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Intelligent Imitation: The Shortcut to Pro Photography

Intelligent Imitation: The Shortcut to Pro Photography

Update: 2025-12-01
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✅ In today’s episode, I break down how intelligent imitation can transform your photography in 2026. If you’ve been struggling to make pictures with intention, build a standout portfolio, or understand why pro photographers get booked, this will show you the fast lane to improving your work.You’ll learn how to study top photographers, reverse-engineer their choices, and apply those principles to create high-impact images that get attention and get you hired.If you want to make better work this year, watch this.The Carty Method Podcast #68 - Intelligent Imitation: The Shortcut to Pro PhotographyLearn more this incredible story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancerFollow me on instragram here for more updates with me and this story https://www.instagram.com/stevecarty/ Did my first shoot yesterday, check my latest post there.Thursday Portfolio Reviews. Sunday TCM Podcast==============================HOW TO SUBMIT:1. Join Portfolio Lab here 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab2. Join my “Weekly Assignment” posted inside my Portfolio Lab Community as soon as the episode ends. 3. SUBMIT IMAGES 4000px wide @ 100dpi through my assignments folder4. Mark Submission Complete.==============================🧨 I can help you start your Photography Career, right now: 💥 https://thecartymethod.com ✅😎😎 C A R T Y 😎😎👉🏾 “My goal here is to educate and connect a global network of visual creators.” Learn more about me and see my work at http://stevecarty.com “Based in Toronto, Carty works across North America and frequently travels to the UK, Europe, and Central America for his assignments. In 2009, he released his first book, “Positives,” and was selected for “Carte Blanche,” the first book of Canadian Contemporary Photographers, which is available worldwide.Beyond his work behind the camera, Carty is passionate about mentoring emerging photographers. He shares his 34 years of experience through his active YouTube channel, where he offers free professional photography education that cuts through the noise with authenticity and directness. In Jan 2024, he founded The Carty Method, a comprehensive professional photography education system designed for the modern creator, helping photographers transition from struggling to thriving in the 21st century creative industry.” -Tim Foran.⚠️⚠️ S P O N S O R S ⚠️⚠️💫 PIXPA The go-to website builder for top creatives https://bit.ly/pixpasc 50% off annual plans for my viewers using code PXREF50💫 INDY. The ultimate workspace for photographers looking to grow their business. https://weareindy.com/steve-carty or use code CARTY35 to get 35% of your Pro Plan’s first year. 💥💫 SENJA. Collect Testimonials like a Champ using Senja! Use my link to support what I’m doing with this channel 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/tcm-senja 💫 SCOREAPP. Simply the best lead generation system I’ve ever seen. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/scoreappsc Inquiries: quality_levees.0x@icloud.com (spam protected auto generated email address)



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Intelligent Imitation: The Shortcut to Pro Photography

Intelligent Imitation: The Shortcut to Pro Photography

Steve Carty