I’ve been that man. the man who’s satisfied the most recent and biggest digicam, lens, flash, flash modifier, strobe mild, gel, grid and magnetic softbox will assist them obtain the specified end result of their pictures?
Yeah, that was me and in some methods, it nonetheless is. I like gear. There, I mentioned it. Take a look at this new digicam’s autofocus system! Take a look at these outcomes at 25,000 ISO! I can’t imagine the dynamic vary! The bokeh that lens produces is buttery! The output from that Profoto is soooo constant! I gotta get my arms on a type of!
Temptation is in all places!
I click on “checkout and pay” extra typically than I care to confess. Then like a druggie in want of his repair, I waited, quivering with anticipation for the UPS or FedEx truck to reach with my newest piece of drugs that may change my pictures life perpetually … man, was I gullible. Earlier than I knew it, I had a closet full of drugs gathering mud. 1000’s of {dollars} have been wasted.
Does that sound such as you? I used to have an itchy set off finger on the checkout field at Amazon, B&H and Adorama. Spending hundreds of {dollars} in my quest to grow to be a greater photographer. I lusted after costly, quick aperture glass, high-powered strobe lights, softboxes, “ice lights,” reflectors … I actually fell for each gimmick, spokesperson, celeb photographer and their mild modifier of alternative for most likely the primary 5-7 years on this enterprise.
Nonetheless, I ultimately discovered that have is an excellent trainer and G.A.S. is an costly habit — and it’s an habit. Thankfully, there’s one thing you are able to do about it!
Tricks to management or keep away from G.A.S.
There are two nice methods to regulate G.A.S.
First, assess the gear that you simply at the moment have. Like many elements of our lives, we imagine that the grass is at all times greener someplace else however in my digicam bag — that means we are inclined to worth what we don’t have greater than we worth what we do have. Then search inspiration on picture web sites (suppose Flickr, 500px, and so forth.) with pictures shot along with your present gear. You’ll be amazed and impressed by what you’ll discover. It’ll actually remind you why you pressed “checkout” within the first place.
Second, I at all times inform new photographers that the one most underrated piece of drugs in your complete arsenal is the one between your ears. There merely is not any digicam, mild modifier, flash or lens than can substitute your inventive thoughts for an excellent composition.
No piece of drugs will immediately make you a greater photographer. So lastly, contemplate taking an internet or in-person seminar with a photographer that really evokes you. When you go that route, learn the web evaluations first and select properly! Spending $300-$1,000 on a seminar studying composition, lighting or posing may be extra helpful than hundreds on a lens or flash you don’t know the best way to successfully use.
Break the cycle of G.A.S. Go forth and conquer the world with what you have already got!
