Who I am
Publications
I’ve had a long career as a commercial photographer for national magazines, design firms, ad agencies, corporate clients and the entertainment industry. I’ve photographed a lot of famous people for publication, including dozens of Emmy, Tony and Academy Award winners.
Entertainment Industry
Headshots
I’m not a typical headshot photographer. My headshot sessions run three hours, making use of a variety of setups and allowing time for the best of what’s in you to come forward. My commitment to producing outstanding results for actors, models and other artists in the early stages of their careers is the same as in my work with established talent.
Publicity
Sessions
A publicity (PR) session is an extended shoot meant to produce a variety of images for distribution to media outlets — newspapers, magazines and social media sites. Generally, actors and others who book PR shoots have “visibility” and are represented by agents, managers and/or publicists. A PR session involves multiple setups, with frequent wardrobe and styling changes.
Assignment Archive
Testimonials
"Rob Lewine has taken pictures of me even I like. That's saying something. He makes me feel safe and relaxed and is able to talk me thru presenting my authentic self."
“Rob is a topnotch photographer and - importantly - helped me feel at ease in his studio. I was able to enjoy being photographed, because Rob made room for me to be my full self. I had so much fun - and LOVED the results!”
"You don't have to be married to Rob to love his work...but you do have to love rob to be married to him"
"Rob is a master of the craft. He went above and beyond during our shoot...he made sure I felt comfortable, and that I got exactly what I wanted. Working with him was a real gift."
"ROB IS A WORLD-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER - THE BEST I'VE EVER WORKED WITH!HE MADE THE EXPERIENCE FUN AND RELAXING. MY PICTURES TURNED OUT PHENOMENAL"
"ROB HAS DONE MY HEADSHOTS FIVE TIMES. I'VE LOVED EVERY SESSION. HE MAKES ME COMFORTABLE. HIS WORK IS FLAWLESS!"
"...HE INSPIRES HIS SUBJECTS TO BE WILD, MESSY, AND HUMAN. THE RESULTS ARE SINGULAR AND BEAUTIFUL, WORKING WITH HIM IS A COLLABORATION AND A BLAST!"
"ROB HAS A TRULY GIFTED EYE THAT
ALLOWS FOR AND ENCOURAGES
SPONTANEITY..."
"ROB'S AN EXPERIENCED DIRECTOR. HE CAPTURES YOUR ESSENCE, A SKILL FEW PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE. HE KNOWS WHAT CASTING DIRECTORS WANT AND DELIVERS WHAT YOU NEED. AND HE'S VERY KIND!"
"I LOVE ROB'S FUN
APPROACH
TO HIS SUBJECT..."
"HE PUT ME COMPLETELY AT EASE.
HE'S A TRUE ARTIST!"
"ROB'S EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND LED ME TO HAVE HIM TO DO MY HEADSHOTS. HE
MADE THE PROCESS FUN!"
"I WOUND UP WITH GREAT PICTURES.
I CAN'T RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY ENOUGH. HE'S THE
MOST GENUINE PERSON"
"SHOOTING WITH ROB WAS AN ABSOLUTE
PLEASURE. HIS CREATIVITY BECAME
APPARENT THE MOMENT WE GOT STARTED."
"HE CREATED AN ENVIRONMENT OF FREEDOM AND FUN, WHERE MY MOST AUTHENTIC SELF CAME OUT. THE RESULTS WERE FANTASTIC."
"I HAD FUN WORKING WITH ROB. HIS HUMOR PUT ME AT EASE SO I COULD LOOK MY BEST. I'M STILL USING THE PHOTOS; THEY ALWAYS GET COMPLIMENTS!"
"ROB HAS A FANTASTIC WAY OF ALLOWING ME TO PLAY! I TRUSTED HIM BECAUSE OF HIS EXPERIENCE; THE PICTURES SHOWED I WAS RIGHT TO DO SO."
