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In the Studio: Rankin: Capturing the moment

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Rankin: Capturing the moment

14/12/2021 GMT

BBC World Service - In the Studio, Rankin: Capturing the moment

Beauty photography and the reopening of London's theatreland

Beauty photography and the re-opening of London’s theatreland

Rankin has been described as one of the UK’s 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’s 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’s theatres reopen after lockdown, for a new book and exhibition.

Anna also discovers what lies behind Rankin’s 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 BBC World Service

Photograph: © Rankin

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