British Journal of Photography

How the Portrait of Britain Prize Transformed My Career

May 17, 2024 in Awards, Portraiture

How the Portrait of Britain Prize Transformed My Career

The Portrait of Britain prize, hosted by the British Journal of Photography, has been a transformative milestone in my career as a portrait photographer. Winning this prestigious award four times and being shortlisted twice has significantly elevated my profile in the industry, opening doors to new opportunities and bringing my work to a wider audience.

Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE Portrait Sitting Rory Lewis Photographer, Shortlisted of the Portrait of Britain 2022.

Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2022

January 15, 2023 in Awards, Portraiture, Corporate Commission, Britannia, Political Portraits

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . A Portrait by Photographer Rory Lewis of Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE has been shortlisted.

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet Rory Lewis Shortlisted of the Portrait of Britain 2022.

Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2021

January 13, 2022 in Awards, Portraiture, Corporate Commission, Britannia, Political Portraits

Portrait of Britain is presented by the British Journal of Photography . Two Portraits by Photographer Rory Lewis of Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet & British Army Household Cavalry Trooper Ainuson, have been shortlisted.

Lance Corporal Siwale, Rory Lewis Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2020

Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2020

August 27, 2020 in Awards, Portraiture, Soldiery, Corporate Commission

Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of British Army Soldier Lance Corporal Siwale, has been selected.

Lt Batts Rory Lewis Photographer Winner Portrait of Britain 2019

Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2019

August 31, 2019 in Awards, Portraiture, Soldiery

Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of British Army Officer Lieutenant Batts has been selected. The first female combat officer and tank commander in British History. The historic move comes after a long-standing ban on women serving on the frontline was lifted by the PM in July 2018.

Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2018

September 01, 2018 in Military Portrait, Portraiture, Awards, Soldiery, Top Moment

Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of British Army Soldier Warrant Officer Class 2 Deborah Penny. Deborah serving 30 years in the British Army’s Royal Logistic Corps as a Bomb disposal expert; made Army history as the first transgender Soldier to serve in the front line.

British Journal of Photography February 2018 Interview

February 26, 2018 in Interview, London, Soldiery, Published

Thank you to Sarah Roberts interviewing me for The British Journal of Photography, we spoke about my recent projects and winning The Portrait of Britain. See the full interview transcript below.

Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2017

August 29, 2017 in Military Portrait, Portraiture, Awards, Soldiery

Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of Captain Anani-Isaac of The Royal Lancers. Captured for Soldiery (British Army Portraits), has been selected to appear in a Nationwide Exhibition. Shortlisted from 8000 entires, 100 Portraits of the exhibition will go live on Friday 1st September 2017.