Yes, we got to see our pictures before printing them. BUT, in my case...I just went with the saying....If you don't like the picture, bring a different face and told them to print it out, it's not gonna get any better.
As far as the 2 x 2 pictures go, just make sure that the picture is not too close up. Mine and my husbands pictures were just right, but my mom's almost didn't fit into the little 2 x 2 picture guide at the passport office.
Tracy