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Goal

Barron Collier High School’s Project Aperture: Frame the Future is helping students see their school through a professional lens — literally. Our photographers currently cover pep rallies, athletics, and school events, but they’re limited by short-range lenses. The 200–500mm f/5.6 super-zoom lens will allow students to photograph from the sidelines and bleachers with crisp, detailed images that capture the full story of Cougar Nation.
Learning / Academic Outcome:
Students will learn motion tracking, exposure control, and the technical aspects of telephoto photography — skills that connect directly to digital media, journalism, and visual arts standards. 

 

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Electronics - Headphones, charging cables, computer mice, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

The super-zoom lens will be used by Yearbook, Journalism, and Project Aperture students to document outdoor sports, community events, and fine arts performances. Students will rotate use through a structured training system that includes learning how to stabilize long lenses, manage focus tracking, and work safely at crowded events. 

 

Benefits to my students

Improvements:
• Students produce publication-quality sports and event photos.
• Greater school pride through powerful visual storytelling.
• Skill development in advanced photography and media literacy.
Measurement:
Photo quality improvement, increased event coverage, and student reflection logs will measure success.
 

 

Budget Narrative

Funds will purchase one Nikon 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR super-zoom lens for Nikon D780 DSLR bodies, along with protective accessories. This expands our range for action photography, ensuring all students — including those in ESE and elective programs — can participate in meaningful, creative storytelling. 

 

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