At The Baltimore Banner, we want each and every story we publish to make a lasting impact — not just with the written reporting, but with our visual journalism as well. As our photo presence expanded in the months following the site’s launch, we’ve placed an even greater emphasis on capturing powerful, lasting images to share Baltimore’s stories.

Here are some of our favorite staff and freelance photos from 2022:

May: Pre-launch

The Baltimore Banner building sign on the Power Plant building is framed by a teal heart.
The Baltimore Banner building sign on the Power Plant building is framed by a teal heart. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)

June

A young child holding a rainbow flag is carried by their parent during the Baltimore Pride Parade on Charles Street. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Version for Pride
Version for Pride (Sydney Allen for The Baltimore Banner)
Emily Notini leads a chant during a protest after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.
Emily Notini leads a chant during a protest after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Nadine Seiler, 57, of Waldorf, Md. attends a protest after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.
Nadine Seiler, 57, of Waldorf, attends a protest after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Abdu Ali performs on stage at the Ottobar on a Saturday night as part of the “Love is Always Here” artist showcase. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Lakeitha Cain with her kids, Naiima Hayes 11, and Micah Hayes 12, taking a video of the fish in the tanks. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Rapper Miss Kam stands for a portrait on the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus while being interviewed by a Baltimore Banner reporter. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)

July

Cody, 3, smiles as he rests on his dad Anwar’s shoulders at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival on July 4. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
The Mammoth Fireworks Show in Catonsville.
The Mammoth Fireworks Show in Catonsville. (Taneen Momeni/The Baltimore Banner)
City officials estimate that more than 200 young people regularly work at intersections citywide, dashing into the street as traffic lights turn red to clean windshields in exchange for cash from drivers. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
The Women’s World Lacrosse Championships Gold Medal Game USA vs Canada, took place July 9, at the Towson University Stadium, with the USA taking the trophy, 11-8. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Jonathon Hayward speaks with reporters in the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. (Taneen Momeni)

August

Samyog Parajuli attempts to catch the ball during cricket practice July 27.
Samyog Parajuli attempts to catch the ball during cricket practice July 27. (Taneen Momeni/The Baltimore Banner)
Artist Jessy DeSantis sets up the gallery space inside Casa de la Cultura on Aug. 9. The space is being established as a place for community organizing and culture for Latinos in Baltimore. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Brandon Jackson shows off a trick to kids at Joey Jett's free skateboarding workshop at Rash Field Park on Saturday, Aug. 13. The free workshop for kids under the age of 12 was hosted by Jett, in collaboration with the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore. (Julia Reihs for the Baltimore Banner) (Julia Reihs/for the Baltimore Banner)
Juventud Latina performs at the opening celebration for the Casa de la Cultura on Aug. 13, 2022. The group had a wide range of ages participating. (Taneen Momeni/Taneen Momeni/The Baltimore Banner)
Dee Dee Dereon works on her eyes before Power Plant Live's final drag brunch of the season (Joe M. Giordano)
Brittany Erskine, 17, carries her large prize though the crowds at the Maryland State Fair on opening night in Timonium on Aug. 25. (Kaitlin Newman/For the Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) signs autographs for fans before heading to the locker room after the home game against the Washington Commanders on Aug. 27. The Ravens beat the Commanders, 17-15, in the preseason matchup at M&T Bank Stadium. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Paul Newson cleaned and revitalized a patch in a vacant lot behind his home so his sons, Noah, 6, and Aden, 2, could play “astronaut.” Newsom built them a spaceship for their many adventures. (Aug. 23, 2022) (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)

September

Baltimore Police Detective Ike Carrington is paralyzed from the chest down after being shot in a robbery in 2019, is about to begin his recovery process.
Baltimore Police Detective Ike Carrington is paralyzed from the chest down after being shot while off-duty in a robbery in 2019, and about to begin his recovery process. (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Bryson Mason, 3, does his part to help distribute water. Maryland Candidate for Governor Dan Cox stops in West Baltimore to distribute water to the communities affected by the E.coli scare. He was assisted by Maryland House of Delegrates candidate Zuleika Baysmore, District 40.
Bryson Mason, 3, does his part to help distribute water. Maryland candidate for governor Dan Cox stops in West Baltimore to distribute water to the communities affected by the E. coli scare. He was assisted by Maryland House of Delegates candidate Zulieka Baysmore, District 40. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Cristina Delgado stands for a portrait on Sept. 7 in front of a lit-up Puerto Rican flag inside the museum and cultural hub she curated inside her home. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore School for the Arts alum Moses Ingram returned to her school to chat with current theater students. Ingram is in Baltimore filming Lady in the Lake.
Baltimore School for the Arts alum Moses Ingram returned to her school to chat with current theater students. Ingram was in Baltimore filming "Lady in the Lake." (J.M. Giordano for The Baltimore Banner)
David Emmanuel McGill, 4, plays in the water fountain at the Inner Harbor during Fleet Week. Baltimore’s Fleet Week is a part of a United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations dock in several major cities for one week. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore judge Melissa Phinn threw out Adnan Syed's murder conviction in light of new evidence that someone else could have strangled Hae Min Lee, ordered the release of Syed.
Baltimore Judge Melissa Phinn threw out Adnan Syed's murder conviction in light of new evidence that someone else could have strangled Hae Min Lee, and ordered Syed's release. (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Student protesters disrupted Johns Hopkins' public meeting to solicit community feedback on its plans to establish a private police force. (Kaitlin Newman/for The Baltimore Banner)

