Actors Headshots

Elisha Davis — Signature Portrait Session, Los Angeles

Elisha Davis — Signature Portrait Session, Los Angeles

WhenElisha Davisstepped into my Downtown Los Angeles studio, the objective was clear: create imagery that matched the pace and scale of his career right now.

With a growing body of television work and a slate of recent and upcoming releases, Elisha booked my Signature Actors Headshot Session—a session designed for actors who need more than a single “casting look.” This is about range, presence, and longevity across platforms: Spotlight, IMDb, press, agents, and editorial use.

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Chauncey Allen — Actor Headshots in Los Angeles

Chauncey Allen — Actor Headshots in Los Angeles

This recent actor headshot session with Chauncey Allen was photographed at my Downtown Los Angeles studio, created specifically for casting, representation, and industry submission. The focus throughout the sitting was simple and deliberate: authentic presence, emotional clarity, and cinematic restraint.

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Capturing Ryan J. Price — Cinematic Actor Portraits in Los Angeles

Capturing Ryan J. Price — Cinematic Actor Portraits in Los Angeles

This actors headshot session was designed to reflect that same sensibility: grounded, cinematic, and psychologically present. Rather than a generic studio headshot, the aim was to create imagery that feels like a still lifted from a film—something that speaks directly to casting directors, producers, and collaborators working in prestige film and television.

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Capturing Ivana Chubbuck

Capturing Ivana Chubbuck

Portraits & Headshots with the Architect of the Chubbuck Technique

There are rare figures in the acting world whose influence extends far beyond the classroom—whose ideas shape performances, careers, and entire generations of artists. Ivana Chubbuck is unquestionably one of them.

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Tyler Huxtable — Actor Headshots in Los Angeles

Tyler Huxtable — Actor Headshots in Los Angeles

Actor Tyler Huxtable visited my Downtown Los Angeles studio for a cinematic headshot session focused on truth, restraint, and screen presence. The aim was simple: to create portraits that feel authentic, contemporary, and immediately readable to casting directors.

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Jason Cliff Actor Headshots — New York

Jason Cliff Actor Headshots — New York

At the New York studio, Rory Lewis captured a powerful new series of actor headshots with Jason Cliff, a dynamic film, television, and stage actor known for his emotional intelligence, restraint, and commanding screen presence.

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Actors Headshots Los Angeles — Marina Mazepa

Actors Headshots Los Angeles — Marina Mazepa

This Los Angeles actors headshots session with Marina Mazepa is a strong example of my approach to modern actor headshots that balance industry relevance with cinematic depth. Marina is a Ukrainian actress, dancer, and contortionist, widely recognised for her appearances on America’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance, France’s Got Talent, and Everybody Dance! Ukraine. Her work demands headshots that communicate presence, range, and emotional control—qualities essential for casting in film, television, and streaming productions.

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Capturing Jeremy Brena at the New York Studio

Capturing Jeremy Brena at the New York Studio

New York Actor Headshots with Rory Lewis

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, actor Jeremy Brena stepped into the studio for a focused, cinematic headshot session designed for today’s competitive New York casting landscape. Known for his work across acclaimed television and film, Jeremy’s session centered on clarity, presence, and authenticity—qualities casting directors consistently respond to in New York actor headshots.

With credits including Elementary, Power, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jeremy brings a grounded, intelligent energy to the camera. The aim of this shoot was not spectacle, but truth—portraits that feel lived-in, confident, and unmistakably him.

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Devin McElvogue — Actor Headshots at the Rory Lewis LA Studio

Devin McElvogue — Actor Headshots at the Rory Lewis LA Studio

Capturing a compelling actor headshot is never about performance alone — it is about presence. For actor Devin McElvogue, our recent session at my Downtown Los Angeles studio focused on exactly that: stripping away artifice to reveal clarity, confidence, and character.

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Capturing Adam Wesley

Capturing Adam Wesley

Actor Adam Wesley is known for performances marked by intensity, restraint, and psychological depth. With credits including Where the Shadows Wait (2025), The Lonely Crowd, and Not Every Woman, his work consistently inhabits the quieter, more complex spaces of character—where tension lives beneath the surface rather than being declared outright. That sensibility formed the foundation of his recent theatrical headshot session at my Downtown Los Angeles studio.

