A new camera to serve the community.

*Update…

A few extra photography jobs have come through so have used most of these funds to contribute to the camera. This has lowered the target to $8000. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Under the advisement of a couple of close friends of mine, I am putting out this GoFundMe page in hopes that you would like to support me financially to purchase a new sports camera, the Sony A1, rather than continuing to rent one which would lighten the financial impact on my photography expenses.

As some of you may be aware I rent some of my camera equipment, including my secret weapon, the Sony Alpha a1. This camera assists me in getting great action photos at speedway, motorcross, dance concerts and various community events.

But this camera comes at a big expense and renting one the past couple of years has been more affordable than buying one outright. I would like to think that my photography is of a reasonable professional level and I produce photos that many of you enjoy because of this camera’s unique specifications.

In order for me to continue at this level of photography, I need to be able to invest in a new camera due to the high usage of my current camera. My hope is to actually buy a new Sony Alpha a1.

With the amount of hours I invest in editing and other expenses involved with maintaining this level of work, renting a laptop that can handle the workload, Dropbox space, and editing software, the financial impact is more than I had anticipated.

If I don’t reach the target, or I receive more funds than the target, then the funds will go into paying out the equipment I am renting so that I will own them.

To see some of my work, go to; https://www.instagram.com/jake_meadley_imagery/

I appreciate you taking the time to read through this and for any contributions that you are willing to share.

* Thank you so, so, so much to those who have already donated. Blown away.