Photo booths at Sainsbury’s were a popular option for taking passport photos without going to a professional studio. Now, however, the store’s services are becoming less and less accessible.
If you plan on getting your passport photos taken at Sainsbury’s, read this article to learn how to find one of their photo booths in the UK. Or, if you can’t find one nearby, check out other convenient alternatives.
No need to waste time going to a photo booth—take your new passport photos at home! With Passport Photo UK AiD Photo ID App for iOS or Passport Photo Maker AiD App for Android, you can create your UK passport and ID photo in 3 minutes (compliance guaranteed).
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Does Sainsbury’s have a passport photo booth?
Yes, but—
Finding any information on Sainsbury’s photo booths is challenging.
The chain’s official store details lack information on the service, so we couldn’t find any reliable source on their photo booth costs or Sainsbury’s photo printing prices (although the service is available).
However, the store still offers photo booths—they’re just less common than years ago.
Read on to find Sainsbury’s photo booth locations that are still operating.
Finding a local Sainsbury’s store near me
Note that not every Sainsbury’s store offers photo-taking services.
You can find which stores have photo booth services with Sainsbury’s superstore locator.
Put the address of your local Sainsbury’s or use your location and check under “Customer Facilities” to see if you can take photos there.
Here’s a list of several superstores where you can take photos:
- Pimlico, 99 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1DT
- Nine Elms, 62 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LF
- Longwater, William Frost Way, Norwich, NR5 0JS
- Birkenhead, 342a Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8PQ
- White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds, LS11 8LS
Other passport photo booths in your area
Again—
Finding a Sainsbury’s passport photo booth won’t be easy. But if the nearest store doesn’t have one, read on to discover your alternatives to Sainsbury’s photo booths.
Tesco passport photo booths
Tesco may be an alternative for you to consider.
You can find the nearest store with this Tesco store locator. Simply, insert your location, and choose “passport photo booth” in both drop-down menus.
A passport photo at Tesco will cost you £6.
Pro tip: Already have an image you need to print? You can do it at Tesco for pennies! Instead of printing your picture as a passport-size photo, request a standard postcard size (10×15 cm). You’ll get four printed pictures for 55p—saving almost 90% of the price!
Morrisons photo booths
Another option is locating a nearby Morissons.
Go to this store locator section and type in your location. Once you choose the store you’re interested in, click on it and check the store details to see if taking photos is available.
The standard passport photos cost at Morrisons will come to around £9.99.
How to take passport pictures in photo booths
If you decide to use a passport photo booth, here’s how it works.
Taking passport photos in a photo booth:
- Enter the booth and choose the passport photo format.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
- Take a photo.
Once you accept the photo, the booth will immediately print it.
Some superstores will also give you a code to download a digital passport photo at home. Note, however, that it’s best to verify beforehand if the photo booth you want to use will give you digital passport photos for an online passport application.
Now—
Photo booths are great but far from perfect.
While more convenient than a professional studio, photo booths don’t seem to stand the test of time well (notice how few of them remain even in big cities).
Here’s why:
There’s a better option for taking passport photos.
You can take passport photos at home with a dedicated app on your phone (or an online tool). No need to waste time travelling, spend money on pictures you may not like, and worry whether or not your photo meets the official UK requirements.
Photo booths vs. passport photo online
Instead of driving to a (potentially not-so-nearest) local store, you can get the job done from home.
With PhotoAiD® (Passport Photo Booth App for iOS & Passport Photo Maker App for Android), you can create the perfect passport photo in minutes. And, you’ll get the guarantee that the passport office will accept your application.
Here’s how to take your own passport photo in three steps:
- Take a photo with your phone or a digital camera. Don’t worry about the requirements—the app will give you clear guidelines on how to take an acceptable photo.
- Upload the image. The AI-powered facial recognition software will verify the photo, resize it, and adjust the background. Additionally, our expert will double-check your image for compliance.
- Ready! You can now download a digital image (sent to your inbox) or order high-quality printed pictures with our passport photo printing services.
Pro tip: Learn how to pose for a UK passport photo to avoid common mistakes.
If you’re on the fence about what tool to choose for your passport photo, we’ve compared what a photo booth has to offer against using a dedicated passport photo tool:
| Photo Booth | Digital Photo Booth | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Limited locations & opening times | Anywhere & anytime |
| Unlimited shots | No | Yes |
| Expert help | Not common | Yes |
| Compliance guarantee | Not common | Yes |
| Refund | Not common | 200% refund if a photo gets rejected |
| Price | £6–10 | £9.95–12.95 |
| Printout home delivery | No | Yes |
I believe apps and machines are totally adequate for biometric photography. I myself have never had a human take any biometric photograph of mine, and I’ve always opted for automated solutions.
Rosie Matheson, photographer
Don’t want to download the app? No worries! You can convert any image into a passport or ID photo with PhotoAiD®’s online photo tool. Get your printed and/or digital pictures from home.
FAQs
Find more information on Sainsbury photo booths in this section.
How much do Sainsbury’s photo booths cost?
Unfortunately, the stores don’t provide any information on their prices. If you want to use their services, it’s best to contact the store directly.
Can you get a digital passport photo from a booth?
Yes, most photo booths will provide you with a code to download your image. Go to the link you’ll see on the screen and enter your code. Your photo will be sent to your email address.
Summary
Yes, you can take a passport photo at a Sainsbury’s superstore. However, finding one nearby may be challenging. In this article, we’ve considered two alternative options:
- Use a photo booth at another store.
- Take passport or ID photos at home with a dedicated app.
Check out the store locators we linked above, and see if you can find a store in your area. And don’t worry if you can’t! Use PhotoAiD® anywhere and anytime to get perfect passport photographs for your application hassle-free.
Sylwia is a skilled writer with a BA in English Studies and an active SPJ member. For nearly three years now, she’s been writing captivating articles for international companies, turning her lifelong passion into a career.
