Los Angeles Headshots

Capturing Leadership: My Latest Portrait of General Sir Patrick Sanders

September 21, 2024 in Military Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Soldiery, Portraitist, Army General, Corporate Commission, Top Clients, Top Moment

I’m thrilled to share my latest portrait commission from the British Army, featuring General Sir Patrick Sanders, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Gen, who has served as Chief of the General Staff since June 2022. This marks my third portrait for the esteemed gallery of British Army leaders, joining my previous works of General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith and General Sir Nicholas Carter.

Capturing Brian Sterling Chan: A Portrait Session at Rory Lewis's New York Studio

September 03, 2024 in Actors Headshots, New York

Brian Sterling Chan, an accomplished actor and manager known for his roles in "Once a Week for Life," "Suddenly! 2024," and "Then Came A Rainbow," recently stepped in front of the lens at Rory Lewis's New York studio. Renowned for his exceptional skills in actors' headshot photography, Rory Lewis brought his expertise to this session, capturing images that truly reflect Brian’s dynamic presence and versatility.

Capturing Penelope Eaton: A Star in the Making at Rory Lewis's Los Angeles Studio

August 28, 2024 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Penelope Eaton at my Los Angeles studio in Downtown LA. Penelope's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. From her early days in Vancouver, Canada, where she grew up on a horse farm, to her adventures in New York and Madrid, Penelope has continuously honed her craft in acting, writing, and culinary arts.

Capturing the Essence of Emmy Excellence: Rory Lewis's Headshots & Portraits of Award-Winning Actors in LA

January 10, 2024 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Celebrity

As the anticipation builds for the 75th Emmy Awards on January 15, 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on the outstanding talents that have graced our screens. Behind the scenes, Rory Lewis, a quintessential headshot photographer based in Los Angeles, has had the privilege of capturing the essence of some of the industry's most celebrated actors. Let's delve into the stories behind the lens and explore the captivating portraits of Emmy Award winners and how Lewis's headshots have played a crucial role in elevating these actors to stardom.

Rory Lewis in the Spotlight: Photographing Ray Dalio for Good Light Magazine Issue 119

December 20, 2023 in Works, Top Moment, Published, Portraiture, London, Los Angeles, New York, Corporate Commission, Interview, Case Study, Top Clients

In the latest issue of Good Light Magazine, the spotlight falls on renowned photographer Rory Lewis as he shares his journey photographing billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, co-chief investment officer at Bridgewater Associates. Lewis's captivating portrait of Dalio takes center stage in a feature that unravels the nuances of capturing the essence of industry icons.

Alexandra Lewis Model Portfolio Los Angeles

November 14, 2022 in Model Portfolio, London, Los Angeles, New York

Alexandra in need of an update, arranged a Model Portfolio session at the Los Angeles Photography studio in Downtown. Alexandra already an established Model, wanted to update her Portfolio with a new Hairstyle.

Shortlisted The British Photography Awards

September 20, 2022 in Awards, Charity, Featured Sitting, London, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Top Moment, Victoria Cross, Works

Rory Lewis is very pleased to announce his Portrait of Bill Speakman VC has been Shortlisted The British Photography Awards. The BPA run an open, responsible competition aimed at celebrating photographic talent from all British and British-based photographers.

The next stage of the competition is for the public to vote for their favourite portrait from 20 shortlisted portraits, if you would like to support Rory’s entry please vote by clicking below.

Bill Speakman was born and brought up in Altrincham, Cheshire and educated at Wellington school. He was 24 years old and a private in the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), British Army, attached to the 1st Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers during the Korean War when the following deed took place at United Hill, for which he was awarded the VC.

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Rory Lewis Portrait of Bill Speakman Shortlisted The British Photography Awards 2022

Ciarán Hinds Irish Times Portrait

September 14, 2022 in Published, Portraiture, London, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Works, Top Moment, Top Clients

Ciarán Hinds recently interviewed by The Irish Times, featured my portrait captured for my Selah Exhibition. Set to appear in new RTÉ drama, The Dry, the Ciarán actor talks about that night at the Oscars, and his lifetime of non-stop working.

Vida Lapus Actors Headshots Los Angeles

September 14, 2022 in Actors Headshots, New York, Los Angeles

Vida Lapus arranged a session at the Los Angeles studio in Downtown to update her portfolio of Actors Headshots.

Penelope Eaton Los Angeles Actors Headshots

August 26, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Corporate Headshots, New York, London, Los Angeles

Penelope Eaton arranged a headshot session at the Los Angeles Studio in the heart of the Downtown LA. Updating her portfolio of Actors Headshots. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Headshots.

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, KCB, CBE, ADC

June 28, 2022 in Featured Sitting, Los Angeles, London, New York, Portraiture, Military Portrait, Works, Top Clients, Top Moment

Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord, the highest ranking and most senior admiral to serve in the British Armed Forces. Commissioned to capture Sir Ben’s official portrait, we visited Naval Headquarters in Portsmouth, photographing the Admiral on Board his Flag ship HMS Victory.

General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Portrait Sitting London.

June 24, 2022 in Military Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Soldiery, Portraitist, Army General, Corporate Commission, Top Clients, Top Moment

My latest Portrait commission from the British Army took place with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Chief of the General Staff

LeVar Burton Mural Sacramento California

May 23, 2022 in Charity, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Star Trek, Star Trek The Next Gen, Works

Wide Open Walls contacted me a few weeks ago, inspired by my portrait of Actor LeVar Burton. Artist Matt Haines wanted to paint the portrait as a mural honouring four native Sacramentans.

Military Retirement Portraits by Specialist Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis

May 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, London, Military Portrait, New York, Portraiture

Retiring from the Armed Forces? Commemorate your career with a portrait by British Royal & Military Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis.

Major Acosta U.S Army Portrait Photoshoot New York

April 05, 2022 in Military Portrait, New York, Portraiture, Los Angeles, USA Military Portraits, Soldiers of the Republic

It is very exciting to now be able to offer Military Portrait Sittings in New York and Los Angeles. 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.

Fred Melamed Actors Headshot Session Los Angeles

March 25, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Featured Sitting

Fred Melamed is widely known for his acting on the big screen. Melamed's earliest roles were in film, including "Lovesick" (1983) with Dudley Moore, the Woody Allen comedic drama "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1986).

Paul Ben-Victor Actors Headshot Session Los Angeles

March 18, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting

Paul Ben-Victor is an American actor. He is best known for playing Greek mobster Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos on the HBO drama series The Wire, Alan Gray in Entourage, and Ray in Body Parts. Paul arranged his headshot session at the Los Angeles studio in Glendale.

Major Harlow U.S Army Portrait Photoshoot New York

March 10, 2022 in Military Portrait, New York, Portraiture, Los Angeles, USA Military Portraits, Soldiers of the Republic

It is very exciting to now be able to offer Military Portrait Sittings in New York and Los Angeles. Hearing about my portraiture Major Harlow arranged a sitting at the New York studio in Manhattan.

Emil Køster New York Actors Headshots

March 06, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Corporate Headshots, New York

Emil Køster arranged a headshot session at the New York Studio in the heart of the financial district. Updating his portfolio of Actors Headshots. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Headshots.

Clare Foster Caravaggio Style Portraits

January 18, 2022 in Portraitist, Portraiture, Selah, London, Actors Headshots

Caravaggio inspires many of my projects, recently I had the chance to collaborate with Actress Clare Foster. Recreating the character of Judith from the painting, Judith Beheading Holofernes the biblical episode by Caravaggio.