Part 3 of a series celebrating the work of our tireless/talented/underpaid staff of photographers.
Check out part 1 compiled by Svetlana here and part 2 compiled by Dakota here
Here's some of our favorite shots from 2009: September to December Edition (click on links below photos to see full sets)
Feeling it so hard. Farewell Ft. Reno, August 3, 2009 by Dakota
Black people are so photogenic. PHOTOS: The Coolout, August 3, 2009 by Garai
(MORE) PHOTOS: Academy 09 @ Conner Contemporary, August 3, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
Watch out Gumby. PHOTOS: Pet Shop Boys Turn DAR into a Rainbow, September 8, 2009 by Jeff Martin
I really miss Summer Camp, so here are three from PHOTOS: Last Day Of BYT Summer Camp, September 9, 2009:
Hottest girl at summer camp by Shauna Alexander
Culturally insenstivie duckies by Bradley Portnoy
Possible nip slip by Ben Droz
Some day BYT parties will be this cool. The Outside Lands Experience, September 10, 2009 by Dakota
LiveDC: Autolux @ The Black Cat, September 10, 2009 by Nadja Popovich
Setting Sail With Party Bros: “OOOBayBay” Video World Premiere, September 11, 2009 by Dakota Fine
God dammit, Jeff still ends up in all these pics even when I try to avoid him. Ian on Ian: Not Your Average Motörhead Interview, September 14, 2009 by Jes Griffin
Some day my bedroom will be this cool. LiveDC: Observing Lasers w/ Ghostland Observatory, September 14, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Perez Hilton Presents: Ladyhawke & Co., September 15, 2009 by Dakota Fine
N.ot Y.our C.ity: Your Nature, September 15, 2009 by Lexie Moreland
I wish this was bigger. The Fridge Is Here, September 16, 2009 by Priscilla Ledesma
Peeking In On Fashion Week: Richard Chai, September 17, 2009 by Alyssa Lesser
The bottom of tongues are gross but this is still adorable. PHOTOS: Adams Morgan Day, September 17, 2009 by Ben Droz
Cool guy. LiveDC: Telefon Tel Aviv @ DC9, September 18, 2009 by Ben Droz
He reminds me of someone here... maybe someone from Dark Crystal... I can't place it tho. PHOTOS: Mos Def / Talib Kweli go Ecstatic @ SONAR, September 18, 2009 by Tommie Battle
I don't think Kim ever stops smiling. LiveDC: Matt and Kim and Amanda Blank @ The Black Cat, September 21, 2009 by Josh Sisk
Don't hide your face pretty lady. Social Networking on The Hill: PHOTOS From The 3121 Launch Party, September 21, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Live DC: Yo La Tengo/ Endless Boogie @ 9:30 Club, September 21, 2009 by Liz Shen
The ol' rock and roll grab sack down syndrome move Live DC: Kia Kick Off With Ponytail, September 21, 2009 by Mike Danko
Live DC: Miike Snow @ RNR Hotel, September 21, 2009 by Dakota Fine
See what I mean? PHOTOS: H Street Festival, September 22, 2009 by Bradley Portnoy
PHOTOS: H Street Festival, September 22, 2009 by Dakota
PHOTOS: Wale (or NO Wale) and Dan Deacon @ KIA Warehouse, September 22, 2009 by Mike Danko
Wish I hadn't missed this show. Shirtless, Sweaty DC: Datarock, Esser, Dmerit, Karin Park @ RNR Hotel, September 22, 2009 by London Venturelli
I hear that you and your band have sold your turntables and bought guitars. Live & Personal DC: MOBY @ 930 Club, September 22, 2009 by Mike Danko
LiveDC: MGMT @ KIA Warehouse, September 22, 2009 by Dakota Fine
I want all these outfits. Peeking in on NY Fashion Week: Man Up, September 23, 2009 by Alyssa Lesser
Two step. LIVE DC: The Sounds @ 9:30 Club, September 23, 2009 by Paul Goodman
