David Yarrow

Biography

“In The Pink” gallery is delighted to represent the captivating work of one of today’s most sought-after photographers: David Yarrow. Yarrow’s prominence in the art world is reflected in his ranking as one of the top 10 most searched artists on Artsy in 2024, underscoring his widespread popularity and influence.

Initially, Yarrow focused solely on capturing wildlife in their natural habitats. Over time, he began to incorporate animals alongside celebrities. Today, Yarrow seamlessly blends both storytelling and wildlife photography, offering a narrative depth that resonates with viewers. Based in London, Yarrow embarks on expeditions to remote corners of the world, capturing elusive animals and awe-inspiring landscapes from perspectives that few have ever seen. His work offers a compelling glimpse into the planet’s fragile beauty, indigenous cultures, and endangered species.

Photographer, conservationist, and author, Yarrow was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966, and took up photography at an early age. At only 20 years old, he was named Young Scottish Photographer of the Year while still enrolled at Edinburgh University. In the same year, the artist found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City, where he took the iconic image of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup trophy in Mexico.

Although, following his graduation, Yarrow spent nearly a decade working as an institutional stockbroker, he ultimately returned to photography.

Many years later, David Yarrow established himself as a photographer by documenting the natural world, specifically wildlife, from new perspectives. Based in London, the artist frequently travels to far-flung locations featuring some of the world's most elusive animals and landscapes, from the Mustang Monument Ranch in Nevada to the Dinokeng Game Reserve in South Africa. He has built an unrivaled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planet’s remote landscapes, indigenous cultures, and endangered animals. As well, he is internationally recognized for his striking images of celebrities - ranging from sports stars to supermodels.

David’s evocative and immersive photography is most distinctive and has earned him an ever-growing following among art collectors. His large monochrome images made in Los Angeles are on display in leading galleries and museums across Europe and North America, and his work is a regular feature at established art fairs. David Yarrow has established himself as Europe’s best-selling wildlife photographer.

In North America, he is represented by two leading photographic galleries: Holden Luntz in Palm Beach and Izzy in Toronto, as well as broader art galleries such as Samuel Lynne in Dallas and Miller in Cincinnati. In Europe, David has a very strong presence in the Baltic – with Oslo, Antwerp, and Amsterdam as key venues. David’s most recent partners, Maddox, have been extremely popular in both London and Gstaad.

In 2022, Rizzoli published Yarrow's book "Storytelling," which features over 130 of his images taken since 2019, with a foreword written by American cultural icon Cindy Crawford. Moreover, he published "Wild Encounters" (2016), "Encounter" (2013), and "Nowhere" (2007).

David Yarrow has equally shown an unchanging commitment to charitable causes and protecting wildlife through fundraising for various NGOs and the British NHS. His evocative photography has inspired thousands to commit to social and environmental change. His charitable collaborations with Pamela Anderson, Cindy Crawford, and Cara Delevingne have helped him raise millions for philanthropic and conservation organizations, including the Kevin Richardson Foundation, the Tusk Trust, WildArk, and Earth Alliance.

 

 

 

Artworks
  • David Yarrow, 1953 (colour), 2024
    1953 (colour), 2024
  • David Yarrow, 1992, 2021
    1992, 2021
  • David Yarrow, Bad Asses (Colour), 2024
    Bad Asses (Colour), 2024
  • David Yarrow, Barbie, 2023
    Barbie, 2023
  • David Yarrow, Before Man, 2019
    Before Man, 2019
  • David Yarrow, Brigitte, 2024
    Brigitte, 2024
  • David Yarrow, Cara Cigar, 2017
    Cara Cigar, 2017
  • David Yarrow, Catwalk , 2021
    Catwalk , 2021
  • David Yarrow, Cindy's Shotgun Wedding, 2019
    Cindy's Shotgun Wedding, 2019
  • David Yarrow, Code Red (colour) , 2024
    Code Red (colour) , 2024
  • David Yarrow, Deuce, 2025
    Deuce, 2025
  • David Yarrow, Diamonds in the Sky, 2008
    Diamonds in the Sky, 2008
  • David Yarrow, Don’t Worry Darling , 2023
    Don’t Worry Darling , 2023
  • David Yarrow, El Toro, 2024
    El Toro, 2024
  • David Yarrow, Ford, 2025
    Ford, 2025
  • David Yarrow, Gandalf, 2019
    Gandalf, 2019
  • David Yarrow, Hoof it, Giraffe, 2014
    Hoof it, Giraffe, 2014
  • David Yarrow, I've got 18, You? , 2023
    I've got 18, You? , 2023
  • David Yarrow, La dolce vita, 2024
    La dolce vita, 2024
  • David Yarrow, More African Tails , 2017
    More African Tails , 2017
  • David Yarrow, Norse , 2022
    Norse , 2022
  • David Yarrow, Once Upon A Time on Wall Street, 2023
    Once Upon A Time on Wall Street, 2023
  • David Yarrow, Palm Beach, 2025
    Palm Beach, 2025
  • David Yarrow, Parts Unknown III (colour), 2023
    Parts Unknown III (colour), 2023
  • David Yarrow, Relentless, 2017
    Relentless, 2017
  • David Yarrow, Rocket Man , 2021
    Rocket Man , 2021
  • David Yarrow, Royal Ascot , 2017
    Royal Ascot , 2017
  • David Yarrow, Sex Panther, 2023
    Sex Panther, 2023
  • David Yarrow, South by Southwest I, 2020
    South by Southwest I, 2020
  • David Yarrow, St. Tropez, 2024
    St. Tropez, 2024
  • David Yarrow, Testarossa (colour), 2023
    Testarossa (colour), 2023
  • David Yarrow, The Amalfi Coast, 2024
    The Amalfi Coast, 2024
  • David Yarrow, The Girl on the Train, 2020
    The Girl on the Train, 2020
  • David Yarrow, The Home of Golf, 2022
    The Home of Golf, 2022
  • David Yarrow, The Hunter, 2020
    The Hunter, 2020
  • David Yarrow, The Rules of Golf (Colour), 2025
    The Rules of Golf (Colour), 2025
  • David Yarrow, The Siberian II , 2024
    The Siberian II , 2024
  • David Yarrow, The Village People, 2023
    The Village People, 2023
  • David Yarrow, Waterworld , 2023
    Waterworld , 2023
  • David Yarrow, Welcome to the Jungle, 2024
    Welcome to the Jungle, 2024
  • David Yarrow, White Lines, 2020
    White Lines, 2020
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