Start by taking pictures. Take all the pictures you can stand. Without experimenting, you’ll never learn where your special talents lie. I also recommend that new photographers study the basics of design and composition. I recommend Learning to See Creatively by Bryan Peters.
Daniel Doyle, The Crazy Mind
You can read the full interview by visiting: https://www.thecrazymind.com/2019/06/interview-with-photographer-dan-doyle.html