Profitable Photographer Podcast

In this solo episode, I share my experience shopping for a new purse, and illustrate many of the points I love to share about how to communicate value and create that luxury experience for potential clients. How we can take someone from a warm lead to someone wanting what we offer and are willing to invest well to receive it?  I needed a new purse. I don’t care about brand names but I like functio...

In this episode, I have an awesome chat with the super-talented Pete Coco, a successful headshot and portrait photographer. We dive into the nitty-gritty of starting your photography business, and yeah, it can be overwhelming. But Pete’s advice? Don’t worry—just start! Pete specializes in headshots and portraits and is based in Garden City, New York, providing high-quality photography services to...

Hey lovely listeners! I am delighted to share my conversation with the fabulous Tanya Goodall Smith. She has been on the show two other times and this time, she has a wonderful new book we are going to chat about, “The Introvert's Guide To Personal Branding: How To Put Yourself Out There Without Changing Who You Are”. It is a great read and wow, did it open my eyes to the power of introverts in th...

Hey everyone, it’s me again, Luci Dumas, and in this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I had the pleasure of chatting with architectural photographer Jack Zigon. We dug into the fascinating world of architectural photography and the business side of things that makes it all work. Let me tell you, it was such an insightful conversation, it almost made me want to start a new career/ specialty....

Welcome to The Profitable Photographer! We all have them, right? Clients that are beyond challenging, can not be pleased no matter what, and make us question ourselves. Or create sleepless nights trying to come up with just the right response to a criticism. Did we do something wrong, are we not good enough, should we change our policies? In this episode, I explore a crucial topic that every photo...

In today’s episode of The Profitable Photographer, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ruth Annan, and we had a rich and thought-provoking conversation about two very different topics: the importance of intentional diversity in our businesses and the pure joy of event photography. Ruth shares her insights on how embracing diversity can lead to richer experiences, deeper connections, and more inter...

On this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I’m joined by Marcel, a wedding photographer in Australia with over 16 years of experience who is all about creating a remarkable client experience. He loves the connective and passionate memories that he creates for couples. And he's also generous with his time by mentoring photographers entering the market, he loves to assist other photography stud...

Hello hello hello. I have some BIG NEWS! I am throwing a meet and greet in Dallas during the Professional Photographers of America’s Imaging Expo for my guests and listeners to The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas podcast. Come hang out on Sunday, Feb 2nd in the afternoon and meet guests, fans of the show, and of course me.  And now about this newest episode. Recently, I had the pleasure of...

Hi Brilliant Photographer, welcome back!  Today, I am sharing my solo episode diving into a topic that can always use more info and ideas: handling objections. I shared my thoughts on this a while back, but I'm excited to give you a fresh take.  As Sandra Boynton's coffee mug says, "Salesmanship begins when the customer says no." This couldn't be truer in our field. You can do everything perfectly...

Hey everyone! I hope you loved Judy Reinford’s amazing interview in part one as much as I did. She shared so much wisdom and inspiration about photographing horses. Now, we’re back with part two of this fantastic conversation, and I can't wait for you to dive in. Who is Judy Reinford? So, who is Judy Reinford? Well, she's an award-winning photographer and a total rockstar when it comes to turning...

Get ready to explore the enchanting world of animal photography with the amazing Judy Reinford! In this fun and informative episode, Judy shares her top tips and tricks for capturing stunning photos of horses, zoo animals, and pets. She had so much great info to share that I split it into two episode. Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll dive into Photoshop and AI magic! Who is Judy Reinford? Judy...

My friend, Andrew Darlow, is a New Jersey-based photographer, author, and workflow coach. He is very skilled at “tech stuff” and is my go-to guy when I get in the weeds about software, digital issues, and such. For over 25 years, he has helped people capture, edit, print and backup their photographs, videos, and other media. His work has appeared in many publications and other media, including: Pe...

