For more than 25 years, Dorothy Shi has been creating exceptional photography for executives, professionals, actors, models, and young performers throughout New York City and beyond.
Specializing in Corporate Headshots, Actor Headshots, Commercial Lifestyle Photography, and Children Actor & Model Headshots, Dorothy is known for beautiful fashion-inspired lighting, natural expression coaching, professional retouching, and fast turnaround times.
Her approach combines technical expertise with a relaxed, supportive experience that helps clients feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Whether photographing a CEO, a Broadway performer, a corporate team, or a child attending their first modeling audition, Dorothy's goal is to create images that help clients present their very best.
Dorothy specializes in executive portraits, leadership headshots, LinkedIn photography, and high-volume corporate headshot programs throughout New York City.
Bringing a professional mobile studio directly to client offices, Dorothy creates consistent, polished imagery for individuals and entire organizations. Her efficient workflow, beautiful lighting, and professional retouching help companies maintain a strong and consistent visual brand across websites, annual reports, marketing materials, and social media.
From a single executive to hundreds of employees, Dorothy delivers a seamless experience with beautiful lighting, professional retouching, and fast turnaround times.
A great actor headshot is often the first opportunity to make an impression with casting directors, agents, and managers.
Dorothy works closely with actors to create authentic, casting-ready headshots that reflect personality, type, and career goals. Sessions include guidance on wardrobe, expression, character range, and image selection to ensure performers leave with powerful images that stand out.
Today's performers often need more than a traditional headshot.
Many actors pursue opportunities in commercials, lifestyle advertising, social media campaigns, branding projects, and commercial print work. Dorothy helps clients create versatile images that bridge the gap between actor headshots and commercial lifestyle photography.
These sessions are designed to showcase personality, confidence, relatability, and authenticity while expanding opportunities across multiple markets.
Dorothy has photographed children for advertising campaigns, catalogs, fashion brands, and commercial projects throughout her career.
Her child-friendly approach creates a comfortable and enjoyable experience while capturing natural expressions and genuine personality. Whether a child is pursuing acting, modeling, commercial work, or agency representation, Dorothy creates professional images designed to help young talent stand out.
We at Dorothy Shi, are thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration as the designated photographer for two of the most prestigious names in hospitality.
Trusted by organizations including The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Teach For All, Food Bank of New Jersey, H.C. Wainwright & Co., Hardesty & Hanover, Stensul, Radius Insights, Sun Home, and Da Vinci Development Group.
Trusted by leading organizations including Lux Capital, Prologis, The Ritz-Carlton, and distinguished leaders from the legal, corporate, nonprofit, and entertainment industries.
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