Sometimes a good photo comes from luck, being in the right place at the right time. How many times have you been somewhere and thought ‘I wish I had my camera?’ Well make sure it doesn’t happen again and keep your camera handy whether you’re commuting to work, driving to a friend’s house or walking your dog.
Some camera equipment is so expensive that photographers are scared to take it anywhere, but you can’t develop as a photographer if you’re not shooting at every opportunity you get. You can only begin to build your skills when you’re actively taking photos, and whether that’s in a professional setting or at your friends house, it doesn’t matter.
Practice makes perfect so insure your camera, and keep it with you wherever you go, you’ll definitely begin to build your portfolio and your skills.