David Yarrow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Yarrow
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| Born | 8 February 1966 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Photographer / financier |
| Title | Founder David Yarrow Photography |
| Children | Two |
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David Yarrow, born on February 8, 1966, is a British photographer. He is known for his amazing fine-art photos, his work to protect nature, and his charity efforts. He also writes books. He takes pictures of many different things, like famous sports stars, top models, wild animals, and beautiful landscapes. He also photographs people from different cultures. He has even worked with famous models like Cara Delevingne and Cindy Crawford.
Since 2018, David Yarrow's photography has helped raise over $20 million for groups that protect nature and help people. For example, in 2021, his work with Cindy Crawford raised over $5 million for the American Family Children's Hospital. He is also famous for his photos that tell stories, especially his series about the American Wild West. David Yarrow lives in London today.
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Early Life and First Photos
David Yarrow's father, Eric Yarrow, was part of a famous shipbuilding family. He also led the Clydesdale Bank for several years.
David started taking photos when he was young. At age 20, while studying at Edinburgh University, he was named Young Scottish Photographer of the Year. In 1986, he photographed the FIFA World Cup in Mexico for The Times newspaper. His famous photo of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup trophy was seen all over the world.
From Finance to Photography
After finishing university, David Yarrow first worked in finance. He spent eight years as a stockbroker in London and New York City. In 1993, he became a director at Natwest Securities. Then, in 1995, he started his own investment fund called Clareville Capital in London.
Even while working in finance, David Yarrow always loved photography. People noticed his "double-life" as a business leader and an artist. By 2021, he was focusing more on his photography, especially his staged story shoots like the Wild West series.
How David Yarrow Takes Photos
David Yarrow believes that to take better photos, you need to be in front of more interesting things. He has photographed many different subjects. These include the Dinka people in South Sudan, famous people like Diego Maradona, Cindy Crawford, and Cara Delevingne, and various wild animals around the world.
When photographing dangerous wildlife, Yarrow often uses a camera controlled from a distance. This allows him to get unique shots looking up at the animal from the ground, which gives a different view.
He also uses a special method to get animals close to his camera. He coats his camera casing with different scents that attract specific animals. He researches to find the best smell for each animal he wants to photograph.
Photo Exhibitions and Sales
David Yarrow's photos have been shown in famous galleries. These include the Saatchi Gallery in London and Christie's global headquarters.
His photographs have also been sold at big auctions like Sotheby's. In 2017, his photo "Mankind" sold for £60,000. In 2018, "The Wolf of Main Street" sold for $100,000 in New York, which was four times more than expected. Another photo, "78 Degrees North," set a new record by selling for £81,250 in London. In 2019, "Africa" sold for $106,250, and "Old Testament" sold for $52,500.
Solo Exhibitions:
- Storytelling, Maddox Gallery, London (October-November 2023)
- David Yarrow Gallery Space, Maddox Gallery, London (August 2024-April 2025)
Books by David Yarrow
David Yarrow has published several photography books:
- Nowhere (2007): This book has 172 pages of colorful photos from some of the most remote places on Earth.
- Encounter (2013): This book features 87 black and white photos of wildlife and people from different cultures. It also includes Yarrow's stories about his travels. He spent three years visiting parts of the world that are not often seen by many people.
- Wild Encounters (2016): This book has a special introduction written by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Amazon named it the Art Book of 2017. All the money David Yarrow earned from this book was given to Tusk Trust, a British charity that helps protect animals in Africa.
- David Yarrow (2019): This large book has 368 pages and includes 150 photos taken over two years. It has an introduction by NFL player Tom Brady and a closing note by Cindy Crawford. All the money from this book goes to conservation charities like Tusk in the UK and WildAid in the US.
Charity Work
David Yarrow is the official photographer for the Tusk Trust, a British charity started in 1990 that helps protect African wildlife. Since November 2013, David Yarrow Photography has given over $1 million to support Tusk's projects. He is also an ambassador for other groups like Wild Ark, the Kevin Richardson Foundation, the African Community and Conservation Foundation, and Best Buddies.
Since 2018, David Yarrow's work has helped raise over $20 million for charities that protect nature and help people. In 2021, his work with Cindy Crawford raised over $3 million for the American Family Children's Hospital.
In 2020, he started the #KoalaComeback Campaign to help with the recovery efforts after wildfires in Australia. This campaign raised over $1.4 million. After the COVID-19 pandemic began, he helped raise over £1 million for the NHS (National Health Service) by selling a special charity print called "Our Pride." All the money from this print went to HEROES, a charity supporting healthcare workers.
Personal Life
David Yarrow married Jane Martin, who worked in public relations, in 2000. They are now divorced but have two children together.
