Advertising is a hell of a drug. Whether you're a photographer, a gourmet chef or anything in between, 'Gear Acquisition Syndrome' ( or G.A.S.) affects every type of creative at one point or the other. Usually that money can be spent in much better ways, sometimes not at all – working to kick the habit of buying your way out of every creative problem we encounter is essential to a healthy creative journey. In this episode, XV breaks down the 7 questions he's learnt to ask himself before buying any new piece of gear.