Powerful Portraits for Contemplation: Elevate Your Brand with Rory Lewis's Selah Series

July 05, 2024 in Advertising, Selah

In the dynamic worlds of PR and advertising, striking imagery is essential to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. As a PR professional or brand manager in cities like Los Angeles, New York, London, and Las Vegas, you understand the importance of visuals that tell a compelling story. Enter Rory Lewis's latest series, Selah, a collection of powerful portraits inspired by master artists Caravaggio, Ribera, and Gustave Doré. This series, featuring famous actors and intriguing faces offers a unique opportunity for brands to align with timeless artistry.

Capturing the Essence of Power and Reflection: Rory Lewis Photographs Former Prime Minister Theresa May Book Cover

June 04, 2023 in Works, Political Portraits, Parliament, Los Angeles, London, New York, Key Event, Charity, Celebrity, Author Portraits, Advertising, Case Study, Top Clients, Top Moment

Rory Lewis, a renowned photographer, collaborated with former Prime Minister Theresa May, capturing a striking book cover in May 2022. Based in Los Angeles and working across New York and the UK, Lewis's work reflects May's challenging years in power, addressing the abuse of power that harmed individuals and eroded public trust in institutions. With a focus on incidents such as Hillsborough, Grenfell, Daniel Morgan, and parliamentary scandals, May's upcoming book, "The Abuse of Power," calls for a radical reevaluation of politics and public life. Lewis's portraits of May, showcasing contemplation and thoughtfulness, offer a precise and neutral representation of history, preserving every mark and line.

Capturing Baron Lord Monson: A Parody Portrait by Rory Lewis

May 12, 2023 in Advertising, Charity, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Top Moment, Works, Royal Portrait, Case Study

Renowned portrait photographer Rory Lewis has once again demonstrated his creative prowess by capturing an intriguing portrait of Baron Lord Monson at his Los Angeles photography studio. This particular portrait holds a unique twist, serving as a parody of Prince Harry’s book "Spare's" cover portrait. With his exceptional skills and a touch of wit, Lewis has managed to create a captivating and thought-provoking image.

"You Can Call Me Bill" Documentary Promotional William Shatner Portrait

March 11, 2023 in Works, Top Moment, Published, Los Angeles, Advertising, Top Clients

Seeking the promotional photography production company Legion M, commissioned a new portrait of William Shatner to appear in the advertising and media campaign.

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

November 04, 2022 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Corporate Headshots, London, New York, Portraiture, Works, Los Angeles, Top Clients, Top Moment

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.

Nutmeg Wealth Management, JP Morgan Banking 2022 London Portrait Advertising Campaign

March 21, 2022 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, London, Liverpool, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Charity, Case Study, Top Clients, Top Moment

Digital Wealth Manager Nutmeg, recently acquired by JP Morgan, has rebranded – casting aside its cuddly squirrel in favour of imagery that it says focuses “on the human stories that our investment strategy and technology are powering”.

Nutmeg Wealth Management, JP Morgan Banking Photoshoot

October 25, 2021 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, London, Liverpool, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Charity, Top Moment, Top Clients

Digital Wealth Manager Nutmeg, recently acquired by JP Morgan, has rebranded – casting aside its cuddly squirrel in favour of imagery that it says focuses “on the human stories that our investment strategy and technology are powering”.

James Purefoy for Starzplay Pennyworth

March 31, 2021 in Advertising, Actors Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works

James Purefoy stars in PENNYWORTH season two as “Captain Troy,” Alfie’s former SAS Captain. Gulliver Troy is a charismatic, cultured brute and a powerful man of appetites – whether that be drink, women or danger.

Rory Lewis was commissioned to capture James Purefoy’s Press Portraits for the new series.

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Recruitment Photography

November 14, 2020 in Royal Regiments, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Works, Charity, Corporate Commission, Advertising, Top Clients, Top Moment

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards commission Rory Lewis to photograph their new 2021 recruitment campaign. The photoshoot took place just before lockdown at Victoria Barracks in Windsor.

The Gurkha Way Book Cover

April 01, 2020 in Military Portrait, Works, Advertising, Charity, London, Case Study, Top Clients, Top Moment

Delighted to see my portrait of Gurkha Rifleman Ganga, on the cover of The Gurkha Way. John Sadler tells the exciting, dramatic story of the Ghurkas from beginnings to the modern day, through interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence, examining the unique Nepali society, the soldiers themselves together with wives and families, and what the future holds.

James Purefoy Sky One (A Discovery of Witches)

December 06, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Corporate Commission, London, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Advertising, Case Study

A Discovery of Witches is a British television programme based on the All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness, named after the first book in the trilogy.

Cardiff Business School. The power of purpose.

November 10, 2019 in Corporate Commission, Charity, Portraiture, Advertising, Works, Case Study, Top Clients, Top Moment

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.

Maurice Benard (Harper Collins) Book Cover Portraits

May 13, 2019 in Author Portraits, Actors Headshots, Celebrity, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Advertising, Corporate Commission

Maurice Benard is an Emmy Award winning actor best known for his role as Sonny Corinthos on the hit show General Hospital. During my last visit to Los Angeles, I was commissioned by Harper Collins to capture a Portrait of Maurice for the books cover.

Karl Pilkington Portrait Sitting Curtis Brown Management

May 05, 2019 in Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity, Corporate Commission, London, Northerners, Advertising

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.

