Photographer Rankin reflects on his career and charity work - BBC News

Renowned photographer Rankin talks about his latest charity campaign, beauty and making the King laugh.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Rankin/McCann Health LondonImage caption, "I was very angry that the doctors didn't let me die. Now it's different, I know the reason I'm still alive," Patricia Lefranc, who is pictured here with Rankin, says in the photographer's new fashion 'look book'By Leisha Chi-SantorelliBBC News CultureOver the last 20 years, British photographer Rankin has profiled the world's most famous people ranging from David Bowie to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Supermodels and fashion shoots helped make his fortune. But it is charity projects that continue to keep him grounded.

Rankin, who was once labelled a 'bad boy' celebrity photographer, has mellowed since the Britpop heydays of the noughties and becoming a father. In an interview with the BBC, the Glasgow-born creative reflected on his journey from a working class background to the dizzying heights of fame.

"When my kid was born, and they started to grow up, I was very concerned that I needed to correct that balance of having this incredible job where you do get paid extraordinary amounts of money to do what you love. You need to balance the art of giving something back."

Rankin, full name John Rankin Waddell, has used his profile to support numerous charities ranging from women's health issues and combating plastic waste, to recognising the contributions of NHS workers.

His latest campaign is for the Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTi) where his images are used in the book 'Tear Couture' which aims to bring attention to the continued risk of acid attacks as a form of gender-based violence.

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