In this episode of Lens & Latitudes: The Podcast, we dive into a hot topic for aspiring photographers—should you go to college for photography, or is there another path to mastering your craft? Drawing from personal experience (hello, six years in college), I’ll break down the pros and cons of pursuing a formal education in photography. We’ll explore when a degree might be useful—like in journalism or teaching—and why self-taught learning might be the best option for many creatives.

Ways to help California wildfires:

• California Fire Foundation

• Pasadena Humane Society

• Project Camp