Capturing Headshots for Duke Medical Students' ERAS Applications
Client Overview:
PreferredHeadshots.com has proudly partnered with Duke University Medical School since 2017, providing on-location professional headshots tailored explicitly for medical students preparing their ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) applications. Each year, Duke's medical students personally reach out to PreferredHeadshots.com, highlighting their trust and satisfaction with the consistent, high-quality photography delivered.
Challenge:
When Duke medical students initially contacted PreferredHeadshots.com, their request was clear—they wanted headshots that stood apart from the standard professional portraits. They sought something fresh, vibrant, and professional, resembling the captivating style often used for actors, yet refined enough to suit their medical residency applications and LinkedIn profiles. The challenge was delivering consistent quality for a large volume of students on location within a limited time frame while ensuring each student received a personalized, visually impactful portrait.
Custom Pricing:
$60 per person paid by the Student
$10 per person supplemented by the class treasure
The PreferredHeadshots.com Solution:
- Customized Location Selection:
- PreferredHeadshots.com strategically chose Duke Medical School's spacious lobby area for its sessions, specifically scheduling them on Sundays to avoid heavy foot traffic. This decision provided an inviting atmosphere with optimal lighting conditions.
- Natural Lighting Mastery:
- Utilizing the lobby's expansive windows, PreferredHeadshots.com leveraged abundant natural light, enhancing each student's eyes with clarity and depth, resulting in portraits described as "magical." To manage changing daylight conditions throughout each session, photographers incorporated carefully balanced flashes, ensuring consistent exposure and color quality.
- Efficient Workflow and Personalization:
- PreferredHeadshots.com developed an efficient workflow, photographing between 30 and 35 students per day over a typical three-day period. Although this system allowed ample time to engage with each student personally, ensuring every headshot was not only technically flawless but also authentically representative of each individual's personality and professionalism, it is flexible enough to accommodate much larger groups, with the capability of photographing 100+ people per day.
- Natural and Professional Retouching:
- Students received naturally retouched final images, enhancing their appearance without compromising authenticity. This approach ensured that each portrait maintained a professional, polished look, perfect for applications and online profiles.
- Fast Turnaround:
- Students received their fully retouched and edited portraits within one week, facilitating timely submissions for their residency applications and immediate use on professional platforms such as LinkedIn.
Value of Investment:
High-quality headshots significantly improve students' ERAS applications. Standing out from the other applicants
Results:
- Over 100 to 120 Duke Medical Students are photographed annually.
- Consistent positive feedback on the unique, high-quality appearance of their headshots.
- Strong repeat business and client satisfaction, with Duke students personally contacting PreferredHeadshots.com annually.
- Enhanced professionalism and confidence among students applying to highly competitive residency programs.
- They received a high-quality professional headshot that can also be used for LinkedIn and social media profiles.
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