December Military Portrait Commission

December 28, 2018 in Military Portrait, London, Portraiture

Just before the Christmas break, a recent Sandhurst graduate, commissioned a portrait at the London Studio. Coming from a distinguished military family, the sitter wanted to replicate a pose from a portrait of his Grandfather.

David Cameron Prime Minister Portrait Sitting

December 23, 2018 in Portraiture, Featured Sitting, London, Prime Minister, Portraitist, Political Portraits, Corporate Commission, Charity, Top Moment

One of the most challenging sittings of my career, I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister David Cameron. Serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. Brexit has been a challenging time in British Politics, resulting in David Cameron’s resignation.

Digital Photography Magazine Column 31st October 2019

October 31, 2018 in Published, New York, London, Los Angeles, Portraiture

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine for inviting me to write this months Pro Column. The topic my portrait sitting with actor Sir Patrick Stewart. I hope you enjoy it, feedback is most welcome.

The Chiefs of the Defence Staff

October 15, 2018 in Works, Military Portrait, London, Los Angeles, New York, Army General

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) is the professional head of the British Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Prime Minister. The Chief of the Defence Staff is based at the Ministry of Defence and works alongside the Permanent Under Secretary, the Ministry’s senior civil servant. The Chief of the Defence Staff is the British equivalent position of what in NATO and the European Union is known as the Chief of Defence.

Ciarán Hinds Actor Portrait Sitting

October 14, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Featured Sitting, Portraiture, London, Portraitist, Celebrity, Selah, Top Moment

Ciarán was very kind to accept my invitation to sit for a portrait in March of this year. The sitting was very memorable, Hinds was astonishing, creating expressions and emotions that almost hold the viewer. My directional inspiration for the sitting flowed from three themes. The first to capture Ciarán as a penitent man, who believes, the second, a focused individual, the third a man who doubts. Hinds created complex and vigorous characters were embodied by energy and animation.

Chief Constable Paul Crowther, OBE Portrait Sitting

September 21, 2018 in Portraiture, Featured Sitting, London, Corporate Commission

Paul Crowther, OBE is a police officer of the United Kingdom. Since March 2014, he has been Chief Constable of the British Transport Police (BTP). I’m no stranger to photographing high profile public officials. I’m a professional portrait photographer, I will forever be a historian in my heart.

Portraitist Open Evening 1st August 2018

August 01, 2018 in London, Portraitist, Key Event

Thank you to everyone who attended the open evening of Portraitist, at the Wex Photographic Gallery in London. It was a pleasure to share my latest portraiture, with over 100 VIP guests. Including several of the sitters, Steven Berkoff, Ciarán Hinds, Wolf Kahler and David Bamber.

Rob Gros Corporate Portraits

June 17, 2018 in Advertising, Corporate Commission, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture

Rob Gros is a British innovator and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Chemical Intelligence Limited & Sanitas Healthcare. He is most famous for his work in the licensing, research and development of antimicrobial technology.

George Kafetzis Actors Headshots

June 02, 2018 in Actors Headshots, London

Actor George Kafetzis in need of an update of his actors headshots portfolio, booked my package one session at the London studio. Working through three clothing and lighting changes, I expertly directed George to depict several different characters. From a father to a detective and a villain, all these complimenting his casting profile.

Major-General Bob Bruce CBE, DSO Portrait Sitting

May 16, 2018 in London, Military Portrait, Featured Sitting, Portraiture, Soldiery, Army General

A recent portrait commission from The Royal Regiment of Scotland to capture Major General Bob Bruce CBE, DSO. The General posed in his uniform as Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Lieutenant Commander Trewinnard-Boyle Portrait Sitting

May 13, 2018 in Military Portrait, Portraiture, London

From a recent portrait commission with Royal Navy Officer Lieutenant Commander Trewinnard-Boyle. Who arranged a portrait sitting at the London Studio. Shortly retiring from active service, the Commander wanted a record of his Royal Navy career and a portrait which his family will cherish for generations to come.

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots

April 30, 2018 in Actors Headshots, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, New York

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Actress Shereener Browne has exchanged her law career for the stage. Being in great need of an update of her actress headshots. Shereener booked my package two option giving her plenty of time to relax and enjoy the session. Working through five clothing and lighting changes, I expertly directed Shereener to depict several different characters, complimenting her casting profile. From a mother, to a detective and even a villain.

If you are in need of an update or if you are even just starting out as an Actor. Make the Right Choice for Your Actors Headshots. Professional, Inventive, Expertly Directed, Relaxed Sessions. Rory Lewis Actors Headshots Photographer.

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Actress Shereener Browne London Actors Headshots (Rory Lewis)

Bill Brochtrup Actors Headshots Los Angeles

March 28, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York

Bill arranged an update of his Actors Headshots at the Studio in Glendale.

Sonya Balmores Los Angeles Actors Headshots

March 20, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, Liverpool, Leeds, New York

Sonya Balmores is an actress and writer, known for Den of Thieves (2018), Soul Surfer(2011) and Inhumans (2017). Sonya in need of an update of her Actors Headshots, arranged a session at the Los Angeles studio in Glendale.

Alliance Megala Los Angeles Actors Headshots

March 20, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York

Alliance is a future star of stage and screen, currently studying acting at UCLA. Taking advantage of my Discounted Actors Sessions in Los Angeles, Alliance arranged her first headshots with myself at the Glendale Studio.

British Journal of Photography February 2018 Interview

February 26, 2018 in Interview, London, Soldiery, Published

Thank you to Sarah Roberts interviewing me for The British Journal of Photography, we spoke about my recent projects and winning The Portrait of Britain. See the full interview transcript below.

Mark Brent London Actors Headshots

February 17, 2018 in Actors Headshots, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York

Mark Brent is an actor who is going places, known for his roles in Dirtymoney, Scarlet Says and East Enders. Mark sought a quintessential portfolio of new headshots.

National Portrait Gallery Portrait Photography Workshop 10th & 11th February 2018

February 17, 2018 in Key Event, London, Photography Workshops

Last weekend I was delighted to teach my Portrait Masterclass at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The second time the gallery has invited me to teach, and it is a real treat to use the Collection as inspiration

BBC News Interview (The 'changing face' of the British Army) 3rd February 2018

February 03, 2018 in Soldiery, BBC Interview, London, Military Portrait, Portraiture, Published

Thank you to BBC News Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale, who attended the opening of Soldiery British Army Portraits on 31st January 2018 at the National Army Musuem. Taking the time to interview myself and several of the sitters. Please see full transcript below.

Lieutenant Colonel Ridgway (The Royal Tank Regiment)

January 08, 2018 in Military Portrait, Soldiery, Portraiture, London, Army General

Outgoing Commander Lt Colonel Ridgway of The Royal Tank Regiment, commissioned a portrait to be placed on the regimental wall of former Commanding Officers. Visiting Regimental Headquarters with my portable kit, the Colonel posed in No.1 Dress. The portrait was indeed historic as it will hang next to all the former leaders of the Regiment for many years to come.