The Profitable Photographer

By Luci Dumas

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Episodes: 255

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Do you have a dream? A big, exciting and maybe a little scary dream to have a successful, profitable and creative photography business doing exactly what you love for wonderful, grateful clients? Or do you want to bring your business to the next level of fun and profit.? If so, then this Podcast is for you. For over 36 years, I have made a great living as portrait and wedding business, Luci Dumas Fine Photography, with no other source of income. No rich husband or lottery winnings, through the ups and downs of the industry and economy. Now as a business coach with Insight Training for Photographers, I love love love to support photographers who want to do the same. This podcast is full of practical business info, and insights gained from my years in business, plus interviews with amazing people. My desire is to help you along on your joyful journey to success, however that looks to you. Feel free to connect with me at www.lucidumascoaching.com to learn about my training options.

Episode Date
255: Hayley Fisk - Product and Beauty Photography
May 01, 2024
254: Ron Nichols - In Person Sales/ Pro Select Tips for Photographers (replay)
Apr 24, 2024
253: Bruce Hirsch - Book 142 Session in 5 Days
Apr 17, 2024
252: Luci Dumas - Tips For Getting Natural Expressions from Kids
Apr 10, 2024
251: Betsy Bird - Time Management for Super Busy Photographers
Apr 03, 2024
250: Luci Dumas: Celebrating 250 Episodes
Mar 27, 2024
249: Missy Thomas - Remembrance Photography to Bless and Comfort Others
Mar 20, 2024
248: Jerry Ghionis - Photographer's Guide to Mastering Light, Creativity, and Inspiration
Mar 13, 2024
247: Chris Fritchie - Chasing The Magic: Photo Art and the Santa Experience
Mar 06, 2024
246: Luci Dumas Goes Solo - Tap Into the Power of Specializing
Feb 28, 2024
245: Bob Coates - Photographing the Glorious Milky Way and Marketing Ideas
Feb 21, 2024
244: Carl Caylor - Understanding Light, Composition, and Emotion to Develop Artistic Power as a Photographer
Feb 14, 2024
243: Luci Dumas - Tame your Fears and Unfold More Joy in your Business
Feb 07, 2024
242: Will Weeks - Build Your Portfolio with Photography Passion Project
Jan 31, 2024
241: Luci Dumas - Planning and Posing Strategies for Portrait Photographers
Jan 24, 2024
240: Karinda Kinsler - Equine Photographer and Money Mindset Coach
Jan 17, 2024
239: Bethany Ellen - Jumpstart Your Creativity
Jan 10, 2024
238: Amy Fraughton - Using "Google My Business" And Being Seen In Multiple Ways
Jan 03, 2024
237: Suzanne Luttig - Real Estate Photography can be FUN and Profitable
Dec 27, 2023
236: Luci Dumas - The Profitable Photographer's Playbook: Strategic Planning for Wedding Day Success
Dec 20, 2023
235: Jane Goodrich - Building a Photography Business, Not Just a Job
Dec 13, 2023
234: Luci in the Hot Seat: A Candid Conversation with Ingvild Kolnes on In Person Photography Sales
Dec 06, 2023
233: Olesha Haskett - Focusing on Boudoir Photography of Black Women
Nov 29, 2023
232: Jason Marino = Photographer's Journey with ADHD plus Transitioning from Weddings to Portraits
Nov 22, 2023
231: Tanya Goodall Smith - Framing Your Identity: The Power of Photography Branding
Nov 15, 2023
230: Luci Dumas - Money Talk for Photographers
Nov 08, 2023
229: Jai Long - The Art of Selling Art and Photography
Nov 01, 2023
228: Luci Shares the Secrets to Getting Hot Leads from Business Partners
Oct 25, 2023
227: Colby McLemore - Food Photography for Fun and Profit
Oct 18, 2023
226: LARRY HERSBERGER - Magical Christmas Portraits for Fun and Big Profits
Oct 11, 2023
225: Mark Campbell - Notes on 40 Years of Success in Photography
Oct 04, 2023
224: Luci Dumas - 7 Steps To Attract Ideal Clients - Step 7 "GET THE CASH"
Sep 27, 2023
223: Donna Edman - Portrait Photography Tips and Tricks
Sep 20, 2023
222: Luci Dumas - 7 Steps To Attract Ideal Clients - Step 6: YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS
Sep 13, 2023
221: Jeffrey Shaw - Exploring Self Doubt for High Achievers
Sep 06, 2023
220: Luci Dumas - 7 Steps To Attract Ideal Clients - Step 5 BECOMING VISIBLE
Aug 30, 2023
219: Yasmin Nguyen - Finding Joy, a Step-by-Step Guide
Aug 23, 2023
218: Luci Dumas - 7 Steps To Attract Ideal Clients - Steps 3 and 4 / Finding and Drawing Photography Clients to You
Aug 16, 2023
217: Arthur Rainville and Toni Marie - Should We Fear Artificial Intelligence?
