I visited a month ago for my Korean Tourist Visa Application. Loved the quality of my printed and digital copy. It was fast and efficient, direct to the point. This photo shop was recommended by my daughter who had their service for Japan visa application 10yrs ago and quality still remained. Highly recommended. read more

Man... I am weirdly OBSESSED with my own passport photo. I honestly did not know I could look this good at 39, but J Photo helped me discover this new level of confidence. The process was super easy: booked online, filled out a quick form when I arrived, and the photos were printed on site in less than 10 minutes. I also received the digital copy at the same time, which was very convenient. He is also incredibly precise. His eyes are basically lasers and can measure things down to the millimeter. He'll tell you exactly how to tilt your head so everything is centered. My mouth usually tilts to the right if I'm not paying attention, and he helped me adjust. I was honestly so glad to see my mouth centered in the final photo! It's a family business, and funny enough, about 10 years ago it was his dad who took my passport photo. Fast forward a decade, and the next generation is still making me look good for official government documents. Highly recommend! quick, professional, efficient, and apparently capable of giving you an unexpected self-esteem boost!! read more

It is that time of the year when I had to take yet another set of US passport photos for visa and I got reminded of this place. Not only it was a trashy experience taking the photos, the photos were rejected at the embassy. Same-thing few others have complained about here. Can we for a second imagine the case where a photo taken in US for US visa gets rejected by their own embassy ? Does it sound like one of those first world problems? read more

Quick, easy, and affordable. We got our immigration photos from here and it met all our expectations. I would recommend this spot for others looking for the same. read more

Very efficient and fast, if a bit impersonal. I needed photos for a Taiwan passport, and the actual photo took under five minutes, with another 10-15 minutes for printing. It was $45 for 4 printed photos plus a digital copy, which felt reasonable given the convenience and the fact that I didn't want to do it myself. Definitely recommend! read more

I went to J Photo 10 years ago at their old location and when it was time to renew my passport I didn't hesitate to book another appointment with them. Booking online is super easy, and when you check in it's a simple straightforward form to confirm what you need. A mirror with plenty of grooming essentials like hair ties, hair spray, etc was very appreciated! Their knowledge of exactly what requirements need to met for which kind of passport is top notch - I was quickly directed, had several shots to choose from, and was literally out of there in less than 5 min. Then 20 min later my digital file was sent to me, and it looked great! Would highly recommend J Photo to anyone who needs expertly done passport photos! read more

Have always taken passport photos here. They are absolute perfectionists with their photos. I preferred their previous location and they sometimes take 20-30 min to process but they always do an amazing job read more

Great place, exactly what you need, and quick at that. Came for passport photos. I'd recommend scheduling an appointment and coming prepared with knowing what you want. If you do those 2 things, the photographer will get your photos done quickly and efficiently. Left with my passport photos within 20 minutes of having my photo taken. Recommend this place to everyone! read more

I made an appointment on their website for the same afternoon and walked in to find a smooth process with customers checking in, getting their photos taken, etc. When it was my turn, the photographer noticed my light shirt would not do well for passport photos and showed me to his small closet of dark cardigans, jackets, or sweaters to cover up. He then sat me down and positioned me accordingly. (I was sad I couldn't smile, haha, but I understand why it's no longer allowed for identification purposes). And after 8 clicks, he showed me to the large screen monitor to select among the 8 photos he took. I chose the last one, and within an hour, my digital copy was emailed to me. I submitted my U.S. passport renewal application online that night, added my digital photo, and got my new passport in the mail in like 3 weeks! What does this say? It says JPhoto is super legit. And that's all that matters. read more

Need a Passport after mine expired over 10 years ago. First time doing it myself. This place was quick, it was easy, and painless. Customer Service was friendly, place was clean, and it looked like they did more than passport photos. Got a same day appointment, 4 photos for $30. That sounds reasonable to me. It's in a shopping plaza next to the cafe, and pho restaurant. read more

