I needed to renew my passport and I thought that if I have to look at it for another decade, I should like my photo! I decided to find a proper photography studio that specialized in passports. There was no one else in the studio that day, and I just walked in. The photographer had me sit against the white backdrop and posed me. I asked whether I had to move my hair behind my shoulders or out of my face for a passport photo, and he laughed and said he didn't know. After he took 4 pictures, we sat down at the computer to look at them. I hated all of them. The colors were flat and unflattering, and my lips were slightly parted so he colored my teeth in as opposed to retaking the shot. When he asked which photo I liked, I told him "none of them, really" and suggested taking another. He laughed and said no. I paid $30 for awful photos, and they didn't seem to know anything about passport photo regulations. Really disappointed that I came here. If I were a passport photographer and I didn't have any other clients waiting, I would take as many photos I had to until the client was happy! It's a digital camera and the rest can just be deleted! I ended up going to a mailbox store and paying $17 for a much better photo. Maybe this studio is good for family photos or other sessions, but not passports. read more

Very cute studio, it's been there over 30 years! We walked in with the goal of taking passport photos. Mr. Lim was knowledgeable and kind while taking our photos. I'm very impressed and satisfied with the quality. He even edited out my pimples, calling them temporary blemishes. We were quoted $30 per person for four 2x2 passport photos. I needed a digital file for mine and it was $20 more. I was more than happy to support small businesses especially ones that provide such high quality service. Thank you Mr. Lim! I hope more people are able to support him before he decides to retire. read more

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I came here to get my photo taken for my grad school ID. The photo session itself was fast and professional and Joo took several photos where he then let me look over all of them to pick my favorite. He does offer editing if you would like and discusses what you prefer in terms of the edits as well. I requested to have the photos emailed to me which does cost extra but I was so happy with the results it didn't matter to me. I would recommend his services for any passport / ID photos you need. read more

Amazing quality fast service what more can you ask for? I was in need of a last minute tribute self portrait for my dads funeral. Mr Lim was able to use an existing photo to crop and photoshop into a self portrait. And he sure delivered. I gave him a few photos to choose from and left it to him to decide what was "right" and I was impressed with the results. It's something not a lot of people have prepared and probably the last on your mind but something you need ASAP. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Had an appointment in LA and decided I needed a passport photo done since my passport expired. I've bookmarked this place for a while because I'm done having bad pixelated photos taken at CVS/Walgreens/etc. -Price: $30 for 4 photos that are lightly edited to get rid of your blemishes. -Photo: nice photo paper quality with well-lit studio lighting -Turn around time: 10 minutes. Would come back. read more

Mr Lim, the owner, is very knowledgeable about the new regulations for taking passport photo. I'm satisfied with the outcome of my picture.

Came in for an ID picture and Joobin exceeded my expectations. He was very nice and welcoming! If you want to have your photos taken by a professional photographer this is definitely the place to be! He owns this studio for around 35 years now or more. He's very passionate in his craft and the wait time is pretty fast. Definitely highly recommend especially if you have unexpected pimple popping on your face because Joobin takes time to edit the photos as well. Super love this place! Will definitely be my go-to for ID pictures and more! read more

Finally--a positive experience (after several bad ones) getting my passport photo taken! Mr. Lim, the owner was kind and personable, detail-oriented, professional, and an all-around wonderful human being. A complete 180 of my interaction at another establishment (I had printed out the specs needed for a foreign passport photo, and the owner there did not even bother to look at it; after taking the photo, he made me pay before allowing me to see the photo; and the final printed photos were the incorrect size and contrast), Mr. Lim took several shots and worked with me to select the best one, double-checked carefully that the specifications of the printed photos matched what was needed by the passport agency, and accepted the payment at the end of the exchange. Do not hesitate to come here for unpretentious and efficient service in addition to high-quality photos! read more

Fantastic service by Joobin Lim and amazing pictures.if need wedding pictures come and see my man Joobin. 10 stars.... read more

