Windows Photography — Business & Family Funding Campaign 2025
1. Our Mission
Hello, friends!
I’m **Michael**, founder of **Windows Photography** and co‑author of **The Roaming Photographer** blog. After years of honing my craft, I’m ready to turn my passion for storytelling—through images, print‑on‑demand products, and travel writing—into a thriving, sustainable business that also supports my family. Your generosity will help cover essential start‑up costs, purchase professional equipment, and meet one heartfelt personal need: giving my late mother the dignified resting place she deserves.
2. What Your Gift Will Fund
A. Business Start‑Up Costs
B. LLC formation & business license fees (state + county) | **$400** |
C. Branding & print collateral (business cards, booth banner, signage) | **$600** |
D. Website + e‑commerce hosting (12 mo) | **$240** |
E. Adobe Creative Cloud & Canva Pro (12 mo) | **$660** |
F. Initial online ad spend (Pinterest, Facebook) | **$500** |
G. Etsy/Printify **Operating Cash Float** (initial wallet funding) | **$500** |
H. Allstate Photographer Equipment & Liability Insurance (12 mo) | **$684** |
I. Business Sub‑Total | **$3,584** |
3. Creative Equipment Investments
A. Epson EcoTank Photo **ET‑8550** wide‑format printer | **$700** |
B. Epson **FastFoto FF‑680W** high‑speed photo scanner | **$450** |
C. Wimberley **WH‑200** gimbal tripod head II | **$595** |
D. Arca‑type long lens plate (Wimberley P‑50) | **$80** |
E. Heavy‑duty carbon‑fiber tripod (for the gimbal setup) | **$400** |
F. Canon **EOS 5D Mark IV** DSLR (body only) | **$1,999** |
G. Tamron **SP 150‑600 mm f/5‑6.3 Di VC USD G2** (Canon EF) | **$1,399** |
H. SanDisk **Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC UHS‑I** memory card | **$21** |
I. SanDisk **Extreme Pro 128GB CompactFlash 160MB/s** card | **$90**
J. Lowepro **ProTactic BP 450 AW II** camera backpack | **$199** |
K. Westcott **FJ400 2‑Light Backpack Lighting Kit** | **$1,100** |
L. Replica Surfaces **Replica Studio mobile mini‑studio** | **$590** |
M. Replica Surfaces **Classic 6‑Board Bundle (DIY)** | **$379** |
N. Vello **ShutterBoss II Timer Remote (RC‑C2II)** | **$50** |
O. Vello **FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote (FWP‑C)** | **$60** |
P. **Equipment Sub‑Total** | **$8,112** |
*The camera and lens prices are approximate; I’ll comparison‑shop for the best sale deals before purchasing to ensure every donated dollar goes further.*
4. Personal & Family Needs** | **Amount (USD)** |
A. Special urn, cemetery fees & burial of Mom’s ashes | **$2,300** |
B. Three‑month emergency household cushion while the business ramps
| **$1,500** |
C. **Van repair: complete exhaust system replacement**
*(Ohio BMV June) | **$1,800** |
D. **Personal Sub‑Total** | **$5,600** |
5. Campaign Goal
A. Business Start‑Up | $3,584 |
B. Creative Equipment | $8,112 |
C. Personal & Family | $5,600 |
D. **Grand Total** | **$17,296** |
E. (rounded to cover platform & payment‑processing fees) | **$18,000** |
6. How Your Support Helps
A. **Launch a sustainable creative studio** – Professional printing + scanning Equipment will let me be part of local craft fairs and other public events. Separate scanning equipment will allow me to blulk scan photos for clients that may want me to digitize the image or images. The FastFoto scanner will digitize 2,000+ family photos quickly,
B. **Capture breathtaking landscapes & wildlife** – The Canon 5D Mark IV paired with a 150–600 mm zoom lens will let me photograph distant wildlife and sweeping vistas with pro‑level clarity, enriching my print catalog and blog stories. As a Photographer, I know that I do not need the latest, greatest equipment to start out. This camera is not the newest release, but it is a professional camera that has many great reviews.
C. **Create with confidence** – A top‑tier gimbal head and tripod provide rock‑steady support for wildlife and sports shoots, elevating the imagery I sell and publish.
D. **Honor my mother** – Your gift ensures her ashes are tenderly laid to rest with her parents, fulfilling a promise my brothers and I made to her years ago.
7. Ways to Give & Share
A. **Donate** any amount—every dollar moves us closer to the goal.
B. **Share** the campaign link with friends, church groups, and photography
lovers.
C. **Pray** with us for provision, inspiration, and the ability to bless others
through this venture.
**** This short video shares a brief slidshow of my why, and the tools this campaign will help put to work.
Here is the URL: https://youtu.be/FMEKx9KPhz4?si=zWIL2HdFf1Nv7R75
A huge, heartfelt thanks From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my vision and helping my family. Together, we’ll capture stories, preserve legacies, and bring beauty into the world—one photo at a time.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Buccilli
