Shortlisted Portrait of Britain 2024

Photographer Rory Lewis has achieved his seventh consecutive shortlist in the Portrait of Britain 2024 competition, presented by the British Journal of Photography. His portrait of Trooper Laura Collins, one of the first women to serve in the Household Cavalry Regiment, was selected from over 13,000 entries for the nationwide exhibition and will feature in the Portrait of Britain book.

Trooper Laura Collins's inclusion in the regiment, known for its distinguished history and traditionally male ranks, marks a significant moment in the evolution of the British Army. Captured as part of Rory Lewis's "Britannia" project, her story reflects ongoing progress within the military.

Trooper Collins The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Portrait Sitting Rory Lewis Photographer, Shortlisted of the Portrait of Britain 2024.

This accolade underscores Rory Lewis's continued excellence in portrait photography, highlighting his commitment to capturing defining moments and individuals in British society.

Simon Bainbridge, editorial director of the British Journal of Photography, said: “The portraits celebrate the unique heritage and diversity of modern Britain, as much as its thriving photography culture and the myriad styles and approaches they employ in their work. Yet, as much as our tribal allegiances are on show in many of the photographs, each image reminds us that, above all, we are a nation of individuals.”