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Mr. J from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning the Light!

Help me give my students a better understanding of the studio photography business and help the young photographers how to use proper lighting.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. J's classroom raised $564

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My Project

This project gears towards the students learning how to use the proper studio light in photography to capture perfect headshots and/or glamour photos, while also teaching the students proper techniques and the correct photo etiquette. Students will have first hand experience setting up for a photo shoot by building the backdrop from start to finish and also lights. This will be a semester long process of breaking the setup and backdrop down; while also rebuilding it again to end class.

This project will also give students opportunity to learn how to interact and socialize with the peers.

Mr. J A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX View local requests

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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Torjim Softbox Photography Lighting Kit, 2Pcs 27" x 27" Professional Soft Box | 3000K-7500K 85W LED Bulbs with Remote, Photography Continuous Lighting Kit for Studio Lights, Portrait, Video Recording • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
EMART Backdrop Stand 10x8.5ft(WxH) Photo Studio Adjustable Background Stand Support Kit with 2 Crossbars, 8 Backdrop Clamps, 2 Sandbags and Carrying Bag for Parties Events Decoration -White • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98
Bower - Heavy Duty Series 72" Photo/Video Tripod - Black • Best Buy Education $31.18 3 $93.54
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect Halloween Candy Bulk Pack, Gluten Free, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
CEWOR 24 Pack 173ft Artificial Ivy Greenery Garland, Fake Vines Hanging Plants Backdrop for Room Bedroom Wall Decor, Green Leaves for Jungle Theme Party Wedding Decoration • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69

Materials cost

$442.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$478.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.49

Total project goal

$563.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $563.25

4 Donors

-$166.59

Donations toward project cost

-$166.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$367.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$312.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.40

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 $0.00

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