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ERAS Medical Residency Application Headshot

Get your residency application headshot in Los Angeles done with confidence. In addition to receiving the ERAS headshot that meets required specifications, you’ll get the same headshot in non-ERAS format so you can use it on other profiles.

Requirements to Meet for a MyERAS® Application Photo or Headshot

Your headshot – is one document required as part of the MyERAS® application. You will upload the headshot to the system but it will get kicked back if you do not meet the requirements. The technical requirements for an ERAS headshot image file currently states it cannot exceed the following:

Dimensions: 2.5 in. x 3.5 in.
Resolution: 150dpi
File Size: 150kb

These requirements are subject to change. For example, the file size requirement was changed a year ago, allowing photographers to provide even better quality results. So, be sure to check the most current MyERAS requirements before booking a headshot session.

Get Two Headshots in One

When you book with The Light Committee, you will also get an 8×10″ version of your headshot so you can put it to use on other business and personal online profiles, or you can share it with friends and family.

Need Some Tips? Read the Post: How and Where to Get a Medical Residency Headshot Made for You in Los Angeles

Check out this FAQ to find general answers about a photo session with The Light Committee

Details on What’s Included:

Around 25-30 shots per look. Max time includes consult, setup, etc. Online gallery emailed same or next business day to download all unedited photos and to select retouch(es). Retouch(es) provided 1-2 business days after you select. Natural light sessions done within 1-2 blocks of studio storefront. To note, a “look” change is an outfit change, hair or makeup change, background or light setup change that takes less than 5 minutes each. Extra retouches, $20 each. Option to add hair and/or makeup stylist during booking.

Quick Business Session

Up to 2 Looks
1 Retouch Included
$ 100
  • 30 Minutes Max
  • Pick One, Studio or Natural Light
  • Up to 2 Looks to See Which 1 You Like for Retouch
  • See Above for Full Details & Caveats

Standard Business Session

Up to 3 Looks
2 Retouches Included
$ 150
  • 60 Minutes Max
  • Can Do Studio and/or Natural Light
  • Up to 3 Looks to See Which 2 You Like for Retouch
  • See Above for Details & Caveats

Premium Business Session

Up to 5 Looks
4 Retouches Included
$ 200
  • 90 Minutes Max
  • Can Do Studio and/or Natural Light
  • Up to 5 Looks to See Which 4 You Like for Retouch
  • See Above for Details & Caveats

Non-retouched photos are provided as JPEG files sized around 2,500 DPI on the long edge. Retouched photos are provided as JPEG print-quality 8×10” and as a web-quality file optimized to post online (2,000 DPI long edge). Retouches may be outsourced by the studio as needed.