Restoring My faith in Humanity

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Musikfest 2018                                 Bethlehem, PA
As a professional photographer, every once in a while I take a photograph that brings a smile to my face and has meaning beyond the surface of the image.
This year, while photographing some of the great bands at Bethlehem, PA's MusikFest I saw a scene unfolding.

I saw a Bethlehem police officer talking to a man and his son.  I watched with my camera in hand and when the officer reached out to shake the little boy's hand I started shooting.
The look in the boys eyes and the smile on the father and officer's face was priceless.

This captured moment will be the one that I will remember for years to come.

I'd like to personally thank the Bethlehem Police Department for doing an outstanding job in policing the MusikFest event and being a role model for the community.





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