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Help Fund Necessary Photography Equipment

Contribute to Art and Happiness! I'm a passionate photographer needing professional equipment.

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Help Fund Necessary Photography Equipment

Help Fund Necessary Photography Equipment

Help Fund Necessary Photography Equipment

Help Fund Necessary Photography Equipment

Help Fund Necessary Photography Equipment

Contribute to Art and Happiness! I'm a passionate photographer needing professional equipment.

Contribute to Art and Happiness! I'm a passionate photographer needing professional equipment.

Contribute to Art and Happiness! I'm a passionate photographer needing professional equipment.

Contribute to Art and Happiness! I'm a passionate photographer needing professional equipment.

jerri starbuck
jerri starbuck
jerri starbuck
jerri starbuck
1 Campaign |
Austin, United States
$275 USD 5 backers
4% of $6,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

  • Hi!  I'm Jerri- I've had a passion for photography my whole life. After moving to Austin to change my life, (leaving corporate work) I'm now a budding music photographer with a growing portfolio and great experience but little income. A true starving artist. I've been using my first camera which is a base consumer model from Costco and told many times by editors & peers that I'm stuck, held back by my camera-affecting photos, image quality, opportunities and career progress until I get professional equipment. 
  • My goal is to get paid magazine work and publish my work in a variety of well respected outlets including Rolling Stone Magazine, Spin Magazine, NME Magazine, Texas Highways Magazine, Sunset Magazine, Austin Monthly Magazine and more. It's also imperative to earn trust and respect as a professional with proper equipment.
  • A project I'm launching focuses on local Austin female musicians and the depth of history and experience they bring to the music scene both locally, and globally. These women are the basis for our booming economy and status "Music Capital of the World" and often don't get the credit they deserve. I want to bring awareness and spotlight these amazing artists. Music has been a major part of my life since I was singing into a brush on my parents bed. Music has a critical place in all our lives today and research has proven that people are happier when listening to music.

What We Need & What You Get

  • I need $6,000 total for a camera body, one long camera lens, one computer, upgraded editing software, one flash, one tripod, which I will be getting from the least expensive avenue (usually B&H photo and I have already researched and itemized these costs).
  • The fun perks contributors get include autographed photos, written acknowledgment in upcoming project exhibit plus contributing to art and happiness in the world! Also when I'm famous you can show people your very own signed photo of mine!
  • Any funds will go to as much of the equipment as possible even if the entire amount is not reached, it will be prioritized. Any additional funds will be used to purchase other important photography items including lens filters, additional lens, cards, camera bag, website, marketing, and special projects including Local Austin Women in Music Exhibit and publishing.

The Impact

  • As a participant and contributor to my campaign, you're creating a sense of support and community to not only get the physical items needed to advance my skills and my work, I will also be benefiting hugely from the support and confidence which is critical for progress and in doing something I love and happiness-inherently making a difference in the world.
  • I've been able to get approved for many concert photo passes for great bands including KISS, One Republic, and Backstreet Boys. Now it's time to get approved for the biggest of shows (U2, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, etc.) and to get paid work with magazines and outlets.

Risks & Challenges

  • The obstacles I have been facing on my quest have been mostly financial and not having the right equipment. The other challenges have focused mainly on not being treated with respect from other concert photographers and venues and promoters because I freelance and don't have proper professional equipment
  • I have overcome challenges by taking the high road, purchasing needed items one at a time, such as my current lens which took me a year to save for and also by renting needed lenses that I can't afford to buy (although this doesn't make sense in the long term).

Other Ways You Can Help

  • Even if you can't contribute to the campaign at this time, you can help spread the word to potential funders and supporters. Please share with your networks and social networking sites like facebook, twitter or via email or word of mouth. The more awareness, the more potential to achieve my goals!
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Thank you sooooooo much!

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