I called around to a bunch of places that advertised on-line that they do Canadian passports, and none of them in fact do! (CVS etc). They've all apparently got "new machines" that can only do the 2 x 2 American size, it won't let them adjust the size or some such nonsense
I emailed the Atlanta consulate and they suggested Sears Portrait Studio, so I went there and for $16 was in and out in just a few minutes. She knew exactly what she was doing, because she had just done another Canadian a couple days before that, and had a heckuva time keeping the glare off his bald head.
I just couriered the renewal etc today hopefully my photos will not be rejected, because I really really really want to go home for Canada Day!
$97 renewal fee + $16 photos + $30 for courier = PITA! sheesh!