This kid could so beat me up. PHOTOS: DC Fashion Week Smorgesborg, September 23, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
strange days. LiveDC: Juliette Lewis @ Rock’N'Roll Hotel, September 24, 2009 by Sam Goldstein
LiveDC: The Walkmen / Here We Go Magic @ 930 Club, September 24, 2009 by Brandon Hirsch
Please note eyeball cock. Oderus Spills His Guts: Not Your Average GWAR Interview, September 28, 2009 by Josh Sisk
Fucking white people. BoomBoxing With Bluebrain = AMAZING, September 28, 2009 by Mark Silva
Live DC: Cornel West Theory @ LIV, September 28, 2009 by Jati Lindsay
Fear and Loathing in Frederick: Gonzofest ‘09, September 28, 2009 by Dakota Fine
PHOTOS: Fiesta DC in Mount Pleasant, September 29, 2009 by Mark Silva
Live DC: Karen (O Yeah!) Yeah Yeahs, September 29, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Beer. Live DC: Rattler Incinerates Rock and Roll Hotel, September 29, 2009 by Ben Droz
Work it girlfriend! PHOTOS: Fashion Fights Poverty Gala, September 29, 2009 by Kimberly Cadena
Seriously, open this link in a new window, they're amazing: National Book Festival 09 Coverage: John Irving, Paula Deene, Judy Blume AND US, September 30, 2009 by Mike Danko
Sorta my fav photo of the year. LiveDC: HEALTH @ The Black Cat, September 30, 2009 by Jamie Spencer-Zavos
Or this. Ra Ra Rasputin & SSDP @ AU, September 30, 2009 by Sam Goldstein
Bluegrassed: Watermelon Park Fest Memories, October 1, 2009 by Pepper Watkins
Dude. Lebowski Fest: The Full Report, October 1, 2009 by Ben Droz
Reinvented Potent Potables (with photos) @ H St Country Club, October 2, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Live DC: The Antlers @ DC9, October 2, 2009 by Mark Silva
LiveDC: Sunny Day Real Estate @ 930 Club, October 2, 2009 by Mike Danko
Larger than Life Preview: Burtynsky’s “Oil” Opens @ Corcoran, October 2, 2009 by Dustin Lilley
Killing It: Amazing Baby /The Entrance Band @ DC9, October 5, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
LiveDC: Wavves/ Tennis System @ RNR Hotel, October 5, 2009 by Yacouba Tanou
PHOTOS: DMV Stands Up at All Killer No Filler Party @ Liv, October 5, 2009 by Sexy Fitsum
PHOTOS: Damn! Those Crafty Bastards!, October 6, 2009 by Ben Droz
PHOTOS: DC Record Fair in ALL It’s Glory, October 6, 2009 by Mia Mabanta
PHOTOS: DC51’s Capitol Hemp Art PartyOctober 7, 2009 by Ben Droz
? GRUNDLEHAMMER: An Epic Rock Opera, October 7, 2009 by Ben Droz
Delivering a Coffin to a Gallery in 20 Photos, October 8, 2009 by Nicole Aguirre
PHOTOS: FUNK THE WAROctober 9, 2009 by Priscilla De Lima
woah. PREVIEW: Man Ray, African Art & The Surrealist Lens @ Phillips, October 9, 2009 by Mike Danko
Live DC: The Dodos/The Ruby Suns @ The Hotel, October 12, 2009 by Brandon Hirsch
LiveDC: Dinosaur Jr. & Lou Barlow @ 930 Club, October 12, 2009 by Mike Danko
LiveDC: Astronautalis/ Wax Tailor @ DC9October 12, 2009 by Priscilla Ledesma
A Little Belated Live DC: Gossip @ 9:30 Club, October 13, 2009 by Dakota Fine
LiveDC: Me’shell Ndegeocello @ The Black CatOctober 13, 2009 by Jati Lindsay
BYT at the Gay (er, we mean Equality) March, October 14, 2009 by Bryan Dozier
Report: Taste of Georgetown, October 14, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
LiveDC: Thee oh Sees/Golden Triangle @ The Cat, October 14, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
LiveDC: Daniel Johnston @ 930 Club, October 15, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
AMAZING Photos: KISS @ Verizon Center, October 15, 2009 by Jeff Martin
LiveDC: Tigercity/ Bear In Heaven @ DC9October 15, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
