The Carty Method Podcast - the Art of Making a Living with Your Camera

Join Portfolio Lab here 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab The photography business has changed—and most photographers are still playing by the old rules. In this episode, I break down what it really takes to build a sustainable photography business in today's creator economy, from finding market gaps and creating content that builds trust to adding video, multiple income streams, an...

Want to make 2026 your breakthrough year as a photographer? In this episode, I share 12 practical mindset shifts and business strategies that have helped me build a sustainable photography career for over three decades. If you're serious about making a full-time living with your camera, this episode will help you focus on what actually moves the needle. Subscribe for weekly photography business ad...

Most photographers don’t have a content problem. They have a messaging problem. In this episode, I break down the concept of Magnetic Messaging and show you how to create content that attracts followers, clients, and opportunities by selling transformation instead of just photography. If you’re tired of being ignored online, this episode is for you. GET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.theca...

Accelerator 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/accelerator ✅ Most photographers don't have a content problem. They have a messaging problem. In this episode, I break down the concept of Magnetic Messaging and show you how to create content that attracts followers, clients, and opportunities by selling transformation instead of just photography. If you're tired of being ignored online, this episo...

Accelerator 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/accele... ✅ Most photographers are still selling photo shoots when they should be selling solutions. In this episode, I break down the Annual Content System and show you how to build recurring revenue through retainers, content libraries, and long-term client relationships. Learn how to position yourself as a creative partner, create predictable inc...

Accelerator 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/Prolab ✅ Most photographers stay stuck because they never make the shift from randomly taking pictures to intentionally making them. In this episode, I break down the three levels every photographer moves through on the path to becoming a working professional, from reactive shooting to pre-visualized creativity to delivering under real client pressu...

Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ Photographers, the market has changed. In this episode, I break down why accurate product photography and proof-driven video content are becoming more valuable than overly polished imagery. Learn how brands lose money through returns and broken trust, and how photographers can position themselves as valuable business assets by creat...

Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ If you want to become a better photographer, build a stronger portfolio, and start attracting real photography clients, consistency is everything. In this video, I break down why making pictures every day is the fastest way to improve your photography, sharpen your creativity, develop your style, and build momentum in your photograp...

Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ If you feel stuck in your photography journey, this is the reality check you need. In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down my entire career, how it started, how I kept it going.👉🏾 Start your photography business here: https://www.thecartymethod.com/phase-0-setting-your-stage-sales#PhotographyBusiness #Photographe...

Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ If you feel stuck in your photography journey, this is the reality check you need. In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down the hidden cost of doing nothing, why staying comfortable is actually holding you back , and what you need to do right now to start building momentum. This is for photographers who are tired of...

Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ If you’re posting photography content consistently but still not getting clients, this video breaks down the real reason why and how to fix it. I show you how to turn your content into a client magnet by solving real problems, reading the market, and staying ahead of the curve instead of chasing trends. This is about shifting from p...

Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ If you want to make money with photography in 2026, your portfolio needs to be solving real business problems. Your portfolio is not a gallery. It is a tool that gets you hired. In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down why most photographers stay stuck even with strong work, and how the top 1% use their portfolio to...

Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ If you want to make money with photography in 2026, your portfolio needs to be solving real business problems. Your portfolio is not a gallery. It is a tool that gets you hired. In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down why most photographers stay stuck even with strong work, and how the top 1% use their portfolio to...

Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab ✅ If you want to make money with photography in 2026, you need to stop selling photos and start solving real business problems. In this video, I break down who is actually paying photographers right now, what those clients really care about, and how to position yourself so you can get consistent work instead of chasing random jobs. I’m talking ab...

Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab ✅ If you want to make money with photography in 2026, you need to stop selling photos and start solving real business problems. In this video, I break down who is actually paying photographers right now, what those clients really care about, and how to position yourself so you can get consistent work instead of chasing random jobs. I’m talking ab...

Habit Tracker 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/habittracker Most photographers never build a real career with their camera. And it has nothing to do with talent. The uncomfortable truth is that talent is rarely the reason photographers fail. The real reason is habits. In this video, I break down the 10 habits that quietly keep photographers broke, overwhelmed, and stuck at the amateur level. Th...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ If you are tired of waking up every month with no guaranteed income, this video is for you. Most photographers are stuck in a feast or famine cycle because they are selling one-off shoots instead of building a system that creates predictable revenue. In this episode, I break down the Retainer Model Blueprint. This is the exact...

If you are tired of waking up every month with no guaranteed income, this video is for you. The Carty Method Podcast #79 The ‘Retainer Model’ Blueprint: How to Quit Chasing Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ Most photographers are stuck in a feast or famine cycle because they are selling one-off shoots instead of building a system that creates predictable reven...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfo... . ✅ If you are a shy photographer or struggle with social anxiety, this video is for you. I share how I have photographed people for over 34 years despite being shy, and how people photography became the exact tool that helped me build confidence instead of waiting for it to show up. In this video, I break down why shy photographers...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ How to Turn Photography Into a Real BusinessI break down exactly how to turn your photography from a hobby into a sustainable, professional business. In this video, I walk you through niche selection, business setup, pricing, marketing, portfolios, and systems so you can stop guessing and start building a photography business t...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅Social proof taps into a fundamental aspect of human psychology. Today I'll teach you how to leverage it to blow up your creative business. In this episode of the Carty Method Podcast, I break down why social proof matters more than your photography when it comes to getting hired. I explain how clients actually make decisions, w...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ What does it really take to become a professional photographer? In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down the real foundation behind a sustainable photography career: courage, commitment, and community. This isn’t about gear, hacks, or overnight success. It’s about the mindset, decisions, and daily actions requ...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down the most profitable photography niches heading into 2026 and explain what actually pays working photographers today. I cover weddings, commercial, portraits, fashion, real estate, events, editorial, stock, and video, sharing how each niche works now, why some outperform...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfo... . ✅ In this episode, I break down 7 decisions that separate hobbyists from professional photographers and explain why consistency, clarity, and structure matter more than talent or hustle. I walk through the mindset shifts and business decisions that help photographers stop drifting, build momentum, and create a sustainable photogra...

Join Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab. ✅ If you’re still guessing what to charge for your photography, this video will change everything. In this breakdown, I explain why hourly pricing is holding you back, how professional photographers actually price their work, and what you need to understand about usage, licensing, and value-based pricing if you want to make real money from...