Rory Lewis Photographer Headshots & Portraiture

There’s a certain kind of actor who arrives in the studio already carrying weight — not ego, but experience. Brian Durkin is one of those actors.

Working with Brian in my Los Angeles studio was about refining that presence — stripping things back, sharpening the signal, and creating a set of headshots that feel immediate, grounded, and unmistakably castable.

Some actors walk into the studio and you immediately sense the depth they carry. Natalie Amey is one of those people. Before she ever stepped in front of a camera as an actor, she spent years as a therapist, ICU nurse, and transplant nurse — witnessing the human spirit at its most vulnerable. That kind of experience doesn't leave a person. It lives in the eyes, in the stillness, in the way someone holds a moment.

When an actor returns to the studio, it tells you everything you need to know.

Recently in my New York studio, I photographed Cordell Ijoma for the second time in two years. Sessions like this are never about starting from scratch. They are about refinement—about understanding where the actor is now, what they are being seen for, and how their image needs to evolve to meet that moment.

As a United States Marine Corps veteran, Kevin served honorably as a combat correspondent and documentarian during OEF and OIF. That transition—from the intensity of the front lines to the high-stakes creative machinery of Marvel Studios—is a narrative in itself. I recently had the privilege of hosting Kevin at my Los Angeles studio to capture a series of portraits that reflect his journey from Marine to a leader in the creative industry.

In the acting world, three years can feel like a lifetime. Styles change, characters evolve, and—perhaps most importantly—the "look" that gets you in the room matures. This week, I had the pleasure of welcoming back the talented Nina Kulitskaya (Fortunes, 2022) to my Los Angeles studio for a much-anticipated headshot refresh.

There is a certain gravity that some people just carry with them—a presence that fills a room before they even speak. David Mayers is one of those people.

Renowned portrait photographer Rory Lewis recently hosted David at his Los Angeles studio for a series of striking portraits marking Mayers' official entry into the acting world. While he may be a fresh face to Hollywood, David’s look tells a story of a thousand lives already lived. With a gaze that balances steel-edged intensity and a seasoned, rugged wisdom, he is the kind of performer who doesn't just play a character; he anchors a scene.

In the high-stakes world of Los Angeles pilot season, your headshot isn’t just a photo—it’s your digital handshake. It’s the first thing a casting director sees before they even hear your name. This week, we’re thrilled to showcase a fresh face making waves: Jake Read.

Captured by the renowned British portraitist Rory Lewis at his Downtown LA studio, these shots are a masterclass in cinematic branding. Moving away from the "over-retouched" look of years past, these images focus on what really matters in 2026: authenticity and range.

Los Angeles continues to draw creative talent from across the world, and recently the studio welcomed musician Alex Obvious for a portrait session exploring mood, character, and the quiet intensity that often defines artists working in music today.