Live (& Sorta NSFW) DC: Monotonix @ RNR Hotel, October 15, 2009 by Mike Danko
LiveDC: Them Crooked Vultures Supergroup It Up @ 930 Club, October 16, 2009 by Mike Danko
(PARTY) PHOTOS: Saturday @ STIR, October 19, 2009 by Dakota
PHOTOS: The Raveonettes @ 930 Club, October 19, 2009 by Chris Chen
LUCERO: What’s New and Why They’re Dangerous, October 19, 2009 by Paul Goodman
Romantic Getaways: Philadelphia, October 20, 2009 by Lexie Moreland
Mark has the best watermark ever. Live DC: Art Brut/Princeton @ The Black Cat, October 20, 2009 by Mark Silva
Relentless. PHOTOS: FW Celebrates with The Sartorialist @ Masa 14, October 21, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
Crack: Heels Up, Hoe Down @ Town, October 21, 2009 by Bradley Portnoy
That third one can make this one space ship noise that the other two can't. PHOTOS: Port O’Brien / Sea Wolf @ DC9October 22, 2009 by Graham Garvie
PHOTOS: Finding and Believing Exhibit Opening, October 22, 2009 by Yacouba Tanou
no homo Live DC: Deer Tick, Dorolean, Holy Sons @ The Cat, October 22, 2009 by Jane Briggs
That happened. Bentzen Ball Opening Night w/ Patton Oswalt, October 23, 2009 by Dakota
She told me she liked my joke. Dispatch from the Bentzen Ball: A Sarah Silverman Finale, October 26, 2009 by Dakota Fine
shitpipe's worst nightmare: Jesus Shook Me All Night Long – BYT @ The Stryper Show, October 26, 2009 by Mike A.
Popping The Bubbly at Maison, October 26, 2009 by Bradley
Sorry, we thought it was a unicorn. PHOTOS: Washington International Horse Show, October 26, 2009 by Shauna
I take full credit for making this happen. All Access Photo Pass: Bentzen Ball, October 27, 2009 by Danko
Libby takes full credit for making this happen. All Access Photo Pass: Bentzen Ball, October 27, 2009 by Dakota
LiveDC: Dirty Projectors / Givers @ The Black CatOctober 27, 2009 by Priscilla de Lima-Ledesma
Zombies Are The New Black: Lurching in Silver Spring, October 27, 2009 by Rachel Eisley
Look at those cheeeeeks!!!! PHOTOS: Hirshhorn After Hours, October 27, 2009 by Mike Danko
High Heel Racing: Dispatches from the Finish Line, October 28, 2009 by Dakota
Svetlana's cousin. PHOTOS: Eurovision @ House of Sweden, October 28, 2009 by Dakota
LiveDC: State Department/ Last Tide/ Ringo Deathstarr @ Black Cat, October 29, 2009 by Sam
Dudette. Girls Will Be Boys: BYT Halloween 2009, October 30, 2009 by Morgan
I feel like this costume wasn't much of a stretch. PHOTOS: Halloweening in DC, November 2, 2009 by Jeff Martin
mopey junior boy Live Baltimore: Junior Boys @ Sonar, November 2, 2009 by Mike Danko
Halloween on U St, November 3, 2009 by Dakota
Balti-weening, November 3, 2009 by Erica Denny
Balti-weening Pt. 2, November 3, 2009 by Ben Droz
yep LIVE DC: The Very Best @ DC9, November 4, 2009 by Paul Goodman
Live DC: King Khan & BBQ Show @ The Hotel, November 4, 2009 by Sam Goldstein
It's for the look. Preview: RAW, November 5, 2009 by some gay dude
I'm such a sucker for the back light LiveDC: Girls/ Real Estate @ The Black Cat, November 5, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
Spelling for Bees: a Velvet Residency, November 5, 2009 by Mitchell London
BYT Interview: Le Loup “Subtle Meanings”, November 6, 2009 by Joel Didriksen
All DC Bands in NYC- Neatly in a Row, November 6, 2009 by Alyssa Lesser
One of the best shows of the year LiveDC: Herman Dune @ DC9, November 6, 2009 by James Malone
