Northerners

A Revisit to My Portrait Sitting with the Legendary Ian McShane

A Revisit to My Portrait Sitting with the Legendary Ian McShane

From Lovejoy to Deadwood and Pirates of the Caribbean, Ian McShane has solidified his place as a screen legend, captivating audiences with his portrayals of bad guys, scoundrels, and thieves. In this blog post, we revisit my unforgettable portrait sitting with the English actor, director, producer, and voice artist. Get ready for a trip down memory lane as I share insights into the session and unveil a never-before-seen image from the original portrait sitting.

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David Morrissey Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

David Morrissey Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

David Morrissey is an English actor and filmmaker. Described by the British Film Institute as "one of the most versatile English actors of his generation", he is noted for the meticulous preparation and research he undertakes for his roles.

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Photographing Ant & Dec

Photographing Ant & Dec

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.

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Dame Judi Dench Portrait Sitting

Dame Judi Dench Portrait Sitting

Dame Judi sat for a portrait to be featured in my Selah Exhibition at her home last month. The sitting gave me the chance to experiment with a series of interesting expressions and characters. The session lasting just over a short period of 15 minutes, I was able to capture a portfolio of truly spontaneous and unique portraits.

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Photo Bite Interview In Conversation: Rory Lewis’ Northerners

Photo Bite Interview In Conversation: Rory Lewis’ Northerners

Thank you to Photo Bite Editor Simon Skinner, interviewing me about my Northerners Photography Exhibition. The exhibition opened at Wex Photographic’s Gallery in Manchester on 1st August 2019. Please see full transcript below.

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Manchester Confidential Northerners Interview

Manchester Confidential Northerners Interview

Thank you to Manchester Confidential Editor VICKY SMITH, interviewing me about my Northerners Photography Exhibition. The exhibition opened at Wex Photographic’s Gallery in Manchester on 1st August 2019. Please see full transcript below.

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I Love Manchester Northerners Exhibition Interview

I Love Manchester Northerners Exhibition Interview

Thank you to I Love Manchester Editor Susan Griffin, interviewing me about my Northerners Photography Exhibition. The exhibition opens at Wex Photographic’s Gallery in Manchester on 1st August 2019. Please see full transcript below.

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Photography News Issue #68

Photography News Issue #68

Thank you to Photography News interviewing me about my Northerners Photography Exhibition full interview transcript below.

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Jamie Lomas Actor Portraits Liverpool

Jamie Lomas Actor Portraits Liverpool

Jamie Lomas is an English television actor, known for his roles as Warren Fox in Hollyoaks, Jake Stone in EastEnders and Jeff Durkin in Coronation Street. Jamie very kindly agreed to sit for a portrait at the Liverpool Studio. The portrait will be featured in my Northerners Exhibition, taking place in Manchester from the 1st August 2019.

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Stephen Graham Portrait Sitting

Stephen Graham Portrait Sitting

Stephen accepted my invitation to sit for a portrait at the London Studio. I’ve admired his work for many years. Graham is not only a screen icon, but a fellow scouser.

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Karl Pilkington Portrait Sitting Curtis Brown Management

Karl Pilkington Portrait Sitting Curtis Brown Management

Recently I was commissioned by Curtis Brown Management to capture a series of promotional portraiture for Karl Pilkington. An English travel show presenter, actor, author and all-round funny man who shot to fame alongside Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant with the radio programme, the Ricky Gervais Show.

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Tony Blair Portrait Sitting

Tony Blair Portrait Sitting

Recently I invited former Prime Minister Tony Blair to sit for a portrait in London. Mr Blair served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. The third Prime Minister of my career, it was an exciting prospect to capture his Portrait.

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Bill Speakman VC Portrait Sitting ‘I was The Queen’s first VC’

Bill Speakman VC Portrait Sitting ‘I was The Queen’s first VC’

The Victoria Cross & George Cross Portrait Project has been an exceptionally challenging, yet rewarding. Individuals who have been awarded the Victoria Cross have been selected because they are worthy of Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand’s highest military award for their bravery and conduct in the field.

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Baroness Rona Fairhead CBE Portrait Sitting, UK GOV Commission

Baroness Rona Fairhead CBE Portrait Sitting, UK GOV Commission

Portraits from a recent Portrait Commission with Rona Fairhead, Baroness FairheadCBE Minister of State at the Department for International Trade. She is a former Chairman of the BBC Trust and was the first woman to hold the post.

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Baron Bernard Hogan-Howe, QPM Portrait Sitting

Baron Bernard Hogan-Howe, QPM Portrait Sitting

Bernard Hogan-Howe, Baron Hogan-Howe, QPM is a former police officer and was the Chief of London's Metropolitan Police from 2011 until 2017.

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Erica Kemp Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Liverpool City Council|)

Erica Kemp Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Liverpool City Council|)

Liverpool City Council commissioned a Portrait of the new Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Erica Kemp CBE. Over the past few months I have been fascinated by the use of hands in my portraits, I asked the Mayor if she could clasp her hands in the image.

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William Hague Portrait Sitting

William Hague Portrait Sitting

Baron Hague, at for a portrait to be included in my Northerners Exhibition. His name is synonymous with modern political discourse, but to meet him in person, you would not think it. He is a very witty man who was reeling jokes off through the entire sitting.

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Craig Charles Portrait Sitting

Craig Charles Portrait Sitting

Lister! “Sorry ‘i’m a Red Dwarf Fan”……. Craig Charles star of Coronation StreetRed Dwarf  and Robot Wars, recently sat for a portrait session in Manchester. Craig was in need of new promotional material for his DJ and Radio Work. I am no stranger to working with Musicians, DJ”s and Talent.

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General Sir Nicholas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Richmond, GCB, CBE, DL Portrait Sitting

General Sir Nicholas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Richmond, GCB, CBE, DL Portrait Sitting

General Sir Nicholas Houghton is Chief of the Defence Staff of the British Armed Forces. At the beginning of this year, I wrote a letter to Ministry of Defence Head Quarters at Whitehall to invite General Houghton to Sit for a Northerners Photography Exhibition Portrait, the General being from Otley, Yorkshire.

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Iain Glen Portrait Sitting

Iain Glen Portrait Sitting

Iain Glen is a Scottish film, television, and stage actor best known for his roles in the Resident Evil films and for portraying Ser Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones. Iain accepted my invitation to sit for a portrait a few weeks ago.

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