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Photo Boutique originally started 25 years ago in 1986 as Fromex Photo Lab located at the University Center by UC Irvine. In its infancy, it was a one hour photo film developing lab. In 2006 we changed our name to Photo Boutique and transformed into a portrait studio and digital imaging center in response to the changing dynamics of the photo industry from film to digital. Photo Boutique continues to serve the Orange County community with high quality portraits, passport photos, film processing and digital services.
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For any business, it is essential to have the best quality professional photographs for advertising through the internet and publications. Real estate, restaurants, jewelry, fashion, retail and manufacturing - any business deserves to be seen in the unique light. We can help you to tell your story through the series of photographs taken at your location or at our studio.
We understand the value of your event and have experience discretely covering intimate private events as well as big corporate parties, conferences, sport seminars, competitions and music tours. Our team will make sure your event is documented in style and provide you with images that can be used for an album, reportage, marketing and social media!
We take pride in providing international passport photos and visa photos at required size and format, as well as any ID and passport photographs for the United States of America.
We develop disposable cameras, color and black-and-white 35mm films, 120mm, 220 mm, and E6 slide films. After we process your film, there is an option to scan, print or scan and print the images. Digital scans will be send to the client's email trough Google Drive. At our lab, we scan and retouch large loads of old photographs and slides.
Reviews (28)
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Armando Rivera
Jun 09, 2022
1St Cinnamon Glazed Bagel (Cassidy's) 2nd Sesame Bagel 3rd Onion Bagel. Different protein each time + dif.c.cheese
Ted A.
May 19, 2022
The owner here is so professional. She was great. Fast but thorough, and she really knows all the details of many different international passport photo requirements. And her yellow lab is so cute! (Stays in its crate, so no worries). Fast, reasonable price and high quality photos. I will certainly keep coming back here.
B. C.
Mar 16, 2022
Svetlana D. made my visit for my Australian passport photo requirement very easy. The moment I got in her wonderful studio, she immediately asked me if I have a coat with me. Then I realized that I was wearing a white shirt and I need to wear something that would contrast the white background. She lend me a dark coat to put on and it fits perfectly.

