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

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

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.

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Jonathan Club Los Angeles Coronation Portrait Exhibition April 21st 2023

Jonathan Club Los Angeles Coronation Portrait Exhibition April 21st 2023

On April 21st 2023, Rory Lewis, a renowned portrait photographer, exhibited his Royal Exhibition at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. The exhibit featured notable and historic individuals participating in the upcoming Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The Archbishop of Canterbury, who will place the Royal crown on the new King’s head, was among those captured. Other participants included members of the Royal Family, senior military leaders, and political figures.

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Lt. Gen. Michael T. Plehn Military Portrait Washington D.C

Lt. Gen. Michael T. Plehn Military Portrait Washington D.C

Lt. Gen. Michael T. Plehn is the 17th President of the National Defense University. As President of NDU, he oversees its five component colleges that offer graduate-level degrees and certifications in joint professional military education to more than 2,000 U.S. military officers, civilian government officials, international military officers and industry partners annually.

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Former Mayor of Los Angeles & Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Former Mayor of Los Angeles & Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Ambassador to India & former 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti is my latest portrait subject. Captured at the LA studio. In this blog post I wanted to explain my inspiration behind the portrait which lies in my love of artist Hans Holbein the Younger.

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Ciarán Hinds Portrait (The Independant)

Ciarán Hinds Portrait (The Independant)

Rory Lewis capturing the press photography for the Saturday Independent News Paper Interview. Starring in ‘The Dry’ a daffy eight-part tragicomedy previously on Britbox, now coming to ITVX. The old man is played, with all his baffled hangdog charm, by Ciarán Hinds, who is 70. The woman behind the bins with him – and here’s the complicated surprise – is played by none other than Hinds’s French-Vietnamese wife, Hélène Patarot.

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

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

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.

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Marina Mazepa Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Marina Mazepa Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Always seeking remarkable faces to capture, I invited Marina to sit for a portrait at the Los Angeles Studio. The depiction drawing inspiration from the Old Master painters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Titian and Ribera. I have attempted to masterfully recreate the light, atmosphere and tones of classical portraiture.

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Maye Musk: An Iconic Model and Respected Dietitian Immortalized in a Masterful Portrait

Maye Musk: An Iconic Model and Respected Dietitian Immortalized in a Masterful Portrait

Maye Musk, renowned both as a model and dietitian, has graced the industry for an impressive span of 50 years. Her captivating presence has graced the covers of numerous esteemed magazines, including a special health edition of Time magazine, Women's Day, international editions of Vogue, and even the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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Digital Camera World Transgender Military Portraits

Digital Camera World Transgender Military Portraits

Thank you to Lauren Scott Editor of Digital Camera World, interviewing me about my transgender Military Project.

On the first day of the year, 2023, twenty countries allowed transgender military personnel to serve openly. In 2014, the British Army granted transgender people permission to serve openly in its military forces.

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Downtown News Magazine (January 2023)

Downtown News Magazine (January 2023)

Thank you to Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski of Downtown LA Magazine, interviewing me about my recent relocation to Los Angeles. The magazine also features my portrait of British Army officer Captain Anani-Isaac on the front cover.

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Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian Portrait Sitting

Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian Portrait Sitting

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

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Brian Cox CBE (Succession, Logan Roy) Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Brian Cox CBE (Succession, Logan Roy) Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Commissioned by HBO, Rory Lewis captured a series of press headshots/portraits to be included in the media.

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The Crown Featuring Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major & Sir Tony Blair

The Crown Featuring Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major & Sir Tony Blair

Since its release on the 9th of November The Crown has been the centre of all the headlines. I’m no stranger to working with several of the Actors featured in the series including Tobias Menzies; who played The Duke of Edinburgh in season 3 & 4. The show now entering the 1990’s has introduced Prime Minsters Sir John Major played by Jonny Lee Miller & Sir Tony Blair played by Bertie Carvel.

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Elevating Your Corporate Image: Makeup Forever's Diverse Team Captured by Rory Lewis

Elevating Your Corporate Image: Makeup Forever's Diverse Team Captured by Rory Lewis

LVMH brand Makeup Forever commissioned Rory Lewis to capture a new series of corporate headshots. Photographing the brands diverse New York Team, marketing opted for Black & White headshots which removes any distraction of colour and helps the viewer focus on the subject.

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Introducing Ray Dalio: A Captivating Portrait of an Influential Financial Figure

Introducing Ray Dalio: A Captivating Portrait of an Influential Financial Figure

Ray Dalio, an esteemed American billionaire investor and renowned hedge fund manager, has left an indelible mark on the financial world. For decades, he held the prestigious position of co-chief investment officer at Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund on the global stage.

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Michael James Shaw Actor Portraits Los Angeles

Michael James Shaw Actor Portraits Los Angeles

Always seeking phenomenal actors to pose for my projects. invited Michael James Shaw to the Los Angeles Studio. Capturing a series of vivid and thought provoking images. Starring in the Walking Dead and Limitless. Michael is the quintessential actor, such a pleasure to photograph, using light and shadow, and drawing inspiration from the old masters such as Caravaggio the results are stunning to behold.

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Eva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait

Eva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait

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.

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Eva Elfie Actors Headshots Los Angeles

Eva Elfie Actors Headshots Los Angeles

Headshots from a session in Los Angeles with Actress Eva Elfie. Rory Lewis is available in Los Angeles, New York & London for Actors Headshots Photoshoots.

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Celebrating Heroism and History: Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, 11th October 2022

Celebrating Heroism and History: Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, 11th October 2022

Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition, a labor of dedication by professional portraitist Rory Lewis, has made its mark in the art world by historically documenting the modern British Military. The exhibition, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Washington DC, recently found its way to the prestigious Omni Shoreham Hotel. This special event paid homage to the legendary General Sharon Nesmith and highlighted the profound bond between the United Kingdom and the United States.

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