Help Lando Bando Replace Broken Camera And Lens

Hello, my name is Landon aka Lando Bando and I am an artist who specializes in photography and has been trying to grow his art. I put many hours into my craft.

Recently while doing a shoot my tripod slipped and my camera and lens crashed into a sink breaking multiple parts on the body and lens. A few months ago to grow my art I took out an 1800 dollar loan so I could get a different lens to grow my art and be more professional (luckily that lens was not the one that broke). I've been very excited for the opportunity to use that and grow so it has been really discouraging and a huge setback for this to happen now with my wide angle lens and my camera body.

I had gotten this lens repaired before and had to go through nikon as no local shop would touch it. Just for a connector ring they charged me almost 800 dollars for the repair. Now that multiple things are broken I know that the lens has been "totaled" sadly. The body of my camera has a lot broken too and the costs associated with repair will make it make more sense for it to be replaced.

I rarely ask for help with things like this and have worked hard to be self-sufficient in building my dreams (hence the 1800$ loan I'm paying off currently for my other lens). It would mean the world to me if anyone who is able and willing would help me in my pursuit of personal growth this year. Art is my passion and I am hoping to grow in it. Without help it could take a very long time before I am able to replace these broken items.

I am lucky to be able to borrow someone's camera but this is temporary and they will need it back.

Thanks again everyone. Your support means the world ❤️