This is our second time printing a family portrait at J Photo! Highly professional and efficient! He adjusted the photo size exactly to my request, and the print quality is excellent. read more

J Photo Center - Family photo printing - Session Photography Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The light was too bright made the picture look so fade-out. The light also made my neck look swollen. Not happy with my passport photos. read more

J Photo is your quick, easy and professional passport photo service provider in the Bay Area. They're easy to make appointments with. You simply go on their website and pick a time slot (usually 10 minutes each). The studio is located in the corner next to Tous le Jours bakery. There are ample parkings around the area and right in front of the studio. The owner is nice and will tell you exactly what you need to do like wearing darker jacket (he has spared jackets on-site for you to borrow if needed) and whether you need to smile or turn one way or the other. The studio itself is clean and looks professional with different lighting equipments. The photographer will take 5 shots total and you'll get to review them on the big screen and pick the one you like the best. You then pay ($30 for 4 copies and is very reasonably priced to me) and will be told to come back in 10-15 minutes to pick up your photos. It was faster and only took 8 minutes for me. The photos came out nicely, crisp, clear and looking like me. Overall, a very pleasant experience and I highly recommend J photo for all your photo needs. read more

The process for getting your passport photo taken was super easy! I reserved a time slot online to ensure that I could be seen right away after work and came a bit early to sign into kiosk up front (just a simple form indicating what you're there for, contact info and how many prints you'd like). Before being seen, I took a few minutes at the mirror station to make sure that I fixed my hair and makeup. The great thing is that there's hair spray and other necessities needed to ensure you're looking your best for your photo! When I got my photo taken, I was swiftly directed on how to pose and after a few shots I realized that my hair parting was a bit off but the photographer/attendant let me retake my photo which was nice because my experience at other places were more of a one & done. Being a suuuuper picky person when it comes to photos, I was really appreciative of the willingness of the representative to help me be confident in the photo before moving onto the printing process :'). After the photo was taken, I was taken behind the computer station to look at all the photos on a wide span view so that I could make a proper decision on which one I wanted printed. 10 minutes of retouching later and I gave the final OK of the photo comparing the before and after shots. Just like that I was in and out with my passport photos and couldn't be happier with the results :)! read more

I am currently in the process of trying to get my toddler a passport. Being absolutely clueless to the entire process and the long list of things needed, I reached out to family about some recommendations. A majority of responses was for me to hit up my local CVS, Walgreens, or UPS. Due to the reviews not being so great at those locations I searched through Yelp for potential spots that were more promising. In comes J Photo Center. At 4.5 stars and over 250 reviews- I knew this would be the go-to spot for my non cooperative, feisty little monster. No appointment was made or needed. I showed up and informed the gentleman that I was in need of passport photos taken for my toddler. He directed me over to the costs and added that there was an additional fee for kids. I agreed and was immediately ushered over to the set up behind me. The photo sesh took MINUTES and I was honestly worried about the image possibly being too rushed. The gentleman said he would be fine to work with whatever shots he received and instructed me to pay. I wish the photos were offered for viewing but I kind of just went with it and crossed my fingers since he lightweight seemed rush-y. Payment is to be made directly after the photos are taken and I was told there would be a notification provided when my order was ready for pick up. A 15 minute estimate was the timeframe he needed to process the job and he wasn't kidding. This business works at LIGHTNING SPEEDS. 4 stars when it came to my experience. Photos came out great & I am most definitely happy with the outcome. Things could be a little less of a hurry and it wouldn't hurt to be a little more personable but whatever. Bonus points for JPC's offering of reprinting services. Images will be available for an entire year under the name you used at the initial setup. read more

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Horrible experience. If I could give this ridiculously expensive photo shoot zero stars, I would. This guy never tells you how much he's going to charge. I think he considers himself some kind of Hollywood photographer -- his rates are insanely high. And then comes the story about how he charges extra for kids. Nothing is clear except the rushing and the disgusting attitude, like you're some alien who's never seen a photographer or a camera before. I brought my kids today. I only needed one photo of each. Not only does he charge extra and force you to buy two of each (because apparently the price for one is the same for some reason), but he also charges extra $20 per digital version. And somehow, he "adjusts" the price to $10 each for digital version after you speak out. Paid $60 for 4 photos and no digital version!!! Beware and never visit this place. read more

Great service - don't waste time waiting for someone at a pharmacy, get fast service with expert knowledge for your important photos!

