I’m not the same person I was in 2019. I’m much happier now staying home with my wife and cats and being the last person to know. I now suffer with FOBI. Fear of Being Included.
Obviously, we can only be in one place at one time and literally infinite photographic possibilities are constantly passing us by (on the other side of the world as well as right behind us or two streets over). Who cares?! We need to just be thankful when we're lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time with gear sufficient to make an acceptable (not "perfect") image, and most of all, if you're actually able to trip the shutter at the right moment with the camera pointed in the right direction with the right lens/settings. Although we can control many aspects of what/how we shoot, luck will always be the largest part of the equation (as it is with every aspect of life). As you say, just relax and have fun!
When you reach a certain age, the fear of missing out diminishes. If friends head off for an event shoot, I tend to go the other way, towards nature. Events no longer hold an interest - a case of been there, done that. Besides trying to park a vehicle these days takes several hours at events. Time lost. I shoot when I want to shoot and I choose the subject, not others.
No FOMO here. I go shoot when I want to go shoot. I go out to shoot whatever presents itself to shoot, I don't chase the SHOT, I let the shot come to me. In regards to social media. I have an Instagram account which I have turned OFF ALL NOTIFICATIONS, and to be quite honest, Instagram has gone down the toilet for photographers, it's pretty much reels and advertising. I don't do Facebook or any other social media platforms. In regards to gear, I don't have GAS.
Good topic, about lenses FOMO, it helps me thinking about phone, when I have only the phone to photograph I don't think about missing lenses, but missing the quality and the experience of real camera. it's possible to photograph only with one focal lenght. Two should be enogh, m43 is helping to avoid lens switch, small and good enough affordable bodies, one camera with 15mm 1.7 the other with 25mm 1.8. This should be enough, telephoto and wide angle are more an exception to the above focal lengths, so missing them should be a small percentage of photo opportunities. And is a lot distracting to think at many focal lentghts when you travel and you are not on a professional job, you don't have time, so simplicity of restricted options has a lot of benefits.
Thanks Peter. I needed this. I am just coming back to photography after several years (it was a hobby for me) as a parent and not having time to go and do the photography I want to. I have an nice but old point and shoot and that will do me for now.
I dont have FOMO. I do have a used camera gear addiction. Is it related? I think the camera gear from the last 5-10 years is AMAZING. When you couple this older gear with AI enabled post processing software you have a powerful set of tools to take FANTASTIC pictures.
Thanks so much Peter for this video and reminded myself to enjoy making photos and the importance of practicing it☺. Each photo is a expression of one's point of view. And we are all unique. Wishing you all a wonderful "photo" week! 💚📸💚
I used to experience self inflicted FOMO when choosing between taking my OMD EM1 II or Fuji XT2. If I took the Fuji I felt I would miss the IBIS on the OMD. I now have the Fuji XS20 so no more issues choosing which camera to take.
Obviously, we can only be in one place at one time and literally infinite photographic possibilities are constantly passing us by (on the other side of the world as well as right behind us or two streets over). Who cares?! We need to just be thankful when we're lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time with gear sufficient to make an acceptable (not "perfect") image, and most of all, if you're actually able to trip the shutter at the right moment with the camera pointed in the right direction with the right lens/settings. Although we can control many aspects of what/how we shoot, luck will always be the largest part of the equation (as it is with every aspect of life). As you say, just relax and have fun!
I think in a way you are right , but if you have 2 systems , one for your professional work and the other one smaller pocketable camera ( point and Shoot ) you take it with you wherever you go , the feeling will be minimized in a way , i take my Fuji X-E4 , with me every time i go out even if i don't have plans to take picture or when i go on buying grocery or when i go for walking exercise.
hi Peter beautiful and true words. photo engraving is a work of words. you just have to do it, in a way that suits you. I compare it to watching television where you see how successful someone is. you waste your time by watching television. time that you can use to become and be successful yourself. get out of your armchair and get started, and enjoy the results you have achieved
Weather 🤣 I have fomo every time there's something happening in the sky, and sadly I mostly just waste gas on going out to hunt aurora or fullmoon rising in the horizon 😬
I don't! Totally happy with what I've got, including an 18-year old D200. It still takes brilliant images, and I just spend 3 happy days shooting around 1,500 images with it in London this week. All with one lens, a Nikkor 24/2.8 AF-D lens, equivalent to a 36mm FF lens.
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I’m not the same person I was in 2019. I’m much happier now staying home with my wife and cats and being the last person to know. I now suffer with FOBI. Fear of Being Included.
Obviously, we can only be in one place at one time and literally infinite photographic possibilities are constantly passing us by (on the other side of the world as well as right behind us or two streets over). Who cares?! We need to just be thankful when we're lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time with gear sufficient to make an acceptable (not "perfect") image, and most of all, if you're actually able to trip the shutter at the right moment with the camera pointed in the right direction with the right lens/settings. Although we can control many aspects of what/how we shoot, luck will always be the largest part of the equation (as it is with every aspect of life). As you say, just relax and have fun!
