New York Portrait Photographer
In a quiet moment at the Los Angeles studio, Rory Lewis photographed Xander Berkeley—an actor whose career is defined not by spectacle, but by intelligence, restraint, and an unmistakable sense of presence. The session focused on distillation: removing excess to reveal character, history, and intent within the frame.
Read MoreIn February 2022, I had the privilege of photographing Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the most senior figure of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales. The portrait sitting took place on location at the Cardinal’s Palace, adjoining Westminster Cathedral—an environment rich in history, symbolism, and quiet authority.
Read MoreThroughout my career, I have been commissioned to photograph a wide range of political figures — from local councillors and Members of Parliament to peers of the House of Lords and former Prime Ministers. Yet this sitting was particularly meaningful, offering a chance to create work within one of the most iconic settings in British public life.
Read MoreThis picture has actually lost me a few jobs. Plus I think I might even have lost a flat because of it. I was looking at a property and was chatting to the estate agent and told them that I’d recently shot David Cameron. We put an offer in – for the asking price – but it was turned down. So yes, I do suspect people don’t like David Cameron.
Read MoreThis portrait of former Prime Minister David Cameron was one of the most demanding yet rewarding sittings of my career. Captured in London, the session offered a rare opportunity to portray a figure who played a defining role in a turbulent chapter of British political history. Serving as Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, David Cameron remains a complex and often polarising figure, shaped by the pressures of leadership and the legacy of Brexit.
Read MoreThis portrait of Councillor Malcolm Kennedy, former Lord Mayor of Liverpool and long-serving councillor elected in 1998, was created many years ago and now forms part of my political portrait archive. During his tenure as First Citizen, Councillor Kennedy acted as a vital representative for the city—promoting Liverpool, strengthening community engagement, and building national and international connections.
Read MoreFew actors command the reverence, longevity, and cultural impact of Sir Ian McKellen. From his spellbinding portrayal of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, to his formidable presence as Magneto in the X-Men series, and an unparalleled career across British theatre and cinema—marked by multiple Laurence Olivier Awards—he stands as one of the most accomplished theatrical figures of our time.
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