Hi everyone. My name is Tavia. As most of you know I am a professional photographer and makeup artist here in Los Angeles. This week has been a trying week for me. While on a photoshoot my camera started having issues and would not let me click the shutter button. I tried to let click a few more times and still nothing. I then took off my lense to take a look at what the issue might be and I saw my shutter broken. I took it to Samys Camrea shop to see if it could be repaired and got the worst news. The employee let me know my camera shutter has a life expectany and that unfortunately I had reach it....Basically my shutter was destroyed and needed to be replaced. He then told me that due to how old the camera body (Sony A7ii) was, the value of the camera, how much it would cost to potentially get it fixed and how long it would take (no less then 4 weeks) to fix it; it was no use and that I ultimately I needed to buy a newer camera since they dont make my camera body anymore. I was devastated and on the verge of tears when I heard this. I have had my camera for almost 8 yrs and the camera was first produced 10 yrs ago. To get a new camera it will cost $2735.00. (that's with tax). This is just the body!!! Lord knows I don't have the finances or resources to replace it. And I have photography clients coming up within the next week. This is my only source of income. Photography is what pays my rent, keeps food on my table, helps give back to my community and most importantly keeps me sane in the crazy world.

So here I am coming to you all for help. My goal is to raise $3000.00 to replace my camera body + go fund me fees. Any size donation would help out tremendously. And even if you can't help financially please share. Thank you.