I owe a great deal of thanks to Mr. Lim, owner of Digital Photo & Design. He went out of his way to help me with a difficult situation. I needed a blow-up of a 4 by 6 photograph. I also needed it beautifully framed into a 8 by 10 frame and, not only that, I needed it delivered to a church funeral the following week. The problem was that I live in Hawaii and the photograph needed to be delivered in Los Angeles. Mr. Lim understood my situation and volunteered to perform all of the tasks, including hand delivery, before the funeral. True to his word, he delivered the beautifully framed photograph on time as agreed. I doubt if many business owners would have understood my situation and volunteered to help me. I owe Mr. Lim a great deal of gratitude. He is a compassionate man. read more

He's an artist so say yes to any price because you'll get something great with him. Amazing quality, great eye and classic style.

I loved my experience getting my passport photo taken here. I had a terrible photo taken at another place and just couldn't bear to look at it for the next 10 years, so I'm glad Yelp led me here. Lovely gentleman who runs the place, really easy to talk to and good at his job. Thanks so much! read more

I got my passport photo taken here in less than 15 minutes. Nice man, he made me look young and got rid of my blemishes lol

I came in for passport photos and was pleasantly surprised at the excellent service and amazing quality. The owner is not only incredibly professional and experienced but was enjoyable to work with. Will definitely be coming back. read more

I needed a passport photo and Jay was so accommodating! Didn't need an appointment, was very quick and he touched up my photo. Finally a passport photo that looks good! read more

Professional. Perfect for passport photo, it ready within 10 minutes. Satisfied visit.

Outstanding service from Mr. Lim! A little backstory... My dad passed away unexpectedly about a month ago, so my family had to urgently find a good photo for his memorial. Because my family never discussed about funerals and untimely deaths, we had no idea what photo my dad would've wanted us to use for his memorial. We found one that perfectly reflected my dad while he was still alive, but it had a busy background and it honestly wasn't very clear either. My sister still showed the photo to Mr. Lim and he literally said, "No problem!" He is so incredibly talented! When my family saw the photo (framed, too) we couldn't help but to break out in tears. It was perfect. The photo was retouched so well, it looked like it was from a professional shoot. We were unsure how long it would take to get done, but Mr. Lim was extremely accommodating and we were able to get the finished work the same day! My family and I are now lifelong supporters of Mr. Lim and his studio. Can't wait to get my passport photo done when it expires. read more

I love how Mr. Lim is so welcoming! I enjoyed the little conversation we had while he was retouching my photo. It took less than 15 min to take the picture, retouch and print. It's $25 for 4 photos. I know its a little pricey but I think its worth it! Love how my passport pictures came out. Highly recommend! read more

Got 4 passport photos for $20. Not the cheapest, but gosh they do a good job!!! I really love the photo I got so much that I posted on my social media. Highly recommend. read more

Full disclosure: I've been coming here for years for my passport photos with 0 problems whatsoever. If you are looking for a high quality passport photo or any photos for that matter, definitely give this place a visit. Even If you are not sure what kind of photo you need, he will take care of you if it involves taking pictures. I don't know about you all but I'm very happy to support family owned businesses such as this one. read more

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Such amazing service here! The photographer was amazing and made me feel so comfortable here! I would definitely recommend to people who need their photos taken for any reason! read more

Whole family got our passport photos taken here. Service was excellent and you we got high quality, portrait like passport photos. Support small mom and pop businesses like this. Prices are great and so it the quality. read more

This spot is by appointment only and he was so kind! I got my passport pictures done and was willing to work with me! Highly recommend to come here to get all pictures done read more

I highly recommend this place if you want a flattering passport photo. I got my picture taken a few weeks back and it was such a great experience- I just had to write a review. The photographer/owner was very warm and welcoming. There was someone else ahead of me but the entire process was very quick. Both of us were in and out in less than 15 mins. He even edited my blemishes and the outcome looked amazing! read more

I HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS HAPPY ABOUT MY PASSPORT PHOTOS. In fact, I have never been this happy about any headshot style photo of myself. I texted the digital version to everyone who's remotely close to me because it is truly a miracle of have a passport photo look this amazing. Thank you Mr. Lim for getting this amazing shot of me and printing everything I needed in 20 minutes. I'll definitely be back for all my future passport photo needs :) read more

