Shoot lots and lots. It is digital and is virtually free to take as many shot as you like.


Next look at your shots and see what worked and did not work. Learn from your shots and learn your tastes and style and build from there. Have fun and play with lighting and points of view.


Reading 'how-to' books will get you 10% of the way there. Reading forums and analyzing photos will get you another 10%. Practicing photographic principles, lighting techniques, and software will get you another 10%. Doing in day to day situations, playing and having fun will get you the last 70%.


I have generated some impressive shot by just 'playing' and having fun.