star fucking photo whore Our very special Peter Bjorn & John Day, November 9, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Live DC: Modeselektor @ 9.30 Club, November 9, 2009 by James Malone
Fotoweek Opens!, November 9, 2009 by Dakota
LiveDC: Thao & The Get Down Stay Sold Out @ The Black Cat, November 9, 2009 by Jane Briggs
Photography, Skateboarding, and Beer: FotoWeek DC @ Fight Club, November 10, 2009 by Ben Droz
LiveDC: Le Loup & Pree @ The Black Cat, November 10, 2009 by Shauna
Gays Behaving Badly @ RAW, November 10, 2009 by Bradley Portnoy
PHOTOS: Parteeeing, Saturdays @ STIR, November 10, 2009 by Dakota
Stills and Flicks: FotoWeek DC @ House of Sweden, November 10, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
Trunk Showing w/ Essa: Walking the Runway, November 10, 2009 by Dakota
LOLZ PHOTOS: Immortal Style Party @ Immortal Beloved, November 11, 2009 by Bradley Portnoy
LiveDC: Heartless Bastards, November 11, 2009 by Dakota
Voice like an angel Legendary: Milton Nascimento @ Birchmere, November 13, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
LiveDC: uh, uh, uh, WALE Releases “Attention: Deficit” @ IBIZA, November 13, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Still got it LiveDC: DEVO @ 9:30 Club, November 16, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Lot's more weird photos after the link. Live Baltimore: PEACHES/ MEN/ Ponytail at TaxLO @ SONAR, November 16, 2009 by Priscilla De Lima
Looking Sharp: Tweed Riding, DC Style, November 17, 2009 by Jim Darling
PHOTOS: Cold Cave @ RNR Hotel, November 17, 2009 by Mike Danko
LiveDC: State Department/ Mussels/ Impossible Arms @ Velvet Lounge, November 17, 2009 by Jane Briggs
LiveDC: The xx @ DC9, November 17, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
effortless cool In the Depths of CHINA UNDERGROUND with Xiao He and PK14, November 17, 2009 by Sexy Fitsum
60 Minutes: A Love Letter, November 18, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Ok seriously this is getting ridiculous Drinking Beer @ ChurchKey w/ The Naked Pint, November 19, 2009 by Dakota
Not CGI PHOTO Preview: The Terra Cotta Warriors are Here!, November 19, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
Faith +1 Eff my Life: BYT Takes the “Twilight” Town Tour, November 20, 2009 by Mike A.
True love PHOTOS: BYT Beaujolais Party @ 1905, November 20, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Tortured soul #1 LiveDC: The Jesus Lizard / Noveller @ 9:30 Club, November 23, 2009 by Francis Chung
Tortured soul #2 Making Mom Proud: Mumiy Troll @ The Cat, November 23, 2009 by James Malone
MetalDC: Baroness / Earthless @ RNR Hotel, November 23, 2009 by Mike Danko
Violins and Nouveau Riche feel so right together DC Darlings: U.S. Royalty, November 23, 2009 by Dakota
(Who Killed) Amanda Palmer Live @ State Theatre, November 23, 2009 by Mike Danko
LiveDC: Matthew Hemerlein’s CD Release @ SOVA, November 24, 2009 by Mitchell London
LiveDC: Bebel Gilberto @ 930 Club, November 25, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
Devendra Live or I Was Promised Laying, November 30, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
LiveDC: Free Energy @ DC9, November 30, 2009 by Shauna
LiveDC: They Might Be Giants @ 9:30 Club, November 30, 2009 by Faith Desired
LiveDC: Mountain Goats @ 930 Club, December 1, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
LiveDC: Loose Lips / Typefighter / & Lightfoot(!) @ RNR Hotel, December 1, 2009 by Mike Danko
stompin around not having any fun PHOTOS: Pixies / Jay Reatard @ DAR, December 1, 2009 by Faith Desired
