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Running a Photography Business

We need photography backdrops, rugs, and sitting props for our first school's business photography studio.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Towns's classroom raised $796

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About My Students

My students are young, excited learners with diverse backgrounds. They are always eager to take on new challenges and explore. My students are high achievers, yet, from various different economic backgrounds. Our school is considered to be a school of need according to the number of students that qualify financially for free lunch programs.

My students are very active; therefore, I try to create projects that keep them moving, going outside, and challenging. With students eager to learn, I definitely want to make sure that I have the necessary resources for them to complete their project.

My students will be running our first school business. They will be learning how to write a business plan along with the aspects of running a business, such as, budgeting and finance and customer service.

My students wanted to start a business in school. So they came together as a class and put a list of services that they would like to have access to at school. One of the issues that a student brought up was that our school didn't have a yearbook and that no one has been taken pictures of our students performing at the school's special programs. From there the kids came up with the idea of having a photography studio within the school.

The photography backdrops will be used as backgrounds for pictures while the rugs will be placed on the floor to match the backdrops. The bench and high heel chair will serve as props and seating for our customers.

So many skills can be learned from this project. Not only will the students be writing, but they will learn team work, marketing skills, and the ins and outs of starting a business from scratch.

In Their Own Words

My project idea is to provide a photographer at our school's special events, such as, dances and shows. At each event, our team will provide an opportunity for students and others to take personal pictures against our backdrops. They will pick a package and will be able to order those pictures. Also, I would like for our team to take pictures throughout the school year and put together a video yearbook.

As a leader, I will help set up and organize any events with my team. I will also make sure that my team and the class will do well in each role that they are assigned. As a team leader, I will continue to motivate and encourage them to think of great ideas for marketing our business and making a profit.

This project is important to me because I want to one day own my own flower shop. Learning how to start and run a business will help me to know how to start my own. This project will be a challenge because we have to sell our idea to our principal. We need to make sure that we have a great business plan, so that she will give us access to a room in the building to use as our studio.

Project tagged as

Jonesboro, GA
Grades 6-8
College & Career Prep
Traditional School
Supplies
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Towns M.D. Roberts Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Jonesboro, GA 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

HBCU Alum 120 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Kings Brand Childrens Kids Red Fabric High Heel Accent Shoe Chair • Amazon Business $140.98 1 $140.98

MakeTop Faux Sheepskin Silky Flokati Fur Area Rug 8 X 5 Modern in White • Amazon Business $126.00 1 $126.00

Linon Lillian Bench, Linen • Amazon Business $101.99 1 $101.99

Persian-Rugs 5 Feet x 7 Feet- Area Rug Modern Carpet, Gray • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99

Ouyida Pictorial cloth Customized Backdrop CP Photography Prop Photo Background 10X10FT GA04 • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99

Ouyida Retro theme Pictorial cloth Customized Backdrop CP Photography Prop Photo Background 8X8ft GA18 • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99

LB 10x10ft Red Carpet Vinyl Photography Backdrop Customized Photo Background Studio Prop VD442 • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost			$595.93
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$41.12
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.94
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$675.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$119.29
Total project goal			$795.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$795.28
1 Donor			-$338.85
Donations toward project cost			-$338.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.85
match offer			-$397.64
Match offer toward project cost			-$337.99
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$59.65
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$58.80
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Running a Photography Business

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About My Students

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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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