Military members rehearse for Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration at the United States Capitol on Sunday January 15, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Lucas Wooldridge (left), Ladon Wooldridge and Lucas Solorzano shoot baskets while at Jump Trampoline Park on Monday. The park usually opens at 3:00 but opened in the morning for kids to enjoy while off of school because of the snow. “Obviously parents want to get their kids out and get all that energy out,” said owner Brent Fortenberg. “We wanted to give them that option.” The park opened in November on Candlers Mountain Road, making it the third location for Jump Trampoline Parks with other locations in Charlottesville and Virginia Beach. Fortenberg plans on opening the park whenever there is a snow day. “As long as it’s doable we want to be able to reach the community any way we can.”

ALEXANDRIA, VA – MARCH19: People play basketball under the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge at Jones Point Park on Sunday March 19, 2017 in Alexandria, VA.

Brian Anderson, center, controls his model train from the lower level of the Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders club in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts.

Members Brian Anderson, left, and Jim Boyer, right, laugh while operating their model trains at the Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders club in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts.

Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders member Tommt Hunter watches as his train rides through the wooden helix at the clubhouse in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts.

A model train rides alone the tracks at the Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders clubhouse in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders President Geoff Holman lifts the roof from a scratch-made building showing the electric wiring details at the clubhouse in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Jim Boyer controls his model train while at the Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders club in York County on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

A miniature store front building is lite up at the Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders club in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts.Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders member Robert Green stands in the lower level of the clubhouse in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Model trains create a pattern of colors while resting on the tracks at the Chesapeake Bay and Western Model Railroaders club in York County. This tight quartered, three story location in Grafton is a 2400-square-foot building housing over 16 scale miles of track which provides an overstimulation of detail for any age of train enthusiasts. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Megan Harris stretches the neck of her daughter Emmeline Harris, 8, at the family’s home on Thursday Feb. 2, 2017 in Sweet Briar, Va. Emmeline was born with a rare condition knows as CHARGE Syndrome that affects one in every 8,000-10,000 births according to the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation. CHARGE Syndrome can have a wide variety of symptoms that include vision impairment, hearing loss, heart defects and developmental delays.

Emmeline Harris, 8, does her homework with the help of her mother Megan Harris on Thursday Feb. 2, 2017 in Sweet Briar, Va. Emmeline has a sever articulation disorder which can make it difficult for others to understand her when she talks.

Josh Harris and Emmeline Harris, 8, play video games after Emmeline finished her homework on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2017 in Sweet Briar, Va.

Emmeline Harris, 8, hangs upside down while being held by her father Josh Harris on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2017 in Sweet Briar, Va.

Emmeline Harris, 8, dances during a class at Sweet Briar College on Monday Jan. 23, 2017 in Sweet Briar, Va. Emmeline was born without semicircular ear canals and can have trouble balancing. To compensate for this Emmeline uses the horizon for balance which increases her chances of tripping, according to her mother Megan Harris.

Emmeline Harris, 8, stands in the sun with members of her Girl Scout troop as they try and keep warm while selling cookies on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017 in Madison Heights, Va.

Emmeline Harris, 8, hugs Abigail Eggleston, 7, while selling cookies with their Girl Scout troop on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017 in Madison Heights, Va.

The Harris family looks through Disney pins they plan to trade while prepare for a trip to Walt Disney World on Thursday Feb. 2, 2017 in Sweet Briar, Va.

Emmeline Harris, 8, plays video games on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2017 in Sweet Briar, Va. Because Emmeline was born with out semicircular ear canals to help her balance she likes to play video games because she can play them while sitting or lying down.

Cody McCune wraps his arm around his wife Brittany McCune as their daughter Meadow,3, sits between them during a service at Evergreen Baptist Church marking the one year anniversary of a tornado on Thursday Feb. 23, 2017 in Appomattox, Va. “We’re slowly getting back on our feet,” Cody McCune said of the family, who lost their home in the storm.

(From left) Latanya Walker and her sisters China and Dequalla hold each other during the vigil on Monday Feb. 20, 2017 for their sister Shaquenda Walker who was shot killed with her mother Deborah Walker at the Oliver Crossing apartments on Thursday.

