A compelling portrait that captures an aspect of the subject’s character.
First Place
Jay Westcott, freelance for Narratively
Untitled: Composer and musician Saleem Wayne Waters poses for a portrait in his home in Hyattsville, Md. on Sunday, April 7, 2013.
Second Place
Nikki Kahn, The Washington Post
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 30: Speculation swirls about whether Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, celebrating her 20th anniversary on the bench, will retire giving President Obama a chance to choose her successor.
Third Place
Astrid Riecken, For The Washington Post
King: Christine King Farris, sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., arrives for an interfaith service held at the Shiloh Baptist Church followed by. a commemorative march and rally along the historic 1963 route for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Award of Excellence
Melissa Golden, freelance for The Wall Street Journal
ALAN GREENSPAN: Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan is photographed in his offices in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013.
Award of Excellence
Marvin Joseph, The Washington Post
The Majestic Gambian: Gambian model Nancy Jallow displays her majestic elegance for the camera.
Award of Excellence
Marvin Joseph, The Washington Post
Sweet Corn: Newlyweds Quinton and his wife Heather Brown share a quiet moment away from family and friends amongst corn stalks on a farm in Derwood, Maryland.