Rory Lewis Non-Profit is a charitable organization founded by portrait photographer Rory Lewis, dedicated to honoring and preserving the stories of military and uniformed personnel worldwide through fine-art portraiture and storytelling.
By creating a living archive of military portraiture and sharing it through museum exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programs, the non-profit fosters greater understanding, empathy, and respect for those who serve.
At its heart, Rory Lewis Non-Profit bridges the worlds of art, history, and service—ensuring that the faces and stories of those who dedicate their lives to duty endure as a timeless record of courage, sacrifice, and humanity.
“All soldiers, whether young Non-Commissioned Officers or ancient generals, are deeply aware of their historical lineage. It contributes directly to their courage in battle and dedication to each other. Rory Lewis’s outstanding military portraiture captures the essence of this ethos. Through his contemporary portraits, Rory is doing something of genuine historical importance. And when he eventually hangs up his camera, as old soldiers hang up their boots, I hope another historian photographer will build on his vital legacy.”
— Field Marshal David Julian Richards, Baron Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB, CBE, DSO, DL
Rory Lewis’s unique photographic archive of members of the Armed Forces who have served their respective nations captures the spirit of selfless service and sacrifice, leadership and devotion to duty and the tenacity and resolve that military service demands. He has vividly illustrated the human face of soldiers and soldiering revealing the nature, character and temperament of military service. His work is exemplary.
— General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith GCB CBE DL Chief of the General Staff 2018-2022
Rory Lewis Non-Profit, proudly supports a select number of collaborative projects each year, including educational programs, exhibitions, lectures, and portrait sessions, depending on available funding.
If you represent a museum, academic institution, cultural organization, or uniformed service and would like to partner with us, we invite you to submit a proposal.
When submitting your request, please include:
Purpose and significance — Why the proposed project or event is important.
Educational and cultural impact — How it will help inform, inspire, or preserve the legacy of service and sacrifice.
Each request is carefully reviewed to ensure it aligns with our mission of honoring those who serve and educating future generations through art and storytelling. We look forward to exploring how we can collaborate to bring your vision to life email NP@RORYLEWIS.STUDIO.
Acquisitions
On October 10, 2025, Rory Lewis welcomed Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond back to his London studio for a second portrait sitting, more than a decade after their first session in 2014. The portrait, part of Rory Lewis Non-Profit’s mission to document all living Field Marshals, captures Lord Houghton’s journey from active command to statesman. Commissioned into the Green Howards in 1974, Lord Houghton served in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and as Chief of the Defence Staff before being promoted to Field Marshal in 2025. The portrait, rendered in Lewis’s signature chiaroscuro style, reflects leadership, wisdom, and legacy.