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

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 land high-paying commercial and editorial clients.I walk you through the exact shift from showing everything you’ve ever made to building a focused, strategic portfolio that converts viewers into clients.If you want to move from being a talented amateur to a working professional photographer, this is where it starts.👉🏾 Learn how to curate your work👉🏾 Understand what clients actually look for👉🏾 Build a portfolio that sells your visionIf you’re ready to take your work seriously and get honest feedback, join Portfolio Lab and start turning your portfolio into a business tool.#PhotographyBusiness #PhotographyPortfolio #GetPhotographyClients #CreativeEntrepreneur #CommercialPhotographyGET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecretsThe Carty Method Podcast #85 - The Only Way to Make Money With Your CameraLearn more my incredible brain cancer 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 The Carty Method 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 ⚠️⚠️💫 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 💫 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. 💥💫 SCOREAPP. Simply the best lead generation system I’ve ever seen. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/scoreappsc Inquiries: [email protected] (spam protected auto generated email address)


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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 land high-paying commercial and editorial clients.I walk you through the exact shift from showing everything you’ve ever made to building a focused, strategic portfolio that converts viewers into clients.If you want to move from being a talented amateur to a working professional photographer, this is where it starts.👉🏾 Learn how to curate your work👉🏾 Understand what clients actually look for👉🏾 Build a portfolio that sells your visionIf you’re ready to take your work seriously and get honest feedback, join Portfolio Lab and start turning your portfolio into a business tool.#PhotographyBusiness #PhotographyPortfolio #GetPhotographyClients #CreativeEntrepreneur #CommercialPhotographyGET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecrets
Learn more my incredible brain cancer 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/ Thursday Portfolio Reviews. Sunday The Carty Method 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 ⚠️⚠️💫 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 💫 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. 💥💫 SCOREAPP. Simply the best lead generation system I’ve ever seen. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/scoreappsc Inquiries: [email protected] (spam protected auto generated email address)


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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 about commercial clients, small businesses, personal brands, and where the real opportunities are right now.If you’ve been struggling to turn your photography into income, this will change how you think about your work and your business.If you want consistency, predictability, and breathing room in your photography business, start here.#PhotographyPodcast #PhotographyBusiness #ProPhotographer #CreativeMindset #TheCartyMethodGET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecrets
Learn more my incredible brain cancer story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancerFollow me on Instagram here for more updates with me and this story https://www.instagram.com/stevecarty/ HOW TO SUBMIT:1. Join Portfolio Lab here 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab
2. 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 folder
4. 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 ⚠️⚠️
💫 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
💫 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.
💫 SCOREAPP. Simply the best lead generation system I’ve ever seen. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/scoreappsc
Inquiries: [email protected] (spam protected auto generated email address)


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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 about commercial clients, small businesses, personal brands, and where the real opportunities are right now.If you’ve been struggling to turn your photography into income, this will change how you think about your work and your business.If you want consistency, predictability, and breathing room in your photography business, start here.
#PhotographyPodcast #PhotographyBusiness #ProPhotographer #CreativeMindset #TheCartyMethod
GET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecretsThe Carty
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HOW TO SUBMIT:
1. Join Portfolio Lab here 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab
2. 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 folder
4. 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 ⚠️⚠️
💫 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
💫 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.
💫 SCOREAPP. Simply the best lead generation system I’ve ever seen. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/scoreappsc
Inquiries: [email protected] (spam protected auto generated email address)


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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.
These are the patterns I’ve seen over and over again during my 35 years as a professional photographer working with celebrities, global brands, and commercial clients.If you're trying to turn photography into a career, build a photography business, or become a professional photographer, this video will challenge the myths that keep most photographers stuck and show you how professionals actually think and operate.If you want consistency, predictability, and breathing room in your photography business, start here.
#PhotographyPodcast #PhotographyBusiness #ProPhotographer #CreativeMindset #TheCartyMethod
GET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecrets
Learn more my incredible brain cancer story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancer
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Thursday Portfolio Reviews. Sunday The Carty Method Podcas
HOW TO SUBMIT:
1. Join Portfolio Lab here 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab
2. 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 folder
4. 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 ⚠️⚠️
💫 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
💫 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.
💫 SCOREAPP. Simply the best lead generation system I’ve ever seen. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/scoreappsc


Get full access to The Carty Method - Substack at stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe