Behind the Lens: Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond

Written By RORY LEWIS

Another Behind the Lens moment — captured at the London Studio.
It was an honour to once again photograph Field Marshal The Right Honourable The Lord Houghton of Richmond, GCB, CBE, DL, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the British Armed Forces.

This marks my second sitting with Lord Houghton — the first took place in 2014 when he served as Chief of the Defence Staff. A decade later, it was a privilege to revisit his portrait, now as Field Marshal, reflecting a lifetime of leadership and service.

From commanding the Green Howards during The Troubles to guiding the British Armed Forces through the Iraq conflict and beyond, Lord Houghton’s distinguished career embodies dedication, intellect, and command.

With your continued support, I can dedicate more time to preserving these portraits — honouring those who have shaped history through duty and service.

RORY LEWIS

Winner of the Portrait of Britain in 2017 and 2018. Lewis is a dedicated portrait photographer who has spent over a decade capturing many of the world’s most recognised faces. Sitters have included the likes of William Shatner, David Cameron, Sir Derek Jacobi, Iain Glen and Natalie Dormer. Rory’s images have been exhibited on both sides of the Atlantic, and several of his iconic portraits have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery in London. His recent project, ‘Soldiery’, which documented the British Army of the 21st Century, was completed over a two year period and has been hailed as a national success story, named by the BBC as ‘The changing face of the British Army’. Rory divides his time between London and Los Angeles, working with a wide variety of clients. In addition to his projects and private portraits, his photography has been commissioned by Pepsi, Universal, the British Army, The Times, The Guardian and Cancer Research UK, among others. Rory draws immense inspiration from the masters of art including Hans Holbein the Younger, Titian, Caravaggio and Jusepe de Ribera.

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