Hi!
Does anyone know where I can get a baby passport photo taken in Zurich?
I don't want to have to do it myself on a blanket!!
Thanks
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Your nearest photo shop will do it no problem. The ones I attempted myself were rejected but had no problem with the professional one- maybe it was the sheepskin instead of the blanket that won the day!
Or do they just hate to see creative DIY here?

hi, i made the pic of my baby on my own, as i was at the photo studio and they just make the pic no matter how it looks, it is lovely when you can take it on your own and get a nice expression on your baby's face. I had like a hundred pics, and was difficult to choose one, at the end we decided, and it looks so cute! but it is up to you. Good luck

I agree with what Mabern said, if you dont want to do it yourself. Depending on the country that you want the passport for, there are different rules. Best to go to the website of your embassy and check the requirements, and take them with you - for the photographer. They usually have the requirements for the usual ensemble - France, Britain, Germany, but don't have everyone. They didn't have New Zealand.

That's great, thanks, but where will I find a photo shop here?
I know that's maybe a bit of a blond question, but I haven't come across one, so was just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction?!?
Many thanks,
x

There are lots of photo shops around! I've seen several around Zurich.
I went with a friend to one on Rennweg (can't remember what it's called, but it's just a little way down from the Starbucks) - she had baby passport pictures done there.
I got photos of my small son done at FotoHuus in Oerlikon which provided a very good service.
http://www.foto-huus.ch/
Hope you find something!

Foto huus in oerlikon we have had three sets done

The lady there is so patient and wonderful

And the shots come out so nice

Never had a rejection for photos of our 2 girls

We had our baby's passport photos taken in a studio at a photo shop in the road behind Kreutzplatz. After the corner where Bohemia is, take the very next left and the shop is on the left, about 2-4 doors down. 6 photos for chf 26. We ended up sitting the baby up and putting our hand up the inside of her shirt to hold her head up and make sure she was facing the camera - so an outside shirt with a higher collar may come in handy.

An embassy nearby lied to us needing photos for a passport application because they wanted them done from this shop and told us to go there to get them done on the day we made the application. The shop's fantastic - packed to the rafters and a bit of a squeeze to get through to the studio

Is anyone aware of a similar place in lausanne/pully - i have seen many kiosks but haven't seen a shop that might do the photos

Go to www.directories.ch and look for "photographer" in your local area,

e.g. http://yellow.local.ch/fr/q/Centre-V...tographer.html

As an update - i found a place just above lausanne gare which did the baby ID photos. 28chf for a set of 4 and it took 10 min.

Photo Tornow - Petit-Chene 28, 1003, Lausanne

We went to the one by Kreutzplatz and it was very good except for the fact he raised the price to 40 CHF for 6 photos.

our embassy/consulate didn't require a picture since they used the digital format of the picture that they took when we went to apply for the passport. you should call you embassy to see if they will take the picture or if you need to take printed pictures

Is there a photo studio in Zug canton which takes baby photos for passport application. Thank you

Foto Optik Grau did a wonderful job with our son's passport pics. Just call ahead to make an appointment- 041.710. 1515.

Hi, I remeber, there is one in Zentrum Glatt near walliselen. But not sure abt the name of the studio.

Is there any issue to use a standard photo booth in the train station? Thought they were made for passport photos...

The issue is most countries will reject them as they may look like passport photos but don't qualify for passports, best to only use those booths for less important pictures

I'll let you try to place your baby in front of the camera of a photo booth, without any part of you showing and with baby looking straight with eyes open and mouth closed...

Even with my 5 yo it took me 4 attempts (and you only get two attempts with one set of coins!) before we had something vaguely suitable, and tat wasn't even for a passport.

Notes say you don't need eyes open for under 1 yr old and she hardly moves so I think it's possible. I just typed this left-hand with her over my shoulder....

Having said that just went to check the local booth out and it is out of order...