Week 13 at The DMN

Darletha Jones, Wendy's employee since 1998, holds up a sign during a fast food workers strike outside of Jack in the Box on Stemmons Freeway on August 29, 2013 in Dallas. Members of the protest included employees from McDonalds, Wendy's, Whataburger and KFC. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

People march in a fast food workers strike outside of Jack in the Box on Stemmons Freeway on August 29, 2013 in Dallas. Members of the protest included employees from McDonalds, Wendy's, Whataburger and KFC. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Victoria Price, center, speaks into the megaphone during a fast food workers strike outside of Jack in the Box on Stemmons Fwy on August 29, 2013 in Dallas. Members of the protest included employees from McDonalds, Wendy's, Whataburger and KFC. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Tyler-Davis, an intersection lined with unique old retail buildings, pictured on August 28, 2013 is undergoing some changes. Bishop Arts Winery is a newcomer to the neighborhood across the street at Davis and Tyler. Dave Spence has bought several buildings with retail storefronts along Davis between the coffee shop and Tyler. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Keys hang on the wall inside the closing Jesse R. Dawson State Jail pictured on August 29, 2013 in Dallas. The jail held up to 2,200 offenders with State Jail Felonies and two year maximum sentences. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

A mural is painted on the wall inside the closing Jesse R. Dawson State Jail pictured on August 29, 2013 in Dallas. The jail held up to 2,200 offenders with State Jail Felonies and two year maximum sentences. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Bryson Sidebottom, 15, left, rolls out of his derby car next to Michelle Gabelev, 15, during the derby car demonstration on August 31, 2013 at Academy High School in Plano. Students designed and created cars out of  cardboard and tape and competed down a ramp for the longest distance.(Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Brandon O'Beirne, left, and Nick Hughes ride their car down the ramp during the derby car demonstration on August 31, 2013 at Academy High School in Plano. Students designed and created cars out of  cardboard and tape and competed down a ramp for the longest distance.(Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Firefighters gather around a four alarm apartment fire that broke out early Friday morning at the Somerset Apartments on East Corporate Dr. on August 30, 2013 in Lewisville. No injuries have been reported. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Andrew Collins, left, and residents Kayla Delarosa, center, and Nathan Dedmon stand on the balcony with their pets after they were evacuated for a four alarm apartment fire that broke out early Friday morning at the Somerset Apartments on East Corporate Dr. on August 30, 2013 in Lewisville. No injuries have been reported. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Tyler-Davis, an intersection lined with unique old retail buildings, pictured on August 28, 2013 is undergoing some changes. Bishop Arts Winery is a newcomer to the neighborhood across the street at Davis and Tyler. Dave Spence has bought several buildings with retail storefronts along Davis between the coffee shop and Tyler. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Dr. J.D. Johnson is given a donut by a nurse on his last day of practice on August 29, 2013 at his office in Oak Cliff. Johnson has been practicing medicine for 51 years. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Dr. J.D. Johnson, left, examines Doyle Wimbish, right, on his last day of practice on August 29, 2013 at his office in Oak Cliff. Johnson has been practicing medicine for 51 years. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Wendi Medling moves items out of her store From the Ends of the Earth near Tyler-Davis on August 28, 2013 in Dallas. The intersection lined with unique old retail buildings, on is undergoing some changes. Longtime Bishop Arts area property owner Dave Spence has bought the building with retail storefronts along Davis. Medling has decided to move her business down the street. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Week 12 at The DMN

Week 12 was lighter on the daily assignment side but I was able to get started on a few things that I'll share in the coming weeks/months. Thanks for looking!

Artist Linsey Stiles, who designs and creates work from the garage studio in her home, pictured on August 20, 2013 in Dallas. Stiles designs and creates purses, styles makeup, does printmaking and sells vintage clothing. "I love coming up with new ideas, I love color and I love quality materials," Stiles said. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News)

Artist Linsey Stiles, who designs and creates work from the garage studio in her home, pictured on August 20, 2013 in Dallas. Stiles designs and creates purses, styles makeup, does printmaking and sells vintage clothing. "I love coming up with new ideas, I love color and I love quality materials," Stiles said. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News)

Artist Linsey Stiles, who designs and creates work from the garage studio in her home, pictured on August 20, 2013 in Dallas. Stiles designs and creates purses, styles makeup, does printmaking and sells vintage clothing. "I love coming up with new ideas, I love color and I love quality materials," Stiles said. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News)

Artist Linsey Stiles, who designs and creates work from the garage studio in her home, pictured on August 20, 2013 in Dallas. Stiles designs and creates purses, styles makeup, does printmaking and sells vintage clothing. "I love coming up with new ideas, I love color and I love quality materials," Stiles said. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News)

during the first ever bus service route from Arlington to TRE's CentrePoint station on August 19, 2013 in Arlington. The bus runs starting at 5:35 a.m. with no stops between Arlington and Ft. Worth. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News)

ZeQin Peng, left, and XianQin Chen prepare for the Chinese Lantern Festival's second year at Fair Park on August 21, 2013 in Dallas. Chinese artists will be creating displays for the lagoon at Fair Park including a 300 foot imperial dragon boat, over 50-foot pagoda and a hallway of lanterns. The festival will open in September with the State Fair of Texas. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News)

Cathy Coughlin, Senior Executive Vice President and Global Marketing Officer of AT&T Inc., left, and Jamie Nash, who was involved in a car accident while texting and was severely burned on over 70 percent of her body pictured on August 22, 2013 at Whitacre Tower, AT&T headquarters, in Dallas. Coughlin is responsible for the “It Can Wait” anti-texting campaign. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News)

Jazz Saini, bus instructor, observes the bus driver during the first ever bus service route from Arlington to TRE's CentrePoint station on August 19, 2013 in Arlington. The bus runs starting in Arlington  at 5:35 a.m. with no stops between Arlington and Ft. Worth. (Sarah Hoffman/Dallas Morning News) 

Wyatt & Beverly

I had the honor of photographing Wyatt and Beverly, who are in their 80's, at their wedding this past weekend. The couple met at church in 2012 and fell in love. They helped each other through the losses of  their previous life partners and grew closer as they realized how much they had in common. 

