Rory Lewis Photographer in Leeds

I am pleased announce that I can now offer my services in the Leeds area having secured studio space. If you are looking for a model portfolio, actors headshot, product, eCommerce or commercial photography. I can now cover a wide area from Liverpool, Manchester to Leeds and even York.

 

Here is another set of images from my test with Model Kate Waldron, makeup by Nita Malata; they where featured in the Exhibition and received some wonderful comments.

 

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Three Days TO GO!

With only three days to go I have been busy making the final preparations for the Exhibition. The last prints arrived today from DS Colour Labs in Manchester, and I have been busy framing.

Posters are now up all over Liverpool and I am hoping to have a good turn out on Friday and Saturday. Raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, meeting new people and receiving feedback on my latest projects.

Kate Waldron Beauty Test

I have been itching for weeks to shoot model Kate Waldron again and this week I decided to organise a hair and beauty style photoshoot at the studio in Manchester.

Kate was styled by Nita Malata Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Mark Power who both did an amazing job, check out the behind the scenes clips below shot with my favorite iPhone App Viddy.

Kate Waldron Shoot Nita Malata Makeup Artist, Mark Power Hair Stylist

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This is England

This year is all about improving my portfolio with several more tests planned throughout 2012. This month I wanted to shot a retro 1980′s Androgynous style photoshoot.

 

Shot on location at Hallam Mill in Manchester the shots really remind me of the Drama TV Series This is England; feeling old I actually remember the 1980s style being born in 1982!

 

Thank you to Oliver and Hannah @Oxygen Models Rikki Finlay Fashion Stylist and Nita Malata Makeup Artist for all their hard work.

 

Rory Lewis Fashion Photographer

Rory Lewis Fashion Photographer

Rory Lewis Fashion Photographer

Rory Lewis Fashion Photographer

Rory Lewis Photographer

Rory Lewis Fashion Photographer

Rory Lewis Fashion Photographer

Rory Lewis Fashion Photographer

Jubilee Tribute

My little tribute to the Jubilee Weekend modeled by Hannah @Oxygen Models London. I commissioned local dress designer Jackie Fairbrother to create a Union Jack Dress for our Photoshoot.

 

Styled by Rikki Finlay Fashion Stylist and with some Red, White and Blue Patriotic Makeup by Nita Malata the shots look great. God Save Our Lovely Queen………

Pierre Alexandre Collection Photoshoot

Pierre Alexandre Salons in Manchester has been a client for several years, and 2012 is Pierre Alexandre’s 50th Year in the Hair Industry.

 

To celebrate the salon organized a new marketing campaign and a Fashion show to preview their new collections including a classic Gatsby and a Fresh Modern Style to their Portfolio.

 

Pierre Commissioned me to shoot his new collections and to capture the behind the scenes action from the event.

 

A big thank you goes out to Makeup Artists Nita Malata & Bethany Leah Pentelow, Fashion Stylist Steven Spencer and his team, and all the staff at Pierre Alexandre and all the models for an amazing job throughout the weekend.

 

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I hardly take it off!

Since purchasing the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S, I haven’t found the need to take it off my Nikon D700 with its super fast-aperture, high performance wide-angle zoom it’s a good all round lens.

I hate being constrained by equipment; owning other Nikon lenses in this range I felt they did not focus as fast or as sharp. I read almost all reviews of the lens I could find, spoke to a few photographers; no one had anything bad to say about this lens other than it was heavy piece of kit.

Indeed it’s a heavy lens, but you get used to it, the weight no longer becomes an issue once you feel the sheer joy of using this lens. It focuses fast “real fast” the photography this lens can produce is amazing. I own the Nikon 18-70 lens and this lens does not even compare to the sharpness and ease of use the 24-70mm provides.

With a price tag of £1299,00 it’s an expensive lens, but I do not regret the purchase. BUY THIS LENS. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

Here is Part Two of my recent Male Fashion test; all shot with the 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S. You can see for yourself how versatile this lens is, with great depth of field, focus and ultra sharpness.

Part Two of the shoot was inspired by my love of Expressionism and its Theatricality. Using heavy makeup and lighting to create harsh scenes. Let me know what you think and if you are using the Nikon 24-70mm I would love to see what your doing with it. You can also check out Part One of my Male Fashion Test Here.

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Pierre Alexandre Salon’s Photoshoot

I’ve been working with Pierre Alexandre Salon in Manchester creating wonderful hair and beauty photography for over 3 years now. Last month Pierre Commissioned me to shoot the salon’s entries for the Loreal Colour Trophy Competition; and I was pleased to learn the team made it through to the Regional Finals.

Model’s Jasmin and Lauren, Makeup Artist Nita Malata and the Pierre Stylists did an amazing job throughout the day. The shoot was filmed and I also gave a short interview, check out the images and video below. Please leave some comments feedback is always appreciated.

If you are a salon in need of photography for competitions, marketing or even your styling book please get in touch I have a number of affordable packages.

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Affordable Actors Headshots Liverpool & Manchester

This week Joe, professional actor and graduate of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts booked a session at the Liverpool Studio.

Joe was happy to give an interview and allow us to video his session to show behind the scenes footage and give some helpful advice for those looking to book.

Take a look at Joe’s experience and if you would like to book please visit my Actors Headshots Page.

 

Actors Headshots Liverpool & Manchester

Actors Headshots Liverpool & Manchester

Actors Headshots Liverpool & Manchester