Portraiture

State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry Coronation Portraiture

State 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.

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Marina Mazepa Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Marina Mazepa Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Always seeking remarkable faces to capture, I invited Marina to sit for a portrait at the Los Angeles Studio. The depiction drawing inspiration from the Old Master painters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Titian and Ribera. I have attempted to masterfully recreate the light, atmosphere and tones of classical portraiture.

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Oleg Zagorodnii Portait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Oleg Zagorodnii Portait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Oleg Zagorodnii is a Ukrainian film, theatre and TV actor. Seeking interesting faces I invited Oleg for a Portrait Photoshoot at the Los Angeles Studio. Rory Lewis is available in Los Angeles, New York & London for portraits and headshots.

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Maye Musk: An Iconic Model and Respected Dietitian Immortalized in a Masterful Portrait

Maye Musk: An Iconic Model and Respected Dietitian Immortalized in a Masterful Portrait

Maye Musk, renowned both as a model and dietitian, has graced the industry for an impressive span of 50 years. Her captivating presence has graced the covers of numerous esteemed magazines, including a special health edition of Time magazine, Women's Day, international editions of Vogue, and even the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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The Rifles Museum

The Rifles Museum

Rory Lewis is pleased to donate a series of portraits to The Rifles Museum. Situated in the heart of the Winchester Military Quarter, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the story of the largest infantry regiment of the British Army.

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Digital Camera World Transgender Military Portraits

Digital Camera World Transgender Military Portraits

Thank you to Lauren Scott Editor of Digital Camera World, interviewing me about my transgender Military Project.

On the first day of the year, 2023, twenty countries allowed transgender military personnel to serve openly. In 2014, the British Army granted transgender people permission to serve openly in its military forces.

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Downtown News Magazine (January 2023)

Downtown News Magazine (January 2023)

Thank you to Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski of Downtown LA Magazine, interviewing me about my recent relocation to Los Angeles. The magazine also features my portrait of British Army officer Captain Anani-Isaac on the front cover.

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Sarah Wayne Callies Selah Project Portrait Photoshoot

Sarah Wayne Callies Selah Project Portrait Photoshoot

Actress, writer, director, Sarah Wayne Callies is best known for starring in multiple hit television series The Walking Dead, Prison Break and Colony. Sarah & myself collaborated on a portrait photoshoot at the Los Angeles studio for a new project entitled Selah.

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

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

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

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The Crown Featuring Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major & Sir Tony Blair

The Crown Featuring Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major & Sir Tony Blair

Since its release on the 9th of November The Crown has been the centre of all the headlines. I’m no stranger to working with several of the Actors featured in the series including Tobias Menzies; who played The Duke of Edinburgh in season 3 & 4. The show now entering the 1990’s has introduced Prime Minsters Sir John Major played by Jonny Lee Miller & Sir Tony Blair played by Bertie Carvel.

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Elevating Your Corporate Image: Makeup Forever's Diverse Team Captured by Rory Lewis

Elevating Your Corporate Image: Makeup Forever's Diverse Team Captured by Rory Lewis

LVMH brand Makeup Forever commissioned Rory Lewis to capture a new series of corporate headshots. Photographing the brands diverse New York Team, marketing opted for Black & White headshots which removes any distraction of colour and helps the viewer focus on the subject.

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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