Brief Summary
Rory Lewis never actually set out to become a photographer. A degree in medieval history and medieval literature from King’s College London doesn’t provide the most straightforward route into his current vocation, in fact it never even crossed his brain that he could put his skills to good use behind the camera. Rory maintains that history and art have always had a profound influence on his direction in life, so much so that he originally aspired to become a lecturer of history – led by a fascination in social change, conflict and political ideology. Perhaps this would explain the profound effect science-fiction would have during his formative years. It is a genre steeped in political discourse and social metaphors hidden behind a veil of robots, space-travel and dystopian overlords, all of which captivated Rory unlike any other genre.
Clients
Photographic Experience
Exhibitions
July 2012 Bluecoat Gallery Liverpool Keeping Abreast Photography Exhibition http://rorylewisphotography.com/2012-exhibition/
July 2014- August 2015 Northerners photography Exhibition
Northerners Exhibition’ is an entirely new collection of portraits from a cross section of Northern Celebrities, Sports Personalities, Actors, Politicians and people encountered. Featuring Sittings with Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Ian McShane, Emma Rigby, Claire Sweeney and many others. Rory hopes to Raise £1000 through the exhibition for UNICEF, to help children all over the world in need of support, water, food, medical care and education.
Held Nationwide through Calumet Photographic Store Galleries, in London, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Belfast
Northerners Press & Feedback
http://rorylewisphotography.com/northerners/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29657598
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/photographer-rory-lewis-captures-northern-7895590
http://rorylewisphotography.com/photo-professional-magazine-interview-cover/
http://rorylewisphotography.com/royal-photographic-society-interview/
The Portrait Salon 2014-2015 Exhibition
http://www.portraitsalon.co.uk/
Portrait of Sir Ian McKellen, rejected by the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize has been chosen from 1000’s of rejected submissions to feature in this years Portrait Salon Exhibition.”
National Portrait Gallery
January 2014 Portrait of Actor David Warner (Titanic, Time Bandits,Omen) taken by Rory Lewis Photographer, was been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery London. The portrait sitting was David’s the first he has attended since Cecil Beaton photographed him in 1966.
http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw248086/David-Warner?LinkID=mp145872&role=art&rNo=0
Freelance Photography Experience
Responsible for Digital Photography in a fast paced environment as a Freelance Photographer. Tailoring Photography to Meet Client Briefs
The Times (News International) Multiple Editorial Commissions 2014-15
Ministry of Defence Portrait Commissions, General Sir Nicholas Houghton, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach & General Sir Richard Barrons Featured in Guardian Newspaper November 2014
Sir Patrick Stewart Editorial Guardian Commission May 2014
Sir Ian McKellen Editorial Guardian Commission May 2014
Pepsi Product Portrait Commission Luis Suarez March 2014
Karl Pilkington Idiot Aroad Sky Television Commission
Dapper Mensware Clothing Photography March/April 2013
Vidal Sassoon www.sassoon.com/salons/uk/Hair & Beauty Photography March 2013
Infiniti www.infiniti.com/gb/ Corporate Photography Feb 2013
KitBag Robbie Savage www.kitbag.com Jan 2013
Unilever Product Photography www.unilever.co.uk Dec 2012
Channel 4 Desperate Scousewives Promotional Photography Nov 2012
Vidal Sassoon Hair Campaign Sept 2012
Princes Limited Brand Photography www.princes.co.uk Jan-Aug 2012
Rare Fashion For Top Shop www.rarelondon.com Feb 2011
Malmaison Hotels Corporate Photography March 2010 – August 2010
Bauer Radio Competition Photography www.bauermedia.co.uk Feb 2010
UNISYS Corporate Campaign www.unisys.com Aug-Oct 2009
Transforumulas International Beauty Products Campaign May 2009
Gentry Grooming Company April 2009
Candis Magazine Promotional Campaign April 2009
Voodou Liverpool Hair Photography Marketing Feb 2009-March 2009
Wood Street Studios Studio Manager Oct 2008– Aug 2009
John Lewis Product Photography www.johnlewis.com Jan-Oct 2009
Matchwork Studios Studio Manager March 2008- Jan 2009
EMAP Publications EditorialPhotographer www.emap.com Feb 2007 – March 2008
Photographic Experience
Exhibitions
July 2012 Bluecoat Gallery Liverpool Keeping Abreast Photography Exhibition http://rorylewisphotography.com/2012-exhibition/
July 2014- August 2015 Northerners photography Exhibition
Northerners Exhibition’ is an entirely new collection of portraits from a cross section of Northern Celebrities, Sports Personalities, Actors, Politicians and people encountered. Featuring Sittings with Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Ian McShane, Emma Rigby, Claire Sweeney and many others. Rory hopes to Raise £1000 through the exhibition for UNICEF, to help children all over the world in need of support, water, food, medical care and education.
