Military Portrait

Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry London Portrait Sittings

Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry London Portrait Sittings

A company of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry took up the temporary role of mounting the QuA company of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry took up the temporary role of mounting the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace last month. The honour usually falls to the British Army’s Household Division. een’s Guard at Buckingham Palace last month.

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1º Reggimento "Granatieri di Sardegna" Roma

1º Reggimento "Granatieri di Sardegna" Roma

On the 23rd May 2018, the second Regimental Portrait Sittings of my Soldati della Repubblica series took place with the 1º Reggimento "Granatieri di Sardegna" at the historic Forte di Pietralata in Rome.

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Digital Photographer Magazine #247 1st December 2021

Digital Photographer Magazine #247 1st December 2021

Thank you to Digital Photographer Magazine Contributing Editor Peter French for interviewing me about my work and portrait techniques projects. The article also features my Wife, Production Director and Professional Model Alexandra Lewis Please see full transcript below.

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The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers is a cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed by an amalgamation of 9th/12th Royal Lancers and the Queen's Royal Lancers on 2 May 2015.

It was delightful to return a second time to capture a new series of portraits, having visited the Regiment in 2016.

Based in London & working throughout the year in New York, Washington DC & Los Angeles Rory Lewis is the UK’s & USA’s foremost Military Portraitist Photographer. Rory is regularly commissioned to photograph high profile Military Officers for all three branches of the Military ArmyRAF & Royal Navy. Portraits are very important to military personal. To be captured in uniform looking ones best and in full finery, can fill one with pride for the service. 

**(Discounts available for larger groups, including mini packages, please email RL@RORYLEWIS.STUDIO for a quote. Rory is able to travel throughout the UK, USA & Europe)**

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

Rory Lewis Photographer offers a comprehensive service to Members of the Armed Forces, RAFRoyal Navy and Army who are looking to capture a professional portrait.

Portraiture is Rory’s speciality, he is just as comfortable working with High Ranking Officers as with NCO’s and Enlisted Personnel. You will find his friendly and professional approach helps put even the most photo-phobic at ease. Discounts Available for Large Groups.

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) Portrait Sittings (Rory Lewis Military Portrait Photographer, London, New York & Los Angeles).

Major Morris Portrait Sitting New York, USA

Major Morris Portrait Sitting New York, USA

It is very exciting to now be able to offer Military Portrait Sittings in both New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles. Hearing about my portraiture Major Morris arranged a sitting at the New York studio in Manhattan.

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Major General Chris Ghika CBE Portrait Sitting

Major General Chris Ghika CBE Portrait Sitting

The Major-General commanding the Household Division commands the Household Division of the British Army. He is also General Officer Commanding London District. The Major- General has sole responsibility for the Service aspect of all State and ceremonial occasions within London District, having executive command of the Household Division.

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Queen's Gurkha Engineers Portrait Sittings

Queen's Gurkha Engineers Portrait Sittings

Delighted to be commissioned by The Queens’ Gurkha Engineers, to capture a series of portraits. The Queens' Gurkha Engineers are currently located with 36 Engineer Regiment in Maidstone, Kent, UK. Like all Gurkha units it is manned with Nepali soldiers, and Nepali and British Officers.

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The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment are probably the most famous of the mounted soldiers in the world. I’m no stranger to working with this elite unit having captured the Regiment for Soldiery British Army Portraits in 2016.

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H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting

H.R.H Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC R.A.F Portrait Sitting

Returning to Kensington Palace last week, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent commissioned a new R.A.F Uniform Portrait. My second sitting with H.R.H it was exciting to have a catchup and discuss the impact of my first portrait commission.

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Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, KCB, DSO, MBE Portrait Sitting London

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, KCB, DSO, MBE  Portrait Sitting London

Serving from the rank of Private Solider to Lieutenant General is a remarkable achievement. Upon watching the story of his career on a British Army Youtube video, I promptly invited Lieutenant General Lorimer to sit for a portrait at the London Studio.

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Commandant Philippa Lorimer MBE Portrait Sitting

Commandant Philippa Lorimer MBE Portrait Sitting

Philippa took over as the Commanding Officer of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) in July 2017. This appointment follows a career that started as an Army officer in the Royal Corps of Signals.

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1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Recruitment Photography

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Recruitment Photography

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards commission Rory Lewis to photograph their new 2021 recruitment campaign. The photoshoot took place just before lockdown at Victoria Barracks in Windsor.

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HCMR - Princess Elizabeth Cup (The Richmond Cup) Official Sponsor

HCMR - Princess Elizabeth Cup (The Richmond Cup) Official Sponsor

Rory Lewis Photography are proud to sponsor The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiments, Princess Elizabeth Cup. Offering the two winners a Military Portrait Sitting at Rory Lewis London Photography Studio.

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Digital SLR Photography Magazine Interview July 2020

Digital SLR Photography Magazine Interview July 2020

Thank you to Digital SLR Photography Magazine Contributing Editor Caroline Schmidt, interviewing me about my work and future projects. Please see full transcript below.

(Full Interview) 01 July, 2020

Written by: by Caroline Schmidt, Contributing Editor

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Johnson Beharry VC Portrait Sitting

Johnson Beharry VC Portrait Sitting

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.

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Photo Plus Magazine Interview

Photo Plus Magazine Interview

Thank you to Photo Plus Magazine Writer Keith Wilson FRGS, interviewing me about my Selah work and future projects. Please see full transcript below.

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Bersaglieri Soldati Della Repubblica Portraits

Bersaglieri Soldati Della Repubblica Portraits

Bersaglieri Regiments have served with Distinction for nearly two hundred years. During my Soldati Della Republlica project I had the honour of working with both 1º Reggimento Bersaglieri in Cosenza and 6º Reggimento Bersaglieri in Trapani.

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The Gurkha Way Book Cover

The Gurkha Way Book Cover

Delighted to see my portrait of Gurkha Rifleman Ganga, on the cover of The Gurkha Way. John Sadler tells the exciting, dramatic story of the Ghurkas from beginnings to the modern day, through interviews, unpublished diaries and correspondence, examining the unique Nepali society, the soldiers themselves together with wives and families, and what the future holds.

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Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition London 21st October 2019

Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition London 21st October 2019

Soldiery British Army Portraits appeared at an event in London on Monday 21st October 2019. My guests included His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, CD, ADC, General Sir James Everard, KCB, CBE NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gavin Williamson CBE MP and minsters from Government and Senior Military Personnel.

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