PHOTOS: 2023 Photos of the year -- Freelancers for the AJC

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PHOTOS: 2023 Photos of the year -- Freelancers for the AJC

Metro Atlanta has a thriving photography community, and throughout the year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution calls upon a trusted group to photograph assignments and complement the coverage of our staff photographers. Some of the freelance photographers are former staffers and former interns, and some have freelanced for the AJC for years.

Florida A&M fans get excited at the Celebration Bowl, Howard University versus Florida A&M, at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on December 16, 2023. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art showcases Afro-Cuban Harmonia Rosales' Master Narrative exhibit in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Olivia Bowdoin for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

Walton’s Wyatt Sonderman (10) leaps into the air to catch the ball for a touchdown against Camden County during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The motorcade accompanying Rosalynn Carter moves along Freedom Parkway to the Carter Center on Monday, Nov 27, 2023. Carter’s funeral is Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 on Emory University campus. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) scored a touchdown after intercepting a New Orleans Saints pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) makes a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Syracuse in Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Chase Piotrowski warms up with the University of North Georgia Golden Eagle Band before the beginning of the Georgia Veterans Day Parade in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins (18) falls short of a first down with Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) defending during the first half of an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

FORT STEWART, GA - NOVEMBER 15, 2023: U.S. Army First Lt. Patrick Shea works near a plastic arm that is used for training soldiers how to apply a tourniquet to stop bleeding, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Fort Stewart, Georgia. The team worked with student from Georgia Tech during the Innovation Workshop to develop a solution to training soldiers in the field how to save lives in battle. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) recovers a forced fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs and returns it close the the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game In Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Members of the Hillgrove marching band are seen Friday, October 20, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

TYBEE ISLAND, GA - OCTOBER 17, 2023: Julia Pearce, Tybee mayoral candidate, sits in a full circle she drew around her beach chair, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Tybee Island. Pearce said she draws a circle as an acknowledgment to her community, her ancestors and a space for her friends to join her. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Fulton County Animal Services Field Service Supervisor Ladream Taylor tries to tempt an injured stray dog with a treat Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 in Northwest Atlanta. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

Dina Pimentel, from Argentina, can’t hold back her emotions after she was sworn in as a naturalized citizen during a ceremony at The Carter Center in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The ceremony was held at the center in honor of President Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

Aliyah Bradley-Davino, who identifies as demifluid, participates in the annual Pride Parade along Peachtree Street on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Fans line the bridge over North Avenue as they waif for the Yellow Jackets’ arrival to Bobby Dodd Stadium. DJ Envy held the first pregame concert at Georgia Tech’s new "Helluva Block Party". North Avenue was closed before the football game vs South Carolina State for the event in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Marshmallow Cofer attends the Chaka Khan Hacienda party at Pullman Yards on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Gray
ben@bengray.com

TYBEE ISLAND, GA - AUGUST 29, 2023: Vistors stop and take a photo of the dramatic clouds on the south end of Tybee Island, Tuesday, Aug., 29, 2023 ahead of Hurricane Idalia. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Fans line the bridge over North Avenue as they waif for the Yellow Jackets’ arrival to Bobby Dodd Stadium. DJ Envy held the first pregame concert at Georgia Tech’s new "Helluva Block Party". North Avenue was closed before the football game vs South Carolina State for the event in Atlanta on Saturday, September 9, 2023. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

People take in the main room of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Exhibition Hub Art Center Atlanta in Doraville on Monday, July 31, 2023. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

Family and friends, including his sister Mecca Johnson, 20, mourn the loss of 16-year-old Jacob Johnson at a candlelight vigil and balloon release Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the IHOP where he was allegedly killed by another teenager early this month. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Issa Rae is the keynote speaker at the Traffic Sales and Profit Conference in Alpharetta at Avalon in Alpharetta on Friday, June 23, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Simone Ford shoots a video at the Museum of Illusions Atlanta in Atlantic Station on Sunday, May 21, 2023. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

Fans pack a MARTA train at Five Points while heading to the Taylor Swift and Janet Jackson concerts in downtown Atlanta on Friday, April 28, 2023. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

Njema Williams and other members of the Ballethnic Dance Company rehearse the ballet “Sanctity” at the company’s studio in East Point, Ga. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, ahead of a performance at the Alliance Theatre at the end of the month.
(Bita Honarvar for the AJC)

McEachern’s Latamyra Williams (24) rebounds the ball against Brookwood’s defense in the first half of a GHSA semi-final basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Christian Leary advances a reception for a first down in the first quarter during Georgia Tech's spring football game in Atlanta on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Bob Andres for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) leaps over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Myles Sims (0) during the second half of an NCAA football game In Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Georgia Tech won, 46-42. (Bob Andres for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The annual Pride Parade runs up Peachtree Street to 10th Street and into Piedmont Park on Sunday, Oct 15, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Alabama helps zip up Mona Lott’s dress before the beginning of drag auditions for a spot at this year’s Pride festival Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Future in Underground Atlanta. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com)

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Credit: Jamie Spaar for the AJC

Florida A&M fans get excited at the Celebration Bowl, Howard University versus Florida A&M, at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on December 16, 2023. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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