Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet – Portrait Sitting

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet – Portrait Sitting (Rory Lewis Photographer London 2025)

Ugbana Oyet serves as the Serjeant at Arms of the House of Commons, a role steeped in centuries of parliamentary history. The office dates back to 1415, when the Serjeant was responsible for enforcing the orders of the House—including making arrests. Today, the role is defined by both authority and tradition, with ceremonial duties such as carrying the mace in the Speaker’s Procession and during the State Opening of Parliament.

Mr. Oyet kindly agreed to sit for me inside Parliament as part of my ongoing Parliamentary Portrait Project, documenting the people who uphold and shape the workings of British democracy.

Throughout my career, I’ve been commissioned to photograph a wide range of political figures—local councillors, MPs, Members of the House of Lords, and Prime Ministers. Political portraiture demands precision, trust, and the ability to capture presence under pressure, qualities that are central to my approach.

Serjeant at Arms Ugbana Oyet – Portrait Sitting (Rory Lewis Photographer London 2025)

Now based in Los Angeles, I frequently work in London and New York, creating distinctive portraits shaped by strong direction and imaginative scenarios. My method encourages sitters to express depth and character, producing natural, thought-provoking images. I’m proud to work with a diverse clientele including Royalty, former Prime Ministers, Hollywood actors, and senior military leaders.

I am available throughout the year for portrait sittings in Los Angeles, London, and New York.