Military Portrait

Digital Camera World Transgender Military Portraits

Digital Camera World Transgender Military Portraits

Thank you to Lauren Scott Editor of Digital Camera World, interviewing me about my transgender Military Project.

On the first day of the year, 2023, twenty countries allowed transgender military personnel to serve openly. In 2014, the British Army granted transgender people permission to serve openly in its military forces.

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Celebrating Heroism and History: Soldiery British Army Portraits Exhibition at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, 11th October 2022

Celebrating 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.

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Shortlisted 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

Rory Lewis Portrait of Bill Speakman Shortlisted The British Photography Awards 2022

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE

Lieutenant General Richard Wardlaw OBE was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Logistics and Support in October 2019, and is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a cross-cutting, pan-Defence strategy for Support, a c£14-billion/annum enterprise covering every facet of Engineering and Logistic Support. Commissioned by The Queens Gurkha Engineers, I captured General Wardlaw at the London Studio. The final Portrait to hang in the Regimental Mess.

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Lieutenant Commander Read Portrait Sitting

Lieutenant Commander Read Portrait Sitting

From a recent portrait commission with Royal Navy Officer Lieutenant Commander Read who arranged a portrait sitting at the London Studio. Shortly retiring from active service, the Commander wanted a record of his Royal Navy career and a portrait which his family will cherish for generations to come.

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Major Kemeny Portrait Sitting London

Major Kemeny Portrait Sitting London

Major Kemeny, Medical Officer of The Queens Royal Hussars sat for a portrait. Based in Downtown Los Angeles with studios in The Financial District of New York and London UK.

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Lieutenant Commander O'Reilly Royal Navy Portrait London

Lieutenant Commander  O'Reilly Royal Navy Portrait London

It is very exciting to now be able to offer Military Portrait Sittings in Los Angeles, New York & London. 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.

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach Portrait

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach Portrait

Sir Stuart Peach is a veteran airman who has amassed a staggering 38 years of service in the Royal Air Force, earning the rank Air Chief Marshal.

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First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, KCB, CBE, ADC

First 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.

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General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB, CBE Portrait Sitting London.

General 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

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The Honourable Artillery Company Corporal Portrait Sitting

The Honourable Artillery Company Corporal Portrait Sitting

The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is the oldest regiment in the British Army with a long history of tradition and excellence. HAC soldiers take great pride in their ability to switch quickly and seamlessly between serving their country on operations and performing ceremonial duties in the City of London.

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Military Retirement Portraits by Specialist Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis

Military Retirement Portraits by Specialist Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis

Retiring from the Armed Forces? Commemorate your career with a portrait by British Royal & Military Portrait Photographer Rory Lewis.

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Colonel Bogart III U.S Army Special Forces Military Portrait Los Angeles

Colonel Bogart III U.S Army Special Forces Military Portrait Los Angeles

Now based in Los Angeles I’m very pleased to be offering Military Portrait Sittings also available in New York every month. 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.

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Sergeant Major. Sowers, U.S. Marine Corps Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Sergeant Major. Sowers, U.S. Marine Corps Portrait Photoshoot Los Angeles

Now based in Los Angeles I’m very please to be offering Military Portrait Sittings also available in New York every month. 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.

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Major Acosta U.S Army Portrait Photoshoot New York

Major Acosta U.S Army Portrait Photoshoot New York

It is very exciting to now be able to offer Military Portrait Sittings in New York and Los Angeles. 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.

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Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch, KBE Portrait Sitting London Military Portrait Sitting London (Rory Lewis Photographer 2022)

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Virginia Military Institute Portrait Photoshoot March 2022

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.

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Major Harlow U.S Army Portrait Photoshoot New York

Major Harlow U.S Army Portrait Photoshoot New York

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

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General Crissman U.S Army Portrait Sitting New York

General Crissman U.S Army Portrait Sitting New York

It is very exciting to now be able to offer Military Portrait Sittings in New York and Los Angeles. Hearing about my portraiture Brigadier General Crissman arranged a sitting at the New York studio in Manhattan.

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