Profitable Photographer Podcast

What an incredible life this week's guest has created for herself as a pet portrait photographer. Arica Dorff is a Traveling Pet Photographer who treks across the country every fall in her camper van for her annual Pet Photography Road Trip. After a decade as Las Vegas’ top pet photographer, she sold her brick and mortar studio and hit the road with her Bloodhound, Gracie.  You heard right...she w...

This solo podcast episode is about partnering with other businesses and non-profits to draw amazing photography clients to us, by creating alliances. I share a photography "thank you gift" program that benefits the other business that has a similar perfect client base, and brings them right to your door. Woo hoo! The number one question I hear over and over, from new photographers and those in the...

Travis Patenaude has never met a dog he didn’t like. Based upon his photographs, I would say that feeling is mutual. I like to think of him as the Dogfather! He is an Internationally renowned dog photographer of Stink-Eye Photography who creates unique portraits that foster an emotional connection between the subject and the viewer. He believes emotions and feelings are a vital part of telling sto...

The amazing Tennessee Photographer, Colby McLemore is a Master Craftsman Photographer and commercial photographer and videographer. He prides himself on exceptional storytelling, has won more awards than he feels he deserves, but less than others, including the Kodak Award, Fuji Award, a Gold Triangle, and an ASP State Award. He also loves to teach and inspire other photographers to be their best....

Nashville photographer Jonathan Givens is a PPA Master of Photography and Certified Professional Photographer specializing in the entertainment industry - dance, circus, musicians, actors, etc. He has an extensive background in the performing arts, first as a performer and then backstage production and photography.  He has traveled the world and in this podcast episode, he shares some fun stories...

All hail the content queen! Claire Lauer knows a thing or 2 about SEO strategies and how to create results-driven content. She says it’s important that talented photographers like us are easy to find online. She’s right! Claire Lauer is a content entrepreneur, and educator focused on helping photographers find their dream clients on Google. She believes that photographers can find the right conten...

This solo podcast episode is about why the telephone is still the most powerful too in our toolbox for creating successful high dollar sales of portrait and wedding photography. Why? Because building a relationship with a client where they feel important, get excited about working with us, and start thinking about wall portraits is the foundation of my "Trusted Advisor" sales system. I also share...

Kira Derryberry needs you to get your shoot together. She’s busy modernizing family portraits. Kira has found a way to take the traditional portrait, mix it up a little, and make it fun for the whole family. Kira Derryberry is a Tallahassee-based photographer focused on Family and Commercial portraiture for 11 years  Kira is a proud member of Professional Photographers of America and has earned Ma...

Let’s embrace LinkedIn. At least that’s what Jeff Brown wants us to do. The platform has the power to allow you to access local and specialized content. It’s also a great place to collaborate. Because we all know that we’re better together than on our own. Jeff Brown-Licensed Societies of Photographers and BIPPy, Military qualification through the Royal Navy, Wedding and Boudoir Photographer, Auth...

I’m joined by ProSelect Guru Ron Nichols this week. 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 studio where he perfected studio sales from both the psychological and technical aspects. He has worked closely wi...

"You create your thoughts, your thoughts create your intentions and your intentions create your reality." – Wayne Dyer This solo episode is about an exploration into some of the ways you can up your inner marketing/success game. You might call it the Power of Attraction or a positive mindset. I love to share about the importance of your vision and goals, and how to become a magnet for the dreams y...

I’m joined this week by marketing master, David Hilton. He knows the power of branding. It begins with how you position yourself to the customer. And from there, it’s all about the journey that you take them on. David’s extensive business experience makes this an interview you won’t want to miss. David is experienced in building businesses, guiding owners to higher profits and greater freedom. He...

If you want a portrait to stand out, then it needs big emotions! Technical photography skills are well-known but not everyone is taught the value of emotions, so I’ve invited Denise Birdsong to join me on the podcast today. Denise Birdsong is an award-winning wedding, portrait and boudoir photographer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her experiences as a dancer and model, Denise mastered t...

