NEW ORLEANS, LA · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Where to Get Passport Photos in New Orleans

Skip the trip and take your compliant passport photo at home with Perfect Passport.

Whether you prefer visiting one of the 13 chain locations or 3 independent studios listed below, getting your passport photo in New Orleans is easy. If you want to save time, you can also use Perfect Passport to snap a compliant photo from the comfort of your own home. Both options ensure you have the right documentation for your upcoming travels.

See walk-in options in New Orleans ↓

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Why Taking Your Passport Photo at Home is the Smart Choice

With Perfect Passport, you can take your photo from anywhere in New Orleans using just your smartphone. For only $7.95, our software ensures your image meets all State Department compliance standards before you finalize it. If you need physical copies, you can get prints shipped for $12.95. Plus, we offer a full money-back guarantee if your photo is rejected by passport officials.

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HOME VS. WALK-IN

Why most applicants skip the trip.

	Perfect Passport (home)	Walk-in
Typical price	$7.95 digital · $12.95 with prints	$15 – $20 for 2 prints
Time required	~2 minutes	30 – 60 min round trip
Where	Anywhere with a phone	Store hours only
Compliance check	Automatic, instant	Cashier judgement
Retakes	Free, unlimited	Pay again
Money-back if rejected	Yes	Rare

WALK-IN OPTIONS

Where to get passport photos in New Orleans.

If you'd rather not take it yourself, here are the major chains and independent studios in New Orleans that accept walk-ins for U.S. passport photos. Hours and prices change — always call ahead.

National chains

Walgreens Photo

Chain

11297 Lake Forest Blvd Walgreens, New Orleans, LA 70128, USA

4.8 · 8 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 11297 Lake Forest Blvd Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–11p · Tue 7a–11p · Wed 7a–11p · Thu 7a–11p · Fri 7a–11p · Sat 7a–11p · Sun 7a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 248-2898

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

4400 S Claiborne Ave Walgreens, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA

4.8 · 4 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 4400 S Claiborne Ave Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–11p · Tue 7a–11p · Wed 7a–11p · Thu 7a–11p · Fri 7a–11p · Sat 7a–11p · Sun 7a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 891-0976

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

4001 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

4.4 · 49 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 4001 Canal St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 6a–12a · Tue 6a–12a · Wed 6a–12a · Thu 6a–12a · Fri 6a–12a · Sat 6a–12a · Sun 6a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 483-2486

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

2418 S Carrollton Ave Walgreens, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA

4.3 · 3 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 2418 S Carrollton Ave Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–11p · Tue 7a–11p · Wed 7a–11p · Thu 7a–11p · Fri 7a–11p · Sat 7a–11p · Sun 7a–11p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 861-5033

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1100 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

4.0 · 25 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1100 Elysian Fields Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 943-9788

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

1801 St Charles Ave Walgreens, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

3.9 · 32 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 1801 St Charles Ave Walgreens. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–10p · Tue 8a–10p · Wed 8a–10p · Thu 8a–10p · Fri 8a–10p · Sat 8a–10p · Sun 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 561-8458

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

900 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

3.8 · 24 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 900 Canal St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 6a–12a · Tue 6a–12a · Wed 6a–12a · Thu 6a–12a · Fri 6a–12a · Sat 6a–12a · Sun 6a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 568-1271

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

6201 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA

3.8 · 22 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 6201 Elysian Fields Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 283-2891

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

801 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

3.7 · 21 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 801 Canal St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–12a · Tue 7a–12a · Wed 7a–12a · Thu 7a–12a · Fri 7a–12a · Sat 7a–12a · Sun 7a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 249-4405

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The UPS Store

Chain

6221 S Claiborne Ave Ste B, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA

3.5 · 136 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 6221 S Claiborne Ave Ste B. Pricing varies by franchise — call to confirm

Hours: Mon 8a–6:30p · Tue 8a–6:30p · Wed 8a–6:30p · Thu 8a–6:30p · Fri 8a–6:30p · Sat 9a–2:30p · Sun 10a–3p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (504) 866-8664

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

5518 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

3.3 · 6 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 5518 Magazine St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–10p · Tue 7a–10p · Wed 7a–10p · Thu 7a–10p · Fri 7a–10p · Sat 7a–10p · Sun 7a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 899-0034

