UK (British) Passport Photos

British passport photos are pretty much the same size as most other European countries (outter demension anyway). But one big difference that can cause your passport photo to be rejected is the background color. While most European passports require a white background, British passport photos require a light gray or cream colored background. Newsome's Studio of Photography, located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Carrollwood (Cypress Point Office Park) has nearly three decades of experience in providing high quality foreign passport photos and handles at least two to three UK passport photos per week. Call 813-968-2810 for an appointment and get your UK or British passport taken care of today!

European Passport Photos

Random Trivia: The only countries left on the planet - besides the United States of America - that have NOT converted to the metric system are Liberia and Burma.

For all foreign passports photos in all other countries, the size is measured in millimeters. European passport photos are almost (I said "almost") all uniformly the same size - 35x45mm.

Most all drug stores that still offer passport photos are only set up to create passports that conform to US standards (2x2 inches). Ask them for a 35x45 millimeter image and they're likely to send you back to square one (Google). Fortunately, the Walgreens and the AAA office here in Carrollwood have a backup plan - Newsome's Studio of Photography, located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa (Cypress Point Office Park).

Newsome's Studio provides residents from all over the Tampa area with high quality passports, citizenship, immigration, DV Lottery, and visa photos for US as well as any foreign country on the planet, in less than ten minutes!

Popularity of Weapons Permits on the Rise?

Newsome's Studio of Photography has been providing high quality Weapons Permit photos for Tampa residents for years now, but recently has seen an uptick in the number of calls. Whether it's a result of the growing conversation over gun control, or just a coincidence, the fact remains, if you own a gun or are in the market to purchase one, you should follow the letter of the law and get a permit for it. In less than ten minutes, Newsome's Studio can provide two high quality photos for Weapons Permits for only $20.

Located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Carrollwood (Cypress Point Office Park), by appointment only.

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 Citizenship Photos Change Requirements

Recently, the size specifications were changed for Canadian Citizenship Photos. To be sure your images meet the new specs required by the Canadian government, be sure to contact Thomas Bruce Studio at 2227 49th St North, St Pete.

Russian Passport Photos in Tampa

Are you from Russia? (with love?)

Where would a Russian citizen go in Tampa to update their Russian passport photo or Russian Visa photo? The simple answer? Newsome's Studio of Photography in Carrollwood.

Located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Newsome's Studio has been providing foreign passport photos for the citizens of dozens of countries around the globe for over 25 years.

A Russian passport is not like a US passport. Measured in millimeters (not inches) and rectangle instead of square, it is very difficult to find a photographer who can guarantee a high quality image that will conform to the specs provided by the Russian government.

Don't waste your time going anywhere else - call Newsome's Studio at 813-968-2810 now. All work is guaranteed and by appointment only.


 

Citizenship Photos in Tampa

Periodically, our neighbors who hail from outside the US are required to update their Citizenship or Residency information. An important piece to completing that puzzle of paperwork is the Citizenship or Permanent Residency photo that must accompany it.

Since most countries outside the US utilize the metric system, the photo requirements are measured in millimeters, not inches. This mathmatical twist has prevented many places from being able to accommodate these requests, but fortunately for you... Newsome's Studio of Photography (located at 10012 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Carrollwood) welcomes our foreign guests and can deliver your image in minutes - guaranteed to pass muster with any foreign country.

Any country - any size - anytime. Call Newsome's at 813-968-2810. By Appt Only!