Portrait Photographer Blog
H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting
Returning to Kensington Palace last week, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent commissioned a new R.A.F Uniform Portrait. My second sitting with H.R.H it was exciting to have a catchup and discuss the impact of my first portrait commission.
Read MoreNew Year New Headshot
2021 is all about new beginnings, despite the pandemic we need to think about the future and better days to follow.
Read MoreDay in the Life of Rory Lewis Portrait Photographer
Fifteen years behind the lens both in the UK, Europe and the USA fills your schedule. Even during the COVID out-break I have been keeping busy fitting in assignments between lockdowns. Also teaching portrait photography from time to time. I have adapted to an online format of offering mentorship and tuition.
Read MoreRecreating Caravaggio Saint Jerome
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.
Read MoreStephen Graham Portrait Sitting
'The Taking of Christ' (Recreating Caravaggio)
in Works, Portraiture, Portraitist, London, Los Angeles, Liverpool, Leeds, Selah, Celebrity, Top Moment
It’s not unusual for photographers to be inspired by other types of art. As you may have noticed there is a great deal of Renaissance Italian influence in my portraiture.
Read MoreKarl Pilkington Portrait Sitting Curtis Brown Management
Recently I was commissioned by Curtis Brown Management to capture a series of promotional portraiture for Karl Pilkington. An English travel show presenter, actor, author and all-round funny man who shot to fame alongside Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant with the radio programme, the Ricky Gervais Show.
Read More(Royal Central Interview) Photographing Royalty: Rory Lewis on Edward, Duke of Kent
in Interview, Published, Top Moment
In recent weeks, a new portrait of the Duke of Kent has been taken. It’s the work of top photographer, Rory Lewis, who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as many of the leading figures in the military. Royal Central spoke to Rory Lewis about working with royalty and telling a story that will last generations.
Read MoreDodho Magazine Interview
in Published, Selah, London, Los Angeles, Interview