Portraiture

Introducing Ray Dalio: A Captivating Portrait of an Influential Financial Figure

Introducing Ray Dalio: A Captivating Portrait of an Influential Financial Figure

Ray Dalio, an esteemed American billionaire investor and renowned hedge fund manager, has left an indelible mark on the financial world. For decades, he held the prestigious position of co-chief investment officer at Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund on the global stage.

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Michael James Shaw Actor Portraits Los Angeles

Michael James Shaw Actor Portraits Los Angeles

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.

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Eva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait

Eva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait

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.

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Eva Elfie Actors Headshots Los Angeles

Eva Elfie Actors Headshots Los Angeles

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.

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Celebrating Heroism and History: Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, 11th October 2022

Celebrating Heroism and History: Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, 11th October 2022

Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition, a labor of dedication by professional portraitist Rory Lewis, has made its mark in the art world by historically documenting the modern British Military. The exhibition, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Washington DC, recently found its way to the prestigious Omni Shoreham Hotel. This special event paid homage to the legendary General Sharon Nesmith and highlighted the profound bond between the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Shortlisted The British Photography Awards

Rory Lewis is very pleased to announce his Portrait of Bill Speakman VC has been Shortlisted The British Photography Awards. The BPA run an open, responsible competition aimed at celebrating photographic talent from all British and British-based photographers.

The next stage of the competition is for the public to vote for their favourite portrait from 20 shortlisted portraits, if you would like to support Rory’s entry please vote by clicking below.

Bill Speakman was born and brought up in Altrincham, Cheshire and educated at Wellington school. He was 24 years old and a private in the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), British Army, attached to the 1st Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers during the Korean War when the following deed took place at United Hill, for which he was awarded the VC.

Rory Lewis Portrait of Bill Speakman Shortlisted The British Photography Awards 2022

Rory Lewis Portrait of Bill Speakman Shortlisted The British Photography Awards 2022

Ciarán Hinds Irish Times Portrait

Ciarán Hinds Irish Times Portrait

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.

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Jared Harris Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Jared Harris Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

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.

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Amateur Photographer Magazine August 2022

Amateur Photographer Magazine August 2022

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.

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Alexandra Lewis Portrait Session Los Angeles

Alexandra Lewis Portrait Session Los Angeles

My Wife & Production Director Alexandra was in need of a new portrait. Working at the Los Angeles Studio we created a quintessential picture.

Based in Los Angeles and working throughout the UK and USA. 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.

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Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Logistics and Support in October 2019, and is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a cross-cutting, pan-Defence strategy for Support, a c£14-billion/annum enterprise covering every facet of Engineering and Logistic Support. Commissioned by The Queens Gurkha Engineers, I captured General Wardlaw at the London Studio. The final Portrait to hang in the Regimental Mess.

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Lieutenant Commander Read Portrait Sitting

Lieutenant Commander Read Portrait Sitting

From a recent portrait commission with Royal Navy Officer Lieutenant Commander Read who arranged a portrait sitting at the London Studio. Shortly retiring from active service, the Commander wanted a record of his Royal Navy career and a portrait which his family will cherish for generations to come.

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Major Kemeny Portrait Sitting London

Major Kemeny Portrait Sitting London

Major Kemeny, Medical Officer of The Queens Royal Hussars sat for a portrait. Based in Downtown Los Angeles with studios in The Financial District of New York and London UK.

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Lieutenant Commander O'Reilly Royal Navy Portrait London

Lieutenant Commander  O'Reilly Royal Navy Portrait London

It is very exciting to now be able to offer Military Portrait Sittings in Los Angeles, New York & London. 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.

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach Portrait

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach Portrait

Sir Stuart Peach is a veteran airman who has amassed a staggering 38 years of service in the Royal Air Force, earning the rank Air Chief Marshal.

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First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, KCB, CBE, ADC

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, KCB, CBE, ADC

Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord, the highest ranking and most senior admiral to serve in the British Armed Forces. Commissioned to capture Sir Ben’s official portrait, we visited Naval Headquarters in Portsmouth, photographing the Admiral on Board his Flag ship HMS Victory.

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David Morrissey Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

David Morrissey Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

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.

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Andrew Divoff Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Andrew Divoff Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

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

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LeVar Burton Mural Sacramento California

LeVar Burton Mural Sacramento California

Wide Open Walls contacted me a few weeks ago, inspired by my portrait of Actor LeVar Burton. Artist Matt Haines wanted to paint the portrait as a mural honouring four native Sacramentans.

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Prime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting

Prime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting

The fourth British Leader of my career. I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister Theresa May; who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019.

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