Quick confession first: the portfolio photos on this page have all been cropped differently than the deliverable, as this crop is not in ERAS’ specifications. I know every requirement and specification for ERAS photos inside and out and I will deliver one to you, but that crop just sucks. It pulls attention away from the one thing that should be the focus: your face. I compromised my own photographer’s Hippocratic oath a little to give these folks images that fit the guidelines. I won’t let that crop taint my actual website, though. So rest assured, when you work with me, you won’t need to worry about whether your photos meet spec. That part’s handled.
You spent four years in medical school. You crushed boards. You’ve got the grades, the research, the letters. And then ERAS asks for a photo.
Program directors look at hundreds of applications. Your photo is the first thing they see before they read a word of your personal statement. It sets the tone for how they read everything after it. You don’t get a redo on a first impression, and you don’t want to be the applicant whose photo makes a committee member pause.
This isn’t a vanity thing. It’s strategy.
I won’t leave taking a kick ass shot up to you. I coach you through it: posture, expression, where your eyes land, how your white coat sits, all of it. Most people don’t know how to look confident and approachable at the same time on command. I do. That’s what you’re paying for.
You show up, I handle the rest: outfit guidance beforehand so you’re not scrambling, plenty of time so nothing feels rushed, and one-on-one advice afterward on which shot actually belongs on your application, so you present the version of you that gets your foot in the door.
First impressions have been studied extensively to have a huge impact on what people think of us. Your first impression starts with a photo. Make it one that works for you instead of against you.
Book your ERAS headshot session or call (713) 568-5570. Free consultation, no commitment — let’s talk about it before the deadline sneaks up on you.
