Rory Lewis: Portrait & Headshot Photographer

Margaret Purves GC: A Portrait of Courage and Selflessness

May 16, 2023 in Charity, Featured Sitting, London, Los Angeles, New York, National Portrait Gallery, Portraiture, Top Moment, Works, Victoria Cross

Margaret Purves GC: A Portrait of Courage and Selflessness

Margaret Purves GC, a British nurse, displayed extraordinary bravery at the tender age of 14, saving lives and earning the Albert Medal. In recognition of her gallantry, she later exchanged the award for the esteemed George Cross. Photographer Rory Lewis immortalized her remarkable story through a captivating portrait acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in 2016.

Rambahadur Limbu VC: A Portrait of Heroism Captured by Rory Lewis

May 16, 2023 in Victoria Cross, Top Moment, Portraiture, Military Portrait, London, Los Angeles, New York, Featured Sitting, Charity, National Portrait Gallery

Rambahadur Limbu VC: A Portrait of Heroism Captured by Rory Lewis

In May 2016, photographer Rory Lewis had the privilege of capturing a portrait of Rambahadur Limbu VC, a legendary figure in military history. This iconic image has since been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London, serving as a testament to the extraordinary life and courage of Limbu.

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

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.

Bill Speakman VC Portrait Sitting ‘I was The Queen’s first VC’

December 07, 2017 in Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Military Portrait, Northerners, New York, Victoria Cross

Bill Speakman VC Portrait Sitting ‘I was The Queen’s first VC’

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.

Victoria & George Cross National Portrait Gallery Acquisitions

December 11, 2016 in Charity, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, New York, National Portrait Gallery, Portraiture, Military Portrait, Victoria Cross, Top Moment

We are pleased to announce that a series of portraits of Victoria & George Cross Holders captured by Rory Lewis Photographer, have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery London. The Portraits where taken for the ‘Victoria & George Cross Association.