The Carty Method Podcast - the Art of Making a Living with Your Camera
Episodes
Your Packaging Triangle: Portfolio, Website & You
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab ✅ If you want to make money with photography in 2026, you need to stop selling photos and sta...
Who’s Paying for Photography in 2026?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab ✅ If you want to make money with photography in 2026, you need to stop selling photos and sta...
These Bad Habits Are Costing You Thousands
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Habit Tracker 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/habittracker Most photographers never build a real career with their camera. And it has nothing ...
The Most Ignored Photography Niche That PAYS the Most
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ If you are tired of waking up every month with no guaranteed income, this...
The 'Retainer Model' Blueprint: How to Quit Chasing
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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’ Bluep...
Why Being Shy Is an Advantage in Photography
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfo.... ✅ If you are a shy photographer or struggle with social anxiety, this video is...
How to Start Your Photography Business: A Comprehensive Guide
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab✅ How to Turn Photography Into a Real BusinessI break down exactly how to tur...
Social Proof Will Blow Up Your Photography Business
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab ✅Social proof taps into a fundamental aspect of human psychology. Today I'll...
The Single FASTEST Way To Leave Your Day Job
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ What does it really take to become a professional photographer?In this ep...
The 10 Most Profitable Niches in Pro Photography
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab.✅ In this episode of The Carty Method Podcast, I break down the most profita...
7 Decisions That Separate Pros From Hobbyists
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfo.... ✅ In this episode, I break down 7 decisions that separate hobbyists from profe...
Pricing Help for Struggling Pro Photographers
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab. ✅ If you’re still guessing what to charge for your photography, this video will chang...
3 Fundamentals Needed for a Real Photography Career
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab. ✅ Most photographers don’t struggle because of talent. They struggle because they are...
Cold Reach-Outs Felt Hard Until I Learned The Formula
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab. ✅GET MY COLD OUT REACH MASTERPACK HERE 👉🏾https://www.thecartymethod.com/cold-r......
Still The Smartest Way to Get Photography Clients
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pro Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/prolab. ✅ If you’re an emerging or struggling photographer and you’re still sitting around ...
Intelligent Imitation: The Shortcut to Pro Photography
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab✅ In today’s episode, I break down how intelligent imitation can transform ...
Black Friday Gear Deals Photographers Shouldn't Miss
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfo.... ✅ In today’s episode, I walk you through the best Black Friday Amazon deals e...
The Brutal Truth About Effort, Trying Hard & Caring
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ You think you’re trying hard. I used to think the same thing.But most e...
6 Portfolio Basics Most New Photographers Get Wrong
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. ✅ When you make pictures with intention and show only the work that aligns ...
3 Lighting Lessons to Steal This Week: Photo Masters
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video stream of the Podcast here: https://youtube.com/live/jx-z_-ngvKsJoin Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliola...
5 Ways to Tell Amazing Visual Stories With Your Images
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portfolio Lab 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab. Visual stories with our photography and videos is how we get market share. Ho...
Makes a PERFECT Photo Shoots Every Time?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
The Numbers That Matter: Track These 3 Metrics or Stay Broke
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
The Incredible Story of My Brain Cancer and How I Survived.
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photo Reviews start again next week.Learn more this incredible story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-can...
Lifestyle Photography Will Change Your Game
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go Pro with Me 👉🏾https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS🔴 If you’re serious about making pictures that truly connect with people, lifestyle photography is ...
Travel Makes You A Better Photographer and Person
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go Pro with Me 👉🏾https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS🔴 Most photographers in 2025 are still struggling to make money — not because they aren’t talente...
The New Rules for Making Money With Your Camera
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS🔴 Most photographers in 2025 are still struggling to make money — not because they aren’t talent...
10 Huge Shifts In Social Media Every Photographer Needs to Know
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Y...
Over 50 Ways to Make Money With Your Camera
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Y...
Pro Photography is NOT For Everyone. Is it for YOU?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Go Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS🔴 Thinking about becoming a professional photographer? In this video, I reveal the honest truth abou...
The Creator Economy Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TCM #54 - The Future Photographer Isn't Just a Photographer AnymoreGo Pro with Me 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/TcMpH0SS 🔴 And for photographers, this re...
Invest in Photo School, PRO Coaching or Self-Learn?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔴 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...
There's 5 Brutal Stages to Going Pro in Photography
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔴 Embarking on the journey to become a professional photographer is both exhilarating and challenging. Understanding the stages of this journey can...
