Cure for GAS...possibly

[RogerSmith]

I have had a recent bout with GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). I admit it, I suffer from it from time to time. Before my wife and wallet rebel, I try and find ways to deal not only with the symptoms but the underlying disease. One way I have found is to find a photographer I admire, particularly one with say "mid range" gear (and that's NOT a snobby assessment, just an eval of the market level of their kit) and ask myself, do I have a portfolio anywhere near as lovely as theirs with the kit I have, nevermind with what I am thinking of buying? One example (if I can post a link) is an Irish wildlife photographer named Sean Meade. In my opinion he does well crafted relatively short YouTube videos, has a wonderful portfolio, and hasn't had to mortgage a house for his kit. How I ask myself does he do it? The basics. Knowing his subjects, knowing his environment, getting low, getting out early and often, chasing light, getting closer to his subjects, etc. If I can channel my GAS energy into that kind of tactical effort, I know my images will improve more than dropping $X on some new piece of gear. So just sharing this thought stream blog style, a reminder to get out and work for the images you want, you can't buy them through gear Cheers to all fellow GAS sufferers!

 

[Unframed Dave]

Good post and absolutely true.

Gear and software do not equal effort and technique.