Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2024

January 08, 2025 in Awards, Portraiture, Soldiery, Corporate Commission, Army Women, Britannia

The Portrait of Britain exhibition, presented by the British Journal of Photography, has selected photographer Rory Lewis’s striking portrait of British Army soldier Trooper Collins for inclusion in its nationwide showcase.

Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE Portrait Sitting Rory Lewis Photographer, Shortlisted of the Portrait of Britain 2022.

Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2022

January 15, 2023 in Awards, Portraiture, Corporate Commission, Britannia, Political Portraits

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . A Portrait by Photographer Rory Lewis of Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE has been shortlisted.

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE

July 23, 2022 in Military Portrait, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Army General, Britannia, Corporate Commission

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Logistics and Support in October 2019, and is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a cross-cutting, pan-Defence strategy for Support, a c£14-billion/annum enterprise covering every facet of Engineering and Logistic Support. Commissioned by The Queens Gurkha Engineers, I captured General Wardlaw at the London Studio. The final Portrait to hang in the Regimental Mess.

Photo Professional Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis, #Issue 196

June 04, 2022 in Interview, Published, Britannia

Thank you to Editor Terry Hope at Photo Professional Magazine, interviewing me about my Britannia Project.

Prime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting

May 19, 2022 in Charity, Prime Minister, Portraiture, Britannia, London, Featured Sitting, Political Portraits, Top Moment, Top Clients

The fourth British Leader of my career. I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister Theresa May; who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019.

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London

March 20, 2022 in Military Portrait, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Army General, Britannia, Corporate Commission

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London Military Portrait Sitting London (Rory Lewis Photographer 2022)

Cardinal Vincent Nichols Portrait Sitting London

February 21, 2022 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Britannia, Religious Portraits, Cardinal, New York, Works, Top Clients, Top Moment

This month I was delighted to capture a portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the highest ranking member of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. The sitting took place on location at the Cardinals Palace attached to Westminster Cathedral.

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet Rory Lewis Shortlisted of the Portrait of Britain 2022.

Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2021

January 13, 2022 in Awards, Portraiture, Corporate Commission, Britannia, Political Portraits

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . Two Portraits by Photographer Rory Lewis of Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet & British Army Household Cavalry Trooper Ainuson, have been shortlisted.

Speaker's Secretary and Chief of Staff Helen Wood Portrait Sitting

December 04, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia

Helen Wood was appointed Speaker’s Secretary on the election of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as the 158th Speaker of the House of Commons. I was delighted to capture Helen on location at the House of Parliament last month.

Digital Photographer Magazine #247 1st December 2021

December 01, 2021 in London, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Published, Los Angeles, Interview, Corporate Commission, Britannia

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine Contributing Editor Peter French for interviewing me about my work and portrait techniques projects. The article also features my Wife, Production Director and Professional Model Alexandra Lewis Please see full transcript below.

Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE Portrait Sitting

November 28, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Top Clients

Sarah Clarke OBE was appointed as the new Black Rod in November 2017. She formally took on the duties as Lady Usher of the Black Rod in February 2018. Sarah Clarke was the first woman to be appointed to the office in its more than 650-year history.

Major General Chris Ghika CBE Portrait Sitting

October 28, 2021 in Royal Regiments, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Soldiery, Army General, Works, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Top Clients, Top Moment

The Major-General commanding the Household Division commands the Household Division of the British Army. He is also General Officer Commanding London District. The Major- General has sole responsibility for the Service aspect of all State and ceremonial occasions within London District, having executive command of the Household Division.

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet Portrait Sitting

September 30, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Top Clients

Ugbana Oyet is the Serjeant at Arms. The Serjeant at Arms is responsible for keeping order within the Commons part of the parliamentary estate. There are also some ceremonial aspects to the role. Oyet agreed to sit for me at Parliament as part of a new Parliamentary Portrait Project I’m currently working on.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle The Speaker of the House of Commons Portrait Sitting

August 31, 2021 in Political Portraits, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, Charity, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a British politician who has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997.

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

August 15, 2021 in London, New York, Los Angeles, Military Portrait, Royal Regiments, Works, Britannia, Corporate Commission

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment are probably the most famous of the mounted soldiers in the world. I’m no stranger to working with this elite unit having captured the Regiment for Soldiery British Army Portraits in 2016.

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting

June 28, 2021 in Military Portrait, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Royal Portrait, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

Returning to Kensington Palace last week, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent commissioned a new R.A.F Uniform Portrait. My second sitting with H.R.H it was exciting to have a catchup and discuss the impact of my first portrait commission.

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, KCB, DSO, MBE Portrait Sitting London

June 25, 2021 in Military Portrait, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Army General, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

Serving from the rank of Private Solider to Lieutenant General is a remarkable achievement. Upon watching the story of his career on a British Army Youtube video, I promptly invited Lieutenant General Lorimer to sit for a portrait at the London Studio.

Commandant Philippa Lorimer MBE Portrait Sitting

May 27, 2021 in Military Portrait, Portraiture, Works, London, Los Angeles, New York, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Army General, Top Clients, Top Moment

Philippa took over as the Commanding Officer of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) in July 2017. This appointment follows a career that started as an Army officer in the Royal Corps of Signals.

Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2024

The Portrait of Britain exhibition, presented by the British Journal of Photography, has selected photographer Rory Lewis’s striking portrait of British Army soldier Trooper Collins for inclusion in its nationwide showcase.

Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2022

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . A Portrait by Photographer Rory Lewis of Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE has been shortlisted.

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE

Photo Professional Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis, #Issue 196

Thank you to Editor Terry Hope at Photo Professional Magazine, interviewing me about my Britannia Project.

Prime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting

The fourth British Leader of my career. I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister Theresa May; who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019.

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London Military Portrait Sitting London (Rory Lewis Photographer 2022)

Cardinal Vincent Nichols Portrait Sitting London

This month I was delighted to capture a portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the highest ranking member of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. The sitting took place on location at the Cardinals Palace attached to Westminster Cathedral.

Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2021

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . Two Portraits by Photographer Rory Lewis of Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet & British Army Household Cavalry Trooper Ainuson, have been shortlisted.

Speaker's Secretary and Chief of Staff Helen Wood Portrait Sitting

Helen Wood was appointed Speaker’s Secretary on the election of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as the 158th Speaker of the House of Commons. I was delighted to capture Helen on location at the House of Parliament last month.

Digital Photographer Magazine #247 1st December 2021

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine Contributing Editor Peter French for interviewing me about my work and portrait techniques projects. The article also features my Wife, Production Director and Professional Model Alexandra Lewis Please see full transcript below.

Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE Portrait Sitting

Sarah Clarke OBE was appointed as the new Black Rod in November 2017. She formally took on the duties as Lady Usher of the Black Rod in February 2018. Sarah Clarke was the first woman to be appointed to the office in its more than 650-year history.

Major General Chris Ghika CBE Portrait Sitting

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet Portrait Sitting

Sir Lindsay Hoyle The Speaker of the House of Commons Portrait Sitting

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a British politician who has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997.

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment are probably the most famous of the mounted soldiers in the world. I’m no stranger to working with this elite unit having captured the Regiment for Soldiery British Army Portraits in 2016.

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting

Returning to Kensington Palace last week, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent commissioned a new R.A.F Uniform Portrait. My second sitting with H.R.H it was exciting to have a catchup and discuss the impact of my first portrait commission.

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, KCB, DSO, MBE Portrait Sitting London

Serving from the rank of Private Solider to Lieutenant General is a remarkable achievement. Upon watching the story of his career on a British Army Youtube video, I promptly invited Lieutenant General Lorimer to sit for a portrait at the London Studio.

Commandant Philippa Lorimer MBE Portrait Sitting

Philippa took over as the Commanding Officer of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) in July 2017. This appointment follows a career that started as an Army officer in the Royal Corps of Signals.

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The Portrait of Britain exhibition, presented by the British Journal of Photography, has selected photographer Rory Lewis’s striking portrait of British Army soldier Trooper Collins for inclusion in its nationwide showcase.

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography. A Portrait by Photographer Rory Lewis of Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE has been shortlisted.

Thank you to Editor Terry Hope at Photo Professional Magazine, interviewing me about my Britannia Project.

The fourth British Leader of my career. I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister Theresa May; who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019.

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London Military Portrait Sitting London (Rory Lewis Photographer 2022)

This month I was delighted to capture a portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the highest ranking member of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. The sitting took place on location at the Cardinals Palace attached to Westminster Cathedral.

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography. Two Portraits by Photographer Rory Lewis of Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet & British Army Household Cavalry Trooper Ainuson, have been shortlisted.

Helen Wood was appointed Speaker’s Secretary on the election of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as the 158th Speaker of the House of Commons. I was delighted to capture Helen on location at the House of Parliament last month.

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine Contributing Editor Peter French for interviewing me about my work and portrait techniques projects. The article also features my Wife, Production Director and Professional Model Alexandra Lewis Please see full transcript below.

Sarah Clarke OBE was appointed as the new Black Rod in November 2017. She formally took on the duties as Lady Usher of the Black Rod in February 2018. Sarah Clarke was the first woman to be appointed to the office in its more than 650-year history.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a British politician who has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997.

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment are probably the most famous of the mounted soldiers in the world. I’m no stranger to working with this elite unit having captured the Regiment for Soldiery British Army Portraits in 2016.

Returning to Kensington Palace last week, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent commissioned a new R.A.F Uniform Portrait. My second sitting with H.R.H it was exciting to have a catchup and discuss the impact of my first portrait commission.

Serving from the rank of Private Solider to Lieutenant General is a remarkable achievement. Upon watching the story of his career on a British Army Youtube video, I promptly invited Lieutenant General Lorimer to sit for a portrait at the London Studio.

Philippa took over as the Commanding Officer of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) in July 2017. This appointment follows a career that started as an Army officer in the Royal Corps of Signals.

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . A Portrait by Photographer Rory Lewis of Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE has been shortlisted.

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . Two Portraits by Photographer Rory Lewis of Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet & British Army Household Cavalry Trooper Ainuson, have been shortlisted.