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Empowering Students to Capture Their Future

Help me give my students the incredible opportunity to inspire and empower others through the art of photography.

  • $602 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

I am excited to share an incredible opportunity to inspire and empower my students through the art of photography. Our classroom strives to provide students with real-world skills that can open doors to future careers and personal growth. One such skill is professional photography, specifically headshots, which are essential in today’s digital and professional landscape. Many of our students lack access to quality photography equipment.

By equipping our classroom with mounts, backdrops and accessories, we can teach students how to take high-quality headshots, portraits, and photos that boost their confidence and prepare them for college, internships, and job applications.

Mr. Patterson Ronald McNair Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GVM Upgrade 800D RGB Video Light Kits with 2 Softboxes, Studio Lights with Bluetooth Control, 2 Packs Photography Lighting with 18 Lighting Scenes, led Panel Lights for Video Recording • Amazon Business $299.00 1 $299.00
EMART 8.5 x 10 ft Backdrop Support System, Professional Photography Lighting Kit with 50W LED Blub | Reflector | Backdrop *3, Umbrellas&Softbox Lighting Kit for Studio, Portrait and Video Shooting • Amazon Business $149.98 1 $149.98
Godox S2 S-Type Bracket Bowens Mount Compatible with Godox V1 AD200Pro AD400Pro AD200 V860II TT685 TT600 TT350, Large Adjustment Handle, Integrated Umbrella Mount and More Compact • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00

Materials cost

$473.98

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3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.19

Total project goal

$601.28

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