How to Live up to Your Photographic Potential
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔴 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...
Caring What Others Think Is Keeping You Broke
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔴 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 muc...
LinkedIn Strategy That Works (and Costs You Nothing)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔴 Today I’m going to give you a complete, repeatable, free strategy to consistently find local clients using LinkedIn. This works whether you sho...
My Photography Career Was Failing. Here’s How I Fixed It
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 If you’re feeling stuck in your photography career — like you’re doing everything right but still not getting ahead — I’ve been the...
🔴 How to Find and Build Your Photographic Style 📸
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 Your photographic style is your brand. It’s the one thing no one can duplicate because it’s built from your taste, your decisions, your e...
10 Habits for a Wealthier 2025
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with 10 habits that don’t just make you better at photography — they make you better at bu...
Most Photographers NEVER Get Clients (Until They Do This)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 The Work I Wasn’t Getting Paid For... That Made Me the Most Money. This One Strategy Took Me From Invisible to In-Most photographers spend ...
How I Turn Free Shoots into $5K+ Jobs
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 The Work I Wasn’t Getting Paid For... That Made Me the Most Money. This One Strategy Took Me From Invisible to In-Demand. My Pro Accelerato...
Intelligent Imitation: The Fast Lane to a Photography Career
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 Studying the best in the industry, understanding why their work resonates, and applying those principles in your own way. If you're starting ...
Build A Fool Proof Photography Business in 6 steps
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I made a mistake last week! I forgot to publish this podcast!! Hey there! Its Amund Thompson, you may or not know that I’ve been working behind the...
Top 3 Highly Profitable Photography Niches
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is going to teach you exactly what the top 3 most profitable photography niches are and how to get into them.🧨 I can help you start your Photo...
The ART of MAKING and BREAKING Habits for CREATIVES
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 Today I’m breaking down how I fixed my bad habits and how you can also correct yourself on a daily basis. Perfect for us photographers.Get ...
Create A Photography Offer That Clients Can't Refuse
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make Offers So Good Clients Would Feel Stupid Saying No👉🏾 Today I’m unpacking the single best book I’ve read on offer creation – Alex Horm...
Why Most Photographers Don’t Find Their Genius.
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're banging your head against a wall, trying to push your photography skills to the next level, but somehow, it just doesn't transla...
Why You Need to Be in Front of the Camera
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉🏾 Why do you know Peter McKinnon? I’m sure you can’t think of a single image he has created. But yet you know his name and that he’s a ph...
STOP Doing Street Photography and START Doing This
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Photographer Should Learn Lifestyle Photography. Lifestyle photography is one of the most valuable skills a photographer can have. It’s a perf...
The Secret Formula to a Thriving Photography Business
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a formula—a repeatable, proven system—that turns struggling photographers into full-time professionals. A system that took me over 30 ye...
BEST Platform for Photographers RIGHT NOW
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
F*** Insta. This could be the BEST Platform for Photographers & Creatives right now.Portfolio Lab is now open. 🧪https://www.thecartymethod.com/port...
Brutally Honest Advice for Photographers NOT Getting Hired
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brutally Honest Advice for Photographers NOT Getting HiredOne of the biggest mistakes I see photographers make? They spend months, even years, making ...
Photography Portfolio Principles of the Top 1%
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photography Portfolio Principles of the Top 1%By the time you finish this, you’ll know exactly how to use your portfolio as a client magnet—one th...
Why Niching Down is the Key to Long-Term Success 📈
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The photographers who thrive are not the ones who try to do everything. They are the ones who confidently own their space and dominate it. Today I hel...
Photographers Worth Imitating: Learn from the Best
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taught to be original, to find our unique style, and to stand out. But the truth is, the most successful photographers in any niche didn’t r...
This Will Be the Biggest Obstacle to Your Success
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be a pro photographer you'll face some big barriers. In this episode I'll uncover these barriers and arm you with actionable strategies...
Stop Trying To Be a Perfect Photographer.
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism. It’s one of those things that we rarely talk about but often let control how we approach our work, our careers, and even our personal...
Creativity Loves a Deadline. 💰
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: Steve Carty.Watch me on YouTube. +29.5K subscribers. 1,775,922 viewsAs photograp...
Build a Photo Business with MINIMAL Social Media 💰
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I dive into how to build a profitable photo business in 2025 with minimal social media. 📈 My 2025 Professional Photographers Ac...
Last Episode of the Year. Let's Build Your 2025.
