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Mrs. Mendez from Ventura, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional Selfie Studio for Middle School Photographers

My students need a state of the art photography studio so that they can create beautiful indoor images!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mendez's classroom raised $1,268

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 Students

My photography students are creative, out of the box thinkers, and ready for new endeavors. Although we are a very low income school faced with many extra challenges, our school strives for meaningful learning experiences daily!

In photography, we want to help our middle school students be the best they can be and develop their creative talents.

These students love learning and visual art. They are learning about themselves and others as they take beautiful pictures. They are ready to take their photography skills to the next level!

My Project

Students will be able to use the new photography studio to learn basic to professional lighting set ups. This will include using a background stand with a fun sequin backdrop! The students will have access to a DSLR camera tethered to a projector so that they can create amazing studio images right before their eyes.

My students LOVE selfies!

I would love for them to be able to create a professional "selfie" portrait to take home for their wall!

This project includes all the tools that our students need to be successful in our photography studio. This project will provide a great DSLR camera, SD cards, a 50 mm lens, lighting set up, and a sequin backdrop. The students will be able to use the black and white picture mounts to take home to share with their family. We are excited to get started with studio work!

Mrs. Mendez Anacapa Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ventura, CA View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera Bundle with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens + Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens + 2pc SanDisk 32GB Memory Cards + Accessory Kit • Amazon Business $549.00 1 $549.00
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens • Amazon Business $125.00 1 $125.00
CowboyStudio 2 Photography Studio Continuous Lighting Kit with Two 45w 5000k Day-Light Fluorescent Photo Light Bulbs • Amazon Business $48.00 1 $48.00
ZOMEI 55" Compact Light Weight Travel Portable Folding SLR Camera Tripod for Canon Nikon Sony DSLR Camera Video with Carry Case(Blue) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Tether Tools TetherPro USB 2.0 to Mini-B 5-Pin Cable, 15' (4.6m), High-Visibility Orange • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
Julius Studio Photo Video Studio 10 ft. Wide Cross Bar 7.4 ft. Tall Background Stand Backdrop Support System Kit with Carry Bag, Photography Studio, JSAG283 • Amazon Business $32.50 1 $32.50
Pack of 100 5x7 WHITE Picture Mats Mattes with White Core Bevel Cut for 4x6 Photo + Back + Bags • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Pack of 100 5x7 BLACK Picture Mats Mattes with White Core Bevel Cut for 4x6 Photo + Back + Bags • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
4FTx6FT SPARKLY - SEQUIN Photo Backdrop, Photo Booth, Photography Backdrop, DIY Photobooth, Wedding Backdrop, Sparkle Backdrop, Grad Party, Birthday (Silver) • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Blake Printing Supply 5 Pack Gray Compatible CLI-251XL CLI-251 CLI251XL Ink Cartridges for PIXMA iP8720, MG6320, MG7120, MG7520 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SanDisk 16GB Class 4 SDHC Memory Card, 2 Pack (2x16GB), Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDB2-016G-AFFP (Label May Change) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Golden State Art, Pack of 100 5 1/4 X 7 1/8 Clear Bags for 5x7 Photo Mats • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$946.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$86.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,077.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.07

Total project goal

$1,267.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,267.16

2 Donors

-$1,267.16

Donations toward project cost

-$1,077.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$190.07

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