's a "loss-leader." Something designed to get you in the door, so you'll buy toothpaste and hairspray - and DRUGS, where their REAL profit is.

I don't sell toothpaste. The drug store shouldn't sell passport photos.

Give us a call when it's time to update your passport photo. Newsome's Studio of Photography, located in Carrollwood's Cypress Point Office Park at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 219 in North Tampa, 813-968-2810.

Oh, and brush your teeth before you come. :-)

Passport Photos, Tampa

We're curious as to how you found this page. We always ask new clients how they found us, and many say "Google," particularly those needing passport photos. But to take it one step further... what search words led you here? Was it simply "passport photos, Tampa" or were you more specific, such as "Canadian passport photos, Tampa?"

Because Newsome's Studio provides passport style photos for all foreign countries, and because most drug stores can only provide US passport photos, we receive quite a few from all over the globe. In the last year, we've provided passport, immigration, and visa photos for Canada, Britain, Nigeria, Poland, India, Columbia, Jamaica, China, France, Dutch, Germany, Australia, Estonia, Russia, Hungarian, Peru, Czech, Switzerland, Turkey, Trinidad, Greek, Japanese, Anguilla, New Zealand, Nepal, Mexican, Ireland, and many more.

Leave a comment and let us know what search words you used to find us! And count on Newsome's Studio to create YOUR passport photo, regardless of what country's specs you need to conform to.

NO SMILING in Foreign Passport Photos

"NO SMILING!"

At first, I thought it was odd that smiling was not allowed in foreign passport images (it is still allowed in US passport images). Then I heard that many foreign governments are using facial recognition software to catch the bad guys, and they will often scan your passport photo to put it in their system. A smile distorts the face and inhibits the software's ability to find the correct match.

Now the question becomes... if the rest of the world is utilizing this method of making us safer, why isn't the US government doing the same thing? Obviously, there are people waaay smarter than me that might have an acceptable answer to that question, I just haven't met them yet (maybe someone can answer it here for me).

One way or the other, for all my Canadian and European friends needing passport photos, citizenship photos, immigration photos, or DV Lottery photos... NO SMILING!

Bring your unhappy face to Newsome's Studio of Photography in Cypress Point Office Park in Carrollwood (Tampa) and we'll promise not to make you laugh!

Canadian Passport Photos in Tampa

For Canadians living in the Tampa Area, the occasional need to update your Canadian passport can be something of a pain.

Obtaining a new photo can be even more difficult as there seem to be fewer and fewer places capable of providing one that conforms to the specs required by the Canadian government. Drug stores that offer passport photos will generally only provide photos for US passports, but not for foreign passports. This is due to the varying size requirements which are measured in millimeters instead of inches, as well as varying background requirements and paper surface types (Canadian specs call for a 50x70mm photo).

Fortunately, Newsome's Studio of Photography in Carrollwood (located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy) has over 25 years experience in providing passport, citizenship, visa, residency, and immigration photos for ALL foreign countries,

All work by Newsome's Studio is guaranteed, and only takes about 10 minutes to walk out with your finished photos.

Because of the nature of the photography business, appointments are required, but can often be accommodated right away. For more information, CLICK HERE or call 813-968-2810.

Passport Images for Any Foreign Country

In a world where the business model of a professional photographer rarely includes running a retail or commercially located studio these days, it is getting harder are harder for consumers to find someone qualified to produce a quality passport photo, particularly ones meant to conform to the strict specifications of foreign countries.

Fortunately for those living in the Tampa / St Pete area, Newsome's Studio of Photography, located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa, is still here to answer those needs.

In business since 1986, Newsome's Studio has built a reputation for high quality portraiture, and that includes Passport Photos!

Among their passport photo services, they provide images for US Passports, as well as any and all foreign country passports, including citizenship photos, immigration photos, residency photos, DV Lottery photos, weapons permit photos, and student ID photos.

While a few drug stores offer passport photo services, they are typically only able to accommodate US passports (2"x2"). Passport photos for foreign countries are much different and are measured in millimeters. Canadian passports, for example are 50x70mm while those from India are 35x35mm. And the UK or British passports are taken on a light gray background while US and most others are on a white background.

Another advantage to having Newsome's Studio create your passport image... they're REAL photographers! That means they use professional lighting equipment - NOT a popup flash on a point and shoot camera! While they are restricted from "retouching" any passport photos, there is absolutely no reason they can't help you look your very best with the use of professional lighting equipment (and yes, it really makes a difference).

All work (including passport photography) is done by appointment only. Please call 813-968-2810 for price and scheduling availability.