"ROB'S KNOW-HOW HELPED BRING OUT MY BEST PERFORMANCE, WHICH HE CAPTURED EXPERTLY. HE WAS VERY INVOLVED IN SELECTING THE STRONGEST IMAGES. I'LL BE GOING BACK AGAIN WHEN I'M READY FOR AN UPDATE."
“I had a great experience with Rob! He was kind and insightful - and made the whole headshot experience comfortable. And I’m very happy with the results! I would definitely recommend!”
"ROB HAS A GENUINE GIFT, NOT ONLY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, BUT FOR MAKING HIS SUBJECTS SEE THEY HAVE SOMETHING UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL TO OFFER THE WORLD."
"WORKING WITH ROB IS A LOVELY
EXPERIENCE. THE VIBE IS RELAXED AND
FUN. YOU ALMOST FORGET YOU'RE BEING
PHOTOGRAPHED..."
"AFTERWARDS IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE HE CAPTURED
THOSE MOMENTS
BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE ALL YOU WERE DOING THE WHOLE TIME WAS TALKING AND LAUGHING."
"I LOVED WORKING WITH ROB! THIS WAS MY FIRST HEADSHOT SESSION; HE WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS. I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND GOING TO ROB FOR YOUR HEADSHOTS. "
"ROB IS A DISARMING AND ENCOURAGING PERSON, A MASTER OF HIS TRADE. HIS WARM AND FUNNY PERSONALITY MADE IT EASY TO RELAX. I GOT A TON OF EXCELLENT PORTRAITS AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE."
"THE EXPERIENCE WAS A DELIGHT. I'D SHOOT
WITH HIM A THOUSAND TIMES OVER.
HE'S A MASTER."
"ROB IS A DREAM TO WORK WITH: PROFESSIONAL, EASY-GOING, INSPIRED. HE BROUGHT TONS OF
IDEAS TO THE TABLE AND EFFORTLESSLY DELIVERED INSPIRED, ARTFUL SHOTS..."
"...ROB KNOWS HOW TO WORK WITH ACTORS AND CAPTURES WHO YOU ARE ON YOUR BEST DAY. EVERY SESSION HAS BEEN A
TOTAL JOY!"
"I'VE SHOT WITH ROB SINCE I WAS A KID. HE CREATES
AN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOU TO BE RELAXED, SPONTANEOUS, HONEST AND FREE..."
"ROB TAKES NATURAL, BEAUTIFUL PICTURES THAT LOOK EXACTLY LIKE YOU - ONLY BETTER!"
"I didn't know it was possible to NOT hate photos of myself...until Rob took them.”
Rob makes everything about the shoot easy, fun, and comfortable -- three things that have to be in the mix, in my opinion, for great photos to be created. He’s awesome.
“A wonderful time working with Rob. It was a very relaxing session in the best way — the process felt natural and effortless, nothing was rushed, and he and his team were very open and communicative throughout. He managed to make getting headshots fun. Plus, he has great taste in music. Highly recommend.”
“Getting my headshots done by Rob was easy, fun and produced the best photos of me I’ve ever had taken. He is extremely professional as well as an incredibly talented photographer. The hardest part was picking which shots to use because there were so many good ones.”
"Working with Rob was easy. He gave great direction; I didn’t have to ‘think’ to smile, or look, or feel. His suggestions made the experience effortless. I love how the photos turned out!”
“To say that working with Rob is a '5-star' experience is an understatement. From our first conversation, during which he took time to explain his approach, to the quick turnaround of initial selections, and the post-session call to review the final favorites, Rob was simply great. His eye for his art, his candor and his calm made the shoot comfortable -- and a blast. I appreciated his suggestions and the exercises that helped me walk away with a portfolio of final shots far beyond what I expected. His team was great, too. If you're looking for an experienced professional who DELIVERS, Rob is your guy.”
“Elliot and I had a blast taking pictures with Rob! He creates a truly wonderful environment that nurtures photo-worthy authentic moments."
