A man and woman waving and smiling at a crowd during a celebration with blue and yellow confetti and an American flag in the background.

A man in a navy suit walking past a group of journalists and photographers in an indoor courthouse lobby, with a large sign showing courtrooms behind him.

Man smiling and raising his fist in a crowd of people outside a building, surrounded by photographers and onlookers.

A group of diverse people protesting for affordable housing, holding signs that say 'Build Affordable Housing,' 'Cheaper Grocery,' and 'Zohar for New York City,' with a man in a suit speaking at a microphone in front of the crowd.

A group of jubilant Indian cricket fans celebrating at an outdoor event, with some holding the Indian flag, in a city setting with tall buildings and digital screens in the background.

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden on stage during a political event with large American flags and a sign that says "HARRIS V. Z" in the background, surrounded by an audience taking photos and waving.

A white vehicle with a shattered windshield and damage to the hood, surrounded by mud and debris, with a group of protesters in the background holding signs, one of which opposes Zionism and Israel, at a protest march.

Two men in suits shaking hands in front of a blue background with yellow stars, representing the European Union flag.

A deer grazing on grass in a park at night with city skyline and full moon in the background.

Nighttime city skyline with tall buildings illuminated, dark clouds, and multiple lightning bolts striking in the sky.

A traffic light showing a red signal with bees swarming around the light and the top of the traffic signal. There is a building in the background.

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Black and white portrait of a smiling man with short curly hair, wearing a t-shirt, standing outdoors against a background of rocks.

Derek French is a freelance photographer and photo editor with a deep sensitivity to the subjects' emotions, stories, and experiences.

His work has been featured by New York Magazine, The Athletic, Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, The Guardian, CNN, and Harvard Magazine. His clients are AFP’s Factstory, the New York Road Runners, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), and SAG-AFTRA.

He is D-HEFAT certified by Crisis Ready Media, ready to take on assignments in unstable environments.

He can be reached via email at derekcfrench2@gmail.com or Instagram @derekfrenchphoto.