Whenever possible, keep the light source behind you and falling on the FACE of your subject. Use sidelighting to emphasize depth, dimension or texture or backlighting to emphasize shape, form or drama.
Give yourself a photographic assignment. Whether it is about local food, music or dress, see if you can make an interesting story.
Use a tripod or other support to support your camera but this will also slow you down to allow you to concentrate on your subject and see it differently.
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