Rory Lewis: Portrait & Headshot Photographer

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(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.

Major General Benjamin Bathurst CBE Portrait Sitting

May 02, 2019 in Royal Regiments, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Soldiery, Army General

The Major-General commanding the Household Division commands the Household Division of the British Army. He is also General Officer Commanding London District. The Major- General has sole responsibility for the Service aspect of all State and ceremonial occasions within London District, having executive command of the Household Division.

Ravi Kapoor Actors Headshots Los Angeles

April 23, 2019 in Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles

Ravi Kapoor, fellow scouser is an actor and director known for Crossing Jordan (2001), Miss India America (2015) and Ad Astra (2019).

Sir Patrick Stewart in Three Positions

April 17, 2019 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.

Tony Blair Portrait Sitting

April 10, 2019 in Prime Minister, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, London, Political Portraits, Northerners, Charity, Top Moment, Case Study

Recently I invited former Prime Minister Tony Blair to sit for a portrait in London. Mr Blair served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. The third Prime Minister of my career, it was an exciting prospect to capture his Portrait.

Recreating Meditative Renaissance Inspired Religious Scenes

March 31, 2019 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.

Mark Leslie Ford Actors Headshots Los Angeles

March 17, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Mark Leslie Ford is a British actor and producer, known for Velvet Buzzsaw (2019), Suburbicon (2017) and Mars Project (2016). Mark works between Los Angeles and the UK. Hearing about my work through Facebook. He Arranged a session at the West Hollywood Photography Studio.

Recreating Gustave Doré "The Neophyte”

March 10, 2019 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.

Armin Shimerman Portrait Sitting

February 11, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Portraiture, Los Angeles, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

During my trip to LA in October 2018, I contacted Armin to arrange a second portrait sitting. My first took place in 2015 and I was anxious to have another opportunity to create a series of theatrical portraits. Armin Shimerman is an actor, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), The Hitcher (1986) and Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time (2009).

Lyanka Gryu Actors Headshots

February 03, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Lyanka Gryu was born in Moscow, Russia. Her experience in TV and cinema has been truly unique from the very start: she has been working as an actress since the age of 4 when she landed her first lead in the award-winning European film Odin.

Hearing about my photography via Facebook, Lyanka contacted me to arrange a headshot session at the West Hollywood Photography Studio. I was very excited to meet Lyanka, having been an admirer of her work for quite some time.

December Military Portrait Commission

December 28, 2018 in Military Portrait, London, Portraiture

Just before the Christmas break, a recent Sandhurst graduate, commissioned a portrait at the London Studio. Coming from a distinguished military family, the sitter wanted to replicate a pose from a portrait of his Grandfather.

James Kirkland Actors Headshots Los Angeles

December 04, 2018 in Los Angeles, Actors Headshots

James Kirkland is an actor and writer, known for My Long Distance Relationship (2008), Stevie TV (2012) and Criminal Minds (2005). James, arranged his headshots session at the West Hollywood Studio. We began with a series of commercial looks, and following this we had a play around with a theatrical series.

Soldati della Repubblica Exhibition/Esposizione/ Palazzo Cusani/ Milan/Milano

November 28, 2018 in Soldati della Repubblica, Military Portrait, Key Event

Thank you to everyone who attended my first Italian Exhibition 11th – 14th December 2018 at Palazzo Cusani in Milan. The exhibition featuring portraits from my Soldati della Repubblica project. In which I spent the summer of 2018, travelling across Italy, capturing portraits of the wonderfully historic and diverse Italian Army.

Massi Furlan Actors Headshots Los Angeles

November 12, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Massimiliano Furlan, aka Massi, was born near Venice in Treviso, Italy. Massi started his entertaining career as a stand up comedian. In 2007 Massi moved to Hollywood, CA where his acting chops were quickly recognised. He was immediately cast in the HBO pilot 1%, Days of Our Lives, Terminator: Sarah Connors Chronicles, Massi has also featured in movies such as The Dark Night Rises.

Practical Photography Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis October 2018

October 31, 2018 in Interview, Portraitist, Published

Thank you to Louise Carey, Features Editor of Practical Photography Magazine publishing a feature on my Portraitist Exhibition. I was delighted to speak about several of the celebrity portrait sittings, my techniques and style.

Rob Gros Corporate Portraits

June 17, 2018 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture

Rob Gros is a British innovator and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Chemical Intelligence Limited & Sanitas Healthcare. He is most famous for his work in the licensing, research and development of antimicrobial technology.

George Kafetzis Actors Headshots

June 02, 2018 in Actors Headshots, London

Actor George Kafetzis in need of an update of his actors headshots portfolio, booked my package one session at the London studio. Working through three clothing and lighting changes, I expertly directed George to depict several different characters. From a father to a detective and a villain, all these complimenting his casting profile.

Kirk Baltz Los Angeles Actors Headshots

March 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, Actors Headshots

Kirk in need of an update of his Actors Headshots, arranged a session at the West Hollywood studio in Los Angeles. Throughout the session, I directed Kirk through multiple looks. From the no nonsense detective to the Father and even the complex villain.

Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition The National Army Museum 31st January 2018

January 31, 2018 in Soldiery, Key Event, Top Moment

Two years in the making and Soldiery British Army Portraits opened at The National Army Museum in London on 31st January 2018. It was delightful to finally hang the work in its rightful home.

Lieutenant Colonel Ridgway (The Royal Tank Regiment)

January 08, 2018 in Military Portrait, Soldiery, Portraiture, London, Army General

Outgoing Commander Lt Colonel Ridgway of The Royal Tank Regiment, commissioned a portrait to be placed on the regimental wall of former Commanding Officers. Visiting Regimental Headquarters with my portable kit, the Colonel posed in No.1 Dress. The portrait was indeed historic as it will hang next to all the former leaders of the Regiment for many years to come.