The Chiefs of the Defence Staff

The Chiefs of the Defence Staff

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) is the professional head of the British Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister. The Chief of the Defence Staff is based at the Ministry of Defence and works alongside the Permanent Under Secretary, the Ministry’s senior civil servant. The Chief of the Defence Staff is the British equivalent position of what in NATO and the European Union is known as the Chief of Defence

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Ciarán Hinds Actor Portrait Sitting

Ciarán Hinds Actor Portrait Sitting

Ciarán was very kind to accept my invitation to sit for a portrait in March of this year. The sitting was very memorable, Hinds was astonishing, creating expressions and emotions that almost hold the viewer. My directional inspiration for the sitting flowed from three themes. The first to capture Ciarán as a penitent man, who believes, the second, a focused individual, the third a man who doubts. Hinds created complex and vigorous characters were embodied by energy and animation.

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Katherine McKalip Actors Headshots Los Angeles

Katherine McKalip Actors Headshots Los Angeles

Thank you to Katherine McKalip for arranging her Actress Headshots at the Glendale Studio in Los Angeles. After majoring in Music and Drama in college in the ’60s, she later did almost 10 seasons of theatrical acting/training at Western Stage, building up to leads, among them being Frau Gabor in Spring’s Awakening, and M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias. Now in Southern California, she’s doing TV (TLC, Discovery, National Geographic), movies.

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Chief Constable Paul Crowther, OBE Portrait Sitting

Chief Constable Paul Crowther, OBE Portrait Sitting

Paul Crowther, OBE is a police officer of the United Kingdom. Since March 2014, he has been Chief Constable of the British Transport Police (BTP). I’m no stranger to photographing high profile public officials. I’m a professional portrait photographer, I will forever be a historian in my heart.

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Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2018

Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2018

Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of British Army Soldier Warrant Officer Class 2 Deborah Penny. Deborah serving 30 years in the British Army’s Royal Logistic Corps as a Bomb disposal expert; made Army history as the first transgender Soldier to serve in the front line.

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Portraitist Open Evening 1st August 2018

Portraitist Open Evening 1st August 2018

Thank you to everyone who attended the open evening of Portraitist, at the Wex Photographic Gallery in London. It was a pleasure to share my latest portraiture, with over 100 VIP guests. Including several of the sitters, Steven BerkoffCiarán HindsWolf Kahler and David Bamber.

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BBC News Interview (In pictures: Behind the mask) 31st July 2018

BBC News Interview (In pictures: Behind the mask) 31st July 2018

Thank you to BBC in Pictures Corespondent Phil Coomes, interviewing me about my Portraitist Photography Exhibition. The exhibition opens at Wex Photographic’s Gallery in Whitechapel on 1st August 2019.Please see full transcript below.

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Photo Professional Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis, #Issue 147

Photo Professional Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis, #Issue 147

Thank you to Kingsley Singleton at Photo Professional Magazine, interviewing me about my Portraitist Exhibition which opens on 1st August 2018 at Wex Photo & Video London. The article features my portrait of Actor Rufus Sewell, captured in Los Angeles. The portrait among over 30 others will hang until 25th September 2018. Interview transcript below.

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Clay Bunker Actors Headshots Session

Clay Bunker Actors Headshots Session

Actor Clay Bunker arranged his Actors Headshots session at the Los Angeles Studio in West Hollywood. Clay was in need of a new portfolio of headshots to promote his casting profile. If you are in need of a new body of headshots, please consider photographer Rory Lewis.

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Rob Gros Corporate Portraits

Rob Gros Corporate Portraits

Rob Gros is a British innovator and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Chemical Intelligence Limited & Sanitas Healthcare. He is most famous for his work in the licensing, research and development of antimicrobial technology.

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Lieutenant General James Bashall CBE Portrait Sitting

Lieutenant General James Bashall CBE Portrait Sitting

Delighted to work with Lieutenant General James Bashall CBE, who commissioned a military portrait sitting at his Headquarters in Aldershot. A tall and imposing man, Lieutenant General Bashall was a hero of the Iraq War. He commanded the 1st Mechanised Brigade in Basra, in 2007. 

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George Kafetzis Actors Headshots

George Kafetzis Actors Headshots

Actor George Kafetzis in need of an update of his actors headshots portfolio, booked my package one session at the London studio. Working through three clothing and lighting changes, I expertly directed George to depict several different characters. From a father to a detective and a villain, all these complimenting his casting profile.

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1st Battalion, The Rifles Portrait Sittings

1st Battalion, The Rifles Portrait Sittings

The subjects of my first photoshoot, where the Soldiers of 1st Battalion, The Rifles. I discovered little has changed since the Napoleonic Wars. The Rifles, are still at the forefront of battle, trained as marksmen. They don’t carry a flag. Instead, their Battle Honours are carried on Parade uniforms.

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Major-General Bob Bruce CBE, DSO Portrait Sitting

Major-General Bob Bruce CBE, DSO Portrait Sitting

A recent portrait commission from The Royal Regiment of Scotland to capture Major General Bob Bruce CBE, DSO. The General posed in his uniform as Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. 

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Lieutenant Commander Trewinnard-Boyle Portrait Sitting

Lieutenant Commander Trewinnard-Boyle Portrait Sitting

From a recent portrait commission with Royal Navy Officer Lieutenant Commander Trewinnard-Boyle. 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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H.R.H Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, KStJ, CD Portrait Sitting

H.R.H Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, KStJ, CD Portrait Sitting

H.R.H Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, KStJ, CD is a member of the British Royal Family. He is a paternal first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, being a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. His Royal Highness commissioned a portrait at the London Studio. 

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Captain Buddhi Bhandari MVO Portrait Sitting

Captain Buddhi Bhandari MVO Portrait Sitting

Soldiery‘ British Army Portraits, has given me a great deal of exposure. Since the completion of the project I have been offering portraits to Military and Police personnel. One of my latest commissions took place with Gurkha Engineer, Captain Buddhi Bhandari MVO, who recently won the Royal Victorian Order for brave actions during the recent Nepal Earthquake.

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Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Actress Shereener Browne has exchanged her law career for the stage. Being in great need of an update of her actress headshots. Shereener booked my package two option giving her plenty of time to relax and enjoy the session. Working through five clothing and lighting changes, I expertly directed Shereener to depict several different characters, complimenting her casting profile. From a mother, to a detective and even a villain. 

If you are in need of an update or if you are even just starting out as an Actor. Make the Right Choice for Your Actors Headshots. Professional, Inventive, Expertly Directed, Relaxed Sessions. Rory Lewis Actors Headshots Photographer.

Nathan Dana Aldrich Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Nathan Dana Aldrich Los Angeles Actors Headshots

Nathan Dana Aldrich is an actor, known for The Orville (2017), Major Crimes (2012) and Agent X (2015). In need of an update of his portfolio of Actors Headshots. Nathan arranged a session at the West Hollywood studio.

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Bill Brochtrup Actors Headshots Los Angeles

Bill Brochtrup Actors Headshots Los Angeles

Bill arranged an update of his Actors Headshots at the Studio in Glendale. 

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