Aug 09, 2023
216: Luci Dumas - 7 Steps to Attract ideal Clients - Step Two
Aug 02, 2023
215: Ingvild Kolnes - Website Planning for Maximum Success
Jul 26, 2023
214: Luci Dumas - 7 Steps to Attract ideal Clients - Step One
Jul 19, 2023
213: Leon Johnson - How To Create Gorgeous Classic Portraits of Women
Jul 12, 2023
212: Luci Dumas - The Four Agreements in Business
Jul 04, 2023
211: Olivia Smith - Boudoir Photography Helps Women Feel Beautiful and Confident
Jun 28, 2023
210: Coach Luci on Starting Your Business For Big Success
Jun 21, 2023
209: Meredith Ryncarz - Why Film is Making a Comeback
Jun 14, 2023
208: Ron Nichols: In-Person Sales and ProSelect Secrets
Jun 07, 2023
207: Luci Dumas - Honoring the History of Portraiture and Our Place in it as Photographers
May 31, 2023
206: Tony Corbell: Mastering Light to Increase Success
May 24, 2023
205: Tashina Calhoun - Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence are Keys to Success
May 17, 2023
204: Luci Dumas "No More Starving Artist!"
May 10, 2023
203: Ursula Mentjez - How To Change your Limiting Beliefs
May 03, 2023
202: Erin Bonilla - The High Volume/High Average Pet Studio
Apr 26, 2023
201: Booray Perry - A Lively Conversation Plus Tips on Photographing Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
Apr 19, 2023
200: Celebrating 200 Episodes by Turning the Tables: Luci Dumas Gets Interviewed
Apr 12, 2023
199: Luci Dumas - Success in Photography Through Live Education
Apr 05, 2023
198: Teshorn Jackson - Systems as the Key to Success in Photography and All Businesses
Mar 29, 2023
197: John DeMato - Photographing Entrepreneurs, Speakers, and Authors with Visual Storytelling
Mar 22, 2023
196: Charles and Todd Lewis - The Kings of Wall Portrait Sales
Mar 15, 2023
195: Kristin Sweeting - Destination Photography and Creating Income Streams
Mar 07, 2023
194: Luci Dumas- Using “Magic” to Manifest/Attract Ideal Clients and More
Mar 01, 2023
193: Johl Dunn - Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
Feb 22, 2023
192: Melissa R Rich - The Joy of Workflow System for Photographers and Creatives
Feb 15, 2023
191: Krista Marie - Overcoming Burnout as Photographers
Feb 08, 2023
190: Luci Dumas - Your Best-Year-Yet Success Plan
Feb 01, 2023
189: Jeff Brown - "Scroll to a Sale" Websites for Photographers
Jan 25, 2023
188: Michael T. Davis - Creating Story-Telling Wedding Albums
Jan 18, 2023
187: Luci Dumas - Starting Your Successful Photography Business (replay)
Jan 11, 2023
186: Luc Boulet - Copyright Changes for Photographers and Artist
Jan 04, 2023
185: Amina Mohamed - Cameras for Girls Program and the Joy of Volunteering
Dec 28, 2022
184: Carly Sullens - Digital Artistry and New Renaissance for Photographers
Dec 21, 2022
183: Luci Dumas - Handling Objections
Dec 14, 2022
182: Jeff Dachowski - Up Your Photography Sales Plan
Dec 07, 2022
181: Hunter Lowder - Avoiding Burn Out and "Firing Up" Our Photographic Goals
Nov 30, 2022
180: Deevo - The Value of Stories for Marketing Photography
Nov 23, 2022
179: Luci Dumas - Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway!
