David Lawrence / Prime Images, Inc.

I am constantly amazed by the beauty and order of nature. My curiosity and sense of wonder were shaped early on by a degree in environmental biology and have been fueled ever since by extensive travel on assignment. I see the world as a vast collage, made up of countless small elements working together. That perspective is reflected in my photography. Sometimes I focus on wide, sweeping panoramas that capture the “big picture,” and other times I’m drawn to the geometry, color, and textures hidden in the smallest details.

My career has taken me on a remarkable journey. I began by working with corporate clients and international picture agencies, creating images that were published around the world. Over time, my focus expanded into creating murals and fine art pieces from my personal collection. Images designed to bring a sense of place and beauty into the spaces where people live and work.

My photographs have appeared on the covers of Time Magazine, Business Week, and annual reports for companies such as McDonald’s and URS. More recently, my large-scale photo murals and fine art prints have been installed in hospitals, embassies, corporate boardrooms, and private residences across the country.

Through my photography, I hope to encourage others not only to explore and enjoy the world we share, but also to take part in preserving it. The Earth is precious, and we must continue finding ways to balance progress with conservation; protecting our wilderness areas, honoring historic landmarks, and making thoughtful choices about how we use limited resources. My hope is that future generations will also have the opportunity to discover, firsthand, the wonder of the Creator’s handiwork.

David Lawrence

I am often asked “what was the favorite place that you have ever visited?” My answer is Tanzania, Africa. To experience being out on the vast “endless plains” of the Serengeti (5,700 sq miles) and seeing thousands of wild animals running free is simply breathtaking!