Natural History Wanderings

from Looking Glass Photo

Looking Glass suffered a devastating break-in. A car was used to ram through our front doors and windows multiple times, destroying the entire front of our boutique. In addition to the tens of thousands of dollars in damage to the store itself, a significant amount of merchandise was stolen. While insurance may cover some of the losses, it does not cover the cost of rebuilding the storefront—an unexpected burden that puts our future in jeopardy. For over 50 years, Looking Glass has been more than just a camera store. It has been a gathering place for photographers, artists, and the community—a space where creativity and connection thrive. We’ve always focused on providing the best experience possible, ensuring that a dedicated, local camera store remains in the Bay Area. Thanks to your support, we’ve made it through challenges before, and we are determined to make it through this one as well.For now, the entire front of our store is boarded up, but we are still here. While we won’t be able to serve customers as we usually would, we do have a side entrance open, and we’d love to continue assisting you with our expertise and the products that remain. Your continued support during this time means everything, and we are working diligently to get our storefront back to normal as quickly as possible.We’ve never been ones to ask for help, but today, we’re reaching out to our community in a different way. If Looking Glass has been a meaningful part of your creative journey, we invite you to stand with us as we work to rebuild. We’ve set up a GoFundMe where you can contribute to our recovery efforts. Any support—whether it’s a donation, spreading the word, or simply continuing to shop with us—means the world.More than anything, we want to express our deepest gratitude. Looking Glass exists because of you—because of the people who believe in the value of a local camera store, who show up, who share their passion for photography. With your help, we will get through this and reopen our doors, stronger than ever.Thank you for being a part of our journey.

With appreciation,
Jen and the Looking Glass Photo team
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Source: A Difficult Moment for Looking Glass—And How You Can Help