
Rankin
Biography
John Rankin Waddell (born 28 April 1966), known professionally as Rankin, is a British photographer and director. He was co-founder of Dazed & Confused magazine and is known for his photography of models including Kate Moss and Heidi Klum, celebrities such as Madonna, David Bowie and his portrait of Elizabeth II. His work has appeared in magazines including GQ, Vogue and Marie Claire.
Known For

TV
Germany's Next Topmodel
Self - Photographer
2006

TV
Germany's Next Topmodel
Self - Guest Judge
2006

TV
Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
Himself - Guest Judge
2019

TV
Elle Style Awards
Self - Winner
1997

Film
Twiggy
2025
Film
Discovering Lennon
2010

TV
Great British Photography Challenge
2021
TV
Rankin Presents
Himself
2014

Film
America in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazine
Self
2011

Film
Looking for Light: Jane Bown
2014

Film
South Africa in Pictures
Himself - Presenter
2010
Filmography
2025FilmTwiggy2021TVGreat British Photography Challenge2019TVGlow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Staras Himself - Guest Judge2014TVRankin Presentsas Himself2014FilmLooking for Light: Jane Bown2011FilmAmerica in Pictures - The Story of Life Magazineas Self2010FilmDiscovering Lennon2010FilmSouth Africa in Picturesas Himself - Presenter2006TVGermany's Next Topmodelas Self - Photographer1997TVElle Style Awardsas Self - Winner