fine art portraiture
In this newly unveiled portrait of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, portrait photographer Rory Lewis explores not the image of power but its human cost. Years after their first sitting, Lewis captures Blair with a softened expression yet undiminished intellect—an introspective study of conviction, consequence, and time.
Read MoreArtists are often shaped by other disciplines, and my portraiture has long been informed by the visual language of Renaissance and Baroque painting. Drawing from the Old Masters—Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Titian, and Ribera—I seek to recreate the sculptural light, atmosphere, and tonal depth of classical portraiture. This influence is most fully realised in my ongoing fine-art series, Selah.
Read MoreJared 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.
Read MoreFew 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.
Read MoreAcclaimed British portrait photographer Rory Lewis welcomed award-winning actor Tobias Menzies to his London studio for a cinematic portrait session that explored depth, vulnerability, and quiet strength.
Read MoreActor James Purefoy is a magnetic presence on both stage and screen. From crossing swords with Heath Ledger in A Knight’s Tale to leading the dark, psychological tension of Fox’s The Following, Purefoy’s career spans an extraordinary range of film, television, and theatre—placing him firmly among the most versatile British actors of his generation.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreIan McShane is an English actor, director, producer, and voice artist whose career spans decades of iconic screen work. From Lovejoy to Deadwood, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more recently John Wick, McShane is a true screen legend. Whether portraying a lawless saloon owner, the urbane and dangerous Winston of the John Wick universe, or the most seductively menacing of British mobsters, he has repeatedly captivated audiences by inhabiting rogues, scoundrels, and villains with irresistible charisma.
Read MoreWe’re delighted to share that a portrait of acclaimed actor David Warner — known for his roles in Titanic, Time Bandits, and The Omen — captured by Rory Lewis Photographer, has been officially acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, London. Remarkably, this sitting marked David’s first portrait session since being photographed by Cecil Beaton in 1966.
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