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David Yarrow
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About David Yarrow
David Yarrow is recognised as one of the world’s best-selling photographers. He has found his true comfort zone in capturing the animal and human world in a fresh and creative way. A key part of his success has been creating art through partnerships with a philanthropic objective and this has enabled him to work with leading figures in sport, fashion and Hollywood such as Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Ciara and Russell Wilson, and Alessandra Ambrosio. Since 2018, charitable donations from the sale of David’s images have exceeded $20m.
David Yarrow was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966. He took up photography at an early age and as a 20-year-old found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City. On that day, David took the famous picture of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup and, as a result, was subsequently asked to cover the Olympics and numerous other sporting events. His distinctive work in recent years has earned him an ever growing following amongst art collectors.
Yarrow is now represented by some of the top contemporary galleries around the world. In the Autumn of 2025, Rizzoli will publish David’s fourth book titled ‘The Collection’ featuring 150 of his best images in a curated mix of yet-to-be-published and best-selling photographs.
David Yarrow at a Glance
Renowned for his striking, large-scale wildlife and cultural photography, David Yarrow captures the raw beauty of the natural world with a perspective that is both cinematic and intimate.
Born: 1966
Nationality: British
Based: London, United Kingdom
Style: Wildlife Photography
Price range: Available on request
Theme: 2025 Top Works, Bears, Buffalos, Cara Delevingne, Cityscapes, La Dolce Vita, Changing Lanes, Celebrities, Elephants, Giraffes, Gorillas and Primates, Horses, In the Mountains, Lions, Penguins, Story Telling, The Natural World, The Wild West, Tigers and Panthers, Wolves, Gorillas, Storytelling
Medium: Photography
"I don’t think I’ve ever taken a picture before in which the subject is less than one per cent of the image and yet everyone’s eye is immediately grabbed by that one point. That was always my intention."
"I don’t think I’ve ever taken a picture before in which the subject is less than one per cent of the image and yet everyone’s eye is immediately grabbed by that one point. That was always my intention."
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David Yarrow is a British fine art photographer known for cinematic images of wildlife, landscapes and human stories. His large-scale photographs combine dramatic staging with high technical precision.
Yarrow is known for black-and-white photography, close perspectives, remote locations and theatrical compositions. His images often feature wildlife, western narratives and iconic personalities.
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