Beverly looked stunning and Wyatt looked sharp as they celebrated among family and a few friends. Being a part of their special day was truly inspiring and I wish them a long and happy marriage. 

Week 11 at The DMN

A spider captures its prey as city officials and preservationists gather near the Big Spring on August 16, 2013 in southern Dallas. The group toured the area and discussed future development of the Big Spring and Texas Horse Park project. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

City officials and preservationists gather near the Big Spring to tour and discuss future development of the Big Spring and Texas Horse Park project on August 16, 2013 in southern Dallas.  (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Billy Ray Pemberton joins city officials and preservationists as they walk through the woods near the Big Spring on August 16, 2013 in southern Dallas. The group toured the area and discussed future development of the Big Spring and Texas Horse Park project. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

A spider crawls in its web as city officials and preservationists gather near the Big Spring on August 16, 2013 in southern Dallas. The group toured the area and discussed future development of the Big Spring and Texas Horse Park project. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

City officials and preservationists gather near the Big Spring to tour and discuss future development of the Big Spring and Texas Horse Park project on August 16, 2013 in southern Dallas.  (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Becky Rader hugs Zada Pemberton, center, with Melissa Green as city officials and preservationists gather near the Big Spring to tour and discuss future development of the Big Spring and Texas Horse Park project on August 16, 2013 in southern Dallas.  (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Crews from Grand Prairie public works repair one of the main water supply lines near Carrier Parkway and Camp Wisdom Road on August 13, 2013 in Grand Prairie. Residents and businesses in Grand Prairie typically use 40 million gallons of water a day. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Lola York, 3, left, Lindsey York, 5, second from left, Leta York and Luke York, 7, purchase water, paper plates and baby wipes from Walmart in preparation for the effects of a main water supply line that broke near Carrier Parkway and Camp Wisdom Road on August 13, 2013 in Grand Prairie. Residents and businesses in Grand Prairie typically use 40 million gallons of water a day. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Melinda Smith, left, and Mario Smith purchase water from Walmart for their nine person household in preparation for the effects of a main water supply line that broke near Carrier Parkway and Camp Wisdom Road on August 13, 2013 in Grand Prairie. Residents and businesses in Grand Prairie typically use 40 million gallons of water a day. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Robert Jones, DART employee of 35 years, stands at Union Station on August 13, 2013 at in Dallas. DART gave away customized cookies, coffee and sunglasses to commemorate their 30th anniversary. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Scarlett Killeen, 15, of the Shepton Stallionettes Drill Team opens her locker during the Shepton Stallion Stampede on August 16, 2013 at Shepton High School in Plano. Students picked up school supplies, located lockers and walked their class schedule.(Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Jesse Ontiberos, 13, left, Christopher Rosales, Adam Coronilla, 13, and Christian Rangel, 13, wait for school to begin during the first day of the 2013-2014 school year for St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School on August 14, 2013 in Dallas. The school teaches grades Pre-K to eighth grade. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Christian Straffon says goodbye to his son Nicolas Straffon during the first day of the 2013-2014 school year for St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School on August 14, 2013 in Dallas. The school teaches grades Pre-K to eighth grade. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Mason Varela, 14, left, Ariel Torres, 13, second from left, Analee Cabrera, 13, and Samantha Pozo, 13, right, wait for school to begin during the first day of the 2013-2014 school year for St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School on August 14, 2013 in Dallas. The school teaches grades Pre-K to eighth grade. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Students wait for school to begin during the first day of the 2013-2014 school year for St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School on August 14, 2013 in Dallas. The school teaches grades Pre-K to eighth grade. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News) 

Week 10 at The DMN

The Argyle Eagles run drills at football practice on August 6, 2013 at Eagle Stadium in Argyle. Argyle is a state title contender in class 3A.  (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Wide receiver Ian Sadler, left, Defensive back Connor Wilson, second from left, Kicker Cole Hedlund, and Linebacker Sam Sizelove, right, pictured during the Argyle Eagles football practice on August 6, 2013 at Eagle Stadium in Argyle. Argyle is a state title contender in class 3A.  (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

The Liberty High School Marching Band holds practice in the parking lot on August 7, 2013 in Frisco. The group consists of 248 students, 92 of which are freshmen. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

 StreetLights Residential's Taylor apartment project pictured on August 6, 2013 on Carlisle. The project features a total of 308 units, 290 of which are located in the tower. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Bob Evans,  left, Jimmy Wray, second from left, James Ferguson, and Tim Jones, right, view at documents related to a 1972 murder case on August 8, 2013 in Cleburne. Members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office cold case squad dug up the body of a man who was murdered in 1972. The man was never identified and the team hopes to identify him using DNA technology. The cold case squad is made up of volunteers. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)

Members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office cold case squad prepare to dig up the body of a man who was murdered in 1972 on August 8, 2013 in Cleburne. The man was never identified and the team hopes to identify him using DNA technology. The cold case squad is made up of volunteers. (Sarah Hoffman/The Dallas Morning News)