Her professionalism showed how experienced she is in this business. She is also knowledgeable to what standard passport photo sizes of most countries. Australian Consulate-General is spot on of suggesting to come to your place for a job well done. All the best! By the way, I look better in those pictures. :-
Joseph Yu Spades Dream
Feb 06, 2022
I just came in for a quick passport-type photo for a visa. The photo turned out great, the print quality was superb, and it was a pleasant experience.
Jessica Huddleston
Dec 24, 2021
Would 100% recommend for passport pictures! Online appointment booking process worked great and was user friendly. Very professional, helpful and quality product. Will definitely use again!
Luigi P.
Dec 16, 2021
My wife and I needed passport photos, and Svetlana did a wonderful job. She took great photos and was very professional and friendly. I highly recommend Photo Boutique.
Kuko Cai
Nov 22, 2021
I needed to submit a few passport photos for green card application. I got some taken at CVS before heading over to my lawyer's office (big mistake). CVS staff are not photographers. I found out Photo Boutique is nearby so I called the owner to see if she could take a few photos for me real quick. She was friendly and fast, and I love the result. I'd definitely recommend this place!
Dj Triccia
Nov 15, 2021
Highly recommended! Had to reschedule a couple of times due to unforeseen event, but Svetlana is very professional and accommodating in taking my request. She's easy to work with!
Nicolas F.
Oct 06, 2021
Great service but way too expensive. I paid $90 for 4 passport photos! This is overpriced.
Julie H.
Jun 21, 2021
Incredible photographer! We needed passport photos in a hurry for Canada which is very specific in their requirements. The photographer was knowledgeable of all the necessary items needed. She did an amazing job quickly and precisely for us. We also needed an infant of 4 months passport photo and we ended up with a photo that will be treasured on the baby's passport!
Eduardo O.
May 14, 2021
Svetlana is fantastic! She took my passport picture. She is very friendly and efficient. I totally recommend this photo studio. Due to Covid she was wearing a mask. I arrived at the exact time of my appointment and there was no one else there just her.
Derek Swain
Apr 28, 2021
Went in for a US Passport photo. And had a wonderful experience. - In and out in under 10 min - She's very friendly - She'll take several photos and let you choose your favorite - She'll cut them down to the correct size for you (no extra charge) - $22 for two high quality passport photos (they come in pairs)
David H.
Mar 31, 2021
So I had no idea where to go and get my picture done for the brochures and emails that I send out to my clients. I went online and found this location and am so glad I did. Svetlana was so professional and was helpful about what I was looking for. The end result was perfect for my needs. Thanks so much.
Benjamin Williams
Jan 29, 2021
I came to Photo Boutique for photos for my Australian passport. Just walked out of my application meeting and the lady taking care of it said they are some of the best passport photos she's even seen. Needless to say what ever kind of photos you need Photo Boutique will have you covered. Can't recommend them enough.
Alex V.
Nov 12, 2020
I used Photo Boutique multiple times over last years for visas, passport and portfolio photos. They always provide excellent service and photo quality. Unlike other places they use professional photo and printing equipment, so you can forget about blurry results that you have probably already payed for to someone else : During COVID-19 they provide service by appointment only, so please use their website or call them to schedule it.
Suey-Fang K.
Nov 03, 2020
This place has easy way to make appointment online and they even send reminders to you. With this pandemic and I was worried about stores will be closed or they won't even know how to take the right size pictures with requirements. I was able to make passport pictures in minutes and service is excellent with good quality pictures.
Lara D.
Oct 08, 2020
I have a lot of good things to say about this place! First of all, I wanted to say that I have spent the afternoon looking for a place to take a French passeport picture (blue or light gray background) and last minute I found Photo Boutique. I called her maybe 30 mins before coming and told me she was free and that I could come. I came at maybe 5:55pm and she still took me even if the shop were closing at 6pm.

The place was very clean and easy to find, there's a lot of parking space. Her studio was very professional and there is a big mirror for last minute touch ups if needed. She took the picture did her things and got the picture ready in 10 minutes maybe. Very high quality compared to the Walgreens or CVS for sure. And regarding Covid and all, she have hand sanitizer, the place is very clean and definetly enough space between us two. So overall, I recommend this place!
John B.
Aug 28, 2020
Got Canadian passport photos taken, done via appointment. Only very good things to say; I was a little early but my photographer Svetlana was waiting and ready, mirror there to check appearance, several photos taken which fulfilled requirements and I chose the one I wanted, printed photos provided in about 10 minutes with required information printed on back of the one my guarantor is to sign. Very professional, big parking lot, and pleasant manner. Recommended.
Aryana K.
Jul 09, 2020
So prior to my appointment I had emailed the studio asking if they were taking any covid 19 precautions. They emailed me back quickly saying yes to wear a mask and they are being cautious. I got to my app the lady kindly accepted me at 10. (10:15 appointment) took my pictures fast and friendly. The only thing that really sucked was after my photos a man was in the tiny lobby with no mask on.

I was asked to wait 10 minutes for my photos. I didn't want to be in this tiny room with a man who did not even bring a mask. The lady working never asked him once to put a mask on and he literally sat on EVERY chair and none got disinfected. I made my appointment early and emailed ahead of time to see if they were taking covid 19 precautions (they replied that yes they were) and unfortunately I guess they lied.

By 10:40 I got my photos (waited outside). Only leaving this review for anyone whose taking covid 19 serious and wants to make sure they're going somewhere with regulations inforced.
Robert C.
Jun 29, 2020
Had my U.S. passport photo taken Saturday. Svetlana is professional, personable and puts you at ease in front of the camera. The result was several unique proofs of high quality. I was able to choose one that I liked best. I quickly received the prints, and the digital image in about 15 minutes. This is my 2nd visit as I was here three years ago for other passport photos.