“Rob is a real professional. He is incredibly skilled behind the camera and knows how to bring the best out of his subjects! My brother Harry and I did a shoot together and both of us got some of the best pictures we’ve ever had. And that’s not all: he’s also got a kick-ass taste in music!
“Rob was an absolute joy to shoot with! It’s always been imperative for me to feel as comfortable as possible when I’m being photographed, and Rob is a master at making this happen. Love my shots and will definitely book again.”
“Shooting with Rob is like hanging out with a fun friend - who gives you amazing photos of yourself afterwards! He makes you feel comfortable. His ease and his uber-professionalism produce excellent, stand-out content.”
“Rob’s photographed me countless times. Two reasons: he's great -- and he’s fun!”
“Rob loves to play and makes it easy to let down your guard. I love our sessions. I end up looking more fun and interesting than I actually am!”
“I've had the best photo sessions with Rob, and always with amazing results! His skillset is stellar. He makes you comfortable in front of the camera and brings out your inner essence, your personality. Rob is the only choice for your photographs if you want the BEST!”
"I had an excellent experience with Rob. His facility is first-rate, his professionalism is inspiring, and his dedicated approach to the work brought out my best. The results were better than I could have anticipated. Rob’s energy, focus and care are without equal. Many, many thanks!"
RATES
I don’t charge by “looks”. During your headshot session, you can explore emotional states and change clothes as you see fit. But don’t overdo it. Your clothes won’t get you the job.
SESSION
SESSION
We do corporate shoots too, on-site, throughout Southern California. Headshots, group photos, team photos, environmental portraits — whatever you need. I’ll bring my team to your workplace with all necessary equipment, backdrops included (if indicated). You’ll have a fully edited and processed set of select images within a week.
Three-hour session
Schedule with a friend for the same day.
Separate sessions - 9am/1:30pm.
Teen siblings $550 each
Kid siblings $495 each
Headshots + four other setups
+ Expenses
PER PROJECT
HAIR & MAKE UP
WOMEN / TEEN GIRLS
$200
MEN / TEEN BOYS
$150
GIRLS / BOYS (7-12)
$100
Faq
A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of $200 is required to reserve a session. The deposit is applied to the session fee, with the balance due the day of the shoot.
PLEASE USE ZELLE OR PAYPAL to make your deposit. (You don’t need a PayPal account to use PayPal.)
THE BALANCE IS DUE at the end of your session via Zelle, check or cash. Currently, credit cards are not accepted.
THE MAKEUP ARTIST is to be paid directly at the session via Zelle, check or cash.
YOUR NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS TRANSFERABLE – ONCE – to another date, PROVIDED YOU GIVE NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT 72 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR SESSION. Postponement less than 72 hours before your session, other than for illness and emergencies, is considered a cancellation. No-shows are cancellations.
Deposits can be made via Zelle (send payment to rob@lewinephoto.com or 213 280-0805), or via PayPal (send payment to rob@lewinephoto.com or 213 280-0805)
NO, for several reasons. One: styling for the camera is its own discipline. Two: as the subject, you can’t keep an eye on your own hair and makeup while being photographed. The stylist will do just that.
No. It’s taken care of when you book your session.
Yes, but that person must be a professional and stay for the duration of your shoot.
During your visit HoMEDICS TotalClean Air Purifiers, with UV light that kills up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, will be active.
Please postpone if you’re not feeling well prior to the shoot, and/or experiencing flu-like symptoms – the sniffles, a fever, a headache, a cough. If you are, please call us as soon as possible: (213) 280-0805
Of course! (213) 280-0805.
At The Brewery, the artists’ complex in downtown L.A., off Main Street, east of Chinatown and Dodger Stadium: 620 Moulton Avenue, #114, Los Angeles 90031.
turn left into the Brewery. Straight ahead is Barbara’s at the Brewery, the local café. Studio 114 is to the left of Barbara’s. The access to #114 is a loading dock, with “620” over the entry.
Park in one of the lots to either side of Barbara’s. Call (213) 280-0805. We’ll come out to help you bring in your wardrobe.
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