Samy’s Camera Los Angeles Welcomes Rory Lewis: 23 Years Behind the Lens January 24th, 2026

Royalty • Hollywood Icons • Military Leadership
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 · 2:30 PM–4:30 PM · Los Angeles

Samy’s Camera Los Angeles

• 431 South Fairfax Avenue, Classroom on Third Floor
  Los Angeles, CA 90036 United States

Samy’s Camera Welcomes Rory Lewis: 23 Years Behind the Lens

Samy’s Camera is proud to host an exclusive talk with acclaimed portrait photographer Rory Lewis—a master whose 23-year career has captured the faces of royalty, world leaders, Hollywood legends, and senior military command.

From Sir Patrick Stewart, William Shatner, Dame Judi Dench, Sir Tony Blair, to Sir Ian McKellen, Rory’s portraits have defined the public image of some of the most admired figures of our time. His work combines fine-art principles with expressive direction and cinematic lighting, producing portraits that feel as timeless as they are revealing.

🎙️ Inside the Talk

Experience a rare behind-the-lens exploration as Rory breaks open his creative process:

📌 Exclusive Stories from the Studio
Celebrity, royal, and military portrait sessions—anecdotes, challenges, and extraordinary moments.

📌 Directing Authentic Emotion
How subtle direction reveals personality, humanity, and character.

📌 Lighting Inspired by the Old Masters
A fusion of Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro, Holbein’s precision, and Ribera’s drama.

📌 Portraits of Leadership & Power
Insights into photographing generals, foreign leaders, and aristocracy.

📌 Deconstructing Iconic Images
A deep look at key portraits in a globally recognized portfolio.

📍 Location
Samy’s Camera – Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles
3rd-Floor Classroom

🔐 Terms & Conditions
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