Rankin Live

Having shot everyone from The Queen of Pop to The Queen of England, Rankin’s photography is known world-over. Whether it’s tackling the taboo of death (‘Alive: In The Face Of Death’), celebrating London’s West End (‘Performance by Rankin’) or championing the heroes of the NHS (‘NHS, 2020’), Rankin’s projects have highlighted real people and experiences - and have captured the public’s imagination, and dominated social feeds.

Arguably his biggest project of all has been RankinLIVE.

Launched in 2009, RankinLIVE is the most ambitious project Rankin has ever undertaken. These photo- sessions see Rankin pick up his camera and turn it to the general public. Allowing people a chance behind the scenes of a professional photoshoot, they can step in front of Rankin’s lens in an exceptional immersive experience. An unparalleled opportunity to have your portrait taken in the style of one of Rankin’s signature editorials..

Exclusively on Carnaby Street for Christmas 2023, Rankin is now bringing the RankinLIVE Experience to the British high-street..



This live experience is a unique opportunity for members of the public to be directed and photographed by one of Britain’s most successful photographers. Tickets for the experience include time in front of the lens, either solo or with a loved one, as well as a digital version of their final portrait, and their very own A4 authenticated print..

“A RankinLIVE experience is unlike anything else I do. Across a day I get to meet and photograph 20+ members of the public, and in the 15 minutes they’re with me I really feel like I get to know them. We talk, I shoot, and in the end everyone leaves the session beaming..

Beyond this though, we showcase the images I shoot live on screen to anyone who wants to watch. Doing this allows everyone to feel included and it becomes about so much more than me taking a photograph - it becomes a shared experience, one that celebrates creativity and community.” - RANKIN.



For the first time in a physical location, Rankin is also bringing his Swag (rankinswag.com) to a storefront. From prints, to books, and tote bags, RankinLIVE will host brand new merchandise and signed gifts suitable for all budgets..