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Capturing Lakshmi Devy

Capturing Lakshmi Devy

Born in New York, Lakshmi Devy is an accomplished actress, director, screenwriter, and producer of Indian descent whose career moves fluidly between New York and India. Deeply attuned to both cultures, Lakshmi brings a rare sense of balance, intelligence, and emotional clarity to her work—qualities that were immediately evident during her recent portrait sitting at my New York studio in Manhattan.

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Francis Price – Actor Headshots Los Angeles

Francis Price – Actor Headshots Los Angeles

I recently welcomed actor Francis Price to my Los Angeles studio for a set of fresh, cinematic actor headshots. Francis, a graduate of the CalArts Theater School and Middlebury College, brings a grounded presence and disciplined technique shaped by years of stage and screen experience.

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Todd Jeffries – Cinematic Headshots in Los Angeles

Todd Jeffries – Cinematic Headshots in Los Angeles

Capturing new headshots for Todd Jeffries at my Downtown Los Angeles studio was an exceptional experience, working with an actor whose career spans award-winning stage work, memorable film roles, and appearances across some of television’s most iconic series. In a city where a headshot is often the first introduction to casting directors, producers, and agencies, Jeffries brought a depth and presence shaped by decades of performance.

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Headshots for Actress Echaka Agba — New York Studio

Headshots for Actress Echaka Agba — New York Studio

I recently had the pleasure of photographing actress Echaka Agba at my Midtown Manhattan studio. Echaka is an exceptional talent whose work spans film, television, and theatre, with standout performances in We Grown Now (2023), Chicago Med, South Side, Work in Progress, and the award-winning short Runner. Her ability to move effortlessly between drama, comedy, and deeply human storytelling has made her a rising presence across the industry.

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Kayelyn Hull – Cinematic Actress Headshots in New York

Kayelyn Hull – Cinematic Actress Headshots in New York

Capturing actress Kayelyn Hull at my Manhattan studio was a reminder of why New York continues to be one of the most exciting cities in the world for performers. Every actor who steps in front of the lens brings their own blend of ambition, vulnerability, and untapped potential—but Kayelyn brought something especially compelling: a quiet intensity paired with a natural ease, the kind of presence casting directors remember long after the audition has ended.

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Cinematic Headshots in London with Actor Ryan Rottman

Cinematic Headshots in London with Actor Ryan Rottman

This month, I had the pleasure of photographing American actor Ryan Rottman at my Central London studio, creating a new series of cinematic headshots that highlight his range, presence, and unmistakable on-screen charisma.

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Michael Robert House — A Portrait of Creative Dedication

Michael Robert House — A Portrait of Creative Dedication

As a portrait photographer based in Downtown Los Angeles, I’ve had the privilege of working with extraordinary performers — and Michael Robert House is one of them. A versatile American actor, musician, and model, Michael brings intensity, depth, and sincerity to every frame.

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Actor Brad Dibben

Actor Brad Dibben

With over two decades behind the lens, Rory Lewis is an award-winning portrait photographer celebrated for creating actor headshots that capture authenticity, depth, and individuality. Every session is carefully tailored to reveal true character and emotional range—qualities that make lasting impressions with casting directors and industry professionals alike.

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Capturing Young Actor Saint’s Headshots at Our Los Angeles Studio

Capturing Young Actor Saint’s Headshots at Our Los Angeles Studio

At our Downtown Los Angeles studio, I recently had the pleasure of photographing Saint, a promising young actor whose natural confidence and expressive presence made for a truly engaging headshot session.

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Capturing Character: Actress Jennifer Riker

Capturing Character: Actress Jennifer Riker

This week, I had the pleasure of photographing Jennifer Riker, an accomplished American actress whose striking versatility spans television, film, and voiceover. Best known for her compelling portrayal of Dr. Helga Jace in the Warner Bros/DC Entertainment hit series Black Lightning, Jennifer brings an incredible depth of intelligence and nuance to every role she inhabits.

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