Colonel Nyland Portrait Photoshoot New York

March 15, 2023 in Military Portrait, New York, Portraiture, Los Angeles, USA Military Portraits, Charity

U.S Army Colonel Nyland is a distinguished member of the military, who has dedicated his life to serving his country. As a highly respected officer, it was an honor for our New York photography studio to capture his portrait.

State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry Coronation Portraiture

March 15, 2023 in Royal Regiments, Royal Portrait, Portraiture, London, New York, Charity, Military Portrait

State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry Coronation Portraiture

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, I will be posting a series of blog posts featuring many of the Uniforms and pageantry of those who will be taking part in the first coronation of a Monarch in 70 years.

The Rifles Museum

January 15, 2023 in Charity, Charity Sponsor, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Soldiery, Works

The Rifles Museum

Rory Lewis is pleased to donate a series of portraits to The Rifles Museum. Situated in the heart of the Winchester Military Quarter, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the story of the largest infantry regiment of the British Army.

Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian Portrait Sitting

December 17, 2022 in Top Moment, Works, Political Portraits, Los Angeles, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, Charity

Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian Portrait Sitting

We enjoyed working with the Mayor of Glendale Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian, who sit for a portrait on location at Glendale City Hall.

Rory Lewis: Capturing H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent's Majestic Portrait as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons

October 24, 2022 in Royal Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Charity, Works, Corporate Commission, Political Portraits

Rory Lewis: Capturing H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent's Majestic Portrait as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons

Rory Lewis, a distinguished photographer, recently had the privilege of capturing a magnificent portrait of H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons. With an impeccable eye for detail, Lewis skillfully portrayed Prince Michael's regal essence in the grandeur of Kensington Palace. Having previously photographed the prince in various military attires, Lewis's deep understanding of his subject's affiliations and offices further enhanced the authenticity of the portrait. This remarkable composition showcases Lewis's expertise in the art of portraiture, encapsulating the noble presence of Prince Michael and highlighting his prestigious role. The result is a captivating and timeless image, destined to be treasured for generations to come.

Shortlisted The British Photography Awards

September 20, 2022 in Awards, Charity, Featured Sitting, London, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Top Moment, Victoria Cross, Works

Rory Lewis is very pleased to announce his Portrait of Bill Speakman VC has been Shortlisted The British Photography Awards. The BPA run an open, responsible competition aimed at celebrating photographic talent from all British and British-based photographers.

The next stage of the competition is for the public to vote for their favourite portrait from 20 shortlisted portraits, if you would like to support Rory’s entry please vote by clicking below.

Bill Speakman was born and brought up in Altrincham, Cheshire and educated at Wellington school. He was 24 years old and a private in the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), British Army, attached to the 1st Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers during the Korean War when the following deed took place at United Hill, for which he was awarded the VC.

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Rory Lewis Portrait of Bill Speakman Shortlisted The British Photography Awards 2022

LeVar Burton Mural Sacramento California

May 23, 2022 in Charity, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Star Trek, Star Trek The Next Gen, Works

Wide Open Walls contacted me a few weeks ago, inspired by my portrait of Actor LeVar Burton. Artist Matt Haines wanted to paint the portrait as a mural honouring four native Sacramentans.

Prime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting

May 19, 2022 in Charity, Prime Minister, Portraiture, Britannia, London, Featured Sitting, Political Portraits, Top Moment, Top Clients

The fourth British Leader of my career. I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister Theresa May; who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019.

Nutmeg Wealth Management, JP Morgan Banking 2022 London Portrait Advertising Campaign

March 21, 2022 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, London, Liverpool, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Charity, Case Study, Top Clients, Top Moment

Digital Wealth Manager Nutmeg, recently acquired by JP Morgan, has rebranded – casting aside its cuddly squirrel in favour of imagery that it says focuses “on the human stories that our investment strategy and technology are powering”.

Virginia Military Institute Portrait Photoshoot March 2022

March 11, 2022 in Military Portrait, USA Military Portraits, Works, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, New York, Los Angeles, London, Key Event, Featured Sitting, Charity, Soldiers of the Republic, Top Moment, Top Clients

Delighted to work with The Virginia Military Institute, capturing staff & cadet portraits. Founded in 1839, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is the oldest state-supported military college in the United States.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols Portrait Sitting London

February 21, 2022 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Britannia, Religious Portraits, Cardinal, New York, Works, Top Clients, Top Moment

This month I was delighted to capture a portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the highest ranking member of the Catholic Church in England & Wales. The sitting took place on location at the Cardinals Palace attached to Westminster Cathedral.

Speaker's Secretary and Chief of Staff Helen Wood Portrait Sitting

December 04, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia

Helen Wood was appointed Speaker’s Secretary on the election of Sir Lindsay Hoyle as the 158th Speaker of the House of Commons. I was delighted to capture Helen on location at the House of Parliament last month.

Black Rod Sarah Clarke OBE Portrait Sitting

November 28, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Top Clients

Sarah Clarke OBE was appointed as the new Black Rod in November 2017. She formally took on the duties as Lady Usher of the Black Rod in February 2018. Sarah Clarke was the first woman to be appointed to the office in its more than 650-year history.

Nutmeg Wealth Management, JP Morgan Banking Photoshoot

October 25, 2021 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, London, Liverpool, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works, Charity, Top Moment, Top Clients

Digital Wealth Manager Nutmeg, recently acquired by JP Morgan, has rebranded – casting aside its cuddly squirrel in favour of imagery that it says focuses “on the human stories that our investment strategy and technology are powering”.

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet Portrait Sitting

September 30, 2021 in Charity, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Parliament, Political Portraits, Portraiture, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Top Clients

Ugbana Oyet is the Serjeant at Arms. The Serjeant at Arms is responsible for keeping order within the Commons part of the parliamentary estate. There are also some ceremonial aspects to the role. Oyet agreed to sit for me at Parliament as part of a new Parliamentary Portrait Project I’m currently working on.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle The Speaker of the House of Commons Portrait Sitting

August 31, 2021 in Political Portraits, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, Charity, Works, Britannia, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a British politician who has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997.

Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch Official Sponsor

The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch Official Sponsor

December 03, 2020 in Military Portrait, Charity, Charity Sponsor

Rory Lewis Photography are proud to sponsor the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch Offering the winners a Portrait Sitting at Rory Lewis London Photography Studio.

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Recruitment Photography

November 14, 2020 in Royal Regiments, Regimental Sittings, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Works, Charity, Corporate Commission, Advertising, Top Clients, Top Moment

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.

HCMR - Princess Elizabeth Cup (The Richmond Cup) Official Sponsor

November 13, 2020 in Military Portrait, Charity, Charity Sponsor

Rory Lewis Photography are proud to sponsor The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiments, Princess Elizabeth Cup. Offering the two winners a Military Portrait Sitting at Rory Lewis London Photography Studio.

Johnson Beharry VC Portrait Sitting

June 13, 2020 in Victoria Cross, Portraiture, Works, Military Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Charity, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Top Clients

The Victoria Cross & George Cross Portrait Project has been an exceptionally challenging, yet rewarding. Individuals who have been awarded the Victoria Cross have been selected because they are worthy of Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand’s highest military award for their bravery and conduct in the field.