2017
David Yarrow, born 1966 in Scotland, took up photography at an early age, as a 20-year-old he found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City. On that day, he took the sensationalized picture of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup and, as a result, was subsequently asked to cover the Olympics and numerous other high profile sporting events.
Many years later, Yarrow established himself as a fine art photographer by documenting the natural world from new perspectives and recent years have been career-defining for his mark on the world of contemporary fine art photography.
Yarrow’s evocative and immersive photography of life on earth is most distinctive and has earned him an ever-growing following among art collectors and celebrities. His distinct large monochrome images made in Los Angeles are on display in leading galleries and museums across Europe and North America. Yarrow is now recognized as one of the best-selling fine art photographers in the world and his limited edition works regularly sell at high prices at Sotheby’s and other auction houses.
In September 2019, Rizzoli published their second book by Yarrow, with a personal foreword written by global NFL star Tom Brady and thoughtful afterword written by American cultural icon and supermodel Cindy Crawford. All royalties from the book have been donated to conservation charities Tusk in the UK and WildAid in the US.
Yarrow's position in the industry has been rewarded with a wide range of advisory and ambassadorial roles. He is an ambassador for WildArk and The Kevin Richardson Foundation and is the European ambassador for Nikon. Yarrow has been integral to Nikon's most anticipated camera release of the last decade. In December 2017, he shot LVMH’s latest “Don’t Crack Under Pressure” campaign with Cara Delevingne. In January 2019, he was appointed as a global ambassador for UBS. In the spring of 2020, Yarrow was appointed a global ambassador for Best Buddies – one of America’s most established children’s charities.
Yarrow became an ambassador for the African Community and Conservation Foundation and presented his work in the Endangered Rangers virtual fundraiser. At the start of 2020, Yarrow was in Australia documenting the devastating bush fires that have destroyed communities, wildlife and wildlands. Using the striking images that he captured of the effects of the fire, he launched the #KoalaComeback Campaign to support the recovery efforts in Australia. The campaign raised over $1.4 million, and as Yarrow continues to work for humanitarian causes, his steadfast determination continues to make positive change for the benefit of global awareness. Currently, Yarrow continues to create stunning imagery with lasting global impact and archival quality that speaks to his reverence for the art of photography in capturing the wonders of the world.
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Sweet Home Chicago by David Yarrow - The Wrigley Building - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Sweet Home Chicago Chicago, IL - 2017 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12 Image Size: 37" x 55" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 48" x 66" Large Edition of 12 Image Size: 56" x 83...
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Wall Street
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall Street Manhattan, New York - 2023 Edition Size: 12 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 56 inches 71 x 77 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnished after processing to give both endurance and sheen. Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Price includes David Yarrow's custom black ash frame, white archival matting and protective UV acrylic. “Someone was going to make this shot and I always felt we had a chance to bring all the constituent parts together. We have some history with ideas based on Scorsese’s epic film and the fact that I once worked on Wall Street added a sense of purpose as well as a personal connection. Made of white Georgian marble, the temple-like facade of the NY Stock Exchange...
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Wall Street
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall Street Manhattan, New York - 2023 Edition Size: 12 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 56 inches 71 x 77 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnished after processing to give both endurance and sheen. Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Price includes David Yarrow's custom black ash frame, white archival matting and protective UV acrylic. “Someone was going to make this shot and I always felt we had a chance to bring all the constituent parts together. We have some history with ideas based on Scorsese’s epic film and the fact that I once worked on Wall Street added a sense of purpose as well as a personal connection. Made of white Georgian marble, the temple-like facade of the NY Stock Exchange...