When you reach a certain age, the fear of missing out diminishes. If friends head off for an event shoot, I tend to go the other way, towards nature. Events no longer hold an interest - a case of been there, done that. Besides trying to park a vehicle these days takes several hours at events. Time lost. I shoot when I want to shoot and I choose the subject, not others.
No FOMO here. I go shoot when I want to go shoot. I go out to shoot whatever presents itself to shoot, I don't chase the SHOT, I let the shot come to me. In regards to social media. I have an Instagram account which I have turned OFF ALL NOTIFICATIONS, and to be quite honest, Instagram has gone down the toilet for photographers, it's pretty much reels and advertising. I don't do Facebook or any other social media platforms.
In regards to gear, I don't have GAS.
Good topic, about lenses FOMO, it helps me thinking about phone, when I have only the phone to photograph I don't think about missing lenses, but missing the quality and the experience of real camera. it's possible to photograph only with one focal lenght. Two should be enogh, m43 is helping to avoid lens switch, small and good enough affordable bodies, one camera with 15mm 1.7 the other with 25mm 1.8. This should be enough, telephoto and wide angle are more an exception to the above focal lengths, so missing them should be a small percentage of photo opportunities. And is a lot distracting to think at many focal lentghts when you travel and you are not on a professional job, you don't have time, so simplicity of restricted options has a lot of benefits.
Thanks Peter. I needed this. I am just coming back to photography after several years (it was a hobby for me) as a parent and not having time to go and do the photography I want to. I have an nice but old point and shoot and that will do me for now.
A simple camera is a good way to start.
I dont have FOMO.
I do have a used camera gear addiction. Is it related? I think the camera gear from the last 5-10 years is AMAZING. When you couple this older gear with AI enabled post processing software you have a powerful set of tools to take FANTASTIC pictures.
You are right. AI has made the older cameras usable again.
Thanks so much Peter for this video and reminded myself to enjoy making photos and the importance of practicing it☺. Each photo is a expression of one's point of view. And we are all unique. Wishing you all a wonderful "photo" week! 💚📸💚
Thank you.
Thanks for the great video Peter. Very true.
Thanks for this session ❤
Very important message here. Many times I go in FOMO this video will help me to overcome it 🙂
You're so welcome!
Old camera? Recently took out 20 years old little 4Mpix Casio QV R-40 and captured nice foggy photo that got many likes.
I used to experience self inflicted FOMO when choosing between taking my OMD EM1 II or Fuji XT2. If I took the Fuji I felt I would miss the IBIS on the OMD. I now have the Fuji XS20 so no more issues choosing which camera to take.
Obviously, we can only be in one place at one time and literally infinite photographic possibilities are constantly passing us by (on the other side of the world as well as right behind us or two streets over). Who cares?! We need to just be thankful when we're lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time with gear sufficient to make an acceptable (not "perfect") image, and most of all, if you're actually able to trip the shutter at the right moment with the camera pointed in the right direction with the right lens/settings. Although we can control many aspects of what/how we shoot, luck will always be the largest part of the equation (as it is with every aspect of life). As you say, just relax and have fun!
I think in a way you are right , but if you have 2 systems , one for your professional work and the other one smaller pocketable camera ( point and Shoot ) you take it with you wherever you go , the feeling will be minimized in a way , i take my Fuji X-E4 , with me every time i go out even if i don't have plans to take picture or when i go on buying grocery or when i go for walking exercise.
FOMO towards the Leica SL3 lol. Or that could be a mix of GAS and FOMO.
i mightve had FOMO but i got confidence, which i think is what prevents it. so i know im not missing out because i have Plan B always in my head.
hi Peter
beautiful and true words. photo engraving is a work of words. you just have to do it, in a way that suits you. I compare it to watching television where you see how successful someone is. you waste your time by watching television. time that you can use to become and be successful yourself. get out of your armchair and get started, and enjoy the results you have achieved
Did you make this video out of fear of missing out on making another video? :). Thanks, Peter!
Weather 🤣 I have fomo every time there's something happening in the sky, and sadly I mostly just waste gas on going out to hunt aurora or fullmoon rising in the horizon 😬
I have FOMO regarding the Fuji X100VI
It's a good thing I know it will pass.
I don't! Totally happy with what I've got, including an 18-year old D200. It still takes brilliant images, and I just spend 3 happy days shooting around 1,500 images with it in London this week. All with one lens, a Nikkor 24/2.8 AF-D lens, equivalent to a 36mm FF lens.
Well said, Peter. Thank you.
FOMO is just peer pressure from strangers.
Pretty much that is what it is.
Very practical and good advice Peter 😀
Excellent subject and video Peter.
Thanks.
Very helpful Peter, much appreciated
Thanks.
Very nice video shoting i really liked which equip you used this time :-)
Thanks. I use Fuji X-S20. I have Eterna Cinema filmsimulation on. It needs very little grading.
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which lense are you using ?
@@ForsgardPeter really liked it.
I use the XF33m F1.4 lens.