Profitable Photographer Podcast

“You’re going to need a telephone and you’re going to need to know how to use it. I could make a better living with my cellphone and nothing else, than having a great camera, and a computer where I only communicate via email and text and such.” Today, our hostess, Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas shares her best tips and strategies to set up your photography business for massive success. Just...

“If you live life with intention, as if every day is a Saturday, it changes your perspective. It changes what you do, what you say, and how you live your life. Every day can be a Saturday with the right perspective and the right attitude.” Today, our hostess, Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas sits down with Mitche Graf, a daddy of 3, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, internationally ren...

Today, our hostess Luci Dumas sits down with Ron "Nino" Batista, a photographer, writer, musician, and overall creative wizard whose work is regularly seen in lifestyle publications the world over. He is regarded as the premier model photographer, retoucher, and artist development educator based in the United States. Listen in as Nino offers his impressive approach to model photography and definit...

Today our hostess Luci Dumas sits down with the amazing Larry Hersberger, an internationally-acclaimed and licensed artist, storyteller, writer, designer and master photographer. He is globally known for his innovation of Magical Santa Photography, Magical Snowman, Vintage Baseball and Fine Art Classical portraiture. Listen in as Larry discusses his foray into photography in the 90s and what motiv...

This solo episode is a look back at the last two years and strategies for riding out any economic storm that might happen in the future. Luci asks some questions you might want to ponder like...
What has changed for you? And what is the same? Have you used this last two years to move forward in your business and in life? She shares her own journey, and her perspective on what she sees in the photo...

This podcast episode is about how we can change the world through photographs of dogs. I know your ears might be perking up wondering what this might mean. Listen to Michael Puck share about how he helps people smile more, photographers sell their canine photographs, and help businesses feel more friendly by using photographic art of dogs in their decor.  Michael started his photography business i...

Today's episode is a conversation with Alison Carlino about photographing the night sky, with side order of off camera flash photography . Let's face it...being able to create excellent photographs is an important part of being a profitable photographer so I love chatting with someone about techniques to help us with that. Alison is both an amazing photographer and teacher who photographs and educ...

Sergey lives in St Petersberg, Russia. I feel blessed to have had this conversation with such a wonderful human that lives on the other side of the world from me. We recorded this amazing episode just weeks before the invasion of Ukraine. Please keep him and his friend and family in your thoughts. Sergey has been a photographer since the age of 10 and has been a professional for 8 years...now earn...

Who doesn't love listening to an Irish accent from someone full of wisdom and ideas for photography business success? I know I do. That is one reason I loved this interview with CEO of 3XM & BusinessSuccessAcademy, and vendor partner on the PPA Board of Directors. I think you will love it as well. This episode is a deep dive into how to REALLY attract great clients that will be happy to invest...

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...