For The Love Of Photography And Happiness

I have been thinking and contemplating for months and months now and I have made up my mind; as much as I love editing I really do wish to expand into photography. That takes extra money for lenses and items I don't have yet but need! I was debating on making a gofund me to help raise some money to start my photography company up; but have not done that as when I have done it before (for funeral costs for my friends dad) I never got hits! But I am dying on the inside of misery from not being able to do as I love in this world. So I am reaching out here; if anyone knows of anything that would help me fundraiser wise that would be amazing. I am looking at raising $1,000 to cover costs of props, a lens, and some lighting! Any help would be amazing. I have tried selling my art, to no avail. I am running out of ideas and work is getting slower and slower and all money made from work goes to bills and then I am broke. Thanks for taking time to read this; I know in the past I have made things like this and a lot of people have come up and given kind words. I know just like me, right now many people have no extra cash to spare. So I do apologize for posting this; but I am looking to grow my company with the help of you guys or random other people.
Thank you in advance again for even reading this! I love all the support I get. It means a lot to me.