Rory Lewis is permanently based in Los Angeles, where he works from his dedicated studio in Downtown LA. Throughout the year, he also hosts sessions at his satellite studios in London and New York. Please see the dates and locations below for Roryโs upcoming availability โ and remember, Rory is in Los Angeles year-round for bookings at his DTLA studio.
Headshots & Portraits
I am incredibly grateful to Dodho Magazine in Paris for featuring my Soldiery project in their recent article. To see this body of work recognised by an international photography platform of such calibre is both humbling and deeply meaningful.
Workshops
Join internationally renowned portrait photographer Rory Lewis for an exclusive one-day masterclass in Amsterdam. This immersive workshop is designed to refine your portraiture skills, deepen your understanding of light, and give you hands-on experience working with professional models in a controlled studio environment.
This hands-on portrait photography workshop in Los Angeles is led by Rory Lewis, internationally recognized for cinematic, painterly portraiture inspired by Caravaggio, Ribera, Rembrandt, and Holbein. The focus: chiaroscuro, tenebrism, and emotional presenceโlight that sculpts, darkness that speaks.
Beginner Portrait Photography Evening Course (4 Evenings)
Join internationally recognised portrait photographer Rory Lewis for a four-evening course designed to introduce photographers to the art of portrait photography.
Students will learn the foundations of portrait photography including lighting, composition, camera settings, and directing subjects. Across the four evenings, participants will observe demonstrations and photograph professional models during practical sessions.
Join award-winning photographer Rory Lewis for an immersive photography workshop at Samyโs Camera in Los Angeles. Known for his captivating portraits of royalty, celebrities, and prominent figures, Rory will guide you through the techniques and artistry behind creating striking headshots and portraits.
Join award-winning portrait photographer Rory Lewis for an intensive masterclass at his London studio. Over the course of two immersive days, youโll photograph three professional modelsโincluding a well-known face or twoโwhile mastering the craft of Portrait Lighting and portfolio-building setups.
Join internationally published portrait photographer Rory Lewis, on a one day workshop to master portraiture and bring your work to the next level.
Itโs been a busy start to 2026 between the studios in Los Angeles and New York, but thereโs 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 โ 25th April.