If you don't think like a photographer - it's impossible to be one

Could you create delicious meals if you didn't think like a chef? - No
Would you get standing ovations if you didn't think like a musician? - No

Why would photography be different?

Master this straightforward, consistent method of conceptualising and you'll instinctively achieve the ideal lighting, composition, and settings for any image. The thought process of photography is universal across genres.

Merely knowing the camera won't suffice; to excel, you need a photographer's mindset.