Jonathan Club Los Angeles Coronation Portrait Exhibition April 21st 2023
in Charity, Works, Top Moment, Key Event
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Lt. Gen. Michael T. Plehn Military Portrait Washington D.C
Lt. Gen. Michael T. Plehn is the 17th President of the National Defense University. As President of NDU, he oversees its five component colleges that offer graduate-level degrees and certifications in joint professional military education to more than 2,000 U.S. military officers, civilian government officials, international military officers and industry partners annually.
Read MoreFormer Mayor of Los Angeles & Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles
Ambassador to India & former 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti is my latest portrait subject. Captured at the LA studio. In this blog post I wanted to explain my inspiration behind the portrait which lies in my love of artist Hans Holbein the Younger.
Read MoreCiarán Hinds Portrait (The Independant)
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.
Read MoreTheresa May’s new book “The Abuse of Power”
in Top Moment, Published, Portraiture, London, Charity, Works
Former Prime Minister Theresa May’s new book “The Abuse of Power” described as “a searing exposé of injustice and an impassioned call to exercise power for the greater good".
Photographer Rory Lewis captured Lady May’s portrait featured across several news and press agencies this week.
Read More"You Can Call Me Bill" Documentary Promotional William Shatner Portrait
Seeking the promotional photography production company Legion M, commissioned a new portrait of William Shatner to appear in the advertising and media campaign.
Read MoreMarina 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.
Read MoreMaye 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.
Read MoreDigital 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.
Read MoreDowntown 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.
Read MoreMayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian Portrait Sitting
We enjoyed working with the Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian, who sit for a portrait on location at Glendale City Hall.
Read MoreBrian 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreElevating 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.
Read MoreIntroducing 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.
Read MoreMichael 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.
Read MoreEva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait
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.
Read MoreEva 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.
Read MoreCelebrating 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.
Read MoreShortlisted 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