Dates NYC

New York: Three Days in Midtown, 18–20 September 2026

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New York: Three Days in Midtown, 18–20 September 2026

The first is theatrical. New York actors carry themselves differently from Los Angeles actors — there is stage in the posture, and a willingness to be looked at properly rather than prettily. That suits how I light. One dominant source, deep shadow, and a face that has to hold its own ground. Casting directors on both coasts respond to it because it looks like a still from something rather than a photograph of somebody.

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Manhattan as the Backdrop

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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

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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

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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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New York's Finest Photographer Rory Lewis Has Availability in April 2025 for Actors Headshots

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New York's Finest Photographer Rory Lewis Has Availability in April 2025 for Actors Headshots

With over 20 years of experience behind the lens, Rory Lewis is a distinguished British photographer celebrated for his work with royalty and celebrities. Based in New York, Rory’s studio, located in the heart of Manhattan, serves as a creative hub where he crafts his iconic, timeless portraits.

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