Building a Photo Business in the Creator Economy

Staying Motivated When Things Get Really Hard

Join Portfolio Lab here 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/portfoliolab In this episode I check in on you, take some questions and talk deep about how to get yourself or keep yourself moving during the hardest times.If you're serious about making a living with your camera, this episode is for you.GET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecretsLearn more my incredible brain cancer story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancerThe Carty Method Podcast #97 Staying Motivated When Things Get Really HardFollow me on instagram 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: quality_levees.0x@icloud.com (spam protected auto generated email addres Get full access to The Carty Method - Substack at stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe [https://stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Building a Photo Business in the Creator Economy

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, and a personal brand that attracts clients.If you're serious about making a living with your camera, this episode is for you.GET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecretsLearn more my incredible brain cancer story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancerThe Carty Method Podcast #96 Building a Photo Business in the Creator EconomyFollow me on instagram here for more updates with me and this story https://www.instagram.com/stevecarty/ Thursday Portfolio ReviewsSunday 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: quality_levees.0x@icloud.com (spam protected auto generated email addres Get full access to The Carty Method - Substack at stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe [https://stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

How To Make 2026 Your Most Successful Year Yet

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 advice, mindset, and strategies for emerging professional photographers.GET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecretsLearn more my incredible brain cancer story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancerThe Carty Method Podcast #95 How To Make 2026 Your Most Successful Year YetFollow me on instagram 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: quality_levees.0x@icloud.com (spam protected auto generated email addres Get full access to The Carty Method - Substack at stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe [https://stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Photographers Have to Believe in Possibilities That Do Not Exist

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.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecrets Learn more my incredible brain cancer story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancer The Carty Method Podcast #94 Photographers Have to Believe in Possibilities That Do Not Exist Follow me on instagram 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/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: quality_levees.0x@icloud.com (spam protected auto generated email address) Get full access to The Carty Method - Substack at stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe [https://stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Raise Your Value Instantly With Magnetic Messaging

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 episode is for you.GET MY FREE PRICING GUIDE 👉🏾 https://www.thecartymethod.com/pricingsecretsLearn more my incredible brain cancer story here 👉🏾 https://stevecarty.substack.com/p/i-had-a-brain-tumour-that-was-cancerThe Carty Method Podcast #93 Raise Your Value Instantly With Magnetic MessagingFollow me on instagram here for more updates with me and this story https://www.instagram.com/stevecarty/ Thursday Portfolio ReviewsSunday 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: quality_levees.0x@icloud.com (spam protected auto generated email address) Get full access to The Carty Method - Substack at stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe [https://stevecarty.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]