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Mr. Flores from Brooklyn NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flashes for Portrait and Modeling Photography!

Help me give my students access to another field of photography: Portrait and Modeling!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,409 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Introducing external photography flashes to our after-school club will undoubtedly revolutionize the learning experience for our students. These specialized tools not only enhance the technical aspects of photography but also deepen our students' understanding of light manipulation and its impact on visual storytelling. By incorporating external flashes into our portrait and modeling photography projects, students will gain hands-on experience with professional-grade equipment, equipping them with invaluable skills applicable both within and beyond the realm of photography. Through experimentation and practice, they will learn to control light to evoke different moods and emphasize specific features, fostering a deeper appreciation for the artistry of photography.

My primary goal for this project is to empower our students to explore their creativity and express themselves through photography.

By providing access to external flashes, we aim to expand their artistic horizons and inspire them to push the boundaries of their imagination. Through collaborative projects focused on portrait and modeling photography, students will learn not only technical skills but also develop confidence in their creative vision and ability to communicate ideas visually. Ultimately, I hope this project will instill in them a lifelong passion for photography and creative expression, fostering a sense of self-discovery and empowerment.

What sets our students apart is their remarkable enthusiasm, curiosity, and dedication to their craft. They approach each project with boundless energy and a willingness to learn, constantly pushing themselves to explore new techniques and ideas. Beyond their technical proficiency, it's their passion for storytelling and their ability to empathize with their subjects that truly make them special. They understand that photography is not just about capturing images but about capturing emotions and narratives, and they strive to imbue each photograph with meaning and depth.

Mr. Flores
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Godox AD300 Pro AD300Pro Photography Studio Kit, 300W 2.4G TTL 1/8000 HSS Photography Lighting Kit, 0.01-1.5S Recycle Time, 320 Full Power Dual Studio Lighting Kit, Expand Your Capability with Ease • Amazon Business $1,150.00 1 $1,150.00

Materials cost

$1,150.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,197.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$211.28

Total project goal

$1,408.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,408.53

1 Donor

-$598.63

Donations toward project cost

-$598.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$704.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$598.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$105.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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