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Ever wondered if you really need to go to photography school to become a successful photographer? In this episode, I share my personal journey through photojournalism school—what I learned, what I didn’t, and whether it was all worth it. I’m Justin Mott, a full-time working photographer based in Hanoi, Vietnam, and I’ve been in this game for over 20 years.

I dive into the valuable lessons I got from school—ethics, storytelling, accountability, and how to take critique like a pro. But I also talk about what school completely missed: business skills, invoicing, networking, and surviving as a freelance photographer.

Whether you shoot Leica, Fujifilm, Sony, or film, this episode is for anyone thinking about a photography degree or looking to carve out a path without going into debt. I dropped out of school, moved to Asia, and built a successful international photography and production company.

If you want to learn photography in a real-world way, check out my Vietnam workshop, 1:1 mentorships, and online classes at https://askmott.com.

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