Help James rebuild a camera package

Like all of you, I have had a challenging 12 months. I’ve lost work, residence and sanity. Most of my solace has come from family, community and my ability to create art. A few days ago my camera bag was stolen in Astoria park.

This was a $10,000 loss including my camera, all my lenses and a back up hard drive containing almost every photo I’ve ever taken. I have never felt more violated, vulnerable or downtrodden. I filed a police report only to ridiculed and laughed at for a few hours. I know I’ll never see the gear again.

I am embarrassed and humbled to rattle the digital tincup but if any of you have ever appreciated any of my art, please contribute what you can to me rebuilding a camera package.