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We have seen some unruly hair recently. Please bring your own hairbrush or comb along with styling gel/spray as we have removed these from the studio. PHOTO express has supplied an efficient and high standard photographic service for over 50 years to both individual clients, families, business and industry.

Above all we aim to deliver a personal and courteous photography service using the latest imaging techniques to ensure customer satisfaction. The photography studio is conveniently located at the east end of the Meadows in Edinburgh. View - Google map - location. Details of our studio lit passport, CV and visa photos can be found on our - passport - page.
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Expect your portrait sitting to be relaxed, fun and informal in the comfort of our studio in Edinburgh, on location or in your own home. When deciding on clothing for a portraiture sitting we suggest that you avoid fussy patterns and logos. Simple clothing is usually best but wear something in which you feel comfortable.
Simple but clean and clear head and shoulder images will personalise your company profile. Careful consideration to lighting will ensure consistent and professional results. Three quarter length portraits or seamless full length portraits can be effectively achieved on our continuous background. You would probably never ask but we are happy to retouch the occasional blemish and generally improve images for clients.
We have seen some unruly hair recently. Please bring your own hairbrush or comb along with styling gel/spray as we have removed these from the studio. Made to measure studio passport photos, digital photos, ID photographs, driving licence photos, visa photos and CV portraits. Taken in the comfort of our photographic studio and ready in 5 minutes.
Graduation day can be quite hectic - we would therefore recommend that your photographs for this special occasion may best be achieved at a more relaxed pace in our studio conveniently located at the east end of the Meadows. Alternatively you can arrange a studio sitting on a different day in the comfort of the studio where time may be spent on achieving the best results.
Images that will look fabulous on screen and in print. The final retouched images supplied for you to enjoy and more importantly, to promote your services. Our professional portfolio shoot offers a good starting point, genre addition or a refresh to your existing portfolio.

Your portfolio will grow over the years and using our high quality images should add a good deal of professionalism to your work and are ideal for non-branded portfolio images with creative and technical lighting.You will most likely know what style of photography you are looking for and a level of engagement and collaboration will help to provide relevant images that you would be comfortable to use.
Reviews (12)
M. Senturk
M. Senturk
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
I have used the services of PHOTO express several times, and I have always been very happy with all my experiences. I will sure be going there for any photo shoot requirements.
Lena Linortner
Lena Linortner
Oct 25, 2021
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Usually I do not write reviews, but I got my picture taken for my US visa application at Photo express and it was really professional & quick!
Naveen Ramakrishna
Naveen Ramakrishna
Oct 15, 2021
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The studio with a small entrance is pretty big when you enter. Have been there mostly to get my passport photos done. Service is fast and you will get printed / digital photographs very soon.
Toby, the photographer is friendly, very accommodative and flexible with appointment timings.
Joanna Mitrushi
Joanna Mitrushi
Sep 17, 2021
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Positive: Quality
Delightful and very helpful service, highly professional, good value. I have used this place for 40 years, from Grad photo to kids passports. Highly recommended.
Chris Hay
Chris Hay
Aug 19, 2021
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Excellent service provided by Tony.
I cannot rate Photo Express highly enough. They have been swift and responsive to email, turn around of photo prints was exceptional and the quality of print, second to none.
Tony was also able to provide a photo editing service which is absolutely brilliant.
5 stars are simply not enough.
Simon Wilson
Simon Wilson
Jul 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Edinburgh Arts recommended Photo Express for a photo that was needed to complete a framed Scotland shirt. It was very last minute but they managed to fit me in. The finish was exceptional and far superior what I got from the supermarket photo booth, highly recommended
Laetitia Butler
Laetitia Butler
Jun 07, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness, Value
Would highly recommend Toby for any tricky passport photo apps. He is very meticulous and thanks to him my photo was approved (after several denials from previous photo services). Efficient, professional, and very covid-safe.
Noru Innes
Noru Innes
May 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Great service, very friendly and professional. Can highly recommend!
John MacDonald
John MacDonald
May 24, 2021
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I required a new photograph for a passport application. I did not want to use a supermarket photo booth due to a previous experience of not quite achieving an acceptable photograph. I made an appointment with Photo Express in Melville Drive. Very quickly the photographer produced an extremely professional looking passport style photograph for me. Which was then emailed to me. Later that evening I uploaded the photograph to my passport online application. My photograph was self checked by the passport software and was given an excellent rating. Overall very satisfied with my experience at Photo
Natasha D.
Natasha D.
Sep 19, 2016
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Passports or family portraits? I recommend Photo Express for both!

While traveling through Edinburgh, we found out our lawyers needed passport/visa photos from us "toute suite". We found Photo Express online and Toby had great reviews. Now we know why!

Service was top-notch with a genuine care for the finished result. He even used a light reflector screen (placed beneath you) to get a beautiful sheen to your skin! Nice touch. I also loved that he took multiple shots and showed them to you (for approval) before you even leave the chair.

I also was impressed with how Toby was able
Mick M.
Mick M.
Jul 02, 2016
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I have been coming to this photographer for passport pics: he has specs for lots and lots of countries : I got pics for Greece and GB , and was very pleased from the outcome, price wise too.

He has a nice collection of family pics on the wall, from ceremonies too, I would definitely consider him for family portraits :-)

Very professional, efficient and attentive at his work! Highly recommended!
Robyn Z.
Robyn Z.
Sep 23, 2013
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About two weeks ago i sent my US passport away to get renewed. about a week ago i got a letter from the US embassy in london telling me the passport photos i'd sent weren't the right size and i had 90 days to send the appropriate sized ones. in a massive panic, i frantically googled US passport photos in edinburgh and up popped Photo Express!

after a quick scan of the site i saw the photographer did US photographs, but was only open til 5pm during the week and i already had plans for saturday morning which ruled out that option. however, i called the shop up and asked if there