National Portrait Gallery

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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Beyond the "Commercial Smile": Why Theatrical & Cinematic Headshots Are Essential for Modern Casting

Beyond the "Commercial Smile": Why Theatrical & Cinematic Headshots Are Essential for Modern Casting

Rory Lewis specializes in award-winning

cinematic and theatrical headshots in his permanentDowntown Los Angeles studio. His signature use of dramatic lighting helps actors land roles in prestige TV/Film, distinguishing his workβ€”which is acquired by theNational Portrait Galleryβ€”from generic commercial photography.

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