Rankin's 'Snog' Series Captures Intimate French Kisses in Photographs

British photographer Rankin, known for his portrait work including Queen Elizabeth II, has created a photographic series titled 'Snog' that captures people engaged in French kissing. The series features couples of various genders and ages, with close-up shots of tongues meeting, set against white or black backgrounds. Rankin, born in London, expanded his career in 1992 by founding magazines such as Dazed & Confused, Rank, AnOther Magazine, and AnOther Man. He has published over thirty books, exhibited worldwide including at his own London gallery, produced documentaries for the BBC, and created short films and music videos. The 'Snog' series was featured in Artribune Magazine #42, with an article by Ferruccio Giromini. The work explores the intimacy of deep kissing as a prelude to further physical intimacy.