LiveDC: The Low Anthem & Josh Ritter at 930 Club, December 3, 2009 by Paul Goodman
LiveDC: Getting Down at Gibson Guitar Showcase with Declan O’Rourke, December 4, 2009 by Shauna
perfect hamonica pitch LiveDC: Elvis Perkins in Dearland / Bowerbirds @ RNR Hotel, December 4, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
!! LiveDC: EL VEZ! XMAS @ 930 Club, December 7, 2009 by Chris Chen
Live DC: Ted Leo/Radio 4/Title Tracks @ The Black CatDecember 7, 2009 by Jane Briggs
LiveDC: The Big Pink / Crystal Antlers @ The Black Cat, December 7, 2009 by Brandon Hirsch
LiveDC: Forro in the Dark @ National Geographic, December 7, 2009 by Paul Goodman
Real Ultimate Power G.W.A.R. Does NOT Joust, December 8, 2009 by Dakota Fine
PHOTOS from DecembRAW: Gays Behaving Even Worse, December 8, 2009 by some gay dude
EPIC RECAP: Art Basel 2009, December 9, 2009 by Dakota Fine
Outfit A Day: Simba, December 9, 2009 by Wlada
dreamy The Arctic Monkeys: Coronation @ 930 Club, December 10, 2009 by Francis Chung
Sprechen die Deutsch mit Ancient Astronauts, December 11, 2009 by Joel Didriksen
Racounteuring: Brendan Benson @ 930 Club, December 11, 2009 by Brandon Hirsch
LiveDC: Future Islands/ Toro y Moi/ Tickley Feather @ DC9, December 14, 2009 by Mike Danko
C. U. Next Tuesday Goes RAW, December 14, 2009 by Bradley
LiveDC: The Whigs and The Features at Black Cat, December 14, 2009 by Paul Goodman
My Tongue is FREAKING OUT: Flavor Tripping at EFN Lounge, December 14, 2009 by Shauna
PHOTOS: FINUS @ Embassy of Finland, December 14, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
Burning Up: Santa’s Naughty Ball @ The Crucible, December 15, 2009 by Ben Droz
PHOTOS: Rattler + Beer Bongs + Leather, December 15, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
EPIC PHOTOS: Santarchy, December 15, 2009 by Ben Droz
PHOTOS: BYT Presents Christmas In Heaven @ Jimmy Vs, December 15, 2009 by Bradley
Best Dressed List Style Profiles: Holly Thomas, December 16, 2009 by Chris Chen
PHOTOS: Santa Lucia @ House of Sweden, December 16, 2009 by Dakota
People’s District: Story of The Week, December 17, 2009 by Danny Harris
Miho and Sean love BYT! Miho Hatori’s Winter Guide to New York City, December 17, 2009 by Dakota
LiveDC: Raekwon @ 930 Club, December 17, 2009 by Josh Sisk
Top to Bottom: Food (and!) Beer at ChurchKey and Birch & Barley, December 17, 2009 by Dakota
superfly Best Dressed List Style Profiles: Eric Brewer, December 18, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
PHOTOS: Snow Day/Fight, December 21, 2009 by Bradley
PHOTOS: Snow Day/Fight, December 21, 2009 by Danko
don't ask don't tell PHOTOS: Wool Exploratorium Gallery Opens, December 21, 2009 by Chris Svetlik
Best Dressed List Style Profiles: Jade Floyd, December 21, 2009 by Shauna Alexander
PHOTOS – Pink Sock Presents: Pink Stockings, December 21, 2009 by Danko
New in Adams Morgan: Savour and Sutra, December 21, 2009 by Dakota
This NYE: Come to Get Down, Stay to Get it On, December 22, 2009 by some gay dude
Thornley gay boy sandwich Best Dressed List Style Profiles: US Royalty, December 23, 2009 by Mark Silva
PHOTOS: December Mixtape, December 28, 2009 by Bradley Portnoy
Man that took forever. You have no idea.
Check out part 1 compiled by Svetlana here and part 2 compiled by Dakota here
God loves a cheerful giver.
every year we do this, every year it takes forever, every year i think it cannot get any better and every year it somehow does
Where are all the photos of me?
An amazing, diverse, and beautiful collection of 365 days. Well done.