There, I said it.

As someone trying to improve in photography, I have struggled with this topic for quite a while. The truth is, shooting RAW as a beginner can be super underwhelming.

My initial reaction when I started shooting RAW was to compare how dull the images were in comparison to shooting with my phone. Or even with my first point-and-shoot camera, which had fantastic colors right there on the JPEG.

In the course of my learning about photography, I have made lots of mistakes, especially when it comes to acquiring gear.

At first, I wanted all kinds of lenses, tripods, drones, backpacks, etc. It has a few problems, such as pricing, weight, and way too many options for everything.

I want to share what I have learned and what I find necessary for landscape photography in this blog post.

If you're here, it's very likely that you or a loved one has GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome).

My name is Marcos Barbero, and I too, suffer from GAS. I just cannot help myself with so many new lenses, tripods, cameras, and drones. Well, you get my point.

But worry you not! The first step to healing is acknowledging the problem. In this blog post, you'll find some tips to control the urge to get a new piece of gear all the time.