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Mrs. Lux from Highland, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Photography Tools

Help me give my students an adapter and backdrop to help their creativity with photography.

  • $174 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Photography is an art form reliant on creativity, and in a classroom setting, variety is key to unlocking students' potential. Traditional classrooms often limit the diversity of photo opportunities, hindering students' creative development. Introducing photography props is a simple yet powerful solution.

In a typical classroom, students may struggle to find diverse settings for their photos.

Photography props serve as tools to break free from these constraints. They enable experimentation with lighting, thematic compositions, and storytelling, offering students a chance to unleash their creativity.

Variety is crucial in photography education, allowing students to discover their style and broaden their horizons. Props inject excitement into the learning environment, turning each session into an opportunity for extraordinary creations. Beyond that, props encourage collaboration, fostering a sense of community where students share ideas and inspire each other.

In conclusion, the inclusion of photography props in the classroom goes beyond mere accessories. It provides students with tools to unlock their creative potential, overcome limitations, and embrace the diverse possibilities within photography. By doing so, we empower students to explore, experiment, and discover their artistic selves.

Mrs. Lux Serrano Middle School Grades 6-8

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

35 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
iprotech 6PCS 12Patterns Double-Sided Photography Background Paper with Stand, Waterproof Reusable 34x23in Morandi Marbles Photo Tabletop Backdrops for Food Jewelry Cosmetics Makeup • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
7-Piece Photo Backdrop Kit for Small Product Photography - 12 Patterns for Jewelry and Food, Tabletop Background Boards, 16 x 11.5 in Flat Lay Props • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
GISELA D Acrylic Mirror Reflection Board Geometric Shape Photo Background Props Set Photography Ornaments Reflective Display Sheet (7Pcs) • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Kcgani Ladder Combination Photography Background Props, Geometric Cube Photoshoot Set, Stereo Hard Foam Decorative Backdrop, Posing Ornaments for Lipstick, Jewelry, Perfume, Makeup Tools (White) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Fotasy Tamron Adaptall II Lens to Cannon EF-M Mount Adapter, Adaptall 2 EOS M Adapter, Compatible with Canon EF M Mount Mirrorless Cameras EOS M M1 M2 M3 M5 M6 M6 Mark II M10 M50 M100 M200 • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29

Materials cost

$106.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.04

Total project goal

$173.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.58

2 Donors

-$136.79

Donations toward project cost

-$116.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.52

match offer

-$36.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.52

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 $0.00

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