The Press of Atlantic City 2015-2017 - Viviana Pernot Photography

Favorite photos as a staff photographer at The Press of Atlantic City from 2015- 2017.

Edward "Mack" McPherson, 80, of Ventnor, hugs his wife of 12 years, Marlene McPherson, 73, as she becomes emotional white talking about his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

Third graders and best friends, Kassandra Sisavath, left, 8, and Jahan Jinat, middle, 8, meet Dan Mitchell, right, 45, Chief Master Sgt. Air National Guard at Brighton Avenue Elementary School before they pick up gifts together for the care packages that are sent to troops overseas. Friday, December 11, 2015.

Jessica Jouve, puts on her extravagant makeup for her role as Hippolyta, the queen of the amazons, of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in her back dressing room with the rest of the ballerinas at the Trump Taj Mahal. Monday, November 30, 2015.

Jessica Jouve, performs her solo as the character, Hippolyta, in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on stage at the Trump Taj Mahal. Monday, November 30, 2015.

Angelena Huynh, 12, student at Alder Avenue Middle School, meets Miss America Betty Cantrell, with a long hug after much excitement in anticipation to meet her.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

Flood waters along Arizona Avenue in Atlantic City create a sureal reflection of a vehical and homes. Heavy rains combined with high tides created moderate flooding in parts of the city . Tuesday, December 29, 2015.

Jennifer Rodriguez-Noyola, 10, of the Texas Avenue School, paints a Christmas tree and snowflakes on a bay-door window at Atlantic City Fire Station No. 4, part of a project sponsored by the Fire Department and the Atlantic City Arts Foundation. Friday, December 18, 2015.

Evelyn Costello, left, 2, of Ventnor, thinks Laura Birnbohm, right, a diver for the Atlantic City Aquarium, is a mermaid as Birnbohm swims in the tank. “I love it... I call myself a mermaid, and the fish are my friends,” Birnbohm jokes. January 27, 2016.

Hilary Montgomery, 40, of Strathmere, hugs her dog, Kona, on the first floor of their house where Winter Storm Jonas brought 11 inches of water into their residence on January 23, ruining most of their belongings that were drenched in water. February 5, 2016.

Tanzina Sumi, left, and Azmul Haque, right, of Ventnor, feed Bugles to gulls as they walk in the ocean on the Ventnor beach. February 29, 2016.

Despite the remorse Steven Pratt, 46, showed during his sentencing for killing his 64-year-old mother, Gwendolyn Pratt, less than 48 hours after he returned home from a murder sentence, the prosecution argued he is still a danger to society. The judge sentenced him to 25 years. March 18, 2016

Deenar Islam celebrates with his 18-month-old son, Ehassanul Ruhan, after watching his father, Dr. Mohammad Foyez, of Bangladesh, become an American citizen at Congress Hall in Cape May. May 3, 2016.

Bernie Sanders, democratic presidential candidate, campaigns at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City to a crowd of around 2,000 people on Monday May 9, 2016. (The Press of Atlantic City/ Viviana Pernot)

Jaleel Sullivan, 9, sprints to hug his mother, Latoya, 30, as she waits in line to graduate from Atlantic County Community College. Thursday, May 19th, 2016.

Ducks enjoy the rainy Memorial Day in a fountain at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean City. May 30, 2016.

Clouds hang above the Wildwood Boardwalk as storms packing strong winds move into the area on Wednesday. Nearly 100 miles to the north, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township had to shut down rides when the area in Ocean County lost power for about an hour. June 8, 2016.

Domonic Brown, 7, of Pennsylvania, quickly jumps off a go-kart on the Wildwood Boardwalk as a storm approaches. June 8, 2016.

Democratic Presidential Nominee, Hillary Clinton, spoke in front of 500 people, including the Taj Mahal employees on strike, in front of the abandoned Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Wednesday July 6. (The Press of Atlantic City/ Viviana Pernot)

Democratic Presidential Nominee, Hillary Clinton, shook hands with the casino workers protesting outside of Trump Taj Mahal on Wednesday July 6. (The Press of Atlantic City/ Viviana Pernot)

Paige Golden, left, 16, of Cape May United Methodist Church holds, Sanai Morton, 6, of Camden, as waves crash into them on the Cape May beach during Sanai's first time in any ocean. July 13, 2016.

Molly Lorven, 11, of Maryland, boogie boards on the South End beach of Ocean City while visiting her family that rents a house there for the summer. July 17, 2016.

