Richard Drew (photographer)

Richard Drew (born December 6, 1946) is an American photojournalist best known for his work with the Associated Press (AP). Over a career spanning more than five decades, Drew has covered a wide range of major world events, from political movements to global tragedies.

He gained international recognition for capturing “The Falling Man” photograph on September 11, 2001, which depicts a man falling from the North Tower of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks. The image became one of the most iconic and controversial photographs of the 21st century, symbolizing both the human cost of the tragedy and the ethical challenges of photojournalism.