๐ธ Rory Lewis West Coast Portrait Photography Masterclass Tour โ Summer 2025 (HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Rory Lewis Photographer)
Renowned for his striking and emotionally rich portraiture, internationally acclaimed photographer Rory Lewis is heading west this summer for an exclusive three-city West Coast Workshop Tour. With stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, these one-day masterclasses offer photographers a rare opportunity to learn from a multi-award-winning portraitist whose work has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London and whose sitters include Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Natalie Dormer, and William Shatner, to name just a few.
Whether you're a beginner with basic camera knowledge or an intermediate photographer seeking to elevate your lighting and posing skills, this is your chance to work with Rory directly, collaborate with professional models, and gain portfolio-defining images under expert guidance.
โจ Why Learn with Rory Lewis?
Roryโs approach is rooted in direction, storytelling, and sculpting light to evoke authenticity and character. His portrait sittings are not mere photoshootsโthey're collaborative performances, designed to extract depth and presence from his subjects. His distinctive style has earned him international acclaim, with commissions from JP Morgan, Lloyds Banking Group, Cancer Research UK, John Lewis, and the Ministry of Defence.
Roryโs accolades include:
Winner of the Portrait of Britain โ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024
Finalist โ Hasselblad Masters 2023
Shortlisted โ British Photography Awards & Portrait of Britain 2022
Multiple acquisitions โ National Portrait Gallery, London
๐๏ธ Tour Schedule & Booking
๐ LOS ANGELES โ Saturday, August 9, 2025
๐ Samy's Camera, 431 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
๐ 11:00 AM โ 4:00 PM
๐๏ธ Only 12 Spots Available
๐ต $350.00
๐ Click Here to Book Los Angeles
๐ SAN FRANCISCO โ Saturday, September 20, 2025
๐ Studio G San Francisco (Location TBA)
๐ 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM
๐๏ธ Only 12 Spots Available
๐ต $350.00
๐ Click Here to Book San Francisco
๐ SEATTLE โ Sunday, September 28th, 2025
๐ Studio G Seattle, 55 South Atlantic Street, Suite 208, Seattle, WA 98134
๐ 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM
๐๏ธ Only 12 Spots Available
๐ต $350.00
๐ Click Here to Book Seattle
๐ What You'll Learn
โ๏ธ Working with Professional Models
โ๏ธ Mastering Studio Lighting: Soft Boxes, Umbrellas, Snoots & More
โ๏ธ Understanding Light Direction, Ratios, and Mood
โ๏ธ Directing and Posing for Authentic Expression
โ๏ธ Building Creative Scenarios for Story-Driven Portraits
โ๏ธ Building a Portfolio with Intentional, High-Impact Imagery
โYouโll learn more in one day with Rory than months of tutorials and YouTube videos.โ
โ Adrian, ReviewCentre.com
๐ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need lighting equipment?
Noโjust bring your camera and lens (ideally 50mmโ85mm for portraiture).
Do I get to photograph the models?
Yes! You'll have ample time to work with each model, using the lighting set-ups taught in the class.
Is this for beginners?
Absolutely. As long as you understand how to use your camera in manual mode, this class is for you.
๐ What People Are Saying
"In one word: Inspiring. Rory was open to all questions and shared detailed lighting knowledge while showing how to bring out character in a subject. Would recommend this course to any portrait photographer wanting to improve their craft."
โ Dorothy, ReviewCentre.com
โExcellent workshop. We covered 8 different lighting setups, progressing from basic to advanced. Very happy with the portfolio shots I left with. Highly recommended.โ
โ Sean, ReviewCentre.com