Simon Hart MP Portrait Sitting London

May 10, 2021 in Portraiture, Political Portraits, London, Featured Sitting, Corporate Commission

Simon Hart MP is a British politician serving as Secretary of State for Wales since 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he was first elected in the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament.

Printing a Guide for Photographers

May 08, 2021 in You Tube, Photography Tips

I value the presence of a tactile image, one you can hold, bend and tear. Printing is a crucial factor in the success of many photography businesses and if you wish to develop yourself as an artist printing is the best way to grow.

Bob Cryer Actors Headshots London

May 06, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London

Actor Bob Cryer best known for his roles in Hollyoaks & Coronation Street, arranged a session to update his portfolio of Actors Headshots at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Headshots.

Sir Patrick Stewart Actors Headshots London

May 03, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London, Corporate Commission

Studio now re-open London, I wanted to share my latest Actors Headshot Session with Sir Patrick Stewart, taking place before the world changed. Sir Patrick arranged a session at the London Studio. One of the most rewarding & memorable sessions of my career. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Digital Photographer Magazine Pro Column April 2021 Issue 238

April 29, 2021 in Published, Works, Portraiture, Celebrity, Corporate Commission

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine for inviting me to write the pro-column for the next three months. My portrait photoshoot with Ant & Dec is the topic of my first piece for the magazine.

Jay Rincon Actors Headshots London

April 22, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London

Actor Jay Rincon, arranged a session to update his portfolio of Actors Headshots at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Headshots.

Pete Nata Actors Headshots

April 12, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Pete Nata arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Jonathan Dickinson Actors Headshots

April 06, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Jonathan Dickenson arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Ashlin Harris Actors Headshots

April 06, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Actor Ashlin Harris, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Shane Senior Actors Headshots

April 06, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Actor & Model Shane Senior, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

James Purefoy for Starzplay Pennyworth

March 31, 2021 in Advertising, Actors Headshots, Corporate Commission, Featured Sitting, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Portraiture, Works

James Purefoy stars in PENNYWORTH season two as “Captain Troy,” Alfie’s former SAS Captain. Gulliver Troy is a charismatic, cultured brute and a powerful man of appetites – whether that be drink, women or danger.

Rory Lewis was commissioned to capture James Purefoy’s Press Portraits for the new series.

Joshua Jo Actors Headshots London

March 31, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actor Joshua Jo, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Top 10 Backdrops for Portrait Photography

March 17, 2021 in London, Liverpool, Leeds, You Tube, Recommendations, Portraiture, New York, Photography Tips

Those of you who follow my blog and instagram feed, see me using Lastolite Collapsable Backdrops on the majority of my Portrait Sittings. Here are my top 10 backdrops which I recommend for headshots & portraits. As a travelling portraitist collapsible backgrounds are a quick and easy solution. They take seconds to set up and pack away making them equally convenient to pop-open in offices & clients homes.

Photographing Ant & Dec

February 24, 2021 in You Tube, Portraiture, London, Liverpool, Leeds, Los Angeles, Manchester, Actors Headshots, Celebrity, Featured Sitting, Photography Tips, Northerners, Corporate Commission, Top Moment, Case Study, Top Clients

Projects are essential, as a portrait photographer promoting your technique & style is a tried and tested method of securing new clients and interest in your work. Renown presenters Ant & Dec sat for a dual portrait just before the new normal became wonted. The portrait took centre stage in Northerners, a collection of faces who hail from the North of England, just like myself, exhibited in Manchester last year.

Four Portraits One Face Ciarán Hinds

February 17, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Photography Tips, Portraiture, You Tube

Ciarán Hinds was very kind to accept my invitation to sit for portraits on four occasions. In my latest Youtube Video I examine the artists who inspired the photoshoots and the lighting used to capture them.

Essential Equipment for the Portrait Photographer

February 16, 2021 in Photography Tips

Often asked by photographers which equipment do you recommend to capture quintessential Portrait Photography. I’ve written a comprehensive blog post on my favourites which I can’t do without.

Rory Lewis Epson SC-P900 Printer Review

February 01, 2021 in You Tube, Photography Tips

Epson despatched a new SC-P900 Printer for me to review, check out my latest Youtube Video covering the features of this amazing printer.

Malcom Davies Actors Headshots London

January 23, 2021 in Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles, Manchester

Actor Malcom Davies, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

A Year of Hell! Especially for Actors & Photographers

January 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Selah

Just before Covid-19 ravaged my industry and that of Actors & Entertainers. I did have the chance to express my frustration on a portrait sitting with Actor Chad Philips. Who expressed my Caravaggisti creative direction in this depiction of anger and frustration.

New Year New Headshot

January 15, 2021 in Actors Headshots, Corporate Headshots, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Los Angeles, Manchester, Portraiture

Simon Hart MP is a British politician serving as Secretary of State for Wales since 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he was first elected in the 2010 general election as the Member of Parliament.

I value the presence of a tactile image, one you can hold, bend and tear. Printing is a crucial factor in the success of many photography businesses and if you wish to develop yourself as an artist printing is the best way to grow.

Actor Bob Cryer best known for his roles in Hollyoaks & Coronation Street, arranged a session to update his portfolio of Actors Headshots at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Headshots.

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine for inviting me to write the pro-column for the next three months. My portrait photoshoot with Ant & Dec is the topic of my first piece for the magazine.

Actor Jay Rincon, arranged a session to update his portfolio of Actors Headshots at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Headshots.

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Pete Nata arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Jonathan Dickenson arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Actor Ashlin Harris, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Studios now re-opening in Liverpool & London. Actor & Model Shane Senior, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

James Purefoy stars in PENNYWORTH season two as “Captain Troy,” Alfie’s former SAS Captain. Gulliver Troy is a charismatic, cultured brute and a powerful man of appetites – whether that be drink, women or danger.

Rory Lewis was commissioned to capture James Purefoy’s Press Portraits for the new series.

Actor Joshua Jo, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Ciarán Hinds was very kind to accept my invitation to sit for portraits on four occasions. In my latest Youtube Video I examine the artists who inspired the photoshoots and the lighting used to capture them.

Often asked by photographers which equipment do you recommend to capture quintessential Portrait Photography. I’ve written a comprehensive blog post on my favourites which I can’t do without.

Actor Malcom Davies, arranged a session at the London Studio. Working through several setups we achieved a series vivid and thought provoking Actors Headshots.

Just before Covid-19 ravaged my industry and that of Actors & Entertainers. I did have the chance to express my frustration on a portrait sitting with Actor Chad Philips. Who expressed my Caravaggisti creative direction in this depiction of anger and frustration.

2021 is all about new beginnings, despite the pandemic we need to think about the future and better days to follow.