Rory Lewis' 'Soldiery' Project Joins the Permanent Collection at the National Army Museum in London
Soldiery
Celebrating Heroism and History: Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, 11th October 2022
Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition, a labor of dedication by professional portraitist Rory Lewis, has made its mark in the art world by historically documenting the modern British Military. The exhibition, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Washington DC, recently found its way to the prestigious Omni Shoreham Hotel. This special event paid homage to the legendary General Sharon Nesmith and highlighted the profound bond between the United Kingdom and the United States.
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General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Portrait Sitting London.
My latest Portrait commission from the British Army took place with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Chief of the General Staff
Read MoreThe Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers is a cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed by an amalgamation of 9th/12th Royal Lancers and the Queen's Royal Lancers on 2 May 2015.
It was delightful to return a second time to capture a new series of portraits, having visited the Regiment in 2016.
Based in London & working throughout the year in New York, Washington DC & Los Angeles Rory Lewis is the UK’s & USA’s foremost Military Portraitist Photographer. Rory is regularly commissioned to photograph high profile Military Officers for all three branches of the Military Army, RAF & Royal Navy. Portraits are very important to military personal. To be captured in uniform looking ones best and in full finery, can fill one with pride for the service.
**(Discounts available for larger groups, including mini packages, please email RL@RORYLEWIS.STUDIO for a quote. Rory is able to travel throughout the UK, USA & Europe)**
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
Rory Lewis Photographer offers a comprehensive service to Members of the Armed Forces, RAF, Royal Navy and Army who are looking to capture a professional portrait.
Portraiture is Rory’s speciality, he is just as comfortable working with High Ranking Officers as with NCO’s and Enlisted Personnel. You will find his friendly and professional approach helps put even the most photo-phobic at ease. Discounts Available for Large Groups.
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).
1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Recruitment Photography
1st Battalion Coldstream Guards commission Rory Lewis to photograph their new 2021 recruitment campaign. The photoshoot took place just before lockdown at Victoria Barracks in Windsor.
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Lance Corporal Siwale, Rory Lewis Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2020
Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2020
Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of British Army Soldier Lance Corporal Siwale, has been selected.
Read MoreThe Gurkha Way Book Cover
Delighted to see my portrait of Gurkha Rifleman Ganga, on the cover of The Gurkha Way. John Sadler tells the exciting, dramatic story of the Ghurkas from beginnings to the modern day, through interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence, examining the unique Nepali society, the soldiers themselves together with wives and families, and what the future holds.
Read MoreSoldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition London 21st October 2019
Soldiery British Army Portraits appeared at an event in London on Monday 21st October 2019. My guests included His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC, General Sir James Everard, KCB, CBE NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gavin Williamson CBE MP and minsters from Government and Senior Military Personnel.
Read More1st Battalion Welsh Guards Portrait Sittings
Delighted to receive a commission from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in Windsor to capture portraits of C/O & Senior Warrant Officers. The Welsh Guards was formed in 1915 by order of King George V. Over the course of their 100+ year history, they have distinguished themselves both on and off the battlefield, and have taken part in almost every British Army campaign since World War I. The Welsh Guards are Wales’s Senior Infantry Regiment with a formidable reputation forged throughout the last century.
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Lt Batts Rory Lewis Photographer Winner Portrait of Britain 2019
Winner of the Portrait of Britain 2019
in Awards, Portraiture, Soldiery
Portrait of Britain is presented by British Journal of Photography. Photographer Rory Lewis portrait of British Army Officer Lieutenant Batts has been selected. The first female combat officer and tank commander in British History. The historic move comes after a long-standing ban on women serving on the frontline was lifted by the PM in July 2018.
Read MoreThe Royal Tank Regiment Portrait Sittings
Forged in the adversity of World War I, the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world. After two years, I returned to the Regiment to capture a new series of portraits.
Read MoreProfoto Interviews Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis 18th February 2019
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.
Read MorePractical Photography Magazine Interview's Rory Lewis October 2018
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.
Read MoreWinner 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.
Read MoreLieutenant 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.
Read More1st 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.
Read MoreMajor-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.
Read MoreBBC News Interview (The 'changing face' of the British Army) 3rd February 2018
Thank you to BBC News Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale, who attended the opening of Soldiery British Army Portraits on 31st January 2018 at the National Army Musuem. Taking the time to interview myself and several of the sitters. Please see full transcript below.
Read MoreSoldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition The National Army Museum 31st January 2018
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