Ronnie Frey is a photographer, social media content creator, and storyteller behind the popular Instagram account @doorwaysofchicago, a visual archive celebrating Chicago’s architecture, history, and hidden gems. His debut book, Doorways of Chicago, was released on May 5, 2026, by Trope Publishing. The book quickly reached #1 New Release in Travel Photography on Amazon, where it remained for more than five weeks. His work has been featured in Midwest Living and Chicago Magazine, and he has appeared on WGN Spotlight Chicago, WGN Morning News, NBC Today Chicago, FOX 32 Chicago Now, and numerous podcasts discussing Doorways of Chicago and Chicago architecture. He will also be featured in an upcoming segment on CBS Eye On Chicago.
From his studio in Chicago’s landmark Fine Arts Building, Ronnie captures historic details and cultural stories through photography, writing, social media content, and curated tours. His work invites people to slow down, look closer, and discover the beauty hiding in plain sight.