Photography gear envy can kill creativity.

Photography gear envy can kill creativity. I used to suffer from photography gear envy. I always looked to see what others used and often was envious of their equipment, especially if I thought my work was much better. So, how did it kill my creativity? Because I was often too busy chasing gear that I wasn’t working out how to create better images with what I had.

Let’s face it, even entry-level gear is often better than what photographers used 25, 30, 50, or 100 years ago. While we use more lightweight materials (plastics and composite materials) in much of the construction of modern gear, mechanisms are durable. Modern lens coatings help reduce flare and aberrations.
I’ve said this before but I believe it bears repeating. It isn’t about gear it is about results. If you’re not getting the results you want don’t look at gear first, look at what you’re doing with your current gear, most likely it is something you need to improve upon. Maybe a better understanding of light, focus, or camera settings. You, the photographer, are the most crucial component of your gear.