Nov 16, 2022
178: Ben Tyndell - The Value of Luxury Packaging
Nov 09, 2022
177: Emily Supiot - Basic Building Blocks To Create Great Photographs
Nov 02, 2022
176: Arthur Rainville - Creative Inspiration and Your "Why" for Photographers
Oct 26, 2022
175: Nathan Holritz - Outsourcing Our Photography Editing
Oct 19, 2022
174: Luci Dumas - Storytime and Discovering Your Path to Success
Oct 12, 2022
173: Mark Weber from Marathon Press - Direct Mail Still Works
Oct 04, 2022
172: Heather Chesky - Success with Model Calls and Tip for Promoting Photography Sessions
Sep 27, 2022
171: Charlotte Issac and the Joys of CRMs and Automation
Sep 21, 2022
170: Luci Dumas - GO, WAIT, or STOP...Knowing When to Make Changes
Sep 14, 2022
169: Emily Foster - Branding and Design Tips for Photographers
Sep 06, 2022
168: Emily Lee - Mobile Friendly Website Design for Photographers and Creatives
Aug 30, 2022
167: George Allen and Luci Honor Past Mentors and Share Stories and What They Learned
Aug 24, 2022
166: Luci Dumas - Start Your Photography Business Right
Aug 17, 2022
165: Amy Pazur and Luci discuss - Being a Giver to Your Photography Clients and Receiving Much More
Aug 09, 2022
164: Jason Marino = Photographer's Journey with ADHD plus Transitioning from Weddings to Portraits
Aug 02, 2022
163: Courtney Ranck-Copher - Why Selling Wall Art is a Gift to our Portrait Clients
Jul 27, 2022
162: Luci Dumas- Photo Business Success Secrets for Bridal, Pet and Other Events
Jul 20, 2022
161: Ibarionex Perello - Street Photography and the Power of Light
Jul 13, 2022
160: Jerry Ghionis - Master of Light, Creativity, and Inspiration
Jul 06, 2022
159: Bernie Griffiths and the Secrets to Million Dollar Studio Success
Jun 28, 2022
158: Charlene Stackle Explains Why Photographers Need Virtual Assistants
Jun 22, 2022
157: Chip Dizárd - Conversations about Intentional Diversity and Finding Ideal Photography Clients
Jun 14, 2022
156: Luci Dumas-Using the 5 Love Languages in Business
Jun 08, 2022
155: Bryan Welsh- Exactly What To Say
May 31, 2022
154: Michael Mowbray - How to Enhance Your Photography with Off-Camera Flash
May 24, 2022
153: Maria Oliva- Hot Instagram Tips for Wedding and Portrait Photographers
May 17, 2022
152: Luci Dumas Shares Her Coaching Secrets to Selling Tons of Wall Portraits
May 11, 2022
151: Mitche Graf- Life Design for Photographers and other Humans
May 04, 2022
150: Nino Batista- Photographing Models
Apr 27, 2022
149: LARRY HERSBERGER - Magical Christmas Portraits for Fun and Big Profits
Apr 19, 2022
148: Luci Dumas- Don't Panic, Weather the Economic Storms with Ease in your Photography Biz
Apr 11, 2022
147: Michael Puck-Change The World Through Photographs Of Dogs In Commercial Spaces!
