Your Guide to a Polished Residency Photo in Metro Detroit

If you’re applying to residency at Beaumont Hospital or any Michigan-based program, your ERAS photo is one of the first things program directors see. It’s not just a picture — it’s your first impression.

As a headshot specialist in Bloomfield Hills, I’ve photographed hundreds of medical students across Michigan, including many applying to Beaumont, DMC, U of M, and Ascension. Here’s what you need to know to get your ERAS photo right the first time.


📐 ERAS Photo Requirements (And Why They Matter)

ERAS has strict formatting rules:

  • Dimensions: 2.5 in x 3.5 in (4:5 aspect ratio)

  • Resolution: 150dpi

  • Format: JPG

  • Max File Size: 100KB

  • Background: Light gray or white

  • Clothing: Professional (typically a suit jacket and dress shirt/blouse)

If your photo doesn’t meet these specs, it can be rejected — or worse, look distorted on every application portal.

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🏥 Why Beaumont Applicants Trust My Studio

I’ve photographed students from:

  • Beaumont Troy, Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe

  • Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB)

  • Wayne State, Michigan State, and U of M

ERAS is one of my specialty services — and I know the exact requirements. Every image is:

  • Professionally lit

  • Expertly retouched (light skin cleanup only)

  • Cropped, formatted, and delivered correctly for ERAS uploads

You don’t have to worry about resizing or renaming anything.


👔 What to Wear for ERAS Headshots

For men:

  • A dark or navy suit jacket

  • Solid-colored dress shirt (light blue or white works well)

  • Tie optional (but often recommended)

For women:

  • Blouse or modest neckline top in a solid color (avoid prints)

  • Blazer or jacket recommended

  • Simple hair and makeup that matches your real-life clinical look

Need help deciding? I send all clients a free Outfit & Pose Guide before their session.

Professional headshot of a man against a studio backdrop. Taken in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.


⏱ The Session: Fast, Friendly, and Stress-Free

Your ERAS session takes about 15–20 minutes in my Bloomfield Hills studio. You’ll receive:

  • Several looks to choose from

  • Your favorite image professionally retouched

  • Same-day delivery available (or included with premium packages)

You’ll leave with confidence — and a photo that stands out for the right reasons.


📥 Ready to Book Your ERAS Headshot?

ERAS deadlines are stressful enough. Let’s make your photo the easy part.

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📍 Based in Bloomfield Hills — serving Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, and Metro Detroit

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