Shooting different subjects in varying lights gets you accustomed to your gear, and how things will turn out in different lights

If someone calls for an outdoor portrait session, I know where, and when the light will make good photos. I am still on the steep side of the learning curve, so I take every chance I can get to shoot things

Horses and dogs are my favorite, and what I intend to specialize in. The old adage of shoot what you know is what I am going for.