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Capturing Andy Burnham — The King of the North

January 25, 2026 in Political Portraiture

Andy Burnham has long been regarded as one of the most compelling figures in British politics — a politician whose authority is rooted as much in conviction as in connection. Recently, Burnham was blocked from standing as a candidate in the Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election after Labour’s ruling body declined to grant approval. As a directly elected mayor, he was required to seek permission from the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), which cited the desire to “avoid an unnecessary mayoral election” and the associated cost to taxpayers.

Capturing Presence: Collaborating with Cassian Bilton

December 17, 2025 in Actor Portraits

There is a quiet intensity to Cassian Bilton that reveals itself not through overt performance, but through stillness. When we met at my London studio, the aim was not to create a character, but to allow something truer to surface—an unguarded moment where thought, restraint, and presence coexist.

Maye Musk — Good Light Magazine Cover

January 22, 2023 in Selah, In the Press, Model Portrait

I am honored that my portrait of Maye Musk has been featured on the cover of Good Light Magazine. The session, titled A Timeless Portrait, was conceived as a modern interpretation of classical portraiture—combining restrained elegance, dramatic light, and psychological depth.

Maye Musk: An Icon of Elegance and Intellect, Captured in Timeless Portraiture

January 22, 2023 in Model Portrait, Selah, Executive

Maye Musk is a rare figure whose presence transcends industry and era. A model of international acclaim and a respected dietitian, her career spans over five decades, marked by intelligence, resilience, and an unmistakable elegance. She has appeared on the covers of Time (Health Edition), Women’s Day, international editions of Vogue, and the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue—each image reinforcing her status as a modern cultural icon.

Jared Harris — Portrait Photoshoot, Los Angeles

August 13, 2022 in Actor Portraits, Selah

Jared Harris is one of the most compelling character actors of his generation, celebrated for performances that combine intelligence, restraint, and emotional depth. His work spans landmark television and film projects, including Mad Men, The Crown, Chernobyl, The Expanse, The Terror, and Fringe, as well as major feature films such as Lincoln, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and Allied. In recent years, he has taken on the role of Hari Seldon in the Apple TV+ series Foundation, further cementing his reputation for gravitas-driven storytelling.

Dame Judi Dench — Portrait Sitting

May 14, 2020 in Actor Portraits, Northerners, Selah

Few actors embody the depth, intelligence, and quiet authority of Dame Judi Dench. With a career spanning the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the Old Vic, her presence on stage and screen has shaped generations of British theatre and cinema. A ten-time BAFTA winner and recipient of numerous honours—including OBE, DBE, and Companion of Honour—her legacy is inseparable from modern performance history.

Rory Lewis on Assignment with Sir Patrick Stewart

May 06, 2014 in Actor Portraits, Northerners

For much of my early career, photographing Sir Patrick Stewart felt like an impossible alignment of luck, timing, and destiny. For 24 years, the idea remained a distant ambition—until a moment of unlikely clarity, prompted by something as absurd as a bright pink Hummer, altered the trajectory of my life and career entirely.

Brian Cox CBE — Portrait Sitting

April 23, 2014 in Actor Portraits, Northerners

Brian Cox CBE is one of Britain’s most formidable actors, celebrated for a career that spans classical theatre, landmark cinema, and television. Rising to early prominence through his portrayal of King Lear with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Cox went on to define a commanding screen presence in major productions including X-Men 2, Troy, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He also holds a unique place in film history as the first actor to portray Hannibal Lecter on screen, in Michael Mann’s Manhunter (1986).