Historical Portraiture

Are You a Hero? Focus on Veterans Day

October 31, 2025 in Military Portrait

Founded by portrait photographer Rory Lewis, Heroes in Focus is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving the legacy and humanity of those who serve in uniform — military, police, fire, and emergency personnel. Through powerful portraiture and storytelling, the project ensures their courage, character, and sacrifice are never forgotten.

Field Marshal Lord Richards — Portrait Sitting for Heroes in Focus

October 16, 2025 in Military Portrait, London, Key Event, Jottings, Field Marshal, Featured Sitting, Army General, Works, Top Moment, Top Clients, Portraiture

Field Marshal David Julian Richards, Baron Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB, CBE, DSO, DL—appointed Honorary Field Marshal by His Majesty The King in June 2025—sat for my non-profit archive, Heroes in Focus, on Monday, 6 October 2025. This portrait marks a significant addition to our mission to document the living history of Britain’s senior military leadership.

Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond Portrait Sitting

October 15, 2025 in Field Marshal, Featured Sitting, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Top Moment, Top Clients, Soldiery, Charity, Jottings, London, Los Angeles, New York, Works, Britannia

My first portrait of Lord Houghton was taken in 2014 when he was Chief of the Defence Staff. Over a decade later, photographing him again as Field Marshal felt like closing a chapter — capturing the passage of time, service, and quiet dignity that defines a lifetime of leadership.

Photographing Tony Blair: A Study of Power, Legacy, and Reinvention

October 06, 2025 in Political Portraits, Portraiture, Prime Minister, London, Los Angeles, New York, Top Moment, Top Clients, Featured Sitting

In this newly captured, unreleased portrait of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, I set out to create not a likeness of power, but a meditation on it. Blair, who led Britain from 1997 to 2007, remains a defining and divisive figure—a man whose influence continues to ripple across politics and history.

Year in Review: 2024—My Top 10 Favorite Portrait Sessions

December 27, 2024 in Works, Portraiture, New York, London, Los Angeles, Actors Headshots

As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with incredible collaborations, creative breakthroughs, and unforgettable moments behind the camera. From Los Angeles to London and New York, I had the privilege of working with remarkable individuals who brought their unique stories to life through portraiture. Here are my top 10 favorite sessions of the year:

Capturing Jordan Patrick Smith: A Portrait Session at the Los Angeles Studio

October 31, 2024 in Portraiture, Chrono Visions, Los Angeles Portraits, Los Angeles, New York, Top Clients, Top Moment, Featured Sitting

This recent portrait of Jordan Patrick Smith is part of my ongoing project, ChronoVisions: An Epochal Fusion, a series that brings the mysterious allure of the Chronovisor into the realm of modern photography. Inspired by an array of artistic icons, including Frank Herbert, Caravaggio, David Lynch, Gustave Dore, and Ribera, this project is an ambitious exploration of historical eras through the lens of contemporary portraiture.

David Cameron: A Statesman's Return to Power Captured Through the Lens

November 13, 2023 in Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Top Clients, Top Moment

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has made a surprising return to frontline politics as the new Foreign Secretary, appointed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This unexpected comeback follows Cameron's seven-year hiatus, during which he wrote memoirs and faced controversy over his involvement with the collapsed finance firm, Greensill Capital. Photographer Rory Lewis, who previously captured Cameron's portrait in 2020, showcased the statesman's return through a series of contemplative and thoughtful images. Inspired by the works of Sir James Guthrie, Lewis aimed to convey a meditative statesman akin to political figures during the First World War. Cameron's appointment, amidst a wider reshuffle, demonstrates Sunak's willingness to take risks for political rejuvenation. As Cameron navigates international challenges in his new role, Lewis's portraits serve as a historical record, documenting a pivotal moment in contemporary British politics.