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1st Battalion Welsh Guards Portrait Sittings

October 06, 2019 in Military Portrait, London, New York, Royal Regiments, Soldiery, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, Corporate Commission

Delighted to receive a commission from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in Windsor to capture portraits of C/O & Senior Warrant Officers. The Welsh Guards was formed in 1915 by order of King George V. Over the course of their 100+ year history, they have distinguished themselves both on and off the battlefield, and have taken part in almost every British Army campaign since World War I. The Welsh Guards are Wales’s Senior Infantry Regiment with a formidable reputation forged throughout the last century.

Alvester Martin Los Angeles Headshots

April 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, Actors Headshots, Musician

Alvester Martin after traveling the world as a dancer with pop stars like Mariah Carey and Beyoncé, became a household name when he joined the cast of the Lifetime reality series “Vivica’s Black Magic.” Now, the 29-year-old is showcasing his talent as a singer, dancer and musician.

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.

Profoto Interviews Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis 18th February 2019

February 19, 2019 in Interview, Published

Thank you to Profoto's Ailish Cook for interviewing me about my portraiture, recent projects and awards. I’ll be speaking for Profoto at the upcoming Photography Show in Birmingham from 16th - 19th March 2019. Read the full interview on Profoto’s Website, transcript also below.

Armin Shimerman Portrait Sitting

February 11, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Portraiture, Los Angeles, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

During my trip to LA in October 2018, I contacted Armin to arrange a second portrait sitting. My first took place in 2015 and I was anxious to have another opportunity to create a series of theatrical portraits. Armin Shimerman is an actor, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), The Hitcher (1986) and Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time (2009).

Rory Lewis on assignment with Actor Sir Patrick Stewart.

Sir Patrick Stewart Portrait Sitting

May 06, 2014 in Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Northerners, Celebrity, Top Moment, Top Clients

I had assumed that only sheer luck or destiny would place Sir Patrick Stewart in front of my lens. Somewhat surprisingly though, after 24 years of dreaming about capturing his portrait, it was the sight of a vulgar, pink Hummer that inspired our meeting. The sitting would change my stars from a provincial photographer to an international portraitist working in London & Los Angeles.