Holly is the founder of The Genie VA, a small team of virtual assistants offering extensive administrative support to small wedding & elopement photographers across the US. She is a wedding & events coordinator turned virtual assistant, and now aims to help as many photographers as she can with behind-the-scenes, time-consuming tasks that will help them focus on their passion, spend less t...

John Hartman is bringing us back to the basics and I’m here for it. He believes in the value of relationships. He knows trust is the foundation for those relationships. So go ahead and get in front of your target audience and then build that trust! John Hartman has owned and operated his studio in Stevens Point, WI since 1974. His work has won the highest awards at the state and national levels, i...

Teachers are a national treasure and that is especially true in the case of my friend and incredible photographer, Judy Host. For Judy, teaching is very synergistic. She gets just as much from her students as she gives. Judy began her career photographing children but has realized her passion for sharing her knowledge over the years.  Judy has a unique ability to adapt and grow. It’s reflected in...

This solo conversation (between me and the you in my imagination) is all about selling frames. The why and how of it. There is very good extra income selling frames for the wall art we sell, and it is a service to help them select the "jewelry" that enhances the portraits. I cover the following...and more -different styles of frames -where to order them from -why I prefer not to include mat and gl...

Aaron Hockly says A.I. is a photographer’s friend. I was unsure about what he meant, but after our conversation, I gotta admit, I think he’s right. Aaron talks about all the ways that artificial intelligence has improved our cameras. He also points out how much it has improved the editing process. Because time is money, and the faster we are at editing the more profitable we become. He is passiona...

Christopher Salem joins me this week. Chris has experienced impressive career success. He’s also an accomplished speaker, host, and author. His ability to share his wisdom in an easily digestible way sets him apart. I loved our conversation and I’m certain you will too.   Chris Salem is an accomplished CEO, executive coach, world-class speaker, award-winning author®, certified mindset expert, radi...

Mark Rossetto is an international award-winning double master photographer (AIPP), a highly sought-after public speaker, teacher and a qualified Life and Photography Business Coach. At just 25 years of age, Mark transformed his passion for photography from a hobby into one of Melbourne, Australia's most successful family and wedding photographic studios. Each year Mark and his team photographed ov...

This week I’m joined by Ania Volovique. Mindset is everything and Ania knows this better than anyone. She also knows that being an entrepreneur is not an easy feat. It’s the ultimate course in self-development, forcing us to walk alongside our fears, strengths, and ego. She knows you’re worthy of greatness and wants you to realize it as well. Ania Volovique is an empowerment coach, somatic release...

This episode is all about how to get started selling your work. I know it can be overwhelming and confusing so I thought I would give as much info about what to do and think about as I could squeeze out of my brain. This is in no way everything but it is a good foundation for success. I share with you why the first step is to have a clear vision, a dream that is specific as well as a bit of fantas...

As people, we aren’t all that different. That’s why storytelling is so powerful. It allows us to experience the connection that we have to each other. No one knows that better than my guest this week, Kate Storey. Before diving into her photography business Kate mastered social media as a vehicle for telling stories.  Now she helps photographers create their brands online. Kate and her husband Nic...

Amy Fraughton started her photography business in all the wrong ways 11 years ago, and quickly learned some hard lessons such as charging my worth and developing a higher end business.   When she found that many other photographers were having some of the same issues Amy ran into, she started Photo Business Tools to help them.   She also a certified Life Coach and spend a great deal of time helpin...

My student Heather Davidson-Meyn recently had a 5 figure sale. So, I invited her on the podcast to find out exactly how she did it. I love Heather’s confidence. She knows the value of her work and it’s reflected in her sales. We could all be a little more like Heather! Heather is a Printed Art Portrait Photographer and Owner of Fun Love Photography based in Toronto, Canada. She is an Award-Winning...