Mr. Lim is a fantastic photographer, very nice, professional, detail-oriented, quick and very fair prices. We went to him for passport and visa photos, which turned out great. We also used him for a family photo and headshots, which also turned out great. Excellent service and extremely pleased with the photos he took! Highly recommend! read more

This is definitely a gem in Koreatown. I needed a passport photo for my certification exam last minute. They were able to accommodate me as a walk-in in less than 20 minutes. Edward was very professional and took a great photo. It's crazy because my mom and I got our passport picture taken here when I was 9. Now I'm here 20 years later. read more

Owner is nice and professional! And I got my passport photos within 15 mins. Truly recommend!

Come here if you want quality passport photos!! Avoid Walgreens/CVS/UPS at all costs. At this studio they take your photo with a professional camera, not a 2005 canonshot like at other places. They are also very friendly and welcoming, I am very happy with my photos. read more

I needed new photos to renew my Korean passport and went along to a local studio, Digital Photo & Design, located on 5th and Western. He knew exactly what was required for Korean passport photos and showed great attention to detail to ensure the photo dimensions and measurements were perfectly in line with spec. A thoroughly enjoyable experience! Mr. Lim was extremely friendly and kind. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!! read more

I visited last week to get Professional Prom Photos taken. I was skeptical in trusting someone who specializes in family portraits, parties/weddings, to capture my craziness....but I was proven wrong. There's a lot of space inside the studio so the photographer gave my date and I the freedom to pose as we wanted. Along with that, he had a lot of cool props that can definitely entertain a big group. Being on a budget, they definitely had great competitive prices(lol I even bought food across the street with my change). The quality and speed in which you get your photos was also impressive. Great for people who want to get their photos on schedule. Overall, I had a fun experience, and the photographers son was cute too :) read more

Needed to renew my passport so I came here for a photo. It's a small photo but I was surprised at the quality. I actually look better in this photo than my passport photo from 10 years ago. To the bonehead who gave this place a 1-star review for charging $25.. should've asked before the photos and just walked out if that's too much for you. I'll gladly pay a little extra to support small businesses like this instead of Walmart or CVS. read more

I've been coming here to get my digital photo prints and passport photos for years. This guy does it all. He does family portraits, weddings, parties, special events, and albums. Prices are competitive, quick photos, and quality is great. Nice and friendly guy if I may add. Speaks English and Korean. read more

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Súper cool owner! The vibe in the studio was very relaxed. Just like everyone else said, my passport photo came out so flattering unlike getting them done at Walgreens. Even the guy at the post office commented on how good it looked. For something you'll have for the next ten years, it's worth splurging a little bit more. Paid $25 for 4. Take cash, you pay a little more with cc bc of tax. read more

They are awesome! Excellent customer service , super friendly ! They use professional lighting , professional SLR cameras , edit the picture to brighten the face, they remove blemishes ! Passport picture looks like a professional photograph ! read more

I came in to get my passport photo taken and it was such a pleasant experience! You're greeted as soon as you come in and the photographer is so nice. I hate taking pictures but he made it such a pleasant experience and I love the outcome. read more

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This is the place gives what you want! Even it is a little bit expensive than the CVS photo, it deserves every penny you paid! I would recommend Asians like me who used to carefully ps techniques to come! Recommend for ID photos! read more

Came here for passport photos and the owner was so nice! The lighting was great and the service was great as well. Owner is also very sweet and cares about giving you good results! read more

If you want the best passport - or any - pictures come here! White glove service. From the full photo studio, to the professional equipment, to the talent owner behind the lens - you'll want to show everyone your passport. Now if the DMV would let me come here. :-) read more

The photographer was so nice and kind!! He edited the photo in front of you so that you can ask what else to edit in your picture. He said he's been working there for 30 years, and yet his photos aren't tacky or old fashioned at all! Definitely recommend it to people renewing their passport!! read more