Political Portrait

David Cameron: A Statesman's Return to Power Captured Through the Lens

November 13, 2023 in Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Top Clients, Top Moment

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has made a surprising return to frontline politics as the new Foreign Secretary, appointed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This unexpected comeback follows Cameron's seven-year hiatus, during which he wrote memoirs and faced controversy over his involvement with the collapsed finance firm, Greensill Capital. Photographer Rory Lewis, who previously captured Cameron's portrait in 2020, showcased the statesman's return through a series of contemplative and thoughtful images. Inspired by the works of Sir James Guthrie, Lewis aimed to convey a meditative statesman akin to political figures during the First World War. Cameron's appointment, amidst a wider reshuffle, demonstrates Sunak's willingness to take risks for political rejuvenation. As Cameron navigates international challenges in his new role, Lewis's portraits serve as a historical record, documenting a pivotal moment in contemporary British politics.

Theresa May’s new book “The Abuse of Power”

March 18, 2023 in Top Moment, Published, Portraiture, London, Charity, Works

Former Prime Minister Theresa May’s new book “The Abuse of Power” described as “a searing exposé of injustice and an impassioned call to exercise power for the greater good".

Photographer Rory Lewis captured Lady May’s portrait featured across several news and press agencies this week.

Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian Portrait Sitting

December 17, 2022 in Top Moment, Works, Political Portraits, Los Angeles, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, Charity

We enjoyed working with the Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian, who sit for a portrait on location at Glendale City Hall.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle The Speaker of the House of Commons Portrait Sitting

August 31, 2021 in Political Portraits, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, Charity, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a British politician who has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997.

Simon Hart MP Portrait Sitting London

May 10, 2021 in Portraiture, Political Portraits, London, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission

Simon Hart MP is a British politician serving as Secretary of State for Wales since 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he was first elected in the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament.

Gavin Williamson CBE MP, Portrait Sitting

December 10, 2019 in Portraiture, Political Portraits, London, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission

Gavin Williamson CBE MP is a British Conservative politician. He was elected Conservative MP for South Staffordshire in May 2010. Since 2019 serving as Secretary of State for Education.

Tony Blair Portrait Sitting

April 10, 2019 in Prime Minister, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, London, Political Portraits, Northerners, Charity, Top Moment, Case Study

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.

David Cameron Prime Minister Portrait Sitting

December 23, 2018 in Portraiture, Featured Sitting, London, Prime Minister, Portraitist, Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Charity, Top Moment

One of the most challenging sittings of my career, I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister David Cameron. Serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. Brexit has been a challenging time in British Politics, resulting in David Cameron’s resignation.

Sir John Major Portrait Sitting

July 21, 2017 in London, Prime Minister, Featured Sitting, Portraitist, Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Charity, Top Moment

Often commissioned by Corporate & Government Clients for Portrait Sittings. I’m no stranger to photographing headshots of prominent business, legal and political officials. Non of these sittings have been more unique than a photoshoot with Sir John Major, former Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Baron Bernard Hogan-Howe, QPM Portrait Sitting

June 06, 2017 in Portraiture, Northerners, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, Charity

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.

Iain Duncan-Smith MP Portrait Sitting

November 08, 2015 in Political Portraits, London, Featured Sitting, Top Clients, Top Moment

Recently I was commissioned to capture a portrait of Iain Duncan-Smith MP. Renowned as a veteran soldier, Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, Former Leader of the Conservative Party, and Secretary for Work and Pensions, his political career rivals many, and as such earns him a place of historical significance in British Politics.

H.E Pasquale Terricciato Ambassador of Italy Portrait Sitting

September 23, 2015 in Ambassador, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Charity, Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Corporate Headshots, Works, Top Clients, Top Moment

Ambassador Pasquale Terricciato who represents the Republic of Italy. Arranged a portrait sitting at the Italian Residence in London. Upon entering the building I could sense its history, the Ambassador very kindly gave me a personal tour.

William Hague Portrait Sitting

June 14, 2015 in London, Featured Sitting, Political Portraits, Northerners, Portraiture

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.

Mayor Joe Anderson Portrait Sitting

February 23, 2014 in Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Liverpool, Northerners, Portraiture, Top Clients, Top Moment

Mayor of Liverpool ‘Joe' Anderson OBE is a British Labour Party politician who is the first directly elected mayor of Liverpool, having been elected with 57% of the vote on 3 May 2012. He was previously leader of the Liverpool City Council from the 2010 Council election until the 2012 Mayoral election.

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Gary Millar

January 03, 2014 in Corporate Commission, Corporate Headshots, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, Northerners, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Advertising

Delighted the new Lord Mayor Of Liverpool Gary Millar sat for a Portrait at the Liverpool Studio this week. I often find historical elements to Political Portraits, Photographing them in an almost Holbein Style.