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.

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Malcolm Kennedy

January 08, 2018 in Liverpool, London, Leeds, Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Charity, Advertising

Liverpool Town Hall commissioned a portrait of the new Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Malcolm Kennedy. Councillor Kennedy, who was elected to the council in 1998, will become the First Citizen of Liverpool. Acting as a focal point for the community, promoting the city and forging national and international links.

Baroness Rona Fairhead CBE Portrait Sitting, UK GOV Commission

October 20, 2017 in Corporate Commission, Advertising, Featured Sitting, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, New York, Northerners, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Charity

Portraits from a recent Portrait Commission with Rona Fairhead, Baroness Fairhead, CBE Minister of State at the Department for International Trade. She is a former Chairman of the BBC Trust and was the first woman to hold the post.

Suzanne Evans Portrait Commission (The Times)

June 04, 2016 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, Political Portraits

With the imminent referendum on the European Union, I received a call from The London Times, commissioning a portrait of Brexit Spokesperson Suzanne Evans, former deputy leader of UKIP. The image to appear in an article in the Saturday Edition of the Newspaper.

Brigadier Günter Eisl Portrait Sitting (Austrian Embassy London)

January 27, 2016 in Army General, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Military Portrait, New York, Portraiture, Advertising, Corporate Commission, Charity

Austrian General & Defence Attaché to UK, Brigadier Günter Eisl commissioned a portrait at the Austrian Embassy in London. I am no stranger to working with members of the British Armed forces; it was a nice change to photograph a soldier from the Austrian Military.

H.E. Diego Gómez Pickering – KCVO Ambassador of Mexico

July 22, 2015 in Ambassador, Works, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, Advertising, Charity, Political Portraits, Corporate Headshots, Top Clients, Top Moment

Ambassadors is a new project, driven by my passion for Historical Portraiture. The work will comprise of Ambassadors portraits from each political embassy in London. My first sitting took place in July with Ambassador of Mexico H.E. Diego Gómez Pickering.

Powerful Portraits for Contemplation: Elevate Your Brand with Rory Lewis's Selah Series

Capturing the Essence of Power and Reflection: Rory Lewis Photographs Former Prime Minister Theresa May Book Cover

Capturing Baron Lord Monson: A Parody Portrait by Rory Lewis

"You Can Call Me Bill" Documentary Promotional William Shatner Portrait

Seeking the promotional photography production company Legion M, commissioned a new portrait of William Shatner to appear in the advertising and media campaign.

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.

Nutmeg Wealth Management, JP Morgan Banking 2022 London Portrait Advertising Campaign

Digital Wealth Manager Nutmeg, recently acquired by JP Morgan, has rebranded – casting aside its cuddly squirrel in favour of imagery that it says focuses “on the human stories that our investment strategy and technology are powering”.

Nutmeg Wealth Management, JP Morgan Banking Photoshoot

Digital Wealth Manager Nutmeg, recently acquired by JP Morgan, has rebranded – casting aside its cuddly squirrel in favour of imagery that it says focuses “on the human stories that our investment strategy and technology are powering”.

James Purefoy for Starzplay Pennyworth

James Purefoy stars in PENNYWORTH season two as “Captain Troy,” Alfie’s former SAS Captain. Gulliver Troy is a charismatic, cultured brute and a powerful man of appetites – whether that be drink, women or danger.

Rory Lewis was commissioned to capture James Purefoy’s Press Portraits for the new series.

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Recruitment Photography

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards commission Rory Lewis to photograph their new 2021 recruitment campaign. The photoshoot took place just before lockdown at Victoria Barracks in Windsor.

The Gurkha Way Book Cover

James Purefoy Sky One (A Discovery of Witches)

Cardiff Business School. The power of purpose.

Maurice Benard (Harper Collins) Book Cover Portraits

Maurice Benard is an Emmy Award winning actor best known for his role as Sonny Corinthos on the hit show General Hospital. During my last visit to Los Angeles, I was commissioned by Harper Collins to capture a Portrait of Maurice for the books cover.

Karl Pilkington Portrait Sitting Curtis Brown Management

Rob Gros Corporate Portraits

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.

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Malcolm Kennedy

Baroness Rona Fairhead CBE Portrait Sitting, UK GOV Commission

Portraits from a recent Portrait Commission with Rona Fairhead, Baroness Fairhead, CBE Minister of State at the Department for International Trade. She is a former Chairman of the BBC Trust and was the first woman to hold the post.

Suzanne Evans Portrait Commission (The Times)

With the imminent referendum on the European Union, I received a call from The London Times, commissioning a portrait of Brexit Spokesperson Suzanne Evans, former deputy leader of UKIP. The image to appear in an article in the Saturday Edition of the Newspaper.

Brigadier Günter Eisl Portrait Sitting (Austrian Embassy London)

Austrian General & Defence Attaché to UK, Brigadier Günter Eisl commissioned a portrait at the Austrian Embassy in London. I am no stranger to working with members of the British Armed forces; it was a nice change to photograph a soldier from the Austrian Military.

H.E. Diego Gómez Pickering – KCVO Ambassador of Mexico

Ambassadors is a new project, driven by my passion for Historical Portraiture. The work will comprise of Ambassadors portraits from each political embassy in London. My first sitting took place in July with Ambassador of Mexico H.E. Diego Gómez Pickering.

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