Blue Mercury, Lip

Blue Mercury, Hair

Blue Mercury, SPF

Rory Payne was born and raised in London. He graduated in photography & video production, having previously studied furniture design and multimedia design. Following his studies, Rory assisted a number of notable photographers, before embarking upon his own career. Rory’s work is defined by a cinematic quality and poetic sensibility, creating intimate moments that capture the strength and vulnerability of his subjects. He is a master of color and composition and will shoot analogue at every opportunity, evidenced in his delectably rich color palette. Rory lives in London and shoots globally for clients in beauty, fragrance, fashion and documentary.

Client list

Calvin Klein
Cartier
Chalayan
Christopher Kane
Eve Lom
Mugler
Versace
Beauty Papers
British Vogue
New York Times
Vogue España
Vogue Mexico
Vogue Russia
Teen Vogue
Twin magazine