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Friday 15th November 2024 Unlock Your Potential with the Rory Lewis New York Headshots Special!

March 22, 2024 in Actors Headshots, New York, Dates, Dates NYC

Are you ready to make a lasting impression? Whether you're an actor, performer, or a professional seeking to elevate your image, the opportunity to capture your perfect headshot awaits you. Introducing the New York Headshots Special with none other than celebrity portrait photographer Rory Lewis!

Maye Musk Digital Photographer Magazine

July 09, 2023 in Interview, Portraiture, Selah, Published

Thank you, Peter Fenech, Editor of Digital Photographer Magazine, for featuring my captivating portraits of Maye Musk. I am grateful for the recognition, exposure, and support this opportunity has brought. Maye Musk's inspiring presence shines through these photographs, and I appreciate the platform to share my work.

Capturing History and Tradition: Prince Michael of Kent's Royal Portrait for the Coronation

May 20, 2023 in Works, Royal Regiments, Royal Portrait, Portraiture, Los Angeles, London, Military Portrait

On May 6, 2023, the British Royal Family gathered at Westminster Abbey to witness the historic Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Among the distinguished guests were H.R.H Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent.

Air Chief Marshal The Lord Peach Portrait London The Sword of Mercy

April 30, 2023 in London, Los Angeles, New York, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Military Portrait, Royal Portrait, Top Moment, Works, USA Military Portraits

First in a series of blog posts focusing on the Coronation of King Charles III. Air Chief Marshal The Lord Peach captured by Rory Lewis With Lord Peach's recent appointment to carry the Sword of Mercy, he will play a significant role in the upcoming coronation of King Charles. As the Sword of Mercy is a crucial part of the coronation ceremony, Lord Peach will have the honor of carrying it during the procession.

Rory Lewis: Capturing H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent's Majestic Portrait as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons

October 24, 2022 in Royal Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Charity, Works, Corporate Commission, Political Portraits

Rory Lewis, a distinguished photographer, recently had the privilege of capturing a magnificent portrait of H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons. With an impeccable eye for detail, Lewis skillfully portrayed Prince Michael's regal essence in the grandeur of Kensington Palace. Having previously photographed the prince in various military attires, Lewis's deep understanding of his subject's affiliations and offices further enhanced the authenticity of the portrait. This remarkable composition showcases Lewis's expertise in the art of portraiture, encapsulating the noble presence of Prince Michael and highlighting his prestigious role. The result is a captivating and timeless image, destined to be treasured for generations to come.

Eva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait

October 24, 2022 in Celebrity, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Selah, Works, Top Moment

Second post in my series with Eva Elfie Portrait in the style of Caravaggio’s Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy. Capturing the remarkable depiction I directed Eva to pose with strong wrists, her fingers are crossed, head fallen back against a dark background and at the same time, she has a unique expression. In a style of Tenebrism used shadows and highlights to capture this unique portrait. Rory Lewis Photographer is available in Los Angeles, New York & London for fine art portraiture photoshoots. Limited edition print of the portrait is also on sale below, signed by Rory Lewis Photographer.

William Shatner Actor Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles Rory Lewis Photographer

March 23, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

William Shatner is best known for his role as Captain James T Kirk on the Starship Enterprise. I’ve had the honour and pleasure of having him in front of my lens on four occasions.

Virginia Military Institute Portrait Photoshoot March 2022

March 11, 2022 in Military Portrait, USA Military Portraits, Works, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, New York, Los Angeles, London, Key Event, Featured Sitting, Charity, Soldiers of the Republic, Top Moment, Top Clients

Delighted to work with The Virginia Military Institute, capturing staff & cadet portraits. Founded in 1839, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is the oldest state-supported military college in the United States.

Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester Portraits

December 08, 2021 in Portraiture, Corporate Commission, Corporate Headshots, Manchester, Political Portraits

Andy Burnham was elected Mayor of Greater Manchester in May 2017, and was re-elected for a second term in May 2021. I was delighted to capture Andy on location at the Mayors office in Manchester.

Digital Photographer Magazine #247 1st December 2021

December 01, 2021 in London, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Published, Los Angeles, Interview, Corporate Commission, Britannia

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine Contributing Editor Peter French for interviewing me about my work and portrait techniques projects. The article also features my Wife, Production Director and Professional Model Alexandra Lewis Please see full transcript below.

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.

Photographing Ant & Dec

February 24, 2021 in You Tube, Portraiture, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Photography Tips, Northerners, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

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.

Ivan's Portraits Liverpool

September 09, 2020 in Actors Headshots, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture

Last week my nephew Ivan came to stay with us in Liverpool and I had the opportunity to capture his portrait.

Digital SLR Photography Magazine Interview July 2020

July 05, 2020 in London, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Published, Selah, Los Angeles, Interview, Soldati della Repubblica, Corporate Commission

Thank you to Digital SLR Photography Magazine Contributing Editor Caroline Schmidt, interviewing me about my work and future projects. Please see full transcript below.

(Full Interview) 01 July, 2020

Written by: by Caroline Schmidt, Contributing Editor

Steven Berkoff (The Times Portrait Sitting)

March 02, 2020 in London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Published, Works, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

Steven Berkoff is an English actor who has also enjoyed prominent success as an author, playwright and theatre director. Often cast as the ‘big bad’ in his films, he has appeared in the likes of Rambo: First Blood Part II, Octopussy and as Adolf Hitler in the TV mini-series War and Remembrance. Recently, you may have spotted him alongside Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara in David Fincher’s version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

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.

Photo Bite Interview In Conversation: Rory Lewis’ Northerners

August 19, 2019 in Interview, Manchester, 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.

Mark Margolis Portrait Sitting New York

August 07, 2019 in Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, Selah, Portraiture, Top Moment

Mark Margolis has starred in dozens & dozens of films from 1492 to Hannibal, The Wrestler and of course Scarface. Not to mention the Television Series Breaking Bad, as the notorious man with the Bell, Hector “Tio” Salamanca.

Tobias Menzies Portrait Sitting

July 03, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Portraitist, Portraiture, Rome, Top Clients, Top Moment

Tobias Menzies is a stage, television and film actor. He is best known for his role as Brutus in HBO's Rome, Edmure Tully in HBO's Game of Thrones, and the dual roles of Frank and Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall in STARZ's Outlander, which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination.

Recreating Caravaggio Saint Jerome

May 25, 2019 in Works, Selah, Portraiture, New York, Los Angeles, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Top Moment

Saint Jerome Writing, also called Saint Jerome in His Study or simply Saint Jerome, is an oil painting by Italian painter Caravaggio. Working with model Frank Weitzel who assumed the role of St Jerome, we created living depiction of the work. Deciding to retain Frank’s Tattoo adds an interesting flair to the portrait.