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I answer your most pressing questions about how to crush in 2025. The waitlist for my 2025 Professional Photographers Accelerator ...
Are you moving with Anticipation or Anxiety?
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you moving with Anticipation or Anxiety?The Carty Method Podcast #26In today's episode, we’re diving deep into the power of mindset and belief s...
Personal Work Could Be Your Golden Ticket
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TCM #25 - Turn Your Personal Photography Into Paid Work 🔓💰📸Have you ever thought, 'If only I could turn my photography into paying work?' If ...
Turn Your Expensive Hobby Into a Photography Business
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TCM #23 - Turn Your Expensive Hobby Into a Photography Business 🔓💰📸Rate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: Stev...
How to Become a Professional Photographer 🔓💰📸
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep22 - How to Become a Professional Photographer 🔓💰📸Rate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Substack...
10 Questions Will Help YOU Find Your PERFECT Photo Niche
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep21 - 10 Questions Will Help YOU Find Your PERFECT Photo NicheRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Substa...
Package Your Work Like A Pro
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep20 - Package Your Work Like a ProRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: Steve Carty.Watch me...
The Secret to Wealth Most Photographers Miss
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep19 - The Secret to Wealth Most Photographers MissRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: Stev...
Turn Pro with a Solid Photography Business Plan
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep18 - Turn Pro with a Solid Photography Business PlanRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: S...
The ONE PERSON Business Model for Photographers
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep17 - The ONE PERSON Business Model for PhotographersRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: S...
The ONLY Way to GET PAID for Your Photography
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep16 - The ONLY Way to GET PAID for Your PhotographyRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: Ste...
Overchoice is SILENTLY Destroying Your Career
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep15 - Overchoice is SILENTLY Destroying Your Career.Rate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SubstackHost: St...
This is Why Most Creatives Feel Lost
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep14 - This is Why Most Creatives Feel Lost.Rate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Substack Host: Steve Cart...
This 54-Year-Old Photographer's Insane YouTube Journey.
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep13 - This 54-Year-Old Photographer's Insane YouTube Journey.Rate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Substac...
How He Saved His Struggling Photo Business
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep12 - How He Saved His Struggling Photo BusinessRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Substack Host: Steve...
A Special Q&A Episode
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep10 - A Special Q&A EpisodeRate | Review | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Substack Host: Steve Carty.Watch me on Yo...
The Most Profitable Niches in Photography
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve structured this episode to give you a deep dive into each niche, one by one. For each segment, I’ll explain what the niche is all about, what...
Choosing Your Niche Comes Before the Work
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many emerging photographers believe that their niche should be based solely on what they’ve already shot. But that’s putting the cart before the h...
17 Social Media Hacks Every Photographer Needs to Know.
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been struggling to gain traction online or wondering how to convert your followers into paying clients, you're in the right place. I'm about...
HOW I Get High Paying Photo Clients on AUTOPILOT
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep7 - HOW I Get High Paying Photo Clients on AUTOPILOTIf you’re listening this, it may be because you’re struggling to ge...
Are you blocking your own way?
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep6 - Are you blocking your own way?If you’re listening this, it’s because something in you knows that you might be the o...
9 HABITS to Help YOU Get BETTER at PHOTOGRAPHY & LIFE - FAST
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep4 - 9 HABITS to Help YOU Get BETTER at PHOTOGRAPHY & LIFE - FASTToday we’re going to break down nine crucial habits that ...
Start Before You Know How
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Carty Method Podcast Ep3 - Start Before You Know HowHost: Steve Carty. 👉🏾 How ready are you to be a Pro? Take my Pro Photographers Readiness...
How to Use Passion Projects to Attract High-Paying Photography Clients
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a photographer and you’ve been struggling to land your first big client or feel trapped in a cycle of low-paying gigs, this story is goi...
Use SOCIAL PROOF To BLOW UP Your CREATIVE Business
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Collect testimonials like a champ from your happy clients using Senja. 👉🏾https://www.senja.io?via=steve94Leave me a testimonial if this channel ...
Let’s talk about how to become a pro photographer.
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(Listen to my actual voice read this post to you. If you enjoy it, leave a comment and perhaps I’ll make it a regular thing.)For over 3 decades I’...
the Mindset of the Broke Photographer
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the audio from an upcoming video on YouTube. If you’ve found this podcast and it’s brought you value, consider subscribing on YouTube.A Li...