historical portraiture

🇦🇺Honoring Heroism: Mike Pratt, GC (1948–2025)

🇦🇺Honoring Heroism: Mike Pratt, GC (1948–2025)

Through the Rory Lewis Non-Profit, I am dedicated to preserving the faces and stories of those whose courage defines our shared history. It was an honour to capture the portrait of Mike Pratt, GC, whose bravery and humility stand among the finest examples of service.

Read More

Capturing History and Tradition: The Royal Lancers

Capturing History and Tradition: The Royal Lancers

My third visit to The Royal Lancers marked a significant moment in the continuing evolution of my long-term military portraiture work, now undertaken through my non-profit practice. Returning to the regiment in 2024 allowed for a deeper, more reflective engagement—building upon earlier sittings to create a cohesive body of work rooted in heritage, continuity, and service.

Read More

Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie — Portrait Sitting

Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie — Portrait Sitting

One of the most meaningful opportunities through my non-profit archive has been the privilege of photographing senior figures within the British Armed Forces. Among these sittings, capturing a British Field Marshal stands as both an artistic milestone and a moment of profound historical significance.

Read More