Rory Lewis

10/23/2026

Actors Headshots Los Angeles — Make Casting Look Twice.

Your next role starts with how casting sees you.

Chauncey Alan returned to my Downtown Los Angeles studio with a clear brief: a portrait that would put him in the frame for villain roles.

Controlled lighting, precise direction and a look that suggests danger before a word is spoken.

What does your headshot say about the roles you’re ready to play?

My sessions are built around your casting goals, creating distinct looks for the different characters you can bring to life.

10/16/2026

LOS ANGELES ACTOR HEADSHOTS — DEVIN McELVOGUE.

Some faces arrive at the studio already halfway to a painting.

Devin’s distinctive features called for a restrained approach: soft directional light and space for his expression to do the work. A direct gaze, warmth, and something held in reserve.

For me, a compelling headshot leaves room for possibility. It invites a casting director to imagine the actor’s next role.

Portrait and headshot sessions in Los Angeles, New York and London. Book through the link in bio or contact Alexandra at [email protected].

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10/16/2026

TOM CONNOLLY. ACTORS HEADSHOTS, LOS ANGELES.

Working actors need headshots that keep pace with the work.

Tom Connolly joined me at my downtown Los Angeles studio for a new series, bringing the presence seen in The Chosen, Sallywood and his leading role as Colonel Henry Bouquet in Love, Courage and the Battle of Bushy Run.

A headshot must suggest the performance an actor can deliver. My approach gives you the space and direction to create images with character, honesty and range.

Having photographed Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart and Dame Judi Dench, I bring that same care to your session.

Book your headshot session in Los Angeles, New York or London through the link in bio, or email Alexandra at [email protected].

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10/14/2026

A PORTRAIT THAT BECAME A BOOK COVER. REECE SHEARSMITH.

Before the first page, there is an image that makes you stop.

Photographed by in his London studio, Reece Shearsmith’s portrait became the foundation of the cover for Things I Took from the Dark: The Museum of Me, published by Quercus.

Known for The League of Gentlemen and Inside No. 9, Reece brought a distinctive creative world to the sitting. Rory captured it through a striking profile and classical lighting inspired by the Old Masters—giving the cover presence, mystery and character.

Your portrait introduces you before you say a word. Make it memorable.

For author portraits, book covers, editorial commissions and signature portrait sittings, contact .

Los Angeles | New York | London
Enquiries: [email protected]

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10/12/2026

JARED HARRIS. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

Proud to see my portrait of Jared Harris opening Marc Myers’ House Call interview in The Wall Street Journal.

Photographed at my London studio, Jared took a day away from filming to sit for me—a generous commitment in a demanding production schedule.

A quiet sitting, a remarkable face, and a portrait that continues to find its audience years after it was made.

Read the story on my website via the link in bio.

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10/11/2026

Corporate Headshots in Los Angeles: Curt Behlmer, Dolby Laboratories.

Corporate headshots do a lot of quiet work. They sit on company websites, LinkedIn profiles, press releases, investor decks and conference programmes. Often they're the first impression a senior executive makes. When Curt Behlmer came into my Downtown LA studio, the brief was simple: a set of corporate headshots that would work everywhere he needed them.

Curt has spent more than thirty years in the entertainment industry. He held senior roles at Warner Bros., Lionsgate and Technicolor, where he was Chief Technology Officer of Entertainment Services. He then joined Dolby Laboratories as Senior Vice President of Content Solutions and Industry Relations. An executive with that profile needs a professional headshot library that's consistent, current and versatile.

10/11/2026

BILLY HIRSCH. LOS ANGELES ACTOR HEADSHOTS WITH PRESENCE.

A strong headshot makes you pause—and want to know more.

Actor Billy Hirsch photographed by Rory Lewis at our Downtown Los Angeles studio. A black backdrop, carefully shaped light and a compelling expression bring his character and confidence into focus.

Your headshot is often your first introduction to casting. Make it a memorable one, with a portrait that feels like you and reflects the roles you want to pursue.

Ready to refresh your actor headshots? Get in touch to book your session with Rory.

Sessions available in Los Angeles, New York and London.

10/10/2026

Jonathan Althaus, Deputy Public Defender — Portraits with Confidence & Character.

Your next opportunity could begin with the impression you make.

Jonathan Althaus, Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles County, photographed by Rory Lewis. Two looks revealing different sides of his personality: warm and assured in an oxblood suit; expressive and quietly confident in black leather.

A strong portrait helps people connect with you, conveying professionalism, personality and approachability before you’ve even met.

Whether you’re refreshing your LinkedIn, updating your website or taking the next step in your career, Rory’s carefully directed sessions help you feel comfortable and look your best.

Message us for availability and session packages.

10/10/2026

Join us in wishing a Happy 91st Birthday to His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent has been our President since 1969.

From all of us at the RAF Benevolent Fund, we send His Royal Highness our warmest birthday wishes.

📸 credit: Rory Lewis

10/08/2026

Los Angeles Actor Headshots: Travis Quentin Young.

Travis Quentin Young brought the full weight of his Louisiana upbringing and Los Angeles-honed versatility into the Downtown Los Angeles studio. Born in Lake Charles and already performing on national television by the age of ten, Young carries a quiet authority that belies his years on screen.

His résumé reads like a masterclass in range. He stars in the 2025 SXSW premiere I Really Love My Husband and has delivered memorable performances in Lola’s Last Letter, Stillwater, Teen Spirit, and I Got the Hook Up 2. On television he has appeared in HBO’s Vinyl, Hulu’s Devious Maids, and Showtime’s Who Killed Cooper Dunn?. Perhaps most tellingly, his voice and ADR work can be heard in landmark films including No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, and Happy Feet — proof that his talent extends far behind the microphone as well.

Young is also an accomplished musician and composer whose original scores have appeared in independent films. That musical sensibility was evident during our session. He moves with a composer’s awareness of rhythm and space, shifting effortlessly between introspective stillness and sharp, lived-in intensity. We worked with both hard, sculptural lighting that revealed the strong architecture of his face and softer, more open setups that captured the warmth and depth he brings to every role.

The resulting headshots reflect exactly the quality casting directors seek: images that hold both the Louisiana grit and the polished Los Angeles presence. They show an actor who can anchor a festival drama one day and deliver nuanced supporting work the next, while his awards for The Replacement Child (Best Actor at Barbados International Film Festival and Outstanding Performance at Winnipeg) underscore the recognition his performances already command.

These frames were made to serve that breadth — honest, cinematic, and ready for the rooms where decisions are made.

If you are an actor in Los Angeles looking for headshots that actually do the work, the studio remains open for sittings.

Travis Quentin Young brought the full weight of his Louisiana upbringing and Los Angeles -honed versatility into the Downtown Los Angeles studio. Born in Lake Charles and already performing on national television by the age of ten, Young carries a quiet authority that belies his years on screen.