Enhancing Photography Skills to Empower Student Learning
I need seamless photography paper and sturdy backdrop stands to develop my professional photography skills, which will enhance my teaching and benefit my students' learning experience.
$1,282 goal
This project expired on April 4, 2025.
This project expired on April 4, 2025.
My Project
As an educator who teaches Media & Communications, I am constantly seeking ways to improve my skills to better guide my students in creating high-quality projects. With seamless photography paper and sturdy backdrop stands, I will have the tools to practice professional techniques like setting up clean backgrounds, controlling lighting, and creating visually appealing compositions. These skills will directly translate into how I teach my students to produce polished video announcements, senior spotlights, and journalism content for our school website and morning news program.
My students take on creative projects that require professional setups, such as recording interviews with teachers, filming daily announcements, and photographing seniors and athletes for spotlight features on our school website.
For example, last month, my class worked on a video interview series with new staff members. While they did a great job, they struggled to achieve a professional look due to the lack of proper backdrops and setup knowledge. By using these tools for my own professional development, I can better teach students how to create polished visuals and prepare them for creative careers in media, journalism, or content creation.
In addition, I’ll use the backdrop stands and seamless paper to model techniques like controlling shadows and highlights, understanding color theory with backgrounds, and creating a cohesive visual story. These practical skills will give my students an edge in both their academic projects and future endeavors.
With your support, I can master these techniques and bring a new level of expertise to my classroom. This project is about more than just tools—it's about transforming how students learn and equipping them with skills that go beyond the classroom. Together, we can inspire creativity, professionalism, and confidence in everything they tackle.
Thank you for helping me grow as an educator and for investing in my students' success!
More than half of students from low‑income households
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60 students impacted
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NEEWER 2PCS Pro 100% Stainless Steel Heavy Duty C Stand with Boom Arm, Max Height 10.5ft/320cm Photography Light Stand with 4.2ft/128cm Holding Arm, 2 Grip Head for Studio Monolight, Softbox,Reflector
• Amazon Business
$213.32
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$213.32
Savage Seamless Paper Photography Backdrop - Color #3 Coral, Size 107 Inches Wide x 36 Feet Long, Backdrop for YouTube Videos, Streaming, Interviews and Portraits - Made in USA
• Amazon Business
$119.99
1
$119.99
Savage Seamless Paper Photography Backdrop - Color #5 Ultramarine, Size 107 Inches Wide x 36 Feet Long, Backdrop for YouTube Videos, Streaming, Interviews and Portraits - Made in USA
• Amazon Business
$119.99
1
$119.99
Savage Seamless Background Paper - #20 Black (107 in x 36 ft) with Free 2" x 4yd Black Gaffer Tape
• Amazon Business
$119.99
1
$119.99
Yizhily Seamless Photo Background Paper for Photography, Paper Backdrop for Photoshoot, 107" x36' (Arctic White, 107" x36')
• Amazon Business
$98.98
1
$98.98
SLOW DOLPHIN Pipe and Drape Photography Backdrop Stand Kit Adjustable Photo Background Stand 10ft x 10ft with Metal Base for Parties Weddings Birthday Party Events Photo Booth
• Amazon Business
$95.99
1
$95.99
Kate Seamless Paper Backdrop for Photography Beige Photo Backdrop Paper (106.8''x32.8' Beige)
• Amazon Business
$93.99
1
$93.99
Savage Seamless Paper Photography Backdrop - Color #70 Storm Gray, Size 86 Inches Wide x 36 Feet Long, Backdrop for YouTube Videos, Streaming, Interviews and Portraits - Made in USA
• Amazon Business
$79.99
1
$79.99
Photography Backdrop Wall Mount 3 Roller Support System, Manual Photo Background Ceiling Holder, Including 2 Tri-fold Hooks, 6 Expand Bars, 3 Chains, for Home Studio Live Stream Game Video
• Amazon Business
$63.98
1
$63.98
24 Colors Small Product Backdrops Photography Background Paper with Stand 12PCS 34x17inch Flat Lay Backdrop for Cosmetics Jewelry Products and Food
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
Materials cost
$1,043.21
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$15.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,088.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$192.15
Total project goal
$1,281.01
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