Going out, doing stuff you like and talking to people. I love raves, so that’s where I generally meet people for dates. I’ve gotten dates at board game evenings, doing sports, or in a museum.
You just gotta talk to someone who has caught your eye. Make sure to let them know you find them attractive and if it’s mutual you’ve got a thing. Rejections are normal and okay, at this point I’m more comfortable with them than actually going on a date :P
Just like you’re having fun with photographing stuff, others have fun with creating stuff to photograph with. Furthermore, a photo doesn’t need to be technically perfect to be good, and different artifacts can create a different feeling in a picture. I have a “perfect” digital camera, as well as an analog one with whacky lenses. For me, the latter is more fun.
I’d suggest getting off your high horse and expanding your horizons.