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Manhattan as the Backdrop

Manhattan as the Backdrop

There is no neutral way to photograph Manhattan, and there is no neutral way to be photographed in it. The city imposes itself on every frame. For the 25–31 May 2026 New York headshot residency, Rory Lewis has chosen this consciously — the work will be made in Manhattan because Manhattan changes what a portrait means.

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What Makes a Rory Lewis Headshot Different

What Makes a Rory Lewis Headshot Different

Most headshots are produced. A Rory Lewis headshot is composed.

This distinction matters more than it first sounds. The bulk of professional headshot photography in New York and London is built around a production model — bright, even, frontal lighting, a plain backdrop, a repeatable formula. The work is competent and the turnaround is fast, but the image is rarely memorable. Run a hundred LinkedIn pages side by side and they begin to blur into each other.

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New York Headshots with Rory Lewis | 25–31 May 2026

New York Headshots with Rory Lewis | 25–31 May 2026

For one week only, celebrity and royal portrait photographer Rory Lewis returns to New York with a limited series of private headshot sessions running from Sunday 25 May through Saturday 31 May 2026. Based in a Midtown Manhattan studio, this will be Rory's most concentrated New York residency to date — and with only a small number of sittings available across the seven days, places are expected to be claimed quickly.

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Michael Richardson – Model Digitals with Rory Lewis

Michael Richardson – Model Digitals with Rory Lewis

Michael Richardson stepped into the studio for a set of striking model digitals that highlight his natural presence and versatility. With clean lines, sharp features, and effortless style, Michael’s digitals provide agencies with exactly what they need: unfiltered, authentic images that showcase his potential across fashion, lifestyle, and commercial work.

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Destiny Edwards Model Digitals with Rory Lewis

Destiny Edwards Model Digitals with Rory Lewis

Destiny Edwards radiates confidence and poise in her latest digitals, presenting a look that is both timeless and contemporary. With her natural beauty and effortless expression, Destiny’s session resulted in photographs that showcase her as a standout face for agencies across fashion and commercial markets.

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Rufus Sewell Cast as TIME in The Sandman Season 2 – A Testament to Career-Elevating Headshots by Rory Lewis

Rufus Sewell Cast as TIME in The Sandman Season 2 – A Testament to Career-Elevating Headshots by Rory Lewis

British actor Rufus Sewell has joined the star-studded cast of The Sandman Season 2, portraying the formidable and emotionally distant character Time—a cosmic force older than the universe itself. Sewell’s role adds profound philosophical weight to the series, exploring Dream’s fate through the lens of eternal responsibility, emotional wounds, and the burdens of generational memory.

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New York Actors Headshots with Michael Baszler – A Studio Session with Rory Lewis Photographer

New York Actors Headshots with Michael Baszler – A Studio Session with Rory Lewis Photographer

As a New York-based British photographer with a deep passion for portraiture, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of actors, creatives, and public figures. Recently, I welcomed rising actor Michael Baszler to my Manhattan studio for a dynamic headshot session—an experience that perfectly captured the energy and ambition of New York’s vibrant acting community.

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