The Many Faces of Esther Rantzen

In 2009 I was commissioned by The Times to cover several appearances by Esther Rantzen as she tried to win the hearts of the people of Luton, in the hope of gaining a seat as a Member of Parliament for the Bedfordshire town.

Esther is a joy to photograph for no other reason than she just doesn’t seem to care or at least make an attempt at masking herself for the cameras.
Her actions and reactions are some of the most emotive I have ever witnessed, she is like a walking caricature…of herself.

Esther Rantzen talks to two young locals twins of Luton South, Bedfordshire, UK.

Esther Rantzen speaks at a public meeting in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK.

Esther Rantzen after announcing she was to run as MP for Luton South, Bedfordshire, UK.

Even Esther Rantzen finds it hard to keep up a long day of smiling.

The eyes of Esther Rantzen during a press conference

Esther Rantzen reacts quickly to a boom pole of a cameraman.

Esther Rantzen talking with the public in Luton South, Bedfordshire, UK.

Two elderly women walk by, blissfully unaware of the small media swarm around Esther Rantzen. Luton South, Bedfordshire, UK.

Posted: July 30th, 2010 | Author: Matt Kirwan | Filed under: people | Tags: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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