How do I get better at this photography thingy?

Photography is a profession that is dynamic and fast-evolving with time. The instruments used, techniques and all are changing with time, and as everything is evolving one needs to be up for it and not relax or sit back and watch everything fly by.

To get better at anything, you will need to put in the work, energy, and time. There is no chance for mediocrity.?

Take that course, and watch those videos that teach on those things you don't know practice, practice practice. Don't use your clients to practice or work it till you get it. Look for people or things to practice with.?

Learn the functions of your equipment, both the hidden functions and simple functions, it goes a long way in the quality of your outcome or output. You might not have enough money to get the latest equipment but you can learn how to maximize the use of the one you own.

Learn from other photographers, no one is an island of knowledge, we all gain a few things from each other. You can also get more connections via this means by tagging along for assisting for a shoot.?

Learn daily, put your work in folders, tag them with dates and go back to check them after a few weeks and you will see your growth and how better you have gotten in such a short period.

Don't forget, getting better takes putting in the work and effort, which doesn't happen overnight. Give it time.