Is it OK to create a GoFundMe page to seek donations to purchase a higher quality digital camera? ?

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I volunteer for several local h.s. sports teams and take pictures during football and baseball seasons (and make them motivational movies as well). And I take photos for two local motorcycle racing organizations. Over the years, I have gotten better and I now think my camera is holding me back. Problem is, higher end cameras are expensive and I am on a fixed income (retired). And, I don't really want to ask the schools, teams, or organizations to help with donations. That just seems weird, even though they use the photos sometimes for promotional work. For the camera body and a good lens it would be $5,500. That may not seem much for some, but it is for me. I don't sell the photos to the teams, they are always downloadable for free, and I don't want to charge just to make money to buy a new kit.

Erik · Answer

Sure, you could do that.  You have nothing to lose.  But why would you appeal to a bunch of strangers?  Why not go directly to the people you take pictures for?  It's not like you're trying to make money, you want to help them out by taking better pictures.  No one is going to give you that money all at once, but if you talked to all of them, and they each gave you a smaller amount, maybe it would be enough.

Scott · Answer

Not in my opinion. You want a new camera? Pay for it yourself.

Is it OK to create a GoFundMe page to seek donations to purchase a higher quality digital camera? ?

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