Learning photography teaches one more than how to operate a camera but building that creativity comes at a cost that’s often prohibitive to many, especially students in high school photography classes. When photographer and YouTuber Jared Polin, of FroKnowsPhoto videos, discovered that his first high school photography teacher used his own money to purchase gear for the class, he decided to do something about it: Fund A Photographer is Polin’s photo gear giveaway brainchild that aims to provide classes and individual students with cameras and other photo equipment to spark a life-long love for photography.

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In a video shared to his YouTube channel, Polin invited his former teacher, Fred Bower, for what Bower thought was an interview (below). But, instead of just interviewing his 10th grade photography teacher, Polin gave him five cameras kits, including bags and SD cards.

The donation is just the start of what Polin is Dubbing Fund a Photographer. Polin says he’s had the idea for donating cameras to students for years, but talking with his former teacher inspired him to finally bring that idea to fruition.

After talking with Bower, Polin reached out to Canon USA and told them about his dream. The company in turn donated 50 cameras and 50 lenses. That initial donation includes the 80D, 70D T6i, and SL2 DSLRs and lenses from basic kit optics to a 70-200mm f/2.8. ProGrade Digital also donated memory cards and Think Tank Photo donated bags to turn those cameras and lenses into full kits. That gear tallies up to 50 complete kits and $92,000.

While Polin jumpstarted the giving with his former teacher, the Fund a Photographer website is open to nominations. Polin is inviting others to nominate their teacher or a budding student to potentially receive a gear donation. While teachers can nominate their classroom, Fund A Photographer is not for photographers to apply for gear for themselves.

“There are a lot of expenses that people don’t see and you have to learn to deal with things,” Bower said. “But, when I get an idea or I get inspiration, I can’t wait for a budget to come through or something else to come through or pray that it’s going to happen next year.”

Polin calls Fund A Photographer a work in progress. The campaign is open to accepting additional gear donations. Polin says he hopes to one day also include laptops and editing software.

To nominate a teacher or student, visit www.fundaphotographer.com.