Quick Tips to Improve Photos Video

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Enough for now,

OPFOR Reunion

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Jim Worthington, Charlie Schoenberger, Geoff Cottrell and Mark M. Hancock pose for a portrait at the Painted Rocks in Ft. Irwin, Calif. during the A Co. 6/31st Infantry reunion on Sept. 7, 2012.



After more than 25 years since their National Training Center service, former OPFOR soldiers from A Co. 6/31st Infantry reunite on Sept. 6 to 9, 2012. The group's journeys include Freemont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada; the National Training Center and the NASA/JPL Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in Fort Irwin, California; a helicopter ride through the Grand Canyon in Arizona and back to Las Vegas.

Gabbie's senior portraits

Gabbie Pitt poses for a senior portrait in the former West End Marketplace in Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.

Photos © Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com


Gabbie Pitt poses for senior portraits around Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.

Even if we lose, we win

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh returns to Dallas as a star to challenge the Mavericks for the NBA title. No matter which team wins the championship, Dallas wins.


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The future location of Chris Bosh and his basketball career is in the air as the longer-than-the-family-sofa NBA draft prospect poses for a portrait at his home in Lancaster on Sunday, June 22, 2003.


NBA draft prospect Chris Bosh (center) shares a laugh with his parents Noel (left) and Freida (right) at the family's home in Lancaster. Bosh is a former Lincoln High School basketball star. He is entering the NBA draft after his freshman season at Georgia Tech.


NBA draft prospect Chris Bosh poses with his 17-year-old brother Joel (left) during a portrait session at the family's home in Lancaster.




NBA draft prospect Chris Bosh (right) laughs as his 17-year-old brother Joel (left) hides following his own joke at the family's home in Lancaster.

True Romance high school sweethearts

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Belinda and William Hill pose for a portrait at Plano Senior High School in Plano on July 24, 2010.


Belinda and William Hill pose for a portrait at Plano Senior High School. The couple dated while attending the high school, lost touch and reunited last year.



Belinda and William Hill pose for a portrait at Plano Senior High School.

1950s-era Chambers stove

Van and Elsa Moushegian pose for a portrait with their 1950s-era Chambers stove at their home in Dallas on June 4, 2010.


photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News
Van and Elsa Moushegian's show their 1950s-era Chambers stove at their home in Dallas. The vintage, natural-gas stove features a top broiler and a deep-well slow cooker as well as innovative safety features.

Please read, "Homeowners cherish vintage kitchen appliances" By Jamie Knodel / The Dallas Morning News via The Seattle Times

Yamauchi family father

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The Yamauchi family (clockwise from top, left) John Peter, 12, Stephanie, 9, Brent and Jackie pose for a portrait with a photo of the family's oldest son James at the Cathedral Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe in Dallas on Saturday, March 13, 2010. James Yamauchi is a seminarian in Rome.


The Yamauchi family (from top to bottom) Brent, Jackie, Stephanie, 9, and John Peter, 12, pose for a portrait at the Cathedral Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe in Dallas. James Yamauchi, the family's oldest son, is a seminarian in Rome.


Dallas Bishop Elect J. Douglas Deshotel talks with Brent and Jackie Yamauchi after a deacon ordination at the Cathedral Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe in Dallas.

Heritage potter

David Day poses for a portrait in the sunroom studio at his home in Richardson on Feb. 20, 2010.


photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News


David Day works at his pottery wheel at his home. Although he formerly made his living from the art, he now considers it a weekend hobby.


David Day employs various shaping tools while he works at his pottery wheel in Richardson. Day and his artist wife's client list included La Madeleine restaurants and other companies.


David Day molds clay on his pottery wheel in the sunroom studio at his home. After graduating from college, he demonstrated pioneer pottery skills with a kick wheel at the Dallas Heritage Village.

Please read, "History repeats for former re-enactor turned part-time potter in Richardson" by Diane Reischel

KTC generations

Jim Hawkins and Andree Hawkins pose for a portrait with their children Matt Hawkins (top row from left to right), Mollie Shelby, Laura Hawkins and granddaughter Kendrick Hawkins at Christ The King Catholic Church in Dallas on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.


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Frisco's decade

Gregg Gamble poses for a portrait at his home in Frisco on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. Gamble moved to Frisco in 1998 when it was a small town.


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Gregg Gamble poses for a portrait at his home in Frisco. Gamble has seen Frisco grow into a commercial shopping magnet and become a full city in the last decade.

Please read, "Dallas, Irving, Frisco offer different takes on the changes of the decade"

Pichard Rosary service

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Siblings (clockwise from top left) Phil Pichard, Monsignor Larry Pichard, Denise Snider and Annette Foster pose for a portrait with a photo of their late mother Mary Condel Pichard at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Dallas before a Rosary mass on Sunday, April 19, 2009.


