National Outdoor Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (2017) Winner
David Yarrow
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David Yarrow
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1966-02-08 （Glasgow, Scotland, UK）
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Glasgow (born) → London, UK (residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Photographer, Philanthropist, Conservationist, Former stockbroker, Hedge fund founder
- Active Years
- 1986-
- Affiliations
- Tusk Trust (affiliated photographer), WildArk (ambassador), Kevin Richardson Foundation (ambassador), African Community & Conservation Foundation (ambassador), Best Buddies (ambassador)
- Influenced By
- Jim Richardson
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Edinburgh | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
University of Edinburgh
Country:
United Kingdom
While studying he won Young Scottish Photographer of the Year
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Art Book of 2017 | Wild Encounters | — | Amazon | 受賞 |
Art Book of 2017
2017
Work:
Wild Encounters
Organization:
Amazon
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Nowhere
2007 Photography book (color) 172 pagesA selection of colour photographs of some of the world's most isolated locations.
Isolated landscapesExploration
Encounter
2013 Photography book (monochrome)A compilation of monochrome photographs of wildlife and indigenous communities, combined with the author's narrative.
WildlifeIndigenous peoplesHuman-nature relationship
Wild Encounters
2016 Photography bookA wildlife photography book with a foreword by Prince William; royalties donated to conservation causes.
Wildlife conservationNature preservation
David Yarrow
2019 Photographic monograph 368 pagesA 368-page monograph containing 150 images from the previous two years, with a foreword by Tom Brady and an afterword by Cindy Crawford; royalties donated to conservation charities.
Visual storytellingWildlifeCelebrity portraiture
Bibliography
- Nowhere (2007)
- Encounter (2013)
- Wild Encounters (2016)
- David Yarrow (2019)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Visual storytellingHigh-contrast monochromeStaged narrative photography
- Recurring Motifs
- WildlifeVast landscapesPortraits of indigenous peoplesWild West staged seriesCollaborations with celebrities
Legacy
David Yarrow is a prominent fine-art photographer whose auctions and exhibitions have raised millions for conservation and medical charities. His visual storytelling and large-format prints have established him as an influential figure in contemporary fine-art photography.
Museums
- Saatchi Gallery (exhibited) London, UK
- Maddox Gallery (exhibition/gallery space) London, UK
Archives
- David Yarrow Photography archive
- Sotheby's (auction records)
In Popular Culture
- Media exposure through collaborations with Cindy Crawford and Cara Delevingne
- Staged Wild West series gained attention in press and exhibitions
Quotes
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All royalties are donated to conservation charities — I want to contribute to conservation and support through photography.
Source: Book 'David Yarrow' (2019) promotional text (2019)
Trivia
- Frequently uses remote-controlled cameras to photograph dangerous wildlife.
- Has used scents applied to camera housings to attract animals to the lens.
- Since 2018 his work has raised over $20 million for conservation and philanthropic organisations.
- Photographed Diego Maradona holding the World Cup trophy in 1986 (photo widely syndicated).
- Wild Encounters was awarded Amazon's Art Book of 2017.