Apr 03, 2022
146: Alison Carlino- Night Sky Photography Tips
Mar 23, 2022
145: Sergey Bogaitsev-Photography Business in Russia
Mar 14, 2022
144: Ronan Ryle- Pro-active Marketing for Photographers
Mar 01, 2022
143: Arica Dorff- Traveling Pet Photographer with 6 Figure Income
Feb 22, 2022
142: Luci Dumas- Affiliate Marketing to Grow Your Photography Business
Feb 15, 2022
Ep. 141: Travis Patenaude- Pet Adoption Lead To A Career And Passion For Rescue
Feb 08, 2022
140: Colby McLemore-Referrals Are The Key To Building Your Small Business
Feb 02, 2022
139: Jonathan Givens- Showbiz Photography
Jan 25, 2022
138: Claire Lauer- SEO Strategies to Attract Tons of Ideal Clients
Jan 18, 2022
137: Luci Dumas-The Telephone Is Our Best Friend
Jan 11, 2022
136: Kira Derryberry- The Modern Family Portrait
Jan 07, 2022
135: Jeff Brown- LinkedIn -Tips For Gaining Endless Leads And Networking
Dec 28, 2021
134: Ron Nichols-In Person Sales and ProSelect Secrets
Dec 23, 2021
133: Luci Dumas-Marketing from the Inside Out
Dec 16, 2021
132: David Hilton- How To Build A Highly Successful Photography Business
Dec 07, 2021
131: Denise Birdsong- Adding Emotion to Your Photographs
Nov 30, 2021
130: Holly Smith- Hiring a VA-How And Why You Need One
Nov 23, 2021
129: John Hartman- Marketing and Lightpainting Tips
Nov 16, 2021
128: Judy Host-Teaching to Stay Passionate and Creative
Nov 09, 2021
127: Luci Dumas-Framing
Nov 02, 2021
126: Aaron Hockley- Artificial Intelligence Is A Photographer's Friend
Oct 26, 2021
125: Christopher Salem-8 Pillars of Success in Life and Business
Oct 19, 2021
124: Mark Rosetto- 3 Keys to Rocking Your Marketing
Oct 12, 2021
123: Ania Volovique- Personal Growth Through Business
Oct 05, 2021
122: Starting Your Business For Big Success
Sep 25, 2021
121: Kate Storey-Wedding Bookings Made Easy
Sep 14, 2021
120: Amy Fraughton-Using "Google My Business" And Being Seen In Multiple Ways
Sep 07, 2021
119: Heather Davidson Meyn -Anatomy of a $50,000 Sale
Aug 31, 2021
118: Andrew Darlow- Hot Tips for Photographers
Aug 24, 2021
117: Luci Dumas- Are You Good Enough?
Aug 17, 2021
116: Erin Bonilla-The High Volume/High Average Pet Studio
Aug 10, 2021
115: Christy Jaynes-Reinvention and Transformation
Aug 03, 2021
114: Safina Duke-Mind Your Money Mindset
Jul 27, 2021
113: Luci Dumas-Organize Your Way!
Jul 24, 2021
112: Craig Staley- Reputation Management
Jul 13, 2021
111: Ben Hartley- Chain Reaction Marketing and Wedding Photography Pricing Ideas
Jul 06, 2021
110: Brad Barton- Creativity and Inspiration
Jun 29, 2021
109: Luci Dumas- Four Agreements Part 2
Jun 22, 2021
108: Donni Krainess-Hot Seat Coaching
Jun 15, 2021
107: Tanya Goodall Smith - The Business of Branding Photography
Jun 08, 2021
106: Jessica Robertson-Senior Portrait Photography Success
Jun 03, 2021
105: Luci Dumas-The Four Agreements in Business
May 29, 2021
104: Thomas Morelli- Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
May 18, 2021
103: Bodhi Smith-Selling Spectacular Nature Photography
May 11, 2021
102: Anne Marie Shumate- Learn From Your Missteps
May 04, 2021
101: Richie Schwartz- Going to the Dogs...Volume Pet Photography
Apr 27, 2021
100: Luci Dumas-100th Episode Extravaganza
Apr 20, 2021
099: Mitche Graf- 6 Star Service
Apr 13, 2021
098: Joey Thomas-Why People Buy
Apr 06, 2021
097: Luci Dumas- Luxury
Mar 31, 2021
096: Lisa Asp "Pin-Up Pet" Fundraising Calendar Tips
Mar 23, 2021
095: Lindsay Betz- Money Wisdom
Mar 18, 2021
094: Seshu- The Art of Authentic Headshots
Mar 09, 2021
093: Luci Dumas- Natural Light Mastery