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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

Chain

801 Baronne St Suite A, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA

3.2 · 110 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

FedEx Office location at 801 Baronne St Suite A. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~10 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–7p · Tue 8a–7p · Wed 8a–7p · Thu 8a–7p · Fri 8a–7p · Sat 9a–6p · Sun Closed
Price: $14.95
Phone: (504) 581-2541

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Walgreens

Chain

801 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

3.0 · 123 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 801 Canal St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–12a · Tue 7a–12a · Wed 7a–12a · Thu 7a–12a · Fri 7a–12a · Sat 7a–12a · Sun 7a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (504) 249-4405

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Independent studios in New Orleans

Lakeside Photoworks

Local studio

3508 21st St, Metairie, LA 70002, USA

4.9 · 482 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Lakeside Photoworks is a highly-rated photography business in the New Orleans area offering professional passport photo services. Walk-in customers can expect quick, compliant passport photos during their regular weekday hours from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Please call the store directly for current pricing.

Hours: Mon 9:30a–5:30p · Tue 9:30a–5:30p · Wed 9:30a–5:30p · Thu 9:30a–5:30p · Fri 9:30a–5:30p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (504) 885-8660

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Gentilly Mail & Copy Center

Local studio

3157 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA

4.6 · 361 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Gentilly Mail & Copy Center is a shipping and printing facility in New Orleans that offers passport photography services. Walk-in customers can expect to have their passport photos taken on-site during regular operating hours, Monday through Saturday. Customers are encouraged to call for pricing before visiting.

Hours: Mon 8a–8p · Tue 8a–8p · Wed 8a–8p · Thu 8a–8p · Fri 8a–8p · Sat 9a–5p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (504) 304-9595

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Passport Photos & Renewal Photos by PhotoAiD

Local studio

800 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

4.5 · 10 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Passport Photos & Renewal Photos by PhotoAiD provides 24-hour passport and renewal photo services at 800 Canal Street in New Orleans. Walk-in customers can expect around-the-clock convenience to get their official photos taken any day of the week. Please call for pricing details prior to your visit.

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: Varies
Phone: (844) 435-1663

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to New Orleans.

New Orleans Passport Center

One Canal Place, 365 Canal Street, Suite 1300, New Orleans, LA 70130 · Located in the Central Business District of downtown New Orleans

Appointments are required and limited to travelers with life-or-death emergencies or urgent international travel within 14 days.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, New Orleans edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in New Orleans?

Yes, you can take your own passport photo in New Orleans as long as it meets all federal guidelines. You must use a plain white or off-white background, which you can easily find in your home or office. Just ensure the lighting is even and there are no shadows on your face or the background.

What size and format does a U.S. passport photo need to be?

The State Department requires your printed passport photo to be exactly 2x2 inches in size. The image must be in color, printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper, and your head must measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.

Can I wear glasses or a hat in my U.S. passport photo?

No, you cannot wear glasses in your U.S. passport photo, even if you wear them daily in New Orleans. Hats and head coverings are also prohibited unless you submit a signed statement verifying they are worn daily for religious or medical reasons.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic federal requirements are the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infants regarding closed eyes or looking directly at the camera. If you are photographing a baby in New Orleans, laying them on a plain white sheet or covering a car seat with a white cloth works best. Ensure no other people or hands are visible in the frame.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new photo when renewing your U.S. passport. The State Department requires the photo to be taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance. Even if your look hasn't changed much since your last Louisiana driver's license or passport photo, an updated image is mandatory.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Routine passport processing currently takes about six to eight weeks, while expedited service takes two to three weeks. These federal processing times do not include mailing times to and from the passport facility, so Louisiana travelers should plan accordingly. If you need it faster, you must qualify for an urgent travel appointment.

Where is the closest U.S. Passport Agency to New Orleans?

The closest facility is the New Orleans Passport Center, conveniently located downtown at One Canal Place on Canal Street. This agency handles expedited requests for the Gulf Coast region, but walk-ins are not accepted. You must schedule an appointment by phone and provide proof of urgent international travel within 14 days.

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