Master the Art of Making a Living with Your Camera.
The Carty Method will take you from where you are today, to your ideal life as a high value working pro.
I'll get you there by leveraging my 34 years of pro experience, and my proven systems.
I provide actionable steps, and support along the way.
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BOOK A FREE STRATEGY SESSIONACTIONABLE STEPS TOÂ ADVANCE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CREATIVE CAREER.
The Carty Method is my proven, six-phase system designed to transform photographers from where you are right now into high-value, working professionals.
Whether you’re stuck at a creative plateau, trying to make a better living with your camera, or ready to level up and scale your photography business, the Carty Method is a roadmap that will guide you through every phase of growth—from setting your foundation to building a sustainable, high-value photography career.
I deliver my method in a few ways. 1:1 Private coaching, my Professional Photographers Accelerator and my new Portfolio Lab. My systems combine in-depth one on one coaching, masterclasses, workbooks, digital tools, community, cohort sessions, and actionable assessments to guide photographers through building a profitable and sustainable business.
With a focus on mindset, market alignment, branding, and client acquisition, the Carty Method empowers photographers to achieve their creative and financial goals.
Developed by me, refined through process and results, and exclusive. There is nothing like this on the internet.
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DOWNLOAD MY POWERFUL FREE GUIDES.
Level up your understanding of the industry with these free professional guides.
Unlock the Pricing Secrets Pros Use to Maximize Profits
Information and actionable steps to transform your approach to pricing.
The ONE Person Business Model for Photographers.
Breaking into the photography market starts with a clear understanding of your audience and niche.
Benefit from an Instant Feedback loop.
Michael Jordan had a great coach. As does every olympic athlete.
Every successful working Pro Photographer had a more experienced working Pro, guide them.
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Your Work and Market
The Packaging
The Value Business
The Systems
Outward Reach
Putting it all Together
I give you the roadmap, actionable steps,
and support along the way.
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The Power of a System that Works.
The Carty Method is a 6 phase system to help you transition from making zero money with your camera to being a full-time working pro.
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BOOK A STRATEGY SESSIONLearn my systems through my Self Paced Courses.
My Self paced courses offer self-assessment tools, structured action steps, and mindset recalibration to provide a comprehensive foundation for your creative career. Through a masterclass-workbook pairing, you’ll explore future-focused exercises (like the TED talk and eulogy prompts), integrate a Character Diamond framework for personal branding, and consistently revisit and refine your goals. These elements ensure you’re ready to tackle the crowded photography industry with clarity, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose.
Phases 0 - 3 are available now. The full Carty Method System is coming soon. Start with Phase 0.
THE CARTY METHOD COURSES*New Portfolio Lab
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Structured Growth Path
Weekly assignments create a disciplined approach to portfolio development, helping you build a cohesive body of work that showcases your unique style and technical expertise.
Watch your photo review on YouTube during my photo review shows.
This is transformative feedback that will not only help you refine your work but also boost your confidence as a photographer.
This is your chance to receive guidance from a professional. Â
The most valuable feedback loop is instant.
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One on One Coaching
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Learn how to solve a specific problem at your own pace through time with me 1 on 1. Book a single coaching session or monthly sessions for ongoing support.
Coaching is transformational. I've mapped out everything from business plans to marketing plans in these sessions.Â
We can framework your entire business.Â
You'll get actionable steps every session and an HD recording for reference.
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Professional AcceleratorÂ
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The Carty Method Professional Accelerator is the fastest way to go from where you are now to making money with your camera.
Through monthly masterclasses, roadmap style workbooks, weekly cohort sessions, assessments, and a powerful pro accelerator community, you become literally unstoppable.
IÂ provide all the tools and support needed to build a profitable photography business.
The focus is on mindset, branding, systems, client acquisition, expert execution and undeniable service to turn your passion into profession.
LEARN MORE34 Years experience as a working pro.
I've practiced what I preach for the past 3 1/2 decades. If you want to fall into the rabbit hole that is my portfolio, from Kanye West to Colin Firth, Thom Yorke to Sandra Oh, my commercial portfolio runs deep.
Visit SteveCarty.com. It's the proof that I'm not just a photographer on YouTube.Â
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I'm Steve Carty
I've been a working Pro shooter for 34 years.
➡️ I shot some of the earliest magazine photos of celebs like Pharrell Williams, Thom Yorke & Kanye West.Â
➡️ I've had the pleasure of photographing actors like Colin Firth, Sandra Oh, Michael Sheen and so many more.
➡️ I create principal photography for everything from magazine editorial to major television series promo to advertising campaigns that span major brands to educational institutions.Â
➡️ In 2014, I signed a 2yr deal with Canon Canada becoming their first brand ambassador. Before McKinnon.
➡️ I've lectured creatives and photographers for Adobe, Canon, DHL, Profusion Expo as well as numerous Photography Schools and Universities.
Over the past 25 years of mentoring shooters, I’ve helped hundreds of photographers in person and thousands of photographers on YouTube, level up their photography, find their niche, get their first jobs and some have scaled up to over $100k per year at this profession.
I call it "the CARTY METHOD"
MY METHODOLOGYUnlock Pro-Level Photography Guidance and Transform Your Creative Career.
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Struggling to turn your passion for photography into a thriving business?Â
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
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With over 34 years of experience as a professional photographer, I've been where you are, and I know what it takes to break through. I’ve helped photographers like you transition from stuck and frustrated to working professionals, and now I’m offering the inside track.
By joining my photographers list, you’ll get access to exclusive pro-level strategies, tools, and tips that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be the first to know how The Carty Method can take your photography business to the next level.
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building a sustainable, successful career. If you’re ready to take that step and finally see progress, get on my list now. Let’s make your creative business work for you.