Mar 02, 2021
092: Jenna Henderson- Boundaries Are Our Friends
Feb 23, 2021
091: Mary Fisk Taylor-Storybrand Framework and Tips for Photographers
Feb 16, 2021
090: Scott Josuweit-The Value of Purpose and Process
Feb 09, 2021
089: André Amyot- 50 Years of Wisdom
Feb 02, 2021
088: Hart Tan- Seven Figure Singapore Photographer
Jan 26, 2021
087: Fine Art Portraiture & Film with Pete Rezac
Jan 19, 2021
086: Victoria Burscusel-How To Sell Your Photography
Jan 12, 2021
085: Andrew Hellmich-Video Marketing and FB Ads
Jan 05, 2021
084: In Memoriam-Jennifer George: How Personal Projects and Competitions Grow your Business
Dec 29, 2020
083: Suzanne Hanson-Creativity and Branding/Rediscover Your Inner Artist
Dec 23, 2020
082: Margaret Bryant- Pet Photography
Dec 15, 2020
081: Bob Coates- Lens Based Art
Dec 08, 2020
080: Luci Dumas-Money Mistakes/ Don't Fall Into a "Gopher Hole"
Dec 02, 2020
079: Darryl Glade-Real Estate Photographic Tips
Nov 24, 2020
078: Jeff Fasano-Learning to "See the Light"
Nov 17, 2020
077: Colby McLemore- Commercial Photographer and Marketing
Nov 10, 2020
076: Luci Dumas-Personal Growth/Mindset in Business
Nov 03, 2020
075: The Art Of Six Figures with Easton Reynolds
Oct 27, 2020
074: Ted Linczak- Santa Sessions and Personal Projects
Oct 20, 2020
073: Luci Dumas- Website Tips for Attracting Ideal Clients
Oct 13, 2020
072: Lori Nordstrom- Mindset: The Key To Photography Business Success
Oct 06, 2020
071: Aly Elliott- Unconventional Marketing
Sep 29, 2020
070: Sarah Petty-"Family First" Photography Businesses
Sep 22, 2020
069: Luci Dumas-No More "Starving Artists"
Sep 15, 2020
068: Ann Monteith-Preserving Images as a Business
Sep 08, 2020
067: Amy and Tavis Guild-Creating Desire for Your Photography
Sep 03, 2020
066: Darty Hines- Pivoting is Your Most Important Activity Right Now
Aug 25, 2020
065: Bobbi Brinkman- Wedding Photography Success
Aug 18, 2020
064: Bryan Welsh-Marketing Can Be Fun
Aug 11, 2020
063: Luci Dumas- Value of Contests and Competitions
Aug 04, 2020
062: Chris Wooley- Pin Up Photography Success
Jul 28, 2020
061: Don MacGregor-The Art & Craft Of Family Portraits
Jul 21, 2020
060 Steve Saporito-Happy Clients And Emotional Connection
Jul 14, 2020
059: Luci Dumas- Challenges of a New Business
Jul 07, 2020
058: Bev and Tim Walden- Discover Your Style and Passion
Jun 30, 2020
057: Tim Kelly, A Life of Excellence
Jun 23, 2020
056: Julie Steelman-Creating Wealth and Money Mindset
Jun 16, 2020
055: Elizabeth Opanenik- Fine Art Photography For Fun and Profit
Jun 09, 2020
054: Luci Dumas-Workflow And Getting Stuff Done
Jun 02, 2020
053: Sean Brown-Overcome Fear to Pursue Your Dreams
May 26, 2020
052: David Trust, CEO of Professional Photographer's of America
May 19, 2020
051 Christine Tremoulet- Social Media, Sales Funnels, & Blogging Brilliantly
May 12, 2020
050 Bernie Griffiths: How To Market & Sell Your Photography
May 05, 2020
049: Michele PW- Love Based Marketing and Copywriting
Apr 28, 2020
048: Luci Dumas-Self Motivation & Self Discipline
Apr 21, 2020
047 Tanya Smith: Corporate Branding as a super profitable specialty
Apr 14, 2020
046 Megan Breukelman: New York Photographer & Tips for Creating Cash Fast
Apr 07, 2020
045 Brooke Summer: Successful Boudoir Photographer
Apr 01, 2020
044 Luci Dumas- Surviving and Thriving
Mar 22, 2020
043 Arica Dorff: Award Winning Pet Photographer
Mar 17, 2020
042 Thomas Vargeletis: Real Estate Photography
Mar 10, 2020
041 Jeff Dachowski: Being of Service to Grow Your Business Success
Mar 03, 2020
040 Jeff Lubin: Developