There can be a lot of steps to getting a photo and sometimes just a few.
We know the barebones basics, turn on the camera, point, compose, shoot and check the shot. Repeat. It’s obvious and we do it all the time.
It’s called a workflow.
Taking it to the next level requires a more comprehensive workflow, such as planning, lighting, editing, processing, and publishing. Being consistent with a workflow can have quite a benefit. It builds our skills.
The brain can be quite clever at picking things up the first time you try and it thrives on repetition. (Did you ever notice how often it will repeat a thought?) The more often you do something, the better and more efficient you become, so it is a good idea to pay attention to those steps you take for your photos and repeat the good ones.
You will improve.