It’s been a busy start to 2026 between the studios in Los Angeles and New York, but there’s nothing quite like the energy of the UK industry. I am pleased to announce that I will be returning to London for a very limited run of headshot and portrait sessions from 20th – 25th April.
While my work is held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London, my home and craft are firmly planted in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. This April and May, I am opening my DTLA studio for a select number of portrait commissions and professional workshops.
In a city defined by the temporary, we are focused on the permanent. Whether you are a leader defining an industry or an actor defining a character, your image should be a museum-grade legacy, not a fleeting trend.
Join award-winning portrait photographer Rory Lewis for an intensive masterclass at his Downtown Los Angeles studio. Over the course of the days, you’ll photograph four professional models—including a well-known face or two—while mastering the craft of Portrait Lighting and portfolio-building setups
Join award-winning photographer Rory Lewis for an immersive photography workshop on lighting and direction techniques.
Lighting techniques for headshots and portraiture
How to direct your subjects for natural, compelling shots
Tips to enhance your photography portfolio
This workshop is perfect for photographers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Rory's engaging teaching style ensures you'll gain practical skills and knowledge that will elevate your portrait photography to the next level.
Join award-winning portrait photographer Rory Lewis for an intensive masterclass at his London studio. Over an immersive day, you’ll photograph three professional models—including a well-known face or two—while mastering the craft of Portrait Lighting and portfolio-building setups. Saturday 14th November 2026
Work with professional models and learn how to build a portrait that looks like a still from a film.
Most portraits come out flat. The face is lit, the exposure is right, and the picture still sits on the surface of the frame with no weight to it. This class is about the opposite result: a portrait with depth, where the face is sculpted, the subject lifts away from the background, and the whole image feels three-dimensional.
Rory Lewis is back in London for a limited time next week, offering a select number of headshot and portrait sessions.
With over two decades of experience photographing actors, creatives, and public figures, Rory’s signature cinematic style—rooted in classical portraiture—continues to deliver striking, career-defining imagery.