u/Sweaty_Charity_7514

I have solid fundamentals about blender and I want to start to do some still images and maybe after move on to some animation stuff, but first I would like to try my hardest to do some still images pieces, so,

Where do I get started with a piece? Do I need to use real photos as reference?

Tell what you would say at your “beginner self” that wants to get started in this world :))

Thanks in advance!!