lol... well i wouldn't know what it's like to be a pro anything... but from what i've read the best way to learn photography is to throw yourself at the feet of a pro photographer in your area, work for free if you have to, carry their equipment... but see if you can be their assistant to learn first hands on experience.. that way you can still go to college... start out as a liberal arts major to cover all your bases & see about going into car modification... they have good college counselors who can help you on your choice of study... if your parents are offering help to go to college... don't pass on it!!!