October

The Morgan Sate University band performs during the halftime show at the homecoming game versus Norfolk State University.
The Morgan Sate University band performs during the halftime show at the homecoming game versus Norfolk State University. (Michael A. McCoy for the Baltimore Banner)
Nev Schulman, the host of the popular MTV show "Catfish," was one of the participants in the marathon. The 21st Baltimore Marathon took place on Oct. 15, with over 11,000 participants from all 50 states and at least 11 different countries. (Kaitlin Newman for the Baltimore Banner)
Leslie Vass poses for his portrait outside of his home in Timonium on Wednesday, Oct. 19. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Stylist Erika Cherie styles Torre McKiver’s hair working with her natural texture. Cheries says she has seen an uptick in clients requesting more natural hairstyles since the Crown Act was passed. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
The Lantern Festival & Parade located in Patterson Park entertained thousands of visitors with vendors, floats, step teams, bands and much more.
The Lantern Festival & Parade in Patterson Park entertained thousands of visitors with vendors, floats, step teams, bands and much more. (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor and Democratic candidate Steuart Pittman makes a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, and Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman make a visit to the Odenton MARC station on Wednesday, Oct. 26. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Colin Williams lives in Druid Hill Park and creates a sculpture garden out of a variety of tossed objects he finds such as TVs, glass, wood, mannequins and fabric. Every week he deconstructs his sculptures and creates new ones from the same materials, so the garden is always different. His favorite pieces are made of TV screens and spraypainted;these pieces come to life when the sun shines through them.
Colin Williams lives in Druid Hill Park and creates a sculpture garden out of a variety of discarded objects he finds, such as TVs, glass, wood, mannequins and fabric. Every week he deconstructs his sculptures and creates new ones from the same materials, so the garden is always different. His favorite pieces are made of TV screens and spray-painted; these pieces come to life when the sun shines through them. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Dana Schulze, of Millersville, waves a Dan Cox flag during The Freedom Rally in Owings Mills on Saturday, Oct. 29. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)

November

Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford poses for a portrait inside his office at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 1. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Federal Hill Park (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Truthe Woodard, 4, and Koddee Shelton, 5, wave their signs at cars during the ceasefire rally. BMORE Ceasefire 365 held a press conference to alert the community that the group will be rebranding to include more positive and uplifting imagery in their logo on corner of Allendale Street and Edmondson Avenue on Nov. 4. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
11/5/22 – Yesenia Mejia Herrera shows a picture of her grandfather in front of the Artesanas' altar at the Creative Alliance's Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday.
Yesenia Mejia Herrera shows a picture of her grandfather in front of the Artesanas' altar at the Creative Alliance's Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Nov. 5. (Julia Reihs for the Baltimore Banner)
A supporter holds a sign waiting for President Joe Biden to speak at a campaign event in support of gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore at Bowie State University. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Supporters cheer while President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in support of gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore at Bowie State University. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on Nov. 7. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
Keegan, 6, proudly displays his ”Future Voter“ sticker after his mom cast her vote on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School. Polling locations for the general election remain open until 8 p.m.
Keegan, 6, proudly displays his ”Future Voter“ sticker after his mom cast her vote on Election Day, Nov. 8, at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Newly-elected governor Wes Moore celebrates with his wife, Dawn Moore, at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022.
Newly elected governor Wes Moore celebrates with his wife, Dawn Moore, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Nov. 8. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, governor-elect, addresses the crowd at the 2022 Democratic election night party.
A young boy sits on top of someone's shoulders as Wes Moore, governor-elect, addresses the crowd at the 2022 Democratic election night party. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Supporters of gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrate while balloons fall around them at his election night event held at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Dan Cox, Republican gubernatorial candidate for Maryland, speaks at his election night event held at Double Tree by Hilton in Annapolis on Nov. 8. (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Larry Hogan, left, and Gov.-elect Wes Moore hold a joint press conference at the Maryland State House on Nov. 10 to discuss the upcoming transition of power. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Betty Davis takes a portrait in front of her family home in Allendale on Nov. 10. (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Former NFL linebacker Aaron Maybin hosts a show of his various artworks titled "Diary of a Mad Black Artist," featuring paintings and mixed-media pieces. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Portrait of designer Akio Evans in his home studio. Evans has designed pieces seen in shows like "Bel Air," along with other shows. Ava Duvernay has also worn his designs. Akio with a pair of "Black Panther"-inspired Gothic Novel shoes. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
A Native American celebration of food, culture, and heritage took place at the 46th Annual BAIC PowWow at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on Nov. 19. (Gabriel Ortiz/The Baltimore Banner)
Two firefighters walk by the scene of a home that exploded in Southwest Baltimore Tuesday afternoon.
Two firefighters walk by the scene of a home that exploded in Southwest Baltimore. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Calvert Hall's Dawon Dorsey scores on a touchdown run during the 102nd edition of the Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Calvert Hall Cardinals and the Loyola Dons at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson on Nov. 24. Calvert Hall won, 17-14. Photo by Scott Serio for The Baltimore Banner (Scott Serio for the Baltimore Banner)
Jean Wehner, one of the women whose story was prominently featured in the documentary series "The Keepers," is pictured in her home on Nov. 25. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)