The new studio location is well set up, with good background and lighting, and is handily located on Dove St with easy parking near the MacArthur Blvd/405 exit. I'm happy and look forward to seeing my nice photo in my new passport.
Madeline K.
Jun 25, 2020
I highly recommend this place if you need Canadian passport photos! They are polite, have great lighting and are very fast. The Canadian consulate told me the photos I used were really good.
Ingo Haupt
Jan 11, 2020
Went here for some German passport / visa sized photos. The service was great. Very fast and efficient. They had all the exact information needed for foreign passports to ensure compliance with German regulations. Most photography places don't know anything but US passport photos, so it was good to work with someone who knows what they're doing.
Jimmy A.
Dec 10, 2019
They told me to write a 5 star review to get discount at the store. Tricky! When I called they said this much which I don't remember now but after they took my pic they asked for more money a higher price and when I asked why they said only if you write a 5 star review you get that. And she watched me writing it at the location. And I know why they had a lot of 5 star reviews and maybe some other businesses do.
Decisive M.
Jul 28, 2019
Poor quality photos and they insist that you leave a positive review for them otherwise you don't get the ridiculous discount for lousy pictures. The woman working there has a bad attitude and very argumentative, not returning and not recommending this location.
Lara K.
Jul 18, 2019
After much Google searching, I came here in July 2019 to get a passport photo. There were two things I was seeking, firstly professional lighting for the photo and secondly the option for digital copies. Photo Boutique offers both. Svetlana the owner is not only a professional photographer but she is polite and patient and willing to work with you to get a photo that you love, even for your passport photo to which most places don't care a hoot about how you look and will only snap one or two photos and say, which one do you want and they don't even have a light source to keep shawdows off your face.

If you dont care what you look like in your passport photo by all means go anywhere but if you actually want to look good, which I actually believe is important cause you don't want to look like a criminal with a mug shot, then come to a place like this with professional cameras and softbox lights. Yes, you pay slightly more here but a passport photo is for 10 years. Personally, I could not go on a trip and feel happy if I opened my passort and saw an ugly photo of myself, but with a good photo I am happy and excited to travel.

At the Photo Boutique they won't rush you to perform like a circus animal they offer a personalized service. Moreover they let you take your time both during the shoot and while choosing the best photo. For me this is as good as it gets!
Natalie Z.
Jul 10, 2019
Highly recommended for International passport photos - specifically Australian and Dutch. We noticed very last minute the kids passports were close to expiring so we had 2 sets of photos taken for each of our kids for (both different countries and different specs, not USA) and they made sure they were all 100% sized correctly. This has previously been very difficult for us and we drove from San Diego to get them done.

Lots of places say they can do international sizes but then the photos are rejected. They were NOT fast, but thats because they were perfectionists. We had one shot to get the passports lodged in time the following day and were more than happy to wait. Theres lots of nice food places with outdoor games to pass the time in the complex with kids (and a dog) too. Also, this was on a SUNDAY AFTERNOON! Priceless.

They also have a framed letter from the Australian Consulate saying they'd added Photo Boutique to their recommended passport photo providers because the consistency and quality had been noticed.
Mary Ann C.
Apr 14, 2019
We are so happy to have found this gem of a photo place. They totally saved us last minute with an impromptu picture of our children on a very busy Sunday with same day appointment the day before our daughter was to get the dreaded "braces". Not only were they very accommodating on the phone, when we got there we had very personal attention despite the influx of customers.

Because Svetlana is so amazing and friendly the kids looked very natural and happy in the photos ( a tough feat for photographers). They offer a plethora of goods and services that is unheard of this day and age. I will definitely come for the photography, order prints and any professional photo needs nowhere else. The unparalleled customer service is refreshing and second to none. Thank you so much Photo Boutique!
Alex C.
Oct 25, 2017
Service is very friendly. However, it's a one person shop. If there is someone ahead of you, be prepared to spend 30 minutes to do a simple errand. You may want to call in advance and make an appointment. If your come during the week, parking is also a nightmare. I'm giving it three stars because the wait is long.