Next-Level Photography: A Mirrorless Camera for Award-Winning Students
Help me give my students quality camera equipment to continue building their skills.
$1,395 goal
This project expired on September 1, 2025.
This project expired on September 1, 2025.
My Project
Our students are not just learning photography—they’re mastering it.
In our visual arts program, students have earned recognition in state-level art competitions and participated in prestigious national art programs.
Their drive to excel is matched by their passion to learn advanced photography techniques. To continue pushing their creative boundaries, they now need professional-grade tools.
We are requesting a mirrorless camera kit that includes a high-quality camera body, lens, and accessories. This equipment will give students access to industry-standard technology and allow them to explore more advanced settings like manual exposure, focus tracking, and depth of field—techniques that are key to growth in both fine art and commercial photography.
This kit will be used in our Photography class, giving students uninterrupted time to learn, experiment, and create. They’ll build portfolios strong enough to enter college programs, scholarships, and national showcases.
Your support will help us give these talented students the tools they deserve to take their skills—and their stories—to the next level. Thank you for believing in their potential and helping us put the future in focus.
More than three‑quarters of 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
100 students impacted
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Nikon - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera 2-Lens Kit with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lenses - Black
• Best Buy Education
$1,028.53
1
$1,028.53
SanDisk 128GB Ultra - 2 Pack Bundle UHS-I Class 10 SDXC Flash Memory Card Retail (SDSDUNC-128G-GN6IN) - With Everything But Stromboli (tm) Combo Card Reader
• Amazon Business
$37.58
1
$37.58
Materials cost
$1,066.11
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$73.56
3rd party payment processing fee
$15.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,185.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$209.23
Total project goal
$1,394.89
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Atubeh and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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