It's all about being intentional...
Usually I’m wary about advice from photography YouTubers, as often it’s either repurposing basic ideas or just silly, I think I’ve came across more YouTubers telling pros saying the only way to shoot is fully manual than pros that actually do that. But this one from Tom Calton kind of resonated with me, even with the silly stock footage that keeps appearing.
Taking lots of photos, by itself, doesn’t necessarily helps you improve. It’s more complex than that. Going out on a photo walk is basically collecting pictures. Obliviously this video resonates with me because in the last few months I’ve been in a very intense feedback loop, but also because I was already aware that me taking photos that end up in a pile wasn’t helping me improve.
It’s all about being intentional, understanding what you want and don’t want to shoot, being deliberate and not just casual. And for that getting feedback is crucial, but first and foremost actually looking to the work and being able to say “I need to do more of this”.