By site editor Dan Chung:
Newshooters may have a reputation as hard-hearted, but when I posted about award-winning multimedia journalist Tracey Shelton’s equipment woes, the response was instant and remarkable. Not only did readers pile in with advice, but two – Columbia J School grads Mayeta Clark and Nick Stone – even set up an Indiegogo campaign to help her buy a decent kit. Donations will be rewarded with everything from eternal gratitude ($5 – a bargain) to an update from the field via Skype ($500). For $250 you get a set of three prints. For me, it’s a pretty depressing world in which a new shooter who’s won such acclaim can’t afford to replace worn-out equipment. But for those who like to look on the bright side, this is a practical way to help out Tracey and allow her to continue her outstanding work.
Click here if you wish to contribute.
