How to Develop Your Photography Skills. Photography is an amazing art. It can be a passion, profession and leisure activity. If you’ve mastered the basics of framing, shooting, and taking a photograph, try taking it further. Challenges are a fun way to help improve your skills in a particular area.Week 1: Story: Rule of thirds: The rule of thirds is the first compositional rule most photographers learn; but most don’t know why they learn it. … Shoot This 52 Week Photo Challenge in 2017 to Improve Your Skills