Held Nationwide through Calumet Photographic Store Galleries, in London, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Belfast
Northerners Press & Feedback
http://rorylewisphotography.com/northerners/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29657598
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/photographer-rory-lewis-captures-northern-7895590
http://rorylewisphotography.com/photo-professional-magazine-interview-cover/
http://rorylewisphotography.com/royal-photographic-society-interview/
The Portrait Salon 2014-2015 Exhibition
http://www.portraitsalon.co.uk/
Portrait of Sir Ian McKellen, rejected by the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize has been chosen from 1000’s of rejected submissions to feature in this years Portrait Salon Exhibition.”
National Portrait Gallery
January 2014 Portrait of Actor David Warner (Titanic, Time Bandits,Omen) taken by Rory Lewis Photographer, was been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery London. The portrait sitting was David’s the first he has attended since Cecil Beaton photographed him in 1966.
http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw248086/David-Warner?LinkID=mp145872&role=art&rNo=0
Freelance Photography Experience
Responsible for Digital Photography in a fast paced environment as a Freelance Photographer. Tailoring Photography to Meet Client Briefs
The Times (News International) Multiple Editorial Commissions 2014-15
Ministry of Defence Portrait Commissions, General Sir Nicholas Houghton, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach & General Sir Richard Barrons Featured in Guardian Newspaper November 2014
Sir Patrick Stewart Editorial Guardian Commission May 2014
Sir Ian McKellen Editorial Guardian Commission May 2014
Pepsi Product Portrait Commission Luis Suarez March 2014
Karl Pilkington Idiot Aroad Sky Television Commission
Dapper Mensware Clothing Photography March/April 2013
Vidal Sassoon www.sassoon.com/salons/uk/Hair & Beauty Photography March 2013
Infiniti www.infiniti.com/gb/ Corporate Photography Feb 2013
KitBag Robbie Savage www.kitbag.com Jan 2013
Unilever Product Photography www.unilever.co.uk Dec 2012
Channel 4 Desperate Scousewives Promotional Photography Nov 2012
Vidal Sassoon Hair Campaign Sept 2012
Princes Limited Brand Photography www.princes.co.uk Jan-Aug 2012
Rare Fashion For Top Shop www.rarelondon.com Feb 2011
Malmaison Hotels Corporate Photography March 2010 – August 2010
Bauer Radio Competition Photography www.bauermedia.co.uk Feb 2010
UNISYS Corporate Campaign www.unisys.com Aug-Oct 2009
Transforumulas International Beauty Products Campaign May 2009
Gentry Grooming Company April 2009
Candis Magazine Promotional Campaign April 2009
Voodou Liverpool Hair Photography Marketing Feb 2009-March 2009
Wood Street Studios Studio Manager Oct 2008– Aug 2009
John Lewis Product Photography www.johnlewis.com Jan-Oct 2009
Matchwork Studios Studio Manager March 2008- Jan 2009
EMAP Publications EditorialPhotographer www.emap.com Feb 2007 – March 2008
Professional Experience
Professional Profile
A Practiced Freelance Photographer & Studio Manager & Art Director with experience across a range of commercial genres and a creative approach to both my personal and commercial work.
Self-motivated and hardworking with the technical skills and knowledge throughout the production process digital asset management to retouching. The ability to multi-task and maintain a high level of organisation and prioritise a variety of tasks in a busy environment always maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to tailor photography skills to any style or brief. Self Marketing Capable of communicating and working effectively with people on all levels and able to create and maintain excellent professional relationships, and negotiate Contracts with clients.
Skills & Experience
• Digital SLR
• Medium Format
• Advanced Lighting Techniques
• Art Direction
• Directing
• Retouching
• Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, Bridge, Microsoft Office Proficient MAC & PC
• Marketing & Product Management
• Analytical Skills
• Presentation Skills to Present to a Large Audience
• Training & Teaching
• Management (Being Able to Take Ownership and Lead the Way)
• Sales Skills
• Networking & Negotiation
• Customer Service
