Raising funds for new concepts & studio

For several years I have been working to build my portfolio, but never really had my creative work built as a business with the proper framework. 

I am in the process of developing a new business plan, because I never really had one before. I am developing the framework, mission, marketing plan, classes, services and more. 

These are my priority focuses at the moment:

1.) Business plan, framework, new logo, branding, portfolio concepts.

2.) Getting a studio to work on several bigger projects and having a central creative space. 

 The studio will be our workshop, video studio, portrait area and more. It will be a place for classes, workshops and much more.

3.) Photo shoots and artwork to inspire and lift peoples spirits. I can not do my best work alone. My team and I work with models, makeup artists and hair stylists. I need funds to help pay them for their time, services and supplies. Funds will help cover costs of travel and other expenses.

4. Three books we are working on. Having lost images on my computer, I now have to start much of them over again.

A.) One portfolio book (picture) with a collection of my best photography and creative work. 

B.) Motivational and Inspirational book to give young artists and creative professionals tools, lessons and resources to help them accomplish more than they ever thought possible.

C.) Educational Book dealing with the art of body painting, photography and promotions.

4.) Classes and events We already cover events and share what we do with all kinds of people, but we are wanting to do our own performances, shows, etc. to inspire and give people something fun and positive to do. 

Once I have raised the funds I need, I will be setting aside some block time. I am going to be taking much needed time to work on photo shoots, my books, events, workshops and redeveloping my business so we can provide better services, resources and more for my audience, team, clients and fan base. The goal is to create a working studio where I can hire a team to help create the images that have inspired many of you for years and take it to a completely new level.

This is the first time I have used any such program as this. I plan on offering reward levels for contributions. All support is appreciated. We will be working on finding promotional partners as well.

Thank you to everyone for all your support over the years. Now is the time to take things to the next level. Regardless of the losses we have incurred from the tornados and storms, we will rebuild bigger and better than ever before. I love my community, they are a huge inspiration. People have been coming from all over the world to help Oklahoma and those affected by the storms to recover.

I will be updating this page soon to let you know once I figure more out. I wanted to start this now so I have a resource to help on these projects and my art.

Donations and Contributions will go to the following:

1. find and create a studio
2. build a new computer system for editing and creating art, photos and video
3. funds to pay models, artists and other team members
4. publishing books
5. purchasing paint, easels, canvases, photography equipment, props and more tools and supplies.
6. marketing materials
7. materials to help create events for entertainment and charitable fundraisers.

I am sure there are other things I am forgetting, but at least, I have some of it out there. Thank you much.

Sincerely,
Bryan Crump
The Crump Effect on Facebook