The symbolic power of "natural" light—often revered as the Holy Grail of photography—is contrasted with the immense potential of our digitized reality to manipulate, manufacture, and construct new sources of illumination. In today's creative process, manipulation isn't just accepted—it's expected, especially by our students who see "#nofilter" as a rarity rather than a badge of honour. Allegorically, these "manufactured images" more authentically reflect the worldview of a generation accustomed to perfecting every detail until it "looks right." This exploration delves into the role of everyday technologies in shaping our "second nature."