LA Pilot Season Has Begun — Why Now Is the Moment to Update Your Actor Headshots
Pilot season in Los Angeles is officially underway, and with it comes the most competitive casting window of the year. From January through early spring, casting directors and agents are reviewing thousands of submissions daily—often making decisions in seconds. Your headshot is no longer just a photo; it’s your calling card.
Cinematic Actor Headshots in Los Angeles
With over twenty years of experience, Rory Lewis is an award-winning British actor headshot photographer in Los Angeles, renowned for creating cinematic, expressive portraits that resonate with casting professionals. Working from his Downtown Los Angeles studio, Rory creates professional actor headshots for performers at every stage—from emerging talent to established names.
Rory specializes in LA actor headshots that combine sculpted cinematic lighting, natural expression, and timeless composition. Each session is carefully directed to capture presence, authenticity, and emotional range—essential qualities for film, television, and commercial casting. The result is imagery that feels truthful, current, and unmistakably you.
A Proven Track Record with World-Class Talent
Rory has photographed internationally acclaimed actors and cultural figures including Sir Patrick Stewart, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, James Purefoy, David Warner, and Xander Berkeley.
He also collaborates with contemporary creatives such as Cassian Bilton, bringing the same precision, care, and creative direction to every client—regardless of career stage.
Designed for Today’s Casting Landscape
Whether you’re meeting new agents, submitting for pilot season breakdowns, or refining your brand as an actor, Rory’s collaborative approach ensures headshots that communicate confidence, intelligence, and screen credibility. Sessions are relaxed but purposeful, allowing truthful expression to emerge rather than forced performance.
