Rory Lewis: Portrait & Headshot Photographer

New York Actor Headshots with Rory Lewis

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, actor Jeremy Brena stepped into the studio for a focused, cinematic headshot session designed for today’s competitive New York casting landscape. Known for his work across acclaimed television and film, Jeremy’s session centered on clarity, presence, and authenticity—qualities casting directors consistently respond to in New York actor headshots.

With credits including Elementary, Power, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jeremy brings a grounded, intelligent energy to the camera. The aim of this shoot was not spectacle, but truth—portraits that feel lived-in, confident, and unmistakably him.

Capturing a compelling actor headshot is never about performance alone — it is about presence. For actor Devin McElvogue, our recent session at my Downtown Los Angeles studio focused on exactly that: stripping away artifice to reveal clarity, confidence, and character.

Lacota Shapley came into my Downtown Los Angeles studio for a model headshot session built around clarity, confidence, and longevity—portraits that feel contemporary and editorial, while remaining timeless enough to carry a portfolio forward for years.

Actor Adam Wesley is known for performances marked by intensity, restraint, and psychological depth. With credits including Where the Shadows Wait (2025), The Lonely Crowd, and Not Every Woman, his work consistently inhabits the quieter, more complex spaces of character—where tension lives beneath the surface rather than being declared outright. That sensibility formed the foundation of his recent theatrical headshot session at my Downtown Los Angeles studio.

Born in New York, Lakshmi Devy is an accomplished actress, director, screenwriter, and producer of Indian descent whose career moves fluidly between New York and India. Deeply attuned to both cultures, Lakshmi brings a rare sense of balance, intelligence, and emotional clarity to her work—qualities that were immediately evident during her recent portrait sitting at my New York studio in Manhattan.

I recently welcomed actor Francis Price to my Los Angeles studio for a set of fresh, cinematic actor headshots. Francis, a graduate of the CalArts Theater School and Middlebury College, brings a grounded presence and disciplined technique shaped by years of stage and screen experience.

Capturing new headshots for Todd Jeffries at my Downtown Los Angeles studio was an exceptional experience, working with an actor whose career spans award-winning stage work, memorable film roles, and appearances across some of television’s most iconic series. In a city where a headshot is often the first introduction to casting directors, producers, and agencies, Jeffries brought a depth and presence shaped by decades of performance.

I recently had the pleasure of photographing actress Echaka Agba at my Midtown Manhattan studio. Echaka is an exceptional talent whose work spans film, television, and theatre, with standout performances in We Grown Now (2023), Chicago Med, South Side, Work in Progress, and the award-winning short Runner. Her ability to move effortlessly between drama, comedy, and deeply human storytelling has made her a rising presence across the industry.

Capturing actress Kayelyn Hull at my Manhattan studio was a reminder of why New York continues to be one of the most exciting cities in the world for performers. Every actor who steps in front of the lens brings their own blend of ambition, vulnerability, and untapped potential—but Kayelyn brought something especially compelling: a quiet intensity paired with a natural ease, the kind of presence casting directors remember long after the audition has ended.