I came here to get passport photos taken and I was very impressed by the service! I walked in around noon on a Saturday, got my pictures taken within 15 minutes, and they texted me an hour later letting me know the pictures were ready to pickup. The total came out to $25 + tax for 2 photos, but I was so impressed by the quality that I came back the next day and bought a digital copy which was an extra $10 (technically a digital reprint is $15 but because 2 photos + digital is $35, and I had just been there the previous day, the owner was really nice and only charged me $10 which is equivalent to the bundle price). When you arrive there's an electronic form for you to fill out, and you input your contact information and what style photos you want (they had options ranging from 2x2's for passports/visas to portraits). The interior is super nice, clean, and spacious, and they even have a station with a mirror for you to touch up before you get your photos taken. The photographer was really great at directing my positioning for the camera, and he even shows you the photos and lets you select your favorite before printing them. He also let me retake them when I wasn't entirely satisfied with the first take (my shirt was a bit crooked so I wanted to take one more). Overall very fast and efficient service, and would definitely come again! read more

We've been coming here for over a decade and always had a great experience with the older gentleman (probably in his 60s or 70s). He was respectful, calm, and knowledgeable about passport/visa photo requirements. However, today his son was there, and the experience was completely different. He seemed irritated from the start, kept commenting in his local language to his friend, and was impatient throughout. He asked me to remove a tiny hair clip even after I explained it was keeping my hair off my face, then did the same with my 3-year-old's hair tie and even yelled at her for smiling, saying her passport would be rejected. It was disappointing and upsetting; very unpleasant overall. After years of loyalty, we won't be returning. Don't recommend this place anymore. read more

It says no appointment online so we decided to come 15 mins early before the shop opens at 3:30 since I also had work at 4. Yet a Korean family comes 10 mins later saying that they have a reservation for a family photo and the owner let them in. We were honestly quite confused since online it says "no online appointments." I just needed to take a quick photo for my pass port which didn't even have to be pretty and we even told him about his "no appointment" statement online and abt my work yet he was like "come back at 4" with his head down drown in shame. With no argument. My mom and I decide to leave since that family photo shoot will defiantly not end in less than 30 minutes. Lol my mom was shock that THIS is happening and that she wasted 2hrs but then I'm poor and I gotta go to work. Very DISAPPOINTED that I can't take my photo. Idk might come back but I bet $20 that another family portrait session is going to take place and my time would once again be WasteD. Welp life sucks sometimes. That says "no online appointment" right (photo)? Welp he should def change that to "no online appointment for passport photo " read more

J Photo Center - Session Photography Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Been coming for years for passport photos. Location has changed and owner has changed I think. Used to be an older gentleman and photos were given almost instant. They have a kiosk now for you to make your order then to take your photo. I had my one year old for his passport. Very kind and polite. They had me sit with him on my lap with his back towards the backdrop and I'm at a 90 degree angle of the backdrop. Worked berry well as he was either memorized, curious, or scared of the camera. He just stared at it dead eye with no smile which is what the passport people want! I didn't have to pay the additional fee for children under a certain age since he did so well! read more

Very professional. We needed European passport photo and it was done in an hour for the whole family. definitely recommended.

Fast same-day service! He makes sure that you get a quality picture by making sure you have the right angle and posture.

This was the worst photo printing experience I've ever had in the Bay Area. I first sent my files online to ask if they could print additional copies. The owner made a slight adjustment to my shoulder angle and claimed it was necessary to meet passport photo standards. Then, they charged me $25 for two reprinted photos--despite the fact that I never took a new photo, only requested reprints. They essentially scammed me by charging me for a photography service I never received. It's shocking how this business has such high ratings when they're clearly deceiving customers. I hope more people speak up so that others don't fall victim to their dishonest practices. This place should be reported. read more

Fast and efficient service. No hassle. Very convenient with online appointment signups.

