Larry Thomas Actors Headshots

March 08, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Larry Thomas is a screenwriter and aspiring model/actor. Larry arranged a headshot session at the West Hollywood Studio. It was wonderful to work with Larry, he boasts a very Bohemian profile. Capturing his headshots was a breeze. Working through several looks, we created a diverse portfolio of shots.

Ivan Dubrovskiy Actors Headshots Los Angeles

March 06, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Russian Actor Ivan Dubrovskiy arranged his Actors Headshots session at the West Hollywood Photography Studio in Los Angeles. Ivan is a very talented performer known for Teli and Toli (2016), Molodyozhka (2013) and Doroga domoy (2014).

Jon Paul Burkhart Actors Headshots Los Angeles

March 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, Actors Headshots

Jon Paul Burkhart is an actor and producer, known for Sick for Toys, Jersey Boy and American Horror Story. J.P found my work on facebook, and arranged a session at the West Hollywood Studio. A very talented actor, Jon has worked on a diverse range of projects from comedy to horror.

Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Los Angeles Actors Headshots

February 27, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Zak Lee was born in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He is known for his work on Live by Night (2016) and Trafficked (2017). Zak arranged his Actors Headshots session at the West Hollywood Studio. Learning Italian for my Soldati della Repubblica project, I took the opportunity to direct Zak in his native language.

National Portrait Gallery Workshop (Power & Portraiture) 23rd-24th February 2019

February 27, 2019 in Key Event, London

I was delighted to teach a Portrait Masterclass at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The third time the gallery has invited me to work with them, and it is a real treat to use the Collection as inspiration. I had the pleasure of working with 12 delegates. No stranger to the gallery I’m always popping my head through the door, to gorge upon the feast of art and intrigue. Over the years seven of my portraits have been acquired by the Gallery.

Tess Harper Portrait Sitting

February 25, 2019 in Portraiture, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, Selah, Celebrity, Top Moment

Tess Harper is an American actress. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her first film role in 1983's Tender Mercies, and for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1986 film Crimes of the Heart. Her other film appearances include Flashpoint (1984), Ishtar (1987), Far North (1988), and No Country for Old Men (2007). She also had a recurring role on the first three seasons of Breaking Bad (2008–10).

Major Arden Portrait Sitting

February 19, 2019 in London, Military Portrait, Portraiture

Shortly retiring from active service, Major Arden commissioned a portrait sitting at the London studio. Serving in The Royal Welsh Regiment for over 14 years, the Major is changing career. The portrait will stand the test of time and serve as a record of his service.

Profoto Interviews Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis 18th February 2019

February 19, 2019 in Interview, Published

Thank you to Profoto's Ailish Cook for interviewing me about my portraiture, recent projects and awards. I’ll be speaking for Profoto at the upcoming Photography Show in Birmingham from 16th - 19th March 2019. Read the full interview on Profoto’s Website, transcript also below.

Armin Shimerman Portrait Sitting

February 11, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Portraiture, Los Angeles, Featured Sitting, Celebrity

During my trip to LA in October 2018, I contacted Armin to arrange a second portrait sitting. My first took place in 2015 and I was anxious to have another opportunity to create a series of theatrical portraits. Armin Shimerman is an actor, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), The Hitcher (1986) and Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time (2009).

Lee Ravitz Actors Headshots London

February 08, 2019 in Actors Headshots, London

Lee Ravitz is an actor, known for Pulp (2013), Mort (2009) and Bloody Tales of the Tower (2012). In need of an update of his headshots, Lee arranged a session at the London studio. Seeking a more distinctive headshot, we worked through several changes and expressions.

Lyanka Gryu Actors Headshots

February 03, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Lyanka Gryu was born in Moscow, Russia. Her experience in TV and cinema has been truly unique from the very start: she has been working as an actress since the age of 4 when she landed her first lead in the award-winning European film Odin.

Hearing about my photography via Facebook, Lyanka contacted me to arrange a headshot session at the West Hollywood Photography Studio. I was very excited to meet Lyanka, having been an admirer of her work for quite some time.

(The Guardian Interview) Rory Lewis's best photograph: David Cameron looks back without regret.

January 23, 2019 in Published, Interview, Portraitist, Top Moment, Political Portraits, Case Study

Thank you to the Guardian’s Tim Jonze interviewing me for the Best Shot Column about my recent portrait sitting with former Prime Minister David Cameron. Link to the article, transcript also below.

Paul Eiding & Colleen Kelly-Eiding Actors Headshots Session Los Angeles

January 23, 2019 in Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

Paul Eiding and Colleen Kelly-Eiding, husband and wife, are both extraordinary actors. Who arranged their headshot session at the West Hollywood studio. Working through several looks I photographed both Paul and Colleen in back to back sessions.

Desirée Mee Jung Actors Headshots Los Angeles

January 10, 2019 in Actors Headshots

Desiree Mee Jung is a Korean actress based in Los Angeles. Looking to update her portfolio of headshots. Desiree arranged a session at the Studio City Photography Studio. Working through several looks I directed Desiree to assume different characters, expressions and emotions. Thus creating a varied portfolio of headshots. I wish her all the best with new castings and opportunities in 2019.

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.

James Kirkland Actors Headshots Los Angeles

December 04, 2018 in Los Angeles, Actors Headshots

James Kirkland is an actor and writer, known for My Long Distance Relationship (2008), Stevie TV (2012) and Criminal Minds (2005). James, arranged his headshots session at the West Hollywood Studio. We began with a series of commercial looks, and following this we had a play around with a theatrical series.