Help Kai Buy a Camera for Bird Photography

Hello, I am Kai Sterk, a 19-year-old photographer from Michigan currently residing in Central Florida. Growing up, I was always drawn to the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Birds have interested me my whole life, but in the fall of 2022, I discovered birdwatching as a hobby. This quickly transformed into an incredibly deep passion that fuels my daily life, and photographing these special moments I get to encounter in nature with a camera has been incredibly rewarding for me.

My love for birds has only grown over time, even through my life taking me across the country. I find joy in preserving the moments I get to experience, whether it be a quiet morning with warblers, trudging through the sand for shorebirds, or braving the night for owls.

Photography has quickly become one of my biggest passions, but unfortunately, I don't even have a camera of my own—I've been borrowing my boyfriend's to capture these moments. By selling prints of my work, I hope to save up for my own camera so I can continue exploring and improving as a photographer. Along with this GoFundMe, I have a page - kaisterkphotos.darkroom.tech - where I am selling prints of my photos for a small profit, and I am so grateful for any support. thank you so much for checking out my work!