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Once Upon a Time on Wall Street
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Once Upon a Time on Wall Street Manhattan, New York - 2023 Edition Size: 12 + 3 APs Available sizes: 53 X 52 inches 73 x 71 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnished after processing to give both endurance and sheen. Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Price includes David Yarrow's custom black ash frame, white archival matting and protective UV acrylic. “Someone was going to make this shot and I always felt we had a chance to bring all the constituent parts together. We have some history with ideas based on Scorsese’s epic film and the fact that I once worked on Wall Street added a sense of purpose as well as a personal connection. Made of white Georgian marble, the temple-like facade of the NY Stock Exchange Building was inspired by the Roman Pantheon and the six Corinthian columns make for a majestic backdrop. It is an unmistakable building and when it opened its doors in 1903, it was a big moment in the history of America. I needed a quiet day to shoot on set and that always pointed to a Sunday, but I also wanted an emphatic written reference as well as the architectural reference somewhere in the frame. The green street signposts of “Wall Street” were too high to incorporate meaningfully into the picture and I saw no real workable alternative. I sensed it really was a bridge too far...
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Once Upon a Time on Wall Street
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Once Upon a Time on Wall Street Manhattan, New York - 2023 Edition Size: 12 + 3 APs Available sizes: 53 X 52 inches 73 x 71 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnished after processing to give both endurance and sheen. Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Price includes David Yarrow's custom black ash frame, white archival matting and protective UV acrylic. “Someone was going to make this shot and I always felt we had a chance to bring all the constituent parts together. We have some history with ideas based on Scorsese’s epic film and the fact that I once worked on Wall Street added a sense of purpose as well as a personal connection. Made of white Georgian marble, the temple-like facade of the NY Stock Exchange Building was inspired by the Roman Pantheon and the six Corinthian columns make for a majestic backdrop. It is an unmistakable building and when it opened its doors in 1903, it was a big moment in the history of America. I needed a quiet day to shoot on set and that always pointed to a Sunday, but I also wanted an emphatic written reference as well as the architectural reference somewhere in the frame. The green street signposts of “Wall Street” were too high to incorporate meaningfully into the picture and I saw no real workable alternative. I sensed it really was a bridge too far...
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Chicago Bear by David Yarrow
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago Bear The City of Chicago - 2019 Sizes: Standard Size Image Size: 37" x 41" Framed Size: 52" x 56" Large Size Image Size: 56" x 63.5" Framed Size: 71" x 78.5" Artist Statement: "It was the 18th of April 2019, when the City of Chicago closed down the intersection of LaSalle and Madison Streets in front of the Chicago Board of Trade to allow a brown bear named Adam to model for the legendary photographer David Yarrow. Winter still had not left its hold on the air to allow spring in. It was a very cold night! Moments before, David had finished another photoshoot. And then Adam the Bear arrived. He liked Snickers bars and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups...
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It is Only a Matter of Time
By David Yarrow
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Archival Pigment Photograph 64 x 52 inch framed. 51 x 39 inch image size Signed, dated, and numbered from edition of 12 on recto. Signed, titled, dated, and editioned on certificat...
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Marvel - Portrait of a Black Panther, Fine Art Photography, 2022
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
“Marvel” is a commanding limited edition fine art photograph by David Yarrow, capturing the raw intensity and stealth of a black panther advancing directly toward the viewer. Shot in...
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'Top Gun' - Bar Scene with Wolf, Fine Art Photography, 2023
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
A wolf strides directly toward the viewer along a polished bar counter, its gaze unwavering, its presence electrifying. Behind it, a room of sharply dressed naval officers and a pois...
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Shangri La, Fine Art Photography
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
Shangri La by David Yarrow. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector rec...
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Space for Giants: Contemporary Black and White Photography, Framed
By David Yarrow
Located in London, GB
David Yarrow SPACE FOR GIANTS, 2020 Fuji Archival DP II Matt photograph 61.8 x 76.2 cm - sheet 70.4 x 84.7 cm - Framed with 3mm ArtGlass Lifetime Museum Acrylic edition 216 of 599 p...
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The Statesman - Close Up Portrait Of A Polar Bear, Fine Art Photography, 2018
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
The Statesman, a striking portrait of a male polar bear, black and white photography, photographed by David Yarrow. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-...
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