I asked to modify the picture after received, and he fixed it immediately with no extra charge. Very professional, good service, and definitely know how to run business. Highly recommend J photo! read more

They definitely know what they are doing when taking your passport photos. Our family recently had our photo taken there and we were amazed with their beautiful work and very happy to see good results. read more

J Photo Center - Session Photography Near Me - Santa Clara, California

He boasted about his work, claiming he had done well with other countries' ID photos. However, he was unable to produce a qualified ID photo (provided size and the requirements)--the picture turned out blurry and over-edited, almost like a filtered image. When I asked for the original photo, he refused to provide it after the photo failed to be used for the ID, unless I took another one and paid another $30 dollars . I paid $30 and got nothing and eventually had to ask my friend to take an ID photo for me. He was also impatient with me, while treating other male customers much more nicely. Overall, it was a bad experience. If you need an official ID photo, I would not recommend this shop. read more

Honestly this is the best place to get your passport photo done. It's so easy. You walk in, sign your name in, wait your turn. Picture. Boom. Printed. Done. I needed four passport photos - me, my husband, and my 2 kids under 5. Easy peasy. Hassle free. So much easier than Walgreens/costco, especially if you have kids. Everyone I recommend this place to has enjoyed the experience. read more

Amazing photo studio. The photographer is quite efficient and knows the difference between standards and specifications for each country well. Takes his time to ensure you are happy with both the digital and physical photographs. I have never had issues with any passport or visa photos taken from this place, ever. Have a discount of 5% or so for paying by cash instead of card. read more

Excellent service. J photos is the place to go for passport/visa photos. He also does a great job for professional headshots. Very patient, professional. The final photos are high quality and delivered promptly. Thank you! read more

Professional equipment ( including different lightings) Photographer is friendly and patient Price is very reasonable Last but not the least is that they help you to touch up the picture! Best passport photo ever! Highly recommended! read more

J Photo made the process of getting VISA or passport photos easy and quick. Owner paid good attention to deal, explained process very clearly and was responsive on follow up. This is my go to place for all government and travel photo needs. read more

Went there to take my graduation photo and professional photo. The owner knows what he was doing. He was fast and professional. During the photo shoot he gave me very clear instructions on how I should position my body, shoulder, and head. He then had me select a few of my favorite shots, and photoshopped them. Overall not too bad. read more

Came here for passport photo for me and my child. Owner is knowledgeable about specialized photo requirements, was patient with photo taking, and post editing the photo does look slightly better than me but not too different(editing took less than 20 minutes). It is a little pricier but acceptable. Definitely recommend! read more

They were very efficient and quick. And the pricing for passport photo was also reasonable.

These guys are solid. Have been going here for years, starting with the previous owner, who has apparently retired. No bother, the service and photo quality here is still excellent. Best value in town for professional photo needs, whether for passport, headshots, etc. The service is quick and you get what you need with little fuss or issue. Highly recommended! read more

We came here to get passport photos for my husband and 3 month old. We had great service! The photographer was excellent, and gave us multiple photos to choose from. He was patient with our baby, and gave us many options! We paid $25 per 2 prints (plus +$10 for digital copies and +$5 for the baby). I would definitely recommend this studio. read more

I came here to get my little 4 month old his passport photos and was not disappointed! As a first time mom, I was anxious about finding a place that could photograph my infant successfully and I found just that at J Photo Center. I arrived at 12:45 PM on a Monday and had my pictures in hand by 1:15 PM!! Loved it here and will continue to come as needed. The photos were great quality and I got a digital copy as well just in case. read more

Extremely fast and efficient service. I came here to get passport photos for Schengen visa and everything was done quick . Photos were of good quality. No complaints whatsoever . read more