Downtown News Magazine (January 2023)
Top Moment
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.
Read MoreBrian Cox CBE (Succession, Logan Roy) Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles
Commissioned by HBO, Rory Lewis captured a series of press headshots/portraits to be included in the media.
Read MoreThe Crown Featuring Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major & Sir Tony Blair
Since its release on the 9th of November The Crown has been the centre of all the headlines. I’m no stranger to working with several of the Actors featured in the series including Tobias Menzies; who played The Duke of Edinburgh in season 3 & 4. The show now entering the 1990’s has introduced Prime Minsters Sir John Major played by Jonny Lee Miller & Sir Tony Blair played by Bertie Carvel.
Read MoreElevating Your Corporate Image: Makeup Forever's Diverse Team Captured by Rory Lewis
LVMH brand Makeup Forever commissioned Rory Lewis to capture a new series of corporate headshots. Photographing the brands diverse New York Team, marketing opted for Black & White headshots which removes any distraction of colour and helps the viewer focus on the subject.
Read MoreIntroducing 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.
Read MoreMichael 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.
Read MoreEva Elfie Caravaggio Portrait
in Celebrity, Los Angeles, Portraiture, Selah, Works, Top Moment
Second post in my series with Eva Elfie Portrait in the style of Caravaggio’s Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy. Capturing the remarkable depiction I directed Eva to pose with strong wrists, her fingers are crossed, head fallen back against a dark background and at the same time, she has a unique expression. In a style of Tenebrism used shadows and highlights to capture this unique portrait. Rory Lewis Photographer is available in Los Angeles, New York & London for fine art portraiture photoshoots. Limited edition print of the portrait is also on sale below, signed by Rory Lewis Photographer.
Read MoreEva Elfie Actors Headshots Los Angeles
Headshots from a session in Los Angeles with Actress Eva Elfie. Rory Lewis is available in Los Angeles, New York & London for Actors Headshots Photoshoots.
Read MoreCelebrating Heroism and History: Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, 11th October 2022
Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition, a labor of dedication by professional portraitist Rory Lewis, has made its mark in the art world by historically documenting the modern British Military. The exhibition, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Washington DC, recently found its way to the prestigious Omni Shoreham Hotel. This special event paid homage to the legendary General Sharon Nesmith and highlighted the profound bond between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Read MoreShortlisted The British Photography Awards
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.
Rory Lewis Portrait of Bill Speakman Shortlisted The British Photography Awards 2022
Ciarán Hinds Irish Times Portrait
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.
Read MoreFirst Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, KCB, CBE, ADC
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.
Read MoreGeneral Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Portrait Sitting London.
My latest Portrait commission from the British Army took place with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Chief of the General Staff
Read MorePrime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting
Nutmeg Wealth Management, JP Morgan Banking 2022 London Portrait Advertising Campaign
Virginia Military Institute Portrait Photoshoot March 2022
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.
Read MoreCardinal Vincent Nichols Portrait Sitting London
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.
Read MoreBruce Carnegie-Brown Chairman of Lloyd's of London Portrait Sitting
Bruce Carnegie-Brown arranging a portrait sitting at the London Studio. Bruce was appointed Chairman in June 2017. He is currently also Vice-Chairman of Banco Santander, Chairman of MCC and Chairman of Cuvva, a digital motor insurance business.
Read MoreLloyds Banking Group Portrait Diversity & Inclusion Corporate Commission