And here we are at Part Three…the final solo episode about the material I share in my eBook called “10 Big Ideas for Marketing High Dollar Portrait and Wedding Photography in the “Real World”. You can download your free copy by going to the bottom of the home page at www.lucidumascoaching.com to follow along and gain deeper insights into the topic. Here is a reminder about the core teaching in thi...

This episode of “The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas” is a bit different and very special. I am sharing an inspiring conversation with Ernst Ulrich Schafer a master of black and white photography. He started as a fine art photographer after being given a camera by a friend in Vietnam, and many years later created a successful portrait photography business that lasted over 20 years ago, unt...

Today’s episode is Part Two of Three solo episodes about the material I share in my eBook called “10 Big Ideals for Marketing High Dollar Portrait and Wedding Photography in the “Real World”. You can download your free copy by going to the bottom of the home page at www.lucidumascoaching.com to follow along and gain deeper insights into the topic. So what is the main theme of this teaching, you as...

Oh Goodie! Another fantastic interview with my most listened-to guest, Ronan Ryle, is ready for you to be inspired by. His heart for serving others, his charming Irish accent, and his profound wisdom all combine to make this episode truly special. Ronan loves to emphasize that every day, he wakes up with the mission to empower photographers to achieve their goals, fulfill their potential, and gras...

Today’s episode is Part One of Three solo episodes about the material I share in my eBook called “10 Big Ideals for Marketing High Dollar Portrait and Wedding Photography in the “Real World”. You can download your free copy by going to the bottom of the home page at www.lucidumascoaching.com to follow along and gain deeper insights into the topic. So what is the main theme of this teaching, you as...

Hey there, listeners! Welcome back to another episode of “The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas”. I am absolutely thrilled to have Bryan Capricci as my guest today. CEO and Founder of Sprout Studio, a CRM built by photographers, for photographers,  Bryan is also an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based out of Fonthill, Canada. In 2014, he was awarded his Masters of Photograph...

Who wants to be a marketing expert where attracting ideal clients is as easy as turning on a hose? Then you are going to love this episode of The Profitable Photographer! My guest this week is the award-winning photographer, John Glaser from Texas. He specializes in dramatic luxury portrait photography and has a distinctive style with his portraits of dogs, seniors, and sports. His podcast, “Refoc...

Hey, brilliant photographers!   Today's episode is all about kicking those mindset roadblocks to the curb with Jeff Brown, a very special human that loves to support people to become highly profitable. Let's dive into the juicy details from our chat: Background: Photographer, Author and mentor, Jeff started his photography career in the Royal Navy (yes, he is British) and has owned five photograph...

Hey there, photographers! Welcome back to another episode of our podcast, where we delve into the glamorous world of high-end marketing and sales. I’m excited to share 6 concepts or strategies needed that start with the letter P….like photography with you today, so buckle up and let’s dive in! First up, we’ve got Persistence. -Think Rocky Balboa training montage vibes. We’re talking about sticking...

“Always Do Your Best! Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are tired as opposed to well-rested. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.” Hello, howdy, and thanks for tuning in. Soooo...this is a solo episode with random thoughts about many things, including some about always doing our best....

Hey there, lovely listeners! Today, we're joined by the wonderful Hayley Fisk, a passionate product and beauty photographer who's all about celebrating diversity and authentic beauty standards. With her background as a business mindset coach and over a decade of experience in the industry, Hayley's here to share some golden nuggets of wisdom with us. In this episode, Hayley dives into the world of...

So nice I am sharing it twice! Some great things deserve to be enjoyed more than once. This episode from 2 years ago with ProSelect Guru Ron Nichols is one of those. He has mastered the art of sales and has some great advice to help others do the same. Ron Nichols has excelled at In-person sales long before the term IPS was coined. Since graduating from college with an art degree, Ron has owned a...

Welcome to The Profitable Photographer Podcast! This week, I am delighted to share a conversation with Master Craftsman Bruce Hirsch, an amazing photographer and smart businessman as well. With a career spanning over 42 years, Bruce's passion lies in capturing the essence of families, though he's also had the honor of photographing Presidents, politicians, and sports celebrities.. He shares how he...