To get everyone in the mood for the opening of Rankin Live, 31st July, Rankin has commissioned five tongue-in-cheek videos of his friends, each following the top snapper’s step-by-step guide to how he creates his distinctive portraits. Go online to http://www.rankinlive.com/#/shoot_like_rankin/ and watch Jarvis Cocker, David Bailey, Jamie Winstone, Max Beasley, and Marc Warren give light-hearted guidance on how to create Rankin-inspired portraits. The Rankin Live exhibition itself, held in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane E1, London from 31 July through to 18 September, is in two parts: Rankin Retrospective includes over 600 images, some previously unseen, from Rankin’s illustrious 22 year career as a photographer. Shoot Me Rankin is a live and interactive photo-shoot experience in which previously selected members of the public will be photographed by Rankin and their images immediately added to the exhibition.

Press Release

How to Shoot Like Rankin
The secret is out…

Rankin Live: 31st Jul – 18th Sept
The Old Truman Brewery, London

Follow top tips from Jarvis Cocker and Jamie Winstone on how to shoot like Rankin and become part of the most ambitious and exciting photographic event of the year.

To get everyone in the mood for the opening of Rankin Live, 31st July, Rankin has commissioned five tongue-incheek videos of his friends, each following the top snapper’s step-by-step guide to how he creates his distinctive portraits.

Go online to http://www.rankinlive.com/#/shoot_like_rankin/ and watch Jarvis Cocker, David Bailey, Jamie Winstone, Max Beasley, and Marc Warren give light-hearted guidance on how to create Rankin-inspired portraits. Then use their advice to have a go yourself. Flash, focus, sexy-bad-boy-fabulous-pose and shoot!

How to Shoot Like Rankin!
1. Face the camera, don’t look at the lens, look through it like you’re talking to someone through a window.
2. Smile with your eyes, chin down and out like a chicken, communicate with your eyes.
3. Don’t be afraid to use your hands, touch your face like you’re touching someone else’s - nice and gently.
4. If you have a big collar, use it, or sunglasses are good.
5. Blow your hair up and around your face. If you don’t have a wind machine - use a hairdryer.
6. Try jumping up and down, that’s always fun!
7. Try a classic kate moss, turn to the side, show a little bit of back, chin down and onto the shoulder and narrow your eyes, it makes you look sexy.
8. Have fun and experiment. If you don’t like the first shots, delete and try again.

If you can’t make it to the exhibition, or haven’t been selected to take part in Shoot Me, Rankin!, you can still take part in Rankin Live. Use these videos and the information below as your guide, shoot like Rankin and upload your portrait onto the Rankin by You Gallery. Find out more about this spectacular exhibition at www.rankinlive.com, where you can also apply to be part of the live shoot.

The exhibition is in two parts: Rankin Retrospective includes over 600 images, some previously unseen, from Rankin’s illustrious 22 year career as a photographer. Shoot Me Rankin is a live and interactive photo-shoot experience in which previously selected members of the public will be shot by Rankin and their images immediately added to the exhibition.

Address:
RANKIN LIVE
Old Truman Brewery
Brick Lane E1
Tube: Liverpool Street

Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday 10am – 8pm
Thursdays until 10 pm
Prices: £ 10 (£7 Concession)

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