Royal Portrait Photographer

The Majestic Guards Regiments: Preserving Tradition and Diversity in King Charles III's Coronation

May 23, 2023 in Royal Portrait, Regimental Sittings, Royal Regiments, Soldiery, Top Moment, Works, Portraiture, Military Portrait, Los Angeles, London, New York

In the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, the Guards Regiments will play a vital role, upholding tradition and adding grandeur to the event. Renowned royal portrait photographer Rory Lewis has documented these regiments over the years, capturing their significance and diversity.

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting

June 28, 2021 in Military Portrait, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Royal Portrait, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

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.

Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition London 21st October 2019

October 28, 2019 in Key Event, London, Military Portrait, Soldiery, Works, Top Moment

Soldiery British Army Portraits appeared at an event in London on Monday 21st October 2019. My guests included His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC, General Sir James Everard, KCB, CBE NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gavin Williamson CBE MP and minsters from Government and Senior Military Personnel.

(Royal Central Interview) Photographing Royalty: Rory Lewis on Edward, Duke of Kent

May 03, 2019 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.

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC Portrait Sitting

April 04, 2019 in Royal Portrait, Portraiture, London, Featured Sitting, Military Portrait, Charity, Army General, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II through their fathers, Prince George, Duke of Kent, and King George VI. He has held the title of Duke of Kent for over 76 years.

Digital Photography Magazine Column 31st October 2019

October 31, 2018 in Published, New York, London, Los Angeles, Portraiture

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine for inviting me to write this months Pro Column. The topic my portrait sitting with actor Sir Patrick Stewart. I hope you enjoy it, feedback is most welcome.

Chelsea Pensioner Dougie Hassall Portrait Commission

October 07, 2017 in Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Charity

Dougie Hassall is a very extraordinary Chelsea Pensioner, a World War Two Veteran reaching the grand old age of 100. The Royal Hospital in London commissioned me to capture his portrait. It was a very humbling experience to shake the hand of a remarkable 100 year old man. I asked Dougie his secret to old age, his response, “ be kind to one another and live each day to the full”. Indeed words to live by.