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Rankin: Capturing the moment

Beauty photography and the re-opening of London鈥檚 theatreland

Rankin has been described as one of the UK鈥檚 greatest photographers.

Perhaps best known for his striking, playful and intimate portraits, he has photographed the likes of Britney Spears, David Bowie and Queen Elizabeth II. His work appearing in magazine鈥檚 like Vogue, GQ and Marie Claire.

Join Anna Bailey for a ringside seat as Rankin shoots the casts of shows such as The Lion King and Tina Turner The Musical - capturing the moment when London鈥檚 theatres reopen after lockdown, for a new book and exhibition.

Anna also discovers what lies behind Rankin鈥檚 creative vision as he experiments with beauty photography for his latest edition of Hunger Magazine.

Presented and produced by Anna Bailey
Executive Produced by Ella-mai Robey for the 大象传媒 World Service

Photograph: 漏 Rankin

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27 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Dec 2021 01:32GMT

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