Contestants, including Miss Puerto Rico, Carole Rigual, dance on the Atlantic City Boardwalk after the official Miss America Arrival Ceremony at Kennedy Plaza. Tuesday, August 30, 2016.

Miss New Hampshire Caroline Carter admires the Miss America statue at the plaza. Tuesday, August 30, 2016.

Mayor Don Guardian arrives at the scene of a shooting took place Thursday at noon at The Walk in Atlantic City, where 1 person was killed and another wounded. Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Lisa Howard, of Pleasantville, cries while being hugged and comforted by Betty Lewis, at Second Baptist Church, in Atlantic City, on Sunday morning. Sunday, September 4, 2016.

The contestants introduce themselves during the first night of Miss America Preliminaries. Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

Miss Iowa, Kelly Koch, dances as her talent during the first night of Miss America Preliminaries. Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

Miss Oregon, Alexis Mather, sings opera during the first night of Miss America Preliminaries. Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

A fire burned for over two hours in the Chelsea section of Atlantic City in the apartments above A&B Market. Thursday, September 8, 2016.

Firefighters rest in between rotations battling the blaze Thursday. ‘Firefighters were succumbing to heat exhaustion very quickly,’ Fire Chief Scott Evans said.

Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, surrounded by media and fans as she performs the iconic toe dip. Monday, September 12, 2016.

Savvy Shields takes a leap in the Atlantic City surf the morning after being crowned Miss America 2017. The contestant from Arkansas said she hopes her platform, ‘Eat Better, Live Better,’ will allow her to teach those who look up to her about healthy lifestyles. Monday, September 12, 2016.

Gigi Gitto, 3, cannot step off her porch of her house on Arizona Avenue, in Atlantic City, due to major flooding covering her porch steps. Monday, September 19, 2016.

Savvy Shields, Miss America 2017, dances on stage with the Pennsylvania Avenue School cheer leaders to the song "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé. Monday, September 26, 2016.

Mackenzie Wimbish, front center, pre-kindergarten student at George L. Hess School in Mays Landing, is surprised when Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, back center, sits down and introduces herself. Monday October 17, 2016.

Nimisha Shah, center, 42, former employee at the Trump Taj Mahal, cries as she watches the doors of the casino close early Monday morning. Monday October 10, 2016.

Etasheeannie Perez, 4, of Mayor James Usry Head Start center, trys to make a hay angle during a field trip at Butterhof's Shady Brook Farm, in Egg Harbor City. Tuesday October 25, 2016.

Ava Merritt, middle, 13, 8th grader at Ocean City Intermediate School participate, pops her head out of the voting booth to ask her science teacher, Cory Terry, right, how to vote during a mock election. Friday October 21, 2016.

The 58th Annual Atlantic City Marathon took place on Sunday October 23. Sunday October 23, 2016.

Jack Brotche, 31, of London, celebrates after he crosses the finish line in the 58th Annual Atlantic City Marathon. Sunday October 23, 2016.

James Butcher, 65, of Atlantic City, leaves the Uptown School Complex in Atlantic City after voting for Hillary Clinton. Butcher states, "Whenever they put a black man in the Whitehouse and possibly a woman in the Whitehouse, I'm voting." Tuesday November 8, 2016.

Robert Williams, of Pine Creek Forestry, a certified forester with 40 years of experience who is the man behind the forest plan, watches the progression of the fire during the controlled burn in the forest of Stockton University. Wednesday November 23, 2016.

Governor Chris Christie, center, introduces himself to the helpers at Atlantic City Electric in Mays Landing, from back to front, Brian Kuhnley, 43, of Brigantine, Peter Aschenbach, 30, of Galloway, Cody Gribbin, 21, of Mays Landing and Robert Jiacopello, 25 of Mullica, on Monday at noon. Monday December 5, 2016.

Law enforcements from around the country line up on the Atlantic City Boardwalk to file into the funeral services held at Boardwalk Hall on Monday morning for NJ State Trooper, Frankie Williams, who died in a car accident. Monday December 12, 2016.

Second grade students at Slaybaugh School, Jonathan Sam, left, Kaylee Phister, middle, Reid Warrington, right, in the new computer lab that was funded by Community Partnership for Egg Harbor Township schools. Friday December 16, 2016.

Bishop Eustace beat Ocean City in the girls swim meet on Thursday afternoon with a score of 94-76. Ocean City girls swim team broke 4 records during the meet. Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Nhieu Nguyen tries to balence her way across a thin curb to avoid the deep flooding on Arctic Avenue in Atlantic City. Tuesday March 14, 2017.