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

Join Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab. ✅ Most photographers don’t struggle because of talent. They struggle because they are trying to build a career without structure. In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down the three fundamentals photographers need at every stage of their career. A proven step by step strategy that has worked for others, an ongoing support sy...

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Join Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab . ✅ If you’re an emerging or struggling photographer and you’re still sitting around waiting for clients to magically find you, this episode is going to change everything. For 35 years I’ve used one strategy that continues to work in every market, every era, and every niche. Shooting on spec. In today’s episode I break down why shooting on s...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅ 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 photogra...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfo ... . ✅ In today’s episode, I walk you through the best Black Friday Amazon deals every emerging photographer should pay attention to. I am talking about real value, real gear, and real tools that actually help you make better pictures and run a stronger photography business. Nothing sponsored. Nothing fluffy. Just the exact deals I wo...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab . ✅ You think you’re trying hard. I used to think the same thing. But most emerging photographers and creative pros are not operating anywhere near their real limits. We’re operating at the edge of our comfort. That’s why growth feels slow. That’s why progress stalls. And that’s why so many talented creatives never unlock the car...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab . ✅ When you make pictures with intention and show only the work that aligns with the clients you want, everything changes. Your portfolio becomes a magnet. It pulls the right people toward you and filters out the rest. If this brings you value, subscribe. it’s free. The Carty Method Podcast #64 - 3 Lighting Lessons to Steal This...

Watch the video stream of the Podcast here: https://youtube.com/live/jx-z_-ngvKs Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab . ✅ YouTube Description If you want to master photography, you must master light. Today on The Carty Method Podcast, I break down three lighting lessons you should steal this week from three of the most influential photographers of all time: Yousuf K...

Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab . Visual stories with our photography and videos is how we get market share. How we get traction. Today i’ll show you in the most easy to understand way, how to add storytelling to your work so you grab and hold attention. This is just one of the many things that photographers miss that block them from being full time pros. If thi...

Today I’ll share some of my trade secrets as to how I get perfect photo shoots every time that leave clients happy, publications calling you back and everyone calling you a “sure thing”. But you only learn this if you watch. If this brings you value, subscribe. it’s free. I had a struggling photography business that was barely holding on. I’d been a pro for decades, but the industry changes fast....

I had a struggling photography business that was barely holding on. I’d been a pro for decades, but the industry changes fast. I was terrible at reaching out and getting new work. I tried showing up on social media, but when it didn’t pay off fast enough, I wasn’t consistent. I thought I was working hard — every day I did something for my photo business — but none of it moved the needle. It was al...

Photo Reviews start again next week. Learn more this incredible story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancer Follow 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. Tuesday Portfolio Reviews. Thursday Pro Assignment Reviews =========================...

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Go Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS 🔴 Most photographers in 2025 are still struggling to make money — not because they aren’t talented, but because they’re missing the business and visibility piece. In this episode, I break down exactly how to build a sustainable photography business in today’s world. From pricing with confidence, to using AI as leverage, to mastering short-form video on...

Go Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS 🔴 Most photographers in 2025 are still struggling to make money — not because they aren’t talented, but because they’re missing the business and visibility piece. In this episode, I break down exactly how to build a sustainable photography business in today’s world. From pricing with confidence, to using AI as leverage, to mastering short-form video on...

Go Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS 🔴 There are essential mindset shifts I had to make to survive and thrive as a working photographer. Yes, being a great photographer is non-negotiable—that’s the road we’re all on. But to truly succeed in this game, especially in 2025, There’s some things with you that may need to change. Today I dive into the mindset shifts necessary to make money with...

Go Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS 🔴 There are essential mindset shifts I had to make to survive and thrive as a working photographer. Yes, being a great photographer is non-negotiable—that’s the road we’re all on. But to truly succeed in this game, especially in 2025, There’s some things with you that may need to change. Today I dive into the mindset shifts necessary to make money with...

Go Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS 🔴 Thinking about becoming a professional photographer? In this video, I reveal the honest truth about the photography industry—including five tough reasons why it might not be the right path for you. If you're serious about turning your passion into a career, watch this before you go all in. If you're starting your photography business this should be yo...

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🔴 Now, I know this is a loaded conversation. There are people who swear by formal education, and I respect that. But I’m not here to dance around the truth. I’m here to speak from 35 years of real-world experience working in this industry—getting paid, getting published, getting hired by brands like Nike and Apple, and shooting celebrities for magazines. Not teaching about the game— playing in it...

🔴 Embarking on the journey to become a professional photographer is both exhilarating and challenging. Understanding the stages of this journey can help you navigate it more effectively. There are five stages that you’re going to have to get through once you decide you want to make a living with your camera. People think that the road to success looks like a straight, upward path from start to fi...

🔴 As a photographer — or someone who wants to become one — you already feel that itch. That friction. You know deep down that you were made for something else. You weren’t put here to sleepwalk through life. You were made to see. To feel. To document the human condition through your lens. And maybe, just maybe, you’re meant to build a life around that — one that doesn’t involve a boss or a break...

🔴 Are you stuck worrying what others think of your work, your pricing, or your life choices? In this video, I break down exactly how caring too much about other people’s opinions is keeping you broke—and what to do instead. If you're an emerging photographer or creative trying to build a real career, this one’s for you. I’ll show you why approval is the most expensive drug in the photography indu...

🔴 Today I’m going to give you a complete, repeatable, free strategy to consistently find local clients using LinkedIn. This works whether you shoot portraits, commercial, editorial, product, branding, or lifestyle photography. Here’s exactly how I’d do it if I had to start again with no ad spend and zero followers. If you're starting your photography business this should be your next step 👉🏾 ht...

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