We published thousands of photos in 2016. THOUSANDS. Making a selection of 16 favorites was the hardest thing we’ve done in a while. So hard, in fact that, this actually has more than 16 photos in it. We know, we know. From tiny things to big crowds, sumo wrestlers to country legends, here’s a look back on the year. Click the title or photograph for more shots.
January 29: Behind The Scenes: American Ballet Theatre’s The Sleeping Beauty @ Kennedy Center
by Kate Warren
April 5: Photos: Sumo Champions @ The Shay
by Franz Mahr
by Franz Mahr
April 5: The Naked & Famous @ RNR Hotel
by Nicholas Karlin
April 5: Rooms of Their Own: The Lemon Bowl
by Jeff Martin
April 15: Taste Test: Gibson Spring Cocktail Menu
by Sarah Gerrity
April 26: Behind the Scenes: The Ring Cycle @ Kennedy Center
by Jeff Martin
May 2: Photos: Sundress Fest @ Wonderland Ballroom
by Nicholas Karlin
May 5: First Look: Suns Cinema
by Nicholas Karlin
May 20: Preview: Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse
by Clarissa Villondo
June 6: Photos: Awesome Con 2016
by Nicholas Karlin
June 13: Photos: BYT & Capital Pride Present: HEX
by Franz Mahr
June 17: Behind The Scenes: Karel Appel – A Gesture of Color @ The Phillips Collection
by Maya Moore
June 27: Photos: District of Comedy Festival Party @ Kennedy Center
by Jeff Martin
September 15: NYFW 2016 Street Style
by BlinkOfAnEye
September 19: Live DC: Farm Aid @ Jiffy Lube Live
by Brian Murphy
October 3: Photos: UNCENSORED @ MLK Library
by Nicholas Karlin
October 17: Photos: Vogueing Masquarade Ball @ National Museum of African Art
by Albert Ting
October 19: Hazel Brunch Review
by Nicholas Karlin
October 26: Photos: High Heel Race 2016
by David Claypool
November 1: All Access Photo Pass: Bentzen Ball 2016
by Franz Mahr