Capturing the Essence of Jesse Kove: A Journey Through the Lens with Rory Lewis

July 28, 2023 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, New York

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the glitz and glamour of Hollywood reign supreme, there resides a rising star born into a family deeply entrenched in the world of Film, Television, and Theater. Jesse Kove, a prodigious talent, inherited the passion for the entertainment industry from his father, the renowned Martin Kove. From an early age, Jesse's love for cinema shone brightly, as he would ingeniously create movies using his father's video camera and perform delightful skits for his entire family.

Good Light Magazine July 2023 - Issue 112

July 20, 2023 in Published, Interview, Photography Tips, Celebrity, Case Study, Top Clients, Top Moment

I am thrilled and honored to share with you the exciting news that my portrait photoshoot with the iconic Maye Musk has been featured in Good Light Magazine. The experience of working with such a legendary figure was an absolute dream come true, and I am immensely grateful to the magazine for showcasing our collaboration.

Capturing the Essence of Actor Jin Maley: A Photoshoot Experience at Rory Lewis Photography Studio in Los Angeles

June 06, 2023 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Star Trek

Renowned actor Jin Maley, known for their role on Star Trek: Picard, graced my Los Angeles studio. Using a Hasselblad X1DII and Profoto A2 lights with Click Softboxes, I captured their dynamic presence. Backdrops of Tobacco/Olive and Black/White added depth. Maley's talent, nonbinary identity, and dedication to their craft were beautifully portrayed.

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.

Los Angeles Capturing Actress Masha Maskova's Portrait: A Tale of Two Styles

April 28, 2023 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Los Angeles, London, New York, Portraiture, Items, Luminary

As a photographer, capturing the essence of a person through their portrait is always a rewarding experience. Recently, I had the opportunity to shoot the portrait of Masha Maskova, a famous Russian actress based in Los Angeles, and it was an experience I won't forget anytime soon.

A Headshot Photoshoot in Los Angeles with Antje Utgaard

April 27, 2023 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Los Angeles

As a renowned photographer, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most talented individuals in the entertainment industry. My most recent photoshoot with Antje Utgaard was an absolute delight, and I am excited to share my experience with you.

Ciarán Hinds Portrait (The Independant)

March 18, 2023 in Published, Portraiture, London, Celebrity, Works, Top Moment, Featured Sitting

Rory Lewis capturing the press photography for the Saturday Independent News Paper Interview. Starring in ‘The Dry’ a daffy eight-part tragicomedy previously on Britbox, now coming to ITVX. The old man is played, with all his baffled hangdog charm, by Ciarán Hinds, who is 70. The woman behind the bins with him – and here’s the complicated surprise – is played by none other than Hinds’s French-Vietnamese wife, Hélène Patarot.

Brian Cox CBE (Succession, Logan Roy) Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

November 29, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Portraiture, Top Moment, Works, Featured Sitting, Los Angeles, London, New York

Commissioned by HBO, Rory Lewis captured a series of press headshots/portraits to be included in the media.

Michael James Shaw Actor Portraits Los Angeles

October 24, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Selah, Top Moment, Works, Top Clients

Always seeking phenomenal actors to pose for my projects. invited Michael James Shaw to the Los Angeles Studio. Capturing a series of vivid and thought provoking images. Starring in the Walking Dead and Limitless. Michael is the quintessential actor, such a pleasure to photograph, using light and shadow, and drawing inspiration from the old masters such as Caravaggio the results are stunning to behold.

Eva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait

October 24, 2022 in Celebrity, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Selah, Works, Top Moment

Second post in my series with Eva Elfie Portrait in the style of Caravaggio’s Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy. Capturing the remarkable depiction I directed Eva to pose with strong wrists, her fingers are crossed, head fallen back against a dark background and at the same time, she has a unique expression. In a style of Tenebrism used shadows and highlights to capture this unique portrait. Rory Lewis Photographer is available in Los Angeles, New York & London for fine art portraiture photoshoots. Limited edition print of the portrait is also on sale below, signed by Rory Lewis Photographer.

Eva Elfie Actors Headshots Los Angeles

October 23, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Top Moment, Works, You Tube

Headshots from a session in Los Angeles with Actress Eva Elfie. Rory Lewis is available in Los Angeles, New York & London for Actors Headshots Photoshoots.

Ciarán Hinds Irish Times Portrait

September 14, 2022 in Published, Portraiture, London, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Works, Top Moment, Top Clients

Ciarán Hinds recently interviewed by The Irish Times, featured my portrait captured for my Selah Exhibition. Set to appear in new RTÉ drama, The Dry, the Ciarán actor talks about that night at the Oscars, and his lifetime of non-stop working.

Jared Harris Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

August 13, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Los Angeles, Selah, Portraiture, Portraitist

Jared Harris is a British actor. His roles include Lane Pryce in the AMC television drama series Mad Men, for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Amateur Photographer Magazine August 2022

August 05, 2022 in Celebrity, London, Los Angeles, New York, Photography Tips, Portraiture, Published

Thank you to Amateur Photographer Magazine Editor Geoff Harris Featuring my work on the cover and including a series of Portrait tips from the pros, sharing lighting and portraiture techniques.

David Morrissey Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

June 22, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Selah, Northerners, Corporate Commission

David Morrissey is an English actor and filmmaker. Described by the British Film Institute as "one of the most versatile English actors of his generation", he is noted for the meticulous preparation and research he undertakes for his roles.

Andrew Divoff Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

May 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity, Selah

Andrew Divoff sat for a portrait photoshoot to be included in my Selah Exhibition at the Los Angeles studio in Downtown LA.

Kevin McNally Portrait Photoshoot London

April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity, Selah

Kevin McNally is an English actor and writer. He is known for portraying Joshamee Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

William Shatner Actor Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles Rory Lewis Photographer

March 23, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

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 four occasions.

Nicholas Woodeson Portrait Sitting London

January 04, 2022 in Actors Headshots, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Works, Celebrity, Selah

Nicholas Woodeson is an English film, television and theatre actor, and Drama Desk and Olivier award nominee. He reached a global audience as Julius Caesar's clever and loyal "body slave" Posca, in the BBC/HBO TV blockbuster, 'Rome'.

Digital Photographer Magazine Pro Column June 2021 Issue 240

June 29, 2021 in Published, Works, Portraiture, Celebrity, Corporate Commission

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine for inviting me to write the pro-column for the past three months. My portrait sitting with actor James Purefoy is the topic of my final piece for the magazine.