Rory Lewis: Portrait & Headshot Photographer

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.

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)

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.

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.

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings

November 08, 2021 in Featured Sitting, Portraiture, Regimental Sittings, Royal Regiments, Soldiery, Military Portrait, Manchester, Los Angeles, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Corporate Commission

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers is a cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed by an amalgamation of 9th/12th Royal Lancers and the Queen's Royal Lancers on 2 May 2015.

It was delightful to return a second time to capture a new series of portraits, having visited the Regiment in 2016.

Based in London & working throughout the year in New York, Washington DC & Los Angeles Rory Lewis is the UK’s & USA’s foremost Military Portraitist Photographer. Rory is regularly commissioned to photograph high profile Military Officers for all three branches of the Military Army, RAF & Royal Navy. Portraits are very important to military personal. To be captured in uniform looking ones best and in full finery, can fill one with pride for the service.

(Discounts available for larger groups, including mini packages, please email RL@RORYLEWIS.STUDIO for a quote. Rory is able to travel throughout the UK, USA & Europe)

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

Rory Lewis Photographer offers a comprehensive service to Members of the Armed Forces, RAF, Royal Navy and Army who are looking to capture a professional portrait.

Portraiture is Rory’s speciality, he is just as comfortable working with High Ranking Officers as with NCO’s and Enlisted Personnel. You will find his friendly and professional approach helps put even the most photo-phobic at ease. Discounts Available for Large Groups.

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

Tony Amendola (Saint Francis in Meditation) Caravaggio Project Photoshoot Los Angeles

November 02, 2021 in Selah, Works, Portraiture, London, Liverpool, Los Angeles, Manchester, Leeds, Featured Sitting, Top Moment

At the beginning of October, after a very long 18 month separation, I was able to reconnect with friends and clients in New York & Los Angeles.

In the back of my mind, I had been itching to capture long time friend and phenomenal actor Tony Amendola in the style of Caravaggio’s St Francis.

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.

Cormac Thompson Headshots Liverpool

August 22, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Portraiture, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Amsterdam

Delighted to photograph a portfolio of performance & Actors Headshots for the very talented Cormac Thompson. An 12-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother over the internet during lockdown, has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label. Have a listen to his remarkable voice on Youtube.

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.

Alexandra Lewis Corporate Headshot Session

May 21, 2021 in Corporate Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York

My Wife & Marketing Director Alexandra was in need of a new corporate headshot. Working at the London Studio we created a quintessential profile picture.

Based in London, and working throughout the UK and USA, New York & Los Angeles. Rory Lewis Photographer makes it easy to connect with your audience and build a great first impression. Use the power of photography to brand your company or yourself.

James Purefoy for Starzplay Pennyworth

March 31, 2021 in Advertising, Actors Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works

James Purefoy stars in PENNYWORTH season two as “Captain Troy,” Alfie’s former SAS Captain. Gulliver Troy is a charismatic, cultured brute and a powerful man of appetites – whether that be drink, women or danger.

Rory Lewis was commissioned to capture James Purefoy’s Press Portraits for the new series.

Top 10 Backdrops for Portrait Photography

March 17, 2021 in London, Liverpool, Leeds, You Tube, Recommendations, Portraiture, New York, Photography Tips

Those of you who follow my blog and instagram feed, see me using Lastolite Collapsable Backdrops on the majority of my Portrait Sittings. Here are my top 10 backdrops which I recommend for headshots & portraits. As a travelling portraitist collapsible backgrounds are a quick and easy solution. They take seconds to set up and pack away making them equally convenient to pop-open in offices & clients homes.

Photographing Ant & Dec

February 24, 2021 in You Tube, Portraiture, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Photography Tips, Northerners, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Projects are essential, as a portrait photographer promoting your technique & style is a tried and tested method of securing new clients and interest in your work. Renown presenters Ant & Dec sat for a dual portrait just before the new normal became wonted. The portrait took centre stage in Northerners, a collection of faces who hail from the North of England, just like myself, exhibited in Manchester last year.

A Year of Hell! Especially for Actors & Photographers

January 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Selah

Just before Covid-19 ravaged my industry and that of Actors & Entertainers. I did have the chance to express my frustration on a portrait sitting with Actor Chad Philips. Who expressed my Caravaggisti creative direction in this depiction of anger and frustration.

New Year New Headshot

January 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Corporate Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Portraiture

2021 is all about new beginnings, despite the pandemic we need to think about the future and better days to follow.

Marco Lawrence Actors Headshots Liverpool

December 14, 2020 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actor Marco Lawrence, arranged a session at the Liverpool Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Alexander Temerko Portrait Sitting

December 02, 2020 in Corporate Commission, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Political Portraits, Case Study

Portraits from a recent commission with Alexander Temerko a Soviet-born British businessman in the energy sector, currently a director of the UK company Aquind Limited, which is responsible for building a power link between the UK and France.

Alexander Simkin Actors Headshots London

November 19, 2020 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actor Alexander Simkin, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Ruxandra Porojnicu Actress Headshots London

November 19, 2020 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actress Ruxandra Porojnicu, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Wayne Edge Actors Headshots Liverpool

November 19, 2020 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actor Wayne Edge, arranged a session at the Liverpool Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.