Tess Harper Portrait Sitting

February 25, 2019 in Portraiture, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, Selah, Celebrity, Top Moment

Tess Harper is an American actress. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her first film role in 1983's Tender Mercies, and for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1986 film Crimes of the Heart. Her other film appearances include Flashpoint (1984), Ishtar (1987), Far North (1988), and No Country for Old Men (2007). She also had a recurring role on the first three seasons of Breaking Bad (2008–10).

Major Arden Portrait Sitting

February 19, 2019 in London, Military Portrait, Portraiture

Shortly retiring from active service, Major Arden commissioned a portrait sitting at the London studio. Serving in The Royal Welsh Regiment for over 14 years, the Major is changing career. The portrait will stand the test of time and serve as a record of his service.

Profoto Interviews Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis 18th February 2019

February 19, 2019 in Interview, Published

Thank you to Profoto's Ailish Cook for interviewing me about my portraiture, recent projects and awards. I’ll be speaking for Profoto at the upcoming Photography Show in Birmingham from 16th - 19th March 2019. Read the full interview on Profoto’s Website, transcript also below.

Armin Shimerman Portrait Sitting

February 11, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Portraiture, Los Angeles, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

During my trip to LA in October 2018, I contacted Armin to arrange a second portrait sitting. My first took place in 2015 and I was anxious to have another opportunity to create a series of theatrical portraits. Armin Shimerman is an actor, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), The Hitcher (1986) and Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time (2009).

Lee Ravitz Actors Headshots London

February 08, 2019 in Actors Headshots, London

Lee Ravitz is an actor, known for Pulp (2013), Mort (2009) and Bloody Tales of the Tower (2012). In need of an update of his headshots, Lee arranged a session at the London studio. Seeking a more distinctive headshot, we worked through several changes and expressions.

Lyanka Gryu Actors Headshots

February 03, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Lyanka Gryu was born in Moscow, Russia. Her experience in TV and cinema has been truly unique from the very start: she has been working as an actress since the age of 4 when she landed her first lead in the award-winning European film Odin.

Hearing about my photography via Facebook, Lyanka contacted me to arrange a headshot session at the West Hollywood Photography Studio. I was very excited to meet Lyanka, having been an admirer of her work for quite some time.

(The Guardian Interview) Rory Lewis's best photograph: David Cameron looks back without regret.

January 23, 2019 in Published, Interview, Portraitist, Top Moment, Political Portraits, Case Study

Thank you to the Guardian’s Tim Jonze interviewing me for the Best Shot Column about my recent portrait sitting with former Prime Minister David Cameron. Link to the article, transcript also below.

Paul Eiding & Colleen Kelly-Eiding Actors Headshots Session Los Angeles

January 23, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Paul Eiding and Colleen Kelly-Eiding, husband and wife, are both extraordinary actors. Who arranged their headshot session at the West Hollywood studio. Working through several looks I photographed both Paul and Colleen in back to back sessions.

Desirée Mee Jung Actors Headshots Los Angeles

January 10, 2019 in Actors Headshots

Desiree Mee Jung is a Korean actress based in Los Angeles. Looking to update her portfolio of headshots. Desiree arranged a session at the Studio City Photography Studio. Working through several looks I directed Desiree to assume different characters, expressions and emotions. Thus creating a varied portfolio of headshots. I wish her all the best with new castings and opportunities in 2019.

December Military Portrait Commission

December 28, 2018 in Military Portrait, London, Portraiture

Just before the Christmas break, a recent Sandhurst graduate, commissioned a portrait at the London Studio. Coming from a distinguished military family, the sitter wanted to replicate a pose from a portrait of his Grandfather.

David Cameron Prime Minister Portrait Sitting

December 23, 2018 in Portraiture, Featured Sitting, London, Prime Minister, Portraitist, Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Charity, Top Moment

One of the most challenging sittings of my career, I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister David Cameron. Serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. Brexit has been a challenging time in British Politics, resulting in David Cameron’s resignation.

James Kirkland Actors Headshots Los Angeles

December 04, 2018 in Los Angeles, Actors Headshots

James Kirkland is an actor and writer, known for My Long Distance Relationship (2008), Stevie TV (2012) and Criminal Minds (2005). James, arranged his headshots session at the West Hollywood Studio. We began with a series of commercial looks, and following this we had a play around with a theatrical series.

Liverpool Echo Interview December 3rd 2018

December 03, 2018 in Published, Interview, Liverpool

Thank you to Paddy Shennan at the Liverpool Echo for running a feature on my recent work in Los Angeles, London and New York. Liverpool is still my home and its wonderful to share my latest work with the City. The article features my work with Sir Patrick Stewart, Natalie Dormer, William Shatner, James Purefoy and Stephen Graham transcript below.

Soldati della Repubblica Exhibition/Esposizione/ Palazzo Cusani/ Milan/Milano

November 28, 2018 in Soldati della Repubblica, Military Portrait, Key Event

Thank you to everyone who attended my first Italian Exhibition 11th – 14th December 2018 at Palazzo Cusani in Milan. The exhibition featuring portraits from my Soldati della Repubblica project. In which I spent the summer of 2018, travelling across Italy, capturing portraits of the wonderfully historic and diverse Italian Army.

Leo Marks Actors Headshots Session Los Angeles

November 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, Actors Headshots

Leo Marks is an Obie-winning stage actor who has performed in some of the nation’s finest theaters from New York to Los Angeles. He was a founding member of New York’s Elevator Repair Service Theater and is a member of LA’s Antaeus and Evidence Room companies. Multi award winning, Leo is one of the Nation’s finest stage actors. In love with style of headshots Leo arranged a SECOND Actors Headshots session at the Studio City Studio last month.

Massi Furlan Actors Headshots Los Angeles

November 12, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Massimiliano Furlan, aka Massi, was born near Venice in Treviso, Italy. Massi started his entertaining career as a stand up comedian. In 2007 Massi moved to Hollywood, CA where his acting chops were quickly recognised. He was immediately cast in the HBO pilot 1%, Days of Our Lives, Terminator: Sarah Connors Chronicles, Massi has also featured in movies such as The Dark Night Rises.

Practical Photography Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis October 2018

October 31, 2018 in Interview, Portraitist, Published

Thank you to Louise Carey, Features Editor of Practical Photography Magazine publishing a feature on my Portraitist Exhibition. I was delighted to speak about several of the celebrity portrait sittings, my techniques and style.

Mia Richelle London Actress Headshots

October 31, 2018 in Actors Headshots

Actress Mia Richelle arranged her Actors Headshots at the London Studio last month. This new body headshots will help Mia to illustrate her acting ability to casting directors and take her career forward. On the day of her session I directed Mia to assume different expressions and characters. Creating an exceptional new representation of Mia’s talent as an actress.

Othon Cardelle Actors Headshots Los Angeles

October 31, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Actor Othon Cardelle arranged his first portfolio of Headshots at the Los Angeles Studio last month. These headshots will help to illustrate his acting ability to casting directors and take his career forward. On the day of his session I directed Othon to assume different expressions and characters. Creating an exceptional new representation of his talent as an actor.

Digital Photography Magazine Column 31st October 2019

October 31, 2018 in Published, New York, London, Los Angeles, Portraiture

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine for inviting me to write this months Pro Column. The topic my portrait sitting with actor Sir Patrick Stewart. I hope you enjoy it, feedback is most welcome.