There are actors you photograph once.
And there are actors who return when the work — and the man — has evolved.
Oscar Pavlo Returns — A New Chapter in New York (Actors Headshots Rory Lewis)
Oscar Pavlo first stepped in front of my lens in 2019. At the time, we captured a powerful foundation: intelligent, watchful, composed. Since then, his range has expanded, deepened, matured. When he reached out for a second session in New York, it wasn’t simply for “new headshots.” It was because his casting had shifted — and his imagery needed to reflect that evolution.
A Formally Trained Character Actor with International Depth
Oscar Pavlo is an American actor, producer and model based in Manhattan, New York City. Fluent in Croatian, Italian and English, he brings cultural nuance and linguistic versatility to his work. A formally trained and experienced character actor, Oscar possesses a wide range of emotional intelligence and screen presence.
His portfolio includes:
Numerous appearances in music videos and commercials
Modeling campaigns
Independent and narrative film work
A growing body of character-driven performances
Oscar Pavlo Returns — A New Chapter in New York (Actors Headshots Rory Lewis)
Beyond the screen, Oscar is a passionate defender of animal rights — a conviction that quietly informs the emotional authenticity he brings to his performances.
You can explore more of Oscar’s professional credits via IMDbPro.
The Evolution of Range
Actors evolve. Casting shifts.
What worked five years ago may no longer represent the roles they are now capable of inhabiting.
In our latest Midtown Manhattan session at 580 8th Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10018, the goal was clear: elevate Oscar’s presence into a more refined, grounded, and cinematic territory.
We focused on:
The intelligent anti-hero
The mentor with gravitas
The quietly complex authority figure
The emotionally layered leading man
The lighting leaned into my signature “Still Frame” aesthetic — portraits that feel as though they’ve been pulled from a prestige drama. Subtle shadow, sculpted highlights, dimensional depth. Not theatrical — but cinematic.
Oscar no longer needed “actor headshots.”
He needed frames that suggest narrative.
NEW YORK ACTORS HEADSHOTS
From Broadway to the Big Screen
In a city defined by the relentless pursuit of excellence, your headshot is your most powerful currency.
From the bright lights of Broadway to the prestige sets of HBO, Netflix, and Showtime, New York’s casting rooms demand more than just a likeness — they demand character.
I bring my internationally acclaimed cinematic style to Midtown Manhattan, offering New York actors the same museum-grade portraiture trusted by:
Sir Patrick Stewart
Sir Ian McKellen
Dame Judi Dench
Natalie Dormer
Ray Dalio
Jared Harris
James Purefoy
My work is held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery.
Actors who have worked with me have gone on to be cast in groundbreaking film and television productions. The common thread? Images that feel alive.
Why Rory Lewis?
The “Still Frame” Aesthetic
We don’t just take photos. We create frames that look like they belong in a high-budget production.
Direction, Not Just Posing
I work with you as a director would — drawing out internal monologue, tension, and psychological nuance. A headshot should hint at story, not simply show your face.
Industry Standards
Your images are formatted for Spotlight, IMDb, Backstage, and Actors Access — technically compliant, visually superior.
Elevate Your Casting Potential
Your headshot is the foundation of your professional brand.
Oscar understood that his growth as an artist required imagery that reflected his expanded depth. That’s why he returned.
Whether you are preparing for:
Pilot Season
A Broadway debut
Major TV or film submissions
Agency re-representation