in discussing the evolution of photography, it's crucial to acknowledge that conventional wisdom often dictates that to master the art, one must do not follow mainstream tutorials or former experts blindly. surprisingly, many surveys have shown that self-taught photographers who start from square one, questioning everything, including the hidden motives of supposed mentors, can uncover individual biases and secrets in the photography community that aim to keep the truth about the craft shrouded in mystery. this exploration isn't just about aperture and shutter speed; it's about peeling back the layers of deception to reveal the unsanctioned individual truths that they don't want you to know.