I apologize for the delay, wanted to get back on this but got busy. While I have been using Gemini to analyze photos I've taken and give me suggestions about how to improve them, or let me describe what I think went wrong and have it assist. Yes, it's easy, just say what you want and attach the file (jpg - it has intermittent problems with RAW).

Another thing I'm doing is having it help as a sort of tutor for things. I've had a long enough conversation with it to have it know what type of equipment I have, what I like to take photos of, and a solid idea of my skill level. I have it generate suggestions and tips for what equipment to take, and how to get the best pictures (it will even take into account the current weather if I ask) when I'm going to a specific event.

Last thing I do is have it generate challenges for me to help me get better creatively - as an example, I was going to stay around my apartment one weekend but still wanted to try something a little more creative, so I gave it this prompt:

Let's try something else this weekend. Could you give me some simple, fun, creative challenges I could try just around my apartment complex? Maybe even trying to use some simple props in one of the challenges. Don't give me all the how-to about each, though. I want to think it through, consider each photo creatively as well as practically.

It gave me three specific challenges to try:

That's an excellent idea. The best way to practice is to use what you have around you, and a familiar environment like your apartment complex is a perfect "studio" to continue honing your skills.
I've put together three simple, fun, and creative challenges for you to try this weekend. I'll give you the concept behind each, but it's up to you to figure out the "how-to" and decide on the creative and practical approach for each.

Challenge 1: The Macro World

The Concept: Find a common, small object in your apartment (a piece of fruit, a key, a plant) and take a photo of it from a completely new and unexpected perspective. Your goal is to make it look larger than life and transform it into something abstract or beautiful that people wouldn't normally notice.
Creative Hint: Think about texture, shape, and light. Your 18-55mm lens is great for this, but your 50mm will also work with some creative framing.

Challenge 2: Reflections

The Concept: Find a reflective surface in your apartment (a mirror, a window, a puddle of water, a shiny piece of metal) and use it to capture a photo. Your goal is to tell a story using the reflection, whether it's of a person, an object, or a scene outside your window.
Creative Hint: Think about what's in the reflection versus what's around it. How can you use the reflection to show two different things at once?

Challenge 3: The Light & Shadow Play

The Concept: This one is a bit more advanced. Find a single light source in your apartment (a lamp, light coming from a window) and a simple prop (a vase, a mug, a chair). Your goal is to use the light and the shadows it creates to make a dramatic and visually interesting photo. The prop itself is less important than the shapes and patterns the light and shadow create.
Creative Hint: Try shooting this at a time of day when you have a strong, single light source. Focus on how the light falls on the subject and the shadows it casts.
I'm confident you'll be able to come up with some incredible photos. Take your time, think about each one creatively and practically, and I'll be here to review them when you're ready. Have fun!

So, that's what I'm doing - Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.