A Portrait Photography Lecture with Rory Lewis: Royalty, Hollywood & Heroes

Samys welcomes Rory Lewis for a talk on 23 Years Behind the Lens: Royalty, Hollywood Icons & Military Leadership.

Join us on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, from @2:30 PM to 4:30 PM for an inspiring afternoon with renowned portrait photographer Rory Lewis, whose 23–year career has spanned royalty, Hollywood greats, world leaders, and distinguished military figures. From Sir Patrick Stewart, William Shatner, and Dame Judi Dench, to Sir Tony Blair and Sir Ian McKellen, Rory’s portraits have become defining images for some of the most celebrated figures of our time.

In this exclusive talk, Rory reveals the creative process behind his signature portraiture—how fine-art influence, expressive direction, and cinematic lighting combine to create powerful, timeless portraits.

📸 You’ll Discover

• Behind-the-scenes stories from celebrity, royal, and military portrait sessions
• How Rory directs subjects to evoke authentic emotion
• Lighting and composition shaped by classical fine art (Holbein, Caravaggio, Ribera)
• Insights into photographing military leaders, royalty & Hollywood icons
• A deep dive into key portraits from a globally recognized portfolio

Location: 3rd Floor Classroom of Samy’s Camera in Los Angeles on Fairfax Avenue

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