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Brooklyn Beckham is ‘lacking in basic skills’ as star photographer Rankin’s intern

BROOKLYN Beckham might have shot leading fashion campaigns and even published a book on photography - but he's struggling to get the basics right on his current internship.

David and Victoria's 20-year-old son has landed a role as legendary photographer Rankin's intern - but has left his colleagues stunned by his lack of basic skills.

 Brooklyn Beckham is struggling on his photography internship
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Brooklyn Beckham is struggling on his photography internshipCredit: Splash News

Brooklyn has struggled with even the easiest jobs and is having to be treated like a total novice.

"Everyone knew Brooklyn’s work needed fine tuning but no one knew his knowledge of the simplest tasks was so off," a source told The Sun's Bizarre column.

"Everyone had high hopes for him but it’s not been the most impressive start.

"He’s lacking in most areas. But he’s trying to make up for it in enthusiasm."

 Brooklyn's shot of an elephant from his photography book What I See published by Random House
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Brooklyn's shot of an elephant from his photography book What I See published by Random HouseCredit: Penguin / Random House / Brooklyn Beckham
 Brooklyn Beckham is struggling at his internship with legendary photographer Rankin
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Brooklyn Beckham is struggling at his internship with legendary photographer RankinCredit: Rex Features

Brooklyn was given his first camera by dad David when he was finding school “frustrating” and taking pictures soon became his “obsession”.

He released a book of his photography in 2017 called What I See.

It featured blurry shots of Brooklyn and his family at everything from A-list parties to luxury holidays.

The book was soon panned by critics and dismissed as a vanity project by many.

 Brooklyn on the cover of his book
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Brooklyn on the cover of his bookCredit: Penguin / Random House / Brooklyn Beckham
 It was panned by critics for being 'blurry'
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It was panned by critics for being 'blurry'Credit: Penguin / Random House / Brooklyn Beckham
 It included shots of his family and showbiz life
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It included shots of his family and showbiz lifeCredit: Penguin / Random House / Brooklyn Beckham
 He featured heavily in the snaps
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He featured heavily in the snapsCredit: Penguin / Random House / Brooklyn Beckham

But the criticism hasn't dampened his career - instead he has won contracts shooting for major fashion designers.

In 2016 at the tender age of 17, Brooklyn shot Burberry's fragrance campaign.

A source close to the Beckhams told The Sun at the time: "People will think he’s only got the job because of his rich parents but he doesn’t take anything for granted. He knows he’s lucky."

He has also gone on to photograph Game Of Thrones’ Sophie Turner and his model girlfriend Hana Cross.

 He has also shot his girlfriend Hana Cross for Wonderland magazine
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He has also shot his girlfriend Hana Cross for Wonderland magazine

But on his latest internship, things aren't going quite so well.

"Luckily, no one has asked him to make the tea yet but some have been tempted. It’s become a bit of a joke," a source said.

A second insider said throughout those shoots he needed help with “the lighting and setting up of the shots. It’s basic stuff”.

They added: “Brooklyn’s best at pressing the button on the camera.”

 He shot Rocket Man star Taron Egerton for Man About Town magazine but is said to need help on shoots
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He shot Rocket Man star Taron Egerton for Man About Town magazine but is said to need help on shootsCredit: Instagram

Brooklyn dropped out of New York’s Parsons School of Design last year, where he was studying.

The Sun revealed at the time how he had deferred his place after landing another internship with a top photographer.

It's probably time to go back to school, Brooklyn. No one can run before they can walk — even if your parents are Posh and Becks.

Brooklyn Beckham and Hana Cross enjoy holiday in Malibu after snubbing family christening

 


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