Photos celebrate the life of Mary Condel Pichard at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Dallas. Mary Condel Pichard was part of the founding families of St. Pius X Catholic Church and actively supported the church throughout her adult life.


Attendees celebrate the life of Mary Pichard during a Rosary service at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Mary Condel Pichard was born on Feb. 28, 1917 and died on Thursday, April 16, 2009.


Attendees celebrate the life of Mary Pichard during a Rosary service at St. Pius X Catholic Church.


Monsignor Larry Pichard joins family members during a Rosary service for their late mother Mary Pichard at St. Pius X Catholic Church.


A portrait of Mary Condel Pichard oversees a Rosary service at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

True Romance matched

Greg and Emily Allbright pose for a portrait at their home in Dallas on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. The couple initially met after work colleagues enrolled Emily on match.com.


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Greg and Emily Allbright pose for a portrait at their home in Dallas. Neither was looking for a serious relationship when they met.


Greg and Emily Allbright pose for a portrait at their home in Dallas. The couple married on May 24, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.



Please read, "True Romance: Couple met while mixing business and pleasure" by Kathleen Green.
 

Babies get wired

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Roy, Katrina and Janelle Adams, 8 months, pose for a portrait with a laptop display from TotSpot.com at their home in Frisco on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. Katrina Adams made an account on the social networking site to meet and interact with other parents.


Katrina Adams' laptop displays the TotSpot home page at her home in Frisco.

Please read, "Social networking sites cater to moms and babies" by Mallary Jean Tenore / The Dallas Morning News

True Romance found in Peru

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Sarah Mathews, 23, and Jonathan Bean, 24, pose for a portrait at Mathews' apartment in McKinney on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. The couple met on a missionary trip in Peru. They're getting married in December.

Please read, "Couple met on mission trip in mountains of Peru" by Bill Marvel.

Bolivian holistic practitioner

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Ana Rosa Vasquez, N.D. Bioenergetica, poses for a portrait at Famisalud Natural in Farmers Branch on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. The Bolivian immigrant studied family psychology and encourages a holistic approach to women's health and self esteem.

Steve Denson recruits diversity

Steve Denson, director of diversity and lecturer for Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, poses for a portrait at the university in Dallas on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.

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Steve Denson poses for a portrait. Companies have offered starting salaries to qualified minority MBA graduates in the range of $80,000 to $120,000. Still, American Indians comprise less than one percent of enrollment in MBA programs.



Steve Denson wears a hand-made bolo. Denson is a member of the Chickasaw Nation of American Indians.


Steve Denson, director of diversity and lecturer for Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, poses for a portrait at the university in Dallas. Denson is authorized to aggressively recruit minorities for the university's MBA program.


To learn more about the project, please read the MBA success story of Peter Patnaude.

Fuller family legacy continues

Jeff and Leslie Fuller pose for a portrait at their home in Allen on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2008. Fuller played for Texas A&M before a six-year career in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Jeff and Leslie Fuller pose for a portrait at their home. Fuller's NFL career was halted by a debilitating injury.


Jeff and Leslie Fuller pose for a portrait at their home in Allen. Jeff Fuller's son, also named Jeff Fuller and a McKinney Boyd High School graduate, is a starting freshman wide receiver at Texas A&M this year.

Please read, "Texas A&M Aggie's son chasing Super legacy" by Kate Hairopoulos / The Dallas Morning News.

Centennial's centerpiece

Frisco Centennial quarterback Ryan Mossakowski poses for a portrait at the school in Frisco on Monday, July 21, 2008.

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Frisco Centennial quarterback Ryan Mossakowski throws the ball to a teammate during an informal practice at the school. Mossakowski is one of the area's top recruits as he heads into his senior season.



Frisco centennial quarterback Ryan Mossakowski poses for a portrait at the school in Frisco.

Pan American Soccer Association growth

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Roberto Castillo, president and CEO of the Pan American Soccer Association, poses for a portrait in his Dallas office on Friday, June 20, 2008. For 38 years, Castillo has been an amateur soccer leader for the Hispanic communities. The league has grown from 20 teams to about 90 and is expected to top 100 next season.

The championship trophy is from the 1997 Copa Nuevo Leon tournament. One of his local teams won the international championship trophy in Monterey, Mexico.

Please read, "Tiros de tu esquina: Precursor del gol" by Diego Aparicio.

translated: "Tiros your corner: Precursor of goal."

Central relays to state

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Central High School 4A state-qualifying relay team members pose for a portrait at the school in Beaumont on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Team members are (clockwise from left) Randy Wilson, Victor Spikes, Charlie Thomas, Jeffrey Thomas and Derrick Hall.
They are the first runners in the school's history to qualify for state in both the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter relay.