Dorothy Perry · Energy · Perry Portrait Art · Photography

Show of Hands

I photographed their parents elopement portrait

and their blending families,

and amongst the official moments

of this special day, of a new life,

they created a new portrait

especially for me to see.

I wish their big, brand new family

many moments of unity, amity, and love.


Perry Portrait Art captures real families and their good energy.

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A Certain Way · Consciousness · Creativity · Dorothy Perry · Perry Portrait Art · Practice · Vision

Generosity of Spirit

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There is a generosity of spirit I continually refer to in dealing with others.

The best way I can describe it is intent, creation, and maintenance of a state of mind

that is flexible, open eyed, and playfully creative.

It trains itself to see abundance in the environment,

experiences simple, present-moment emotions of happiness,

maintains a grounded, connection with internal wisdom (quickly when needed)

and surrounds itself with reminders

to look upward and inward for its answers.

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The Two Become (another) One


After creating and editing portrait images for a couple,

it is my practice to put them away and look at them later. ย 

It allows time for different, new images to emerge.


This image is one I am exploring for my dual portrait series.

I love how these images capture a loving husband and wife as individuals

and as a romantic couple.



Dorothy Perry is a Chicago portrait photographer. Contact her here.

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In Vino Veritas

I enjoyed this event for the organization,

finding conviviality and conversation

in Chicago’s beautiful Cafe Brauer

filtered through many great wines.



Dorothy Perry is a Chicago portrait photographer specializing in custom family portraits, modern headshots, & personal branding for women and executives.

 Contact her studio for commissioned work here.