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Blog of Rory Lewis London, Los Angeles & New York Portrait Photographer

 UK Prime Ministers

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Andy Burnham: The King of the North Enters Downing Street — The Fifth Prime Minister of My Career
Politcal Portraits, Prime Minister
Andy Burnham: The King of the North Enters Downing Street — The Fifth Prime Minister of My Career
Politcal Portraits, Prime Minister

Yesterday, Andy Burnham accepted the invitation of King Charles III to form a government, and became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Speaking outside Number 10 — no lectern, standing freely in the street in that unmistakably direct Northern manner — he promised a "circuit breaker for Britain." My warmest congratulations to him. It is a remarkable moment for the country, and, I confess, a quietly extraordinary one for me.

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Politcal Portraits, Prime Minister
Blog of Rory Lewis London, Los Angeles & New York Portrait Photographer
Photographing Tony Blair: A Study of Power, Legacy, and Reinvention
Photographing Tony Blair: A Study of Power, Legacy, and Reinvention

In this newly captured, unreleased portrait of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, I set out to create not a likeness of power, but a meditation on it. Blair, who led Britain from 1997 to 2007, remains a defining and divisive figure—a man whose influence continues to ripple across politics and history.

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Capturing Power and Reflection: A Journey Through Political Portraiture
Capturing Power and Reflection: A Journey Through Political Portraiture

In the world of portrait photography, capturing theessence of power, authority, and historical significance is an art form that goes beyond mere documentation. As a seasoned portrait photographer, my lens has had the privilege of framing the faces of influential political figures, ranging from royalty to prime ministers, mayors, and religious leaders. In this blog post, I'll delve into some notable experiences, drawing inspiration from Renaissance art and sharing the stories behind the lens.

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The Crown Featuring Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major & Sir Tony Blair
The Crown Featuring Former Prime Ministers Sir John Major & Sir Tony Blair

Since its release on the 9th of November The Crown has been the centre of all the headlines. I’m no stranger to working with several of the Actors featured in the series including Tobias Menzies; who played The Duke of Edinburgh in season 3 & 4. The show now entering the 1990’s has introduced Prime Minsters Sir John Major played by Jonny Lee Miller & Sir Tony Blair played by Bertie Carvel.

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Prime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting
Prime Minister Theresa May Portrait Sitting

The fourth British Leader of my career. I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister Theresa May; who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019.

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Tony Blair Portrait Sitting
Tony Blair Portrait Sitting

Recently I invited former Prime Minister Tony Blair to sit for a portrait in London. Mr Blair served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. The third Prime Minister of my career, it was an exciting prospect to capture his Portrait.

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David Cameron Prime Minister Portrait Sitting
David Cameron Prime Minister Portrait Sitting

One of the most challenging sittings of my career, I was recently commissioned to capture a portrait of former Prime Minister David Cameron. Serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. Brexit has been a challenging time in British Politics, resulting in David Cameron’s resignation.

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Sir John Major Portrait Sitting
Sir John Major Portrait Sitting

Often commissioned by Corporate & Government Clients for Portrait Sittings. I’m no stranger to photographing headshots of prominent business, legal and political officials. Non of these sittings have been more unique than a photoshoot with Sir John Major, former Prime Minister of Great Britain.

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