This is Jeff Tracy, a member on Utah County Metro Swat Team. He was gracious enough to meet me at our shooting range at 0630 hrs. Here he is posing in full kit (minus the balacava. He is also one of our breachers which is why you see the shotgun slung behind the shoulder)
Sheldon:
Sheldon is 12 years old. He is my nephew and he is autistic. I haven't known Sheldon well for most of his life. His family recently moved to Utah from California where he was born and raised. He is known to wander off any time of day without notice. My brother and his family has spent many scary hours searching for him. So far, he has always been found. Sheldon has a hard time remembering my name and calls me "hey dude" or "hey you". Sheldon LOVES his hot wheels cars.
This was a total blast for me overall. Although it was very physically challenging for me to shoot these portraits due to my crutches, but I was happy with the end results. I was very happy to shoot Sheldon and better yet, get to know him and start hanging out with him as I spend more time with his family.
I love the portrait of Sheldon. From what you told us about him, I think you captured him very well
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