Jamies photography equipment has been stolen
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On Saturday 1st May whilst working away for a photoshoot my car was stolen from outside the bed and breakfast I was staying at on Francis Road in Bournemouth. Devastatingly, the boot contained all of my photography equipment. I have lost my camera, lenses, studio lighting kit and lots of associated equipment. To make matters worse, my bag contained the memory cards that had the images on from the previous days work that has left the models and the brand without any content either- something that is haunting me. Although my car is covered by insurance the equipment is not, as I only hold third party fire and theft insurance.
I am really not sure as to what has happened; whether I was scoped out or the victim of an opportunist thief. I contacted the police straight away and they say they are still actively looking for my car and equipment. I think there is more chance of finding the car than my gear and I have worked tirelessly since the theft trying to find leads as to where my stuff might be- so far I have come up with nothing. Sadly at the bnb there was no cctv and police investigations have drawn a blank.
The pandemic has been a difficult time enough. Due to this, I do not have the funds to replace my equipment and that is why I am asking for your help. Without my equipment I cannot work which will have a massive impact not only on myself but on my children too. I know lockdown has been a tough time for everyone but I think the creative industry has suffered immensely and I feel without help quickly I run the risk of going under completely.
My mental health is far from the best right now, but since the easing of lockdown and being able to work more I have being feeling more positive about things. I'm not sure whether or not you are aware of my work but my photography has taken me far and wide and I have worked with so many great brands and models and my career on the whole, although very up and down financially, has been enjoyable and worthwhile. I am very passionate about my photography and there are lots of exciting projects on the horizon but without being able to replace my gear I am not sure whether I can continue at all.
As such I am asking you whether you are a friend, a family member, a past client, a model who likes my work, an old shipmate or just a kind hearted individual that can help me in my hour of need. In return for your help I'm happy to shoot content for you whether it be a model portfolio, a brand shoot or just some nice pictures for yourself or your family. Also if by some miracle my equipment does turn up I will, of course return any moneys given although I am not holding much hope of seeing my stuff again. So thats it in a nutshell really- I am up sh*t creek without a paddle and could really do with your help!
Thanks for you time in reading this
To see more of my work check out https://www.instagram.com/jamieboothphotonew/?hl=en
I am really not sure as to what has happened; whether I was scoped out or the victim of an opportunist thief. I contacted the police straight away and they say they are still actively looking for my car and equipment. I think there is more chance of finding the car than my gear and I have worked tirelessly since the theft trying to find leads as to where my stuff might be- so far I have come up with nothing. Sadly at the bnb there was no cctv and police investigations have drawn a blank.
The pandemic has been a difficult time enough. Due to this, I do not have the funds to replace my equipment and that is why I am asking for your help. Without my equipment I cannot work which will have a massive impact not only on myself but on my children too. I know lockdown has been a tough time for everyone but I think the creative industry has suffered immensely and I feel without help quickly I run the risk of going under completely.
My mental health is far from the best right now, but since the easing of lockdown and being able to work more I have being feeling more positive about things. I'm not sure whether or not you are aware of my work but my photography has taken me far and wide and I have worked with so many great brands and models and my career on the whole, although very up and down financially, has been enjoyable and worthwhile. I am very passionate about my photography and there are lots of exciting projects on the horizon but without being able to replace my gear I am not sure whether I can continue at all.
As such I am asking you whether you are a friend, a family member, a past client, a model who likes my work, an old shipmate or just a kind hearted individual that can help me in my hour of need. In return for your help I'm happy to shoot content for you whether it be a model portfolio, a brand shoot or just some nice pictures for yourself or your family. Also if by some miracle my equipment does turn up I will, of course return any moneys given although I am not holding much hope of seeing my stuff again. So thats it in a nutshell really- I am up sh*t creek without a paddle and could really do with your help!
Thanks for you time in reading this
To see more of my work check out https://www.instagram.com/jamieboothphotonew/?hl=en
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Jamie Paul
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