As seen reflected in a window, participants walk along Atlantic Avenue in the Faith, Freedom, Justice March held in Virginia Beach, Va., on Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Members of the Navy salute before President Donald Trump speaks abroad the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford CVN-78 at Newport News Shipbuilding Thursday afternoon March 2, 2017.

Fans run onto the court to celebrate with Christopher Newport University’s Marcus Carter, left, after defeating Salisbury 55-53 during Wednesday’s game at the Freeman Center January 25, 2017.

Grafton’s Zack Wojnarowski tries to get the tag on Tabb’s Hunter Watson as he slides in safe at second during the fourth inning Tuesday March 21, 2017.

CNU teammates surround in Makeda Wright (2) in celebration after defeating UMW during the Capital Athletic Championship game held at Christopher Newport University on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Hampton native Raymond McNeil poses for a photograph next to a sewing machine at his home mother’s home in Hampton. Currently living in L.A., McNeil is a fashion designer who designed multiple dresses for Margot Lee Shetterly, the author of “Hidden Figures, ” as she travels on the press tour for the movie. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.

Chef Mike Ledesma poses for a portrait on Friday March 24, 2017. Ledesma is headlining Taste of Richmond. He is the corporate executive chef for Richmond Restaurant Group, which operates The Hill Cafe, East Coast Provisions, Pearl Raw Bar, The Daily Kitchen & Bar and two locations of The Hard Shell.

APPOMATTOX, VA – JAN 8: Delonta Kelso, All-Area Athlete of the Year, Defense, poses for an HDR Portrait on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 in Appomattox, Va.

Delores Nash Hicks was one of the last members of New London United Methodist Church before it closed in 1990.

Judges:
Kyle Robertson, Adam Cairns and Josh Bickel of the The Columbus Dispatch

NEWS:
FIRST: Lathan Goumas, The News & Advance
SECOND:  Shelby Lum, Richmond Times-Dispatch
THIRD:  Kristen Zeis, The Virginian-Pilot
HM:  Jonathan Gruenke, The Daily Press

This was hard because we felt there was really good spot news along with general news photos.  1st and 2nd were the best of the group.  They both show great emotion and good job on the photographers to get names.  2nd place would have had a fighting chance at 1st place but it looks like someone is on the right.  We understand that things like that happen.  1st place is a little cleaner and we love how the little girl is popping up to look on.

FEATURE:
FIRST:  Matt McClain, The Washington Post
SECOND:  Jill Nance, The News & Advance
THIRD:  Matt McClain, The Washington Post

The group really loved 1st place, we liked the alignment of the military and also the light on the left and right.  The group liked 2nd place because it looked like the photographer worked to get a good picture.  The group noted that the photographer should of cropped out the yellow sign on the left and the wall on the right out of the photo.  3rd place was a really good layered image.

SPORTS:
FIRST:  Jonathan Gruenke, The Daily Press
SECOND:  Rob Ostermaier, The Daily Press
THIRD:  Aileen Devlin, Daily Press

Sports was very weak compared to the others.  We liked the top 2 photos the best and went back and forth on what one we liked the best.  2nd place was a great sports action image and 3rd place was the best of the rest.

MULTIPLE:
FIRST:  Aileen Devlin, Daily Press
SECOND:  Daniel Sangjib Min, Richmond Times-Dispatch
THIRD:  Lathan Goumas, The News & Advance

Wow there was some really good work in this category.  1st place had a great range of photos.  We really liked #9.  2nd place looks like they took their time and had some good access.  3rd place was good but could of cut down the number of images to 6.

PORTRAIT:
FIRST: Aileen Devlin, Daily Press
SECOND:  Shelby Lum, Richmond Times-Dispatch
THIRD:  Jay Westcott, The News & Advance
HM: Jill Nance, The News & Advance

We really the 1st place winner because it was so different.  2nd was really nice evening portrait with good use of a flash.  3rd just something we haven’t seen before.  HM was the best of the rest.

2016 Best in Show: P. Kevin Morley, Richmond Times-Dispatch

1st Place Photographer of the Year: Jonathon Gruenke, Daily Press

2nd Place Photographer of the Year, Matt McClain, Washington Post

3rd Place Photographer of the Year, Kristen Zeis, Virginian-Pilot