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William Shatner Actor Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles Rory Lewis Photographer

March 23, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

William Shatner is best known for his role as Captain James T Kirk on the Starship Enterprise. I’ve had the honour and pleasure of having him in front of my lens on four occasions.

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting

June 28, 2021 in Military Portrait, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Royal Portrait, Britannia, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

Returning to Kensington Palace last week, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent commissioned a new R.A.F Uniform Portrait. My second sitting with H.R.H it was exciting to have a catchup and discuss the impact of my first portrait commission.

New Year New Headshot

January 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Corporate Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Portraiture

2021 is all about new beginnings, despite the pandemic we need to think about the future and better days to follow.

Day in the Life of Rory Lewis Portrait Photographer

January 02, 2021 in Interview, Portraiture, Recommendations

Fifteen years behind the lens both in the UK, Europe and the USA fills your schedule. Even during the COVID out-break I have been keeping busy fitting in assignments between lockdowns. Also teaching portrait photography from time to time. I have adapted to an online format of offering mentorship and tuition.

Recreating Caravaggio Saint Jerome

May 25, 2019 in Works, Selah, Portraiture, New York, Los Angeles, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Top Moment

Saint Jerome Writing, also called Saint Jerome in His Study or simply Saint Jerome, is an oil painting by Italian painter Caravaggio. Working with model Frank Weitzel who assumed the role of St Jerome, we created living depiction of the work. Deciding to retain Frank’s Tattoo adds an interesting flair to the portrait.

Stephen Graham Portrait Sitting

May 09, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Los Angeles, Northerners, Portraitist, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Top Moment

Stephen accepted my invitation to sit for a portrait at the London Studio. I’ve admired his work for many years. Graham is not only a screen icon, but a fellow scouser.

'The Taking of Christ' (Recreating Caravaggio)

May 07, 2019 in Works, Portraiture, Portraitist, London, Los Angeles, Liverpool, Leeds, Selah, Celebrity, Top Moment

It’s not unusual for photographers to be inspired by other types of art. As you may have noticed there is a great deal of Renaissance Italian influence in my portraiture.

Karl Pilkington Portrait Sitting Curtis Brown Management

May 05, 2019 in Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity, Corporate Commission, London, Northerners, Advertising

Recently I was commissioned by Curtis Brown Management to capture a series of promotional portraiture for Karl Pilkington. An English travel show presenter, actor, author and all-round funny man who shot to fame alongside Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant with the radio programme, the Ricky Gervais Show.

(Royal Central Interview) Photographing Royalty: Rory Lewis on Edward, Duke of Kent

May 03, 2019 in Interview, Published, Top Moment

In recent weeks, a new portrait of the Duke of Kent has been taken. It’s the work of top photographer, Rory Lewis, who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as many of the leading figures in the military. Royal Central spoke to Rory Lewis about working with royalty and telling a story that will last generations.

Dodho Magazine Interview

April 25, 2019 in Published, Selah, London, Los Angeles, Interview

Thank you to Spanish Photography Magazine Dodho, interviewing me about my latest opus Selah. The magazine previewed a series of portraits from the project.

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC Portrait Sitting

April 04, 2019 in Royal Portrait, Portraiture, London, Featured Sitting, Military Portrait, Charity, Army General, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II through their fathers, Prince George, Duke of Kent, and King George VI. He has held the title of Duke of Kent for over 76 years.

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

July 31, 2018 in BBC Interview, Portraitist, Published, Top Moment

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.

British Journal of Photography February 2018 Interview

February 26, 2018 in Interview, London, Soldiery, Published

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.

Lieutenant Colonel Ridgway (The Royal Tank Regiment)

January 08, 2018 in Military Portrait, Soldiery, Portraiture, London, Army General

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.

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

December 04, 2017 in Portraiture, Portraitist, National Portrait Gallery, London, Los Angeles, Top Moment

We are pleased to announce that a portrait of Actor Rufus Sewell (Dark City, The 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.

15 Minutes with Bill My tale of photographing a screen icon

January 09, 2017 in Works, Celebrity, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Expressive, Portraitist, Top Moment

William Shatner is best known for his role as Captain James T Kirk on the Starship Enterprise. I’ve had the honour and pleasure of having him in front of my lens on two occasions. In total my time spent photographing him has equated to 15 minutes. 15 minutes with Bill.

Los Angeles April 2016

April 30, 2016 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Works, Expressive

April saw me spending three weeks back over the pond in Los Angeles, leading me to dub the city my second home. This avenue of photography has really taken off for my business. Back in 2014 it accounted for barely 2% of my work load. Now, in 2016, 15% of my assignments take place in the City of Angels.

Iain Glen Portrait Sitting

November 24, 2014 in Actors Headshots, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Northerners, Expressive, Portraitist, Portraiture, Celebrity, Top Moment, Top Clients

Iain Glen is a Scottish film, television, and stage actor best known for his roles in the Resident Evil films and for portraying Ser Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones. Iain accepted my invitation to sit for a portrait a few weeks ago.

Mayor Joe Anderson Portrait Sitting

February 23, 2014 in Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Liverpool, Northerners, Portraiture, Top Clients, Top Moment

Mayor of Liverpool ‘Joe' Anderson OBE is a British Labour Party politician who is the first directly elected mayor of Liverpool, having been elected with 57% of the vote on 3 May 2012. He was previously leader of the Liverpool City Council from the 2010 Council election until the 2012 Mayoral election.