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Steven Berkoff (The Times Portrait Sitting)
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.
Read MoreWilliam Shatner Wrath of Khan (Promotional Poster Campaign Photoshoot)
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 three occasions.
Read MorePolitcal Portrait Photographer
in Portraiture, Works, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, Charity
Throughout my career I have been commissioned to photograph a great deal of Political Portraiture. From local councillors to MP’s, Members of the House of Lords and Prime Ministers. With the General Election on the horizon I thought it would be interesting to write a blog post about those politicians I have worked with over the years
Read MoreCardiff Business School. The power of purpose.
Cardiff Business school commissioned a recruitment campaign to promote their views as the world’s first Public Value Business School - valuing more than just economic success, they were on a mission to bring humanity, sustainability, generosity and innovation to the business sector.
Read MoreSoldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition London 21st October 2019
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.
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 More'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 MorePhotographing the Colours
As a military portrait photographer, I have been tasked on many occasions with capturing the Regimental Colours, Guidon’s and Standards. It has been an immense honour to behold the Colours of British, Canadian & Italian Regiments.
Read MoreRobert Broski (Abraham Lincoln) Portrait Sitting Los Angeles
Robert Broski is an actor, known for Trip to the Moon, Twin Peaks and U.S. Grant: American Warrior. I spotted Robert on Backstage, looking for interesting faces to capture in Los Angeles.
Read MoreReggimento Corazzieri (The Cuirassiers' Regiment) Rome Portrait Sittings
The Cuirassiers' Regiment (Reggimento Corazzieri, previously Comando Carabinieri Guardie del Presidente della Repubblica) is an Italian elite military unit and the honour guard of the President of the Italian Republic. Their motto "Virtus in periculis firmior" means Courage becomes stronger in danger.”
Read MoreSir Patrick Stewart in Three Positions
in Works, Portraiture, London, Portraitist
Sir Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard is not just a powerful screen presence—his iconic turn as the leader of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise is now considered one of the most instantly recognisable TV roles in pop culture. Sir Patrick Stewart, recently sat for a portrait in New York, captured by Fine Art Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis.
Read MoreRecreating Meditative Renaissance Inspired Religious Scenes
in Selah, Works, Portraiture, Los Angeles, Top Moment
It’s not unusual for photographers to be inspired by other types of art. As you may have noticed their is a great deal of renaissance Italian influence in my portraiture.
Read MoreRecreating St. Thomas - Jusepe de Ribera
in Los Angeles, Works, Selah, Top Moment
In his depiction of the doubting apostle Saint Thomas, he holds the spear that he was martyred with near Madras. The portrait inspired a recent sitting for my Selah project, with Actor Tony Amendola. Tony boasts a noble profile, sitting for me several times over the past few years, he is one of my favourite subjects.
Read MoreRecreating Gustave Doré "The Neophyte”
in Works, Los Angeles, Selah, Top Moment
Gustave Doré (1832–1883), throughout my career has continued to inspire my work . I even wrote my dissertation on his illustrations of The Crusades. One of his most famous pieces “The Neophyte” shows a young man in a monastery with other monks who are much older and appear to be worn out or suffering. During my last working visit to Los Angeles, I had to chance to recreate the painting with six remarkable actors, Tony Amendola, Peter Van Norden, Leo Marks, Bo Foxworth, James Sutorius and Frank Weitzel.
Read MoreThe Chiefs of the Defence Staff
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) is the professional head of the British Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister. The Chief of the Defence Staff is based at the Ministry of Defence and works alongside the Permanent Under Secretary, the Ministry’s senior civil servant. The Chief of the Defence Staff is the British equivalent position of what in NATO and the European Union is known as the Chief of Defence.
Read MorePhotographing Britain’s Cavalry
There are currently nine regular cavalry regiments of the British Army, of these two serve as armoured regiments, three as armoured cavalry regiments, three as light cavalry and one as a mounted ceremonial regiment. Soldiery has given me the opportunity to work with seven of these nine Regiments
Read More15 Minutes with Bill My tale of photographing a screen icon
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 two occasions. In total my time spent photographing him has equated to 15 minutes. 15 minutes with Bill.
Read MoreCaravaggio Style Actor Portraits
Renaissance portraiture and the use of chiaroscuro by the masters has been of immense inspiration to my photographic style. For those unfamiliar, chiaroscuro is an oil painting technique, developed during the Renaissance.
Read MoreThe Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