December

Tae Soon Lee talks to Der'eek Fields’ girlfriend who is on speaker phone as he checks out, at Lee's Mini Market, in Baltimore, Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Tae Soon Lee talks to Der'eek Fields’ girlfriend, who is on speaker phone, as he checks out at Lee's Mini Market. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Hundreds of people gather to celebrate the 51st lighting of the Washington Monument on Dec. 1. (Paul Newson)
Fireworks ignite the sky at the 51st Monument Lighting in Mount Vernon, kicking off the start of December’s holiday season, seen from Topside in Hotel Revival in Baltimore. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
St. Mark's vicar Liza Hawkins, Julie Anderson and John Lisch take down the borrowed panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
A statue of Jesus Christ welcomes visitors as they enter the basement crypt, located in The Baltimore Basilica, on Dec. 2. (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Jimmy Pelletier, from DC Wheels Charity, wows the crowds with skateboard moves at Hampden's Annual Holiday Parade on December 4, 2022.
Jimmy Pelletier, from DC Wheels Charity, wows by hopping his bike over Santa Claus at Hampden's Annual Holiday Parade on Dec. 4. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Photos are from Morton Street Dance Center's performance of "The Nutcracker." (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
A boat waits at Anchorage Marina in Canton for the start of the Baltimore Lighted Boat Parade, on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Today Show filmed a live segment on Hampden's famous 34th street on December 7, 2022.
The "Today" show filmed a live segment on Hampden's famous 34th Street on Dec. 7. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
McDonogh small forward Anaiah Jenkins (15) drives to the basket against Pallotti forward Arianna Harris-Mott (25) and scores during the girls' high school basketball matchup between St. Vincent Pallotti and McDonogh in Owings Mills. TPhoto by Scott Serio for The Baltimore Banner. (Scott Serio for the Baltimore Banner)
Navy takes on Army during the 123rd Army-Navy Football Game on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Joe Lamberti for The Baltimore Banner)
West Point cadets hold signs reading “Go Army!” and “Beat Navy!” during the first quarter of the Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 10. In their 123rd matchup, Army defeated Navy, 20-17, in overtime. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Cassidy Reigel poses for a portrait at Baltimore School for the Arts. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Sophia Bryter poses for a portrait at Stages Music Arts in Cockeysville. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Britney Simbana-J poses for a portrait while holding her own self-portraits at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Behind the scenes at Curio Wellness (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Richard Spittel, of Baltimore, performs with other musicians through a piece of music during the 37th TubaChristmas at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, in Baltimore, Saturday, December 17, 2022
Richard Spittel, of Baltimore, performs with other musicians during the 37th TubaChristmas at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 17. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Sharnae Hunt plays with niece Kymir Fisher on the bed Hunt and her son share in Hunt’s mother’s living-room in Glen Burnie, Sunday, Dec. 18. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas, Todd Coleman and Mike Santoro dress as Santa, strap Christmas Trees on their bikes, fill their backpacks with pulled pork sandwiches and deliver them to various neighborhoods.
Every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas, Todd Coleman and Mike Santoro dress as Santa, strap Christmas trees on their bikes, fill their backpacks with pulled pork sandwiches and deliver them to various neighborhoods. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan poses for a portrait at the State House in Annapolis, Monday, Dec. 19. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is interviewed in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State House on Monday, Dec. 19. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
The Rev. Alvin Hathaway poses for a portrait in his office in Baltimore, Tuesday, Dec. 20. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
David Thomas, co-owner and chef at H3irloom Food Group, prepares fried catfish in the restaurant kitchen. Thomas is preparing for their annual NYE dinner platters.
David Thomas, co-owner and chef at H3irloom Food Group, prepares fried catfish in the restaurant kitchen. Thomas is preparing their annual New Year's Eve dinner platters. (Philip Muriel for the Baltimore Banner)
Mayor Brandon Scott takes questions during a year-end press conference in City Hall on Wednesday, December 21.
Mayor Brandon Scott takes questions during a year-end press conference in City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 21. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Fireworks shoot off into the sky to celebrate the New Year, seen from the fourth-floor terrace of the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Fireworks shoot off into the sky to celebrate the New Year, seen from the fourth-floor terrace of the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, Sunday, January 1, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)