Rory Lewis: Portrait & Headshot Photographer

Military Portrait Photoshoot

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.

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

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).

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Recruitment Photography

November 14, 2020 in Royal Regiments, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Works, Charity, Corporate Commission, Advertising, Top Clients, Top Moment

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards commission Rory Lewis to photograph their new 2021 recruitment campaign. The photoshoot took place just before lockdown at Victoria Barracks in Windsor.

The Gurkha Way Book Cover

April 01, 2020 in Military Portrait, Works, Advertising, Charity, London, Case Study, Top Clients, Top Moment

Delighted to see my portrait of Gurkha Rifleman Ganga, on the cover of The Gurkha Way. John Sadler tells the exciting, dramatic story of the Ghurkas from beginnings to the modern day, through interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence, examining the unique Nepali society, the soldiers themselves together with wives and families, and what the future holds.

Photographing the Colours

May 05, 2019 in Military Portrait, Portraiture, Works, London

As a military portrait photographer, I have been tasked on many occasions with capturing the Regimental Colours, Guidon’s and Standards. It has been an immense honour to behold the Colours of British, Canadian & Italian Regiments.

8th "Lancieri di Montebello" Regiment (Roma)

April 14, 2019 in Rome, Soldati della Repubblica, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Regimental Sittings, Top Moment

Soldati della Repubblica constitutes my second major military portrait project. Following on from Soldiery British Army Portraits, my aim to capture the modern face, tradition and history of the Esercito Italiano.

Major Arden Portrait Sitting

February 19, 2019 in London, Military Portrait, Portraiture

Shortly retiring from active service, Major Arden commissioned a portrait sitting at the London studio. Serving in The Royal Welsh Regiment for over 14 years, the Major is changing career. The portrait will stand the test of time and serve as a record of his service.

December Military Portrait Commission

December 28, 2018 in Military Portrait, London, Portraiture

Just before the Christmas break, a recent Sandhurst graduate, commissioned a portrait at the London Studio. Coming from a distinguished military family, the sitter wanted to replicate a pose from a portrait of his Grandfather.

Major-General Bob Bruce CBE, DSO Portrait Sitting

May 16, 2018 in London, Military Portrait, Featured Sitting, Portraiture, Soldiery, Army General

A recent portrait commission from The Royal Regiment of Scotland to capture Major General Bob Bruce CBE, DSO. The General posed in his uniform as Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

British Journal of Photography February 2018 Interview

February 26, 2018 in Interview, London, Soldiery, Published

Thank you to Sarah Roberts interviewing me for The British Journal of Photography, we spoke about my recent projects and winning The Portrait of Britain. See the full interview transcript below.

BBC News Interview (The 'changing face' of the British Army) 3rd February 2018

February 03, 2018 in Soldiery, BBC Interview, London, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Published

Thank you to BBC News Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale, who attended the opening of Soldiery British Army Portraits on 31st January 2018 at the National Army Musuem. Taking the time to interview myself and several of the sitters. Please see full transcript below.

Lieutenant Colonel Ridgway (The Royal Tank Regiment)

January 08, 2018 in Military Portrait, Soldiery, Portraiture, London, Army General

Outgoing Commander Lt Colonel Ridgway of The Royal Tank Regiment, commissioned a portrait to be placed on the regimental wall of former Commanding Officers. Visiting Regimental Headquarters with my portable kit, the Colonel posed in No.1 Dress. The portrait was indeed historic as it will hang next to all the former leaders of the Regiment for many years to come.

General Sir Nicholas Carter, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Portrait Sitting

October 27, 2017 in Military Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Soldiery, CDS, Portraitist, Army General, Corporate Commission

My latest Portrait commission from the British Army took place with General Sir Nick Carter, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Chief of the General Staff. The General was in need of a portrait to be placed in the gallery of former Chiefs of the General Staff.

Photographing Britain’s Cavalry

August 26, 2017 in Soldiery, Military Portrait, Works, Portraiture, London

There are currently nine regular cavalry regiments of the British Army, of these two serve as armoured regiments, three as armoured cavalry regiments, three as light cavalry and one as a mounted ceremonial regiment. Soldiery has given me the opportunity to work with seven of these nine Regiments

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Portrait Sittings

June 30, 2017 in Soldiery, Royal Regiments, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Top Moment

My final Infantry regimental sittings of my Soldiery Portrait Project took place with The Coldstream Guards. Formed in 1650 as part of the New Model Army during the English Civil War. The regiment swore allegiance to King Charles II in 1660 and has guarded the country’s monarchs since.

The Royal Lancers Portraits

December 11, 2016 in Royal Regiments, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Soldiery

Soldiery British Army Projects is a project I’ve been working on for nearly 12 months. Photoshoots have taken me all over the UK & Europe capturing portraits of the Men and Women of the British Army.

2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles, Portrait Sittings

October 16, 2016 in Military Portrait, Portraiture, Soldiery, London, Regimental Sittings

Working with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles, was one of the highlights of my Soldiery Project. Many civilians will know something about the Gurkhas. The Regiment carries no flag or pennant, but instead a battle honour is displayed on their chest belt. I was honoured to to capture their unique ceremonial staff, the Queen’s Truncheon, presented to the Regiment in 1863 for their loyalty and service to the Crown.

1st Battalion The Royal Welsh Regiment

May 17, 2016 in London, Los Angeles, Military Portrait, New York, Portraiture, Regimental Sittings, Rome, Royal Regiments, Works, Soldiery, Top Clients, Top Moment

Based in Tidworth the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh Regiment parade iconic ceremonial uniforms dating back to the days of Victoria, and the height of the British Empire.

Major John Melville Military Portrait Sitting

March 30, 2016 in Military Portrait, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture

Major John Melville late of the Commandos and now serving in The Royal Artillery commissioned a Military Portrait at Barracks in Liverpool. It was wonderful to meet John and great to speak to him about his incredible career.