Introducing Ray Dalio: A Captivating Portrait of an Influential Financial Figure

October 31, 2022 in Portraiture, Works, Top Moment, Corporate Commission, Corporate Headshots, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, New York, Political Portraits, Top Clients

Introducing Ray Dalio: A Captivating Portrait of an Influential Financial Figure

Ray Dalio, an esteemed American billionaire investor and renowned hedge fund manager, has left an indelible mark on the financial world. For decades, he held the prestigious position of co-chief investment officer at Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund on the global stage.

Michael James Shaw Actor Portraits Los Angeles

October 24, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Selah, Top Moment, Works, Top Clients

Michael James Shaw Actor Portraits Los Angeles

Always seeking phenomenal actors to pose for my projects. invited Michael James Shaw to the Los Angeles Studio. Capturing a series of vivid and thought provoking images. Starring in the Walking Dead and Limitless. Michael is the quintessential actor, such a pleasure to photograph, using light and shadow, and drawing inspiration from the old masters such as Caravaggio the results are stunning to behold.

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

Ciarán Hinds Irish Times Portrait

September 13, 2022 in Published, Portraiture, London, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Works, Top Moment, Top Clients

Ciarán Hinds recently interviewed by The Irish Times, featured my portrait captured for my Selah Exhibition. Set to appear in new RTÉ drama, The Dry, the Ciarán actor talks about that night at the Oscars, and his lifetime of non-stop working.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach Portrait

July 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, London, New York, Portraiture, Works, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission, Military Portrait

Sir Stuart Peach is a veteran airman who has amassed a staggering 38 years of service in the Royal Air Force, earning the rank Air Chief Marshal.

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, KCB, CBE, ADC

June 28, 2022 in Featured Sitting, Los Angeles, London, New York, Portraiture, Military Portrait, Works, Top Clients, Top Moment

Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord, the highest ranking and most senior admiral to serve in the British Armed Forces. Commissioned to capture Sir Ben’s official portrait, we visited Naval Headquarters in Portsmouth, photographing the Admiral on Board his Flag ship HMS Victory.

General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Portrait Sitting London.

June 24, 2022 in Military Portrait, London, Featured Sitting, Soldiery, Portraitist, Army General, Corporate Commission, Top Clients, Top Moment

My latest Portrait commission from the British Army took place with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Chief of the General Staff

David Morrissey Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

June 22, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture, Selah, Northerners, Corporate Commission

David Morrissey is an English actor and filmmaker. Described by the British Film Institute as "one of the most versatile English actors of his generation", he is noted for the meticulous preparation and research he undertakes for his roles.

The Honourable Artillery Company Corporal Portrait Sitting

June 06, 2022 in Featured Sitting, London, Military Portrait, Soldiery

The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is the oldest regiment in the British Army with a long history of tradition and excellence. HAC soldiers take great pride in their ability to switch quickly and seamlessly between serving their country on operations and performing ceremonial duties in the City of London.

Andrew Divoff Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

May 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity, Selah

Andrew Divoff sat for a portrait photoshoot to be included in my Selah Exhibition at the Los Angeles studio in Downtown LA.

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.

Kevin McNally Portrait Photoshoot London

April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity, Selah

Kevin McNally is an English actor and writer. He is known for portraying Joshamee Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

Fred Melamed Actors Headshot Session Los Angeles

March 25, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Featured Sitting

Fred Melamed is widely known for his acting on the big screen. Melamed's earliest roles were in film, including "Lovesick" (1983) with Dudley Moore, the Woody Allen comedic drama "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1986).

William Shatner Actor Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles Rory Lewis Photographer

March 23, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

William Shatner is best known for his role as Captain James T Kirk on the Starship Enterprise. I’ve had the honour and pleasure of having him in front of my lens on four occasions.

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”.

Eric Lange Actors Headshot Session Los Angeles

March 20, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting

Eric Lange is an American actor. He is known for his work on television, where he has appeared in a wide variety of both supporting and leading roles. Lange played the recurring role of Erwin Sikowitz in the Nickelodeon series Victorious, and had his mainstream breakthrough as Bill Stechner on the crime drama Narcos.

Paul Ben-Victor Actors Headshot Session Los Angeles

March 17, 2022 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Portraiture, Featured Sitting

Paul Ben-Victor is an American actor. He is best known for playing Greek mobster Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos on the HBO drama series The Wire, Alan Gray in Entourage, and Ray in Body Parts. Paul arranged his headshot session at the Los Angeles studio in Glendale.

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.