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 8 February 1966) is a British photographer, conservationist, and author. He takes amazing pictures of many different things. These include famous sports stars, top models, wild animals, and beautiful landscapes. He has even worked with supermodels like Cara Delevingne and Cindy Crawford.
David Yarrow is also known for his charity work. Since 2018, his photos have helped raise over $18 million for groups that protect nature and help people. In 2021, his work with Cindy Crawford raised over $5 million for a children's hospital. He is also famous for his photos that tell stories about the American Wild West. He lives in London.
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Early Life and First Photos
David Yarrow's father, Eric Yarrow, was involved in a famous shipbuilding family. He also led a big bank called Clydesdale Bank.
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 took pictures at the World Cup in Mexico for The Times newspaper. His famous photo of Diego Maradona holding the trophy was seen all over the world.
David Yarrow's Photography Career
After college, David Yarrow worked in finance for a while. But his love for photography never stopped. He eventually decided to focus on his art.
He believes that to take great photos, you need to be in front of interesting things. He has photographed many different subjects. These include the Dinka people in South Sudan, famous people like Diego Maradona and Cindy Crawford, and lots of wildlife.
When he photographs dangerous animals, David often uses a special remote-controlled camera. This lets him get unique shots looking up at the animal from the ground. He even puts different scents on his camera to attract animals closer. He researches which smells animals like best to get the perfect picture.
Exhibitions and Auctions
David Yarrow's photos have been shown in famous art galleries. These include the Saatchi Gallery in London. His work has also been sold at big art auctions like Sotheby's and Christie's.
His photos often sell for a lot of money. For example, in 2017, his "Mankind" photo sold for £60,000. In 2018, "The Wolf of Main Street" sold for $100,000 in New York. Another photo, "78 Degrees North," set a new record by selling for £81,250. In 2019, "Africa" sold for $106,250, and "Old Testament" sold for $52,500.
Books by David Yarrow
David Yarrow has published several photography books:
- Nowhere (2007): This book shows 172 color photos of some of the most remote places on Earth.
- Encounter (2013): This book has 87 black and white photos of wildlife and local communities. It also includes David's stories from his travels.
- Wild Encounters (2016): This book has a special introduction written by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Amazon named it the Art Book of 2017. David donates his earnings from this book to Tusk Trust, a charity that helps protect animals in Africa.
- David Yarrow (2019): This large book has 150 photos from the past two years. It includes introductions by NFL player Tom Brady and Cindy Crawford. All the money David earns from this book goes to conservation charities like Tusk in the UK and WildAid in the US.
Helping Charities
David Yarrow is the official photographer for Tusk Trust. This British charity works to protect African wildlife. Since 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 and the Kevin Richardson Foundation. These organizations also work to protect animals and help communities.
Since 2018, David's work has raised over $11 million for charities. In 2021, his collaboration with Cindy Crawford raised over $3 million for the American Family Children's Hospital.
In 2020, he started the #KoalaComeback Campaign. This helped raise over $1.4 million to support koalas after wildfires in Australia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped raise over £1 million for the NHS (National Health Service) by selling a special charity print called “Our Pride.”
Personal Life
David Yarrow has two children.
