Capturing the Heritage of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment: A Journey Through the Years
Royal Regiments
Capturing History and Tradition: Rory Lewis Photographs The Royal Lancers
As a photographer deeply passionate about capturing the essence of history and tradition through portraiture, my recent collaboration with The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) was an incredibly inspiring journey. Immersed in the rich heritage and timeless values of this esteemed regiment, I embarked on a mission to create evocative table scenes that would pay homage to their legacy.
Read MoreThe Majestic Guards Regiments: Preserving Tradition and Diversity in King Charles III's Coronation
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.
Read MoreCapturing History and Tradition: Prince Michael of Kent's Royal Portrait for the Coronation
On May 6, 2023, the British Royal Family gathered at Westminster Abbey to witness the historic Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Among the distinguished guests were H.R.H Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent.
Read MoreThe Illustrious Role of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in King Charles III's Coronation
On May 6th, 2023, King Charles III's coronation marked a significant moment for the British monarchy. Amidst the grandeur, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment played a vital role. Their remarkable equestrian skills and unwavering service added an aura of elegance to the proceedings. Furthermore, photographer Rory Lewis has beautifully captured the essence of the Regiment at their barracks in Knightsbridge, London.
Read MoreState Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry Coronation Portraiture
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, I will be posting a series of blog posts featuring many of the Uniforms and pageantry of those who will be taking part in the first coronation of a Monarch in 70 years.
Read MorePrincess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry London Portrait Sittings
A company of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry took up the temporary role of mounting the QuA company of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry took up the temporary role of mounting the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace last month. The honour usually falls to the British Army’s Household Division. een’s Guard at Buckingham Palace last month.
Read More1º Reggimento "Granatieri di Sardegna" Roma
On the 23rd May 2018, the second Regimental Portrait Sittings of my Soldati della Repubblica series took place with the 1º Reggimento "Granatieri di Sardegna" at the historic Forte di Pietralata in Rome.
Read MoreThe Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers is a cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed by an amalgamation of 9th/12th Royal Lancers and the Queen's Royal Lancers on 2 May 2015.
It was delightful to return a second time to capture a new series of portraits, having visited the Regiment in 2016.
Based in London & working throughout the year in New York, Washington DC & Los Angeles Rory Lewis is the UK’s & USA’s foremost Military Portraitist Photographer. Rory is regularly commissioned to photograph high profile Military Officers for all three branches of the Military Army, RAF & Royal Navy. Portraits are very important to military personal. To be captured in uniform looking ones best and in full finery, can fill one with pride for the service.
**(Discounts available for larger groups, including mini packages, please email RL@RORYLEWIS.STUDIO for a quote. Rory is able to travel throughout the UK, USA & Europe)**
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
Rory Lewis Photographer offers a comprehensive service to Members of the Armed Forces, RAF, Royal Navy and Army who are looking to capture a professional portrait.
Portraiture is Rory’s speciality, he is just as comfortable working with High Ranking Officers as with NCO’s and Enlisted Personnel. You will find his friendly and professional approach helps put even the most photo-phobic at ease. Discounts Available for Large Groups.
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
Major General Chris Ghika CBE Portrait Sitting
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.
Read MoreThe Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment are probably the most famous of the mounted soldiers in the world. I’m no stranger to working with this elite unit having captured the Regiment for Soldiery British Army Portraits in 2016.
Read More1st 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.
Read More1st Battalion Welsh Guards Portrait Sittings
Delighted to receive a commission from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in Windsor to capture portraits of C/O & Senior Warrant Officers. The Welsh Guards was formed in 1915 by order of King George V. Over the course of their 100+ year history, they have distinguished themselves both on and off the battlefield, and have taken part in almost every British Army campaign since World War I. The Welsh Guards are Wales’s Senior Infantry Regiment with a formidable reputation forged throughout the last century.
Read MoreThe Royal Tank Regiment Portrait Sittings
Forged in the adversity of World War I, the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world. After two years, I returned to the Regiment to capture a new series of portraits.
Read MoreMajor General Benjamin Bathurst CBE Portrait Sitting
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.
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 More1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Portrait Sittings
My final Infantry regimental sittings of my Soldiery Portrait Project took place with The Coldstream Guards. Formed in 1650 as part of the New Model Army during the English Civil War. The regiment swore allegiance to King Charles II in 1660 and has guarded the country’s monarchs since.
Read MoreThe Royal Lancers Portraits
Soldiery British Army Projects is a project I’ve been working on for nearly 12 months. Photoshoots have taken me all over the UK & Europe capturing portraits of the Men and Women of the British Army.
Read MoreThe Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment are probably the most famous of the mounted soldiers, symbolic due to their Buckingham Palace connections. Photographing these troops required meeting them on home turf of Knightsbridge.
Read More1st Battalion The Royal Welsh Regiment
