Fashion Photographer NYC - Women's Model Portfolios & Lookbooks

Dorothy Shi is a New York City fashion photographer specializing in women's model portfolios, fashion lookbooks, and apparel campaigns. Her work blends editorial style with commercial precision, creating imagery that elevates both models and fashion brands.

With over 25 years of experience, Dorothy has photographed for leading publications and global brands including Allure, Dove campaigns, Michael Kors, Vera Wang Bride Magazine, and New Balance. This background brings a high level of polish, consistency, and industry awareness to every shoot.

Her approach is focused and results-driven—delivering clean, modern, and visually strong images aligned with the expectations of agencies, designers, and fashion clients in New York City and beyond.

Full production support is available, including professional hair and makeup artists and wardrobe styling.

Women's Model Portfolio Photography

Dorothy Shi creates model portfolios designed to meet current agency and industry standards. Each session is structured to produce a refined, versatile book with strong visual impact.

Portfolio sessions include:

  • Clean agency digitals with minimal retouching
  • Editorial and commercial fashion headshots
  • Full-length and body-focused images
  • Movement and silhouette-driven shots
  • Black and white variations
  • High-fashion editorial looks
  • Beauty and natural expression images

Each shoot includes professional direction in posing, movement, and expression to ensure a cohesive and polished portfolio.

Fashion Lookbook & Apparel Photography

Dorothy Shi works with designers and fashion brands to produce clean, elevated imagery for digital and print use.

Services include:

  • Fashion lookbooks
  • E-commerce and catalog photography
  • Editorial fashion campaigns
  • Social media and branded content
  • Advertising visuals
  • Website and online store imagery

Her work balances strong visual storytelling with clear product presentation, ensuring garments are captured with accuracy, texture, and style while maintaining a refined editorial aesthetic.

Production & Styling Support

Dorothy Shi offers full production support to ensure every shoot is cohesive, polished, and visually elevated.

Production services include:

  • Professional hair and makeup artists for on-set preparation
  • Wardrobe styling to refine and elevate the overall look
  • Guidance on outfit selection aligned with portfolio or brand goals

Each element is carefully considered to create a unified final result, whether for model portfolios, lookbooks, or fashion campaigns.

Why Work with Dorothy Shi

  • 25+ years of professional fashion photography experience
  • Published and commercial work including Allure, Dove campaigns, Michael Kors, Vera Wang Bride Magazine, and New Balance
  • Strong understanding of fashion, styling, and garment presentation
  • Clean, modern lighting with an editorial finish
  • Structured, efficient studio workflow
  • Consistent, high-quality results across portfolio and commercial shoots
  • Professional, natural retouching aligned with industry standards

Dorothy Shi brings both an editorial eye and commercial discipline to every shoot, creating images that are visually refined and market-ready.

Studio Location & Booking

Shi Studio is located on Central Park West in New York City. Sessions are available in-studio and on location throughout NYC.

Dorothy works with:

  • Fashion models
  • Designers and fashion brands
  • E-commerce and retail companies

All images are delivered ready for:

  • Agency use
  • Campaign and advertising
  • Digital marketing
  • Print and publication

Phone: +1 212-864-5931
Email: shishotme@gmail.com

Additional Services

  • Plus-size fashion photography
  • Beauty and skincare photography
  • Model and agency referrals

A limited-time special offer is currently available.

Shi Studio is located at Central Park West in New York City. Contact us for more information at : +1 212-864-5931 or shishotme@gmail.com

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A Special Offer is currently on. For a limited time only.