Sonya Balmores Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Sonya Balmores Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Sonya Balmores is an actress and writer, known for Den of Thieves (2018), Soul Surfer(2011) and Inhumans (2017). Sonya in need of an update of her Actors Headshots, arranged a session at the Los Angeles studio in Glendale.

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Alliance Megala Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Alliance Megala Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Alliance is a future star of stage and screen, currently studying acting at UCLA. Taking advantage of my Discounted Actors Sessions in Los Angeles, Alliance arranged her first headshots with myself at the Glendale Studio.

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Kirk Baltz Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Kirk Baltz Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Kirk in need of an update of his Actors Headshots, arranged a session at the West Hollywood studio in Los Angeles. Throughout the session, I directed Kirk through multiple looks. From the no nonsense detective to the Father and even the complex villain.

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British Journal of Photography February 2018 Interview

British Journal of Photography February 2018 Interview

Thank you to Sarah Roberts interviewing me for The British Journal of Photography, we spoke about my recent projects and winning The Portrait of Britain. See the full interview transcript below.

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Mark Brent London Actors Headshots

Mark Brent London Actors Headshots

Mark Brent is an actor who is going places, known for his roles in DirtymoneyScarlet Says and East Enders. Mark sought a quintessential portfolio of new headshots.

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National Portrait Gallery Portrait Photography Workshop 10th & 11th February 2018

National Portrait Gallery Portrait Photography Workshop 10th & 11th February 2018

Last weekend I was delighted to teach my  Portrait Masterclass at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The second time the gallery has invited me to teach, and it is a real treat to use the Collection as inspiration

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BBC News Interview (The 'changing face' of the British Army) 3rd February 2018

BBC News Interview (The 'changing face' of the British Army) 3rd February 2018

Thank you to BBC News Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale, who attended the opening of Soldiery British Army Portraits on 31st January 2018 at the National Army Musuem. Taking the time to interview myself and several of the sitters. Please see full transcript below.

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Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition The National Army Museum 31st January 2018

Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition The National Army Museum 31st January 2018

Two years in the making and Soldiery British Army Portraits opened at The National Army Museum in London on 31st January 2018. It was delightful to finally hang the work in its rightful home.

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Lieutenant Colonel Ridgway (The Royal Tank Regiment)

Lieutenant Colonel Ridgway (The Royal Tank Regiment)

Outgoing Commander Lt Colonel Ridgway of The Royal Tank Regiment, commissioned a portrait to be placed on the regimental wall of former Commanding Officers. Visiting Regimental Headquarters with my portable kit, the Colonel posed in No.1 Dress. The portrait was indeed historic as it will hang next to all the former leaders of the Regiment for many years to come.

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Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Malcolm Kennedy

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Malcolm Kennedy

Liverpool Town Hall commissioned a portrait of the new Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Malcolm Kennedy. Councillor Kennedy, who was elected to the council in 1998, will become the First Citizen of Liverpool. Acting as a focal point for the community, promoting the city and forging national and international links.

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British Army Soldier, Warrant Officer Class 2 Deborah Penny Portrait Acquired by National Portrait Gallery London

British Army Soldier, Warrant Officer Class 2 Deborah Penny Portrait Acquired by National Portrait Gallery London

We are pleased to announce that a portrait of British Army Soldier  Warrant Officer Class 2 Deborah Penny captured by Rory Lewis Photographer November 2017 in London, has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery London.

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Captain O’Connor Military Portrait Commission

Captain O’Connor Military Portrait Commission

Captain O’Connor of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards recently booked a military portrait sitting at the London Studio. Ever since my Soldiery Portrait Exhibition I have enjoyed receiving commissions; from British Army, Royal Airforce and Royal Navy personnel.

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Commended British Life Photography Awards

Commended British Life Photography Awards

Pleased to announce that a Portrait of British Army Soldier Sergeant Seeto, captured as part of Rory Lewis Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition. Entered into the British Life Photography Awards has received a commendation.

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Bill Speakman VC Portrait Sitting ‘I was The Queen’s first VC’

Bill Speakman VC Portrait Sitting ‘I was The Queen’s first VC’

The Victoria Cross & George Cross Portrait Project has been an exceptionally challenging, yet rewarding. Individuals who have been awarded the Victoria Cross have been selected because they are worthy of Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand’s highest military award for their bravery and conduct in the field.

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Rufus Sewell (Actor) Portrait Acquired by National Portrait Gallery London

Rufus Sewell (Actor) Portrait Acquired by National Portrait Gallery London

We are pleased to announce that a portrait of Actor Rufus Sewell (Dark CityThe Man in the High Castle & Victoria) captured by Rory Lewis Photographer in Los Angeles last month, has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery London. The Portrait represents Rory Lewis SIXTH National Portrait Gallery Acquisition.

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Photo Professional Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis, #Issue 138

Photo Professional Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis, #Issue 138

Thank you to Terry Hope at Professional Photo Magazine, for publishing a feature on Soldiery British Army Portraits. Soldiery has been a long term project which has taken over 2 years to photograph.

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General Sir Nicholas Carter, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Portrait Sitting

General Sir Nicholas Carter, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Portrait Sitting

My latest Portrait commission from the British Army took place with General Sir Nick Carter, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Chief of the General Staff. The General was in need of a portrait to be placed in the gallery of former Chiefs of the General Staff.

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Baroness Rona Fairhead CBE Portrait Sitting, UK GOV Commission

Baroness Rona Fairhead CBE Portrait Sitting, UK GOV Commission

Portraits from a recent Portrait Commission with Rona Fairhead, Baroness FairheadCBE Minister of State at the Department for International Trade. She is a former Chairman of the BBC Trust and was the first woman to hold the post.

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Chelsea Pensioner Dougie Hassall Portrait Commission

Chelsea Pensioner Dougie Hassall Portrait Commission

Dougie Hassall is a very extraordinary Chelsea Pensioner, a World War Two Veteran reaching the grand old age of 100. The Royal Hospital in London commissioned me to capture his portrait. It was a very humbling experience to shake the hand of a remarkable 100 year old man. I asked Dougie his secret to old age, his response, “ be kind to one another and live each day to the full”. Indeed words to live by.

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Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2017

Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2017

Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of Captain Anani-Isaac of The Royal Lancers. Captured for Soldiery (British Army Portraits), has been selected to appear in a Nationwide Exhibition. Shortlisted from 8000 entires, 100 Portraits of the exhibition will go live on Friday 1st September 2017.

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