Workshops

Rory Lewis Returns to London – Limited Sessions Available Next Week

Rory Lewis Returns to London – Limited Sessions Available Next Week

Rory Lewis is back in London for a limited time next week, offering a select number of headshot and portrait sessions.

With over two decades of experience photographing actors, creatives, and public figures, Rory’s signature cinematic style—rooted in classical portraiture—continues to deliver striking, career-defining imagery.

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DTLA: April & May 2026 Sessions

DTLA: April & May 2026 Sessions

While my work is held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London, my home and craft are firmly planted in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. This April and May, I am opening my DTLA studio for a select number of portrait commissions and professional workshops.

In a city defined by the temporary, we are focused on the permanent. Whether you are a leader defining an industry or an actor defining a character, your image should be a museum-grade legacy, not a fleeting trend.

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Don’t Miss: New York Portrait Photography Masterclass

Don’t Miss: New York Portrait Photography Masterclass

New York and elevate your portrait work to a professional, cinematic standard.

This is not a passive lecture. It’s a practical, hands-on studio experience designed to refine your lighting, strengthen your direction, and transform how you see portraiture.

Investment: $389
Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
Limited Places Available

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A Portrait Photography Lecture with Rory Lewis

A Portrait Photography Lecture with Rory Lewis

Samy's Camera welcomes Rory Lewis for a compelling, in-person lecture exploring 23 years behind the lens—from royalty and Hollywood icons to senior military leaders.

For $29.00, join us for an inspiring afternoon as Rory shares the creative philosophy, lighting techniques, and direction methods behind his signature cinematic portraits. His work includes defining images of Sir Patrick Stewart, William Shatner, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Tony Blair.

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A Spring of Workshops

A Spring of Workshops

This spring, award-winning portrait photographer Rory Lewis invites photographers from around the world to immerse themselves in a season of workshops dedicated to the art, craft, and philosophy of portraiture.

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