Rory Lewis: Portrait & Headshot Photographer

Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE Portrait Sitting

November 28, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Top Clients

Sarah Clarke OBE was appointed as the new Black Rod in November 2017. She formally took on the duties as Lady Usher of the Black Rod in February 2018. Sarah Clarke was the first woman to be appointed to the office in its more than 650-year history.

Emily Actors Headshots for Children London

November 25, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London, Actors Headshots Children, Liverpool, Los Angeles, New York

This week we captured a series of Child Actors Headshots for Emily at the London studio creating her first portfolio of Actors Headshots.

Robert Picardo Headshot Session Los Angeles

November 09, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting

Robert Picardo most famous for his roles as ‘The Cowboy’ in the movie ‘Innerspace‘ and who can forget Star Trek Voyager‘s iconic Holographic Doctor. Returned to the Los Angeles studio in Glendale for a new headshot session

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings

November 08, 2021 in Featured Sitting, Portraiture, Regimental Sittings, Royal Regiments, Soldiery, Military Portrait, Manchester, Los Angeles, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Corporate Commission

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).

Tony Amendola (Saint Francis in Meditation) Caravaggio Project Photoshoot Los Angeles

November 02, 2021 in Selah, Works, Portraiture, London, Liverpool, Los Angeles, Manchester, Leeds, Featured Sitting, Top Moment

At the beginning of October, after a very long 18 month separation, I was able to reconnect with friends and clients in New York & Los Angeles.

In the back of my mind, I had been itching to capture long time friend and phenomenal actor Tony Amendola in the style of Caravaggio’s St Francis.

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”.

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet Portrait Sitting

September 30, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Top Clients

Ugbana Oyet is the Serjeant at Arms. The Serjeant at Arms is responsible for keeping order within the Commons part of the parliamentary estate. There are also some ceremonial aspects to the role. Oyet agreed to sit for me at Parliament as part of a new Parliamentary Portrait Project I’m currently working on.

Cormac Thompson Headshots Liverpool

August 22, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Portraiture, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Amsterdam

Delighted to photograph a portfolio of performance & Actors Headshots for the very talented Cormac Thompson. An 12-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother over the internet during lockdown, has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label. Have a listen to his remarkable voice on Youtube.

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

August 15, 2021 in London, New York, Los Angeles, Military Portrait, Royal Regiments, Works, Britannia, Corporate Commission

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.

Returning to New York & Los Angeles October 2021 Headshots Photographer Rory Lewis

Returning to New York & Los Angeles October 2021

August 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York

Covid-19 has caused difficulties in traveling to The United States. However, I’m happy to announce my return to New York and Los Angeles in October. Don’t miss out I have limited availability see below dates for Portraits & Headshot Sessions.

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting

June 28, 2021 in Military Portrait, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Royal Portrait, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

Returning to Kensington Palace last week, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent commissioned a new R.A.F Uniform Portrait. My second sitting with H.R.H it was exciting to have a catchup and discuss the impact of my first portrait commission.

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, KCB, DSO, MBE Portrait Sitting London

June 25, 2021 in Military Portrait, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Army General, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

Serving from the rank of Private Solider to Lieutenant General is a remarkable achievement. Upon watching the story of his career on a British Army Youtube video, I promptly invited Lieutenant General Lorimer to sit for a portrait at the London Studio.

Commandant Philippa Lorimer MBE Portrait Sitting

May 27, 2021 in Military Portrait, Portraiture, Works, London, Los Angeles, New York, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Army General, Top Clients, Top Moment

Philippa took over as the Commanding Officer of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) in July 2017. This appointment follows a career that started as an Army officer in the Royal Corps of Signals.

Alexandra Lewis Corporate Headshot Session

May 21, 2021 in Corporate Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York

My Wife & Marketing Director Alexandra was in need of a new corporate headshot. Working at the London Studio we created a quintessential profile picture.

Based in London, and working throughout the UK and USA, New York & Los Angeles. Rory Lewis Photographer makes it easy to connect with your audience and build a great first impression. Use the power of photography to brand your company or yourself.

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.

Joshua Jo Actors Headshots London

March 31, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actor Joshua Jo, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Photographing Ant & Dec

February 24, 2021 in You Tube, Portraiture, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Photography Tips, Northerners, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Projects are essential, as a portrait photographer promoting your technique & style is a tried and tested method of securing new clients and interest in your work. Renown presenters Ant & Dec sat for a dual portrait just before the new normal became wonted. The portrait took centre stage in Northerners, a collection of faces who hail from the North of England, just like myself, exhibited in Manchester last year.

Malcom Davies Actors Headshots London

January 23, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actor Malcom Davies, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

A Year of Hell! Especially for Actors & Photographers

January 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Selah

Just before Covid-19 ravaged my industry and that of Actors & Entertainers. I did have the chance to express my frustration on a portrait sitting with Actor Chad Philips. Who expressed my Caravaggisti creative direction in this depiction of anger and frustration.

New Year New Headshot

January 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Corporate Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Portraiture

2021 is all about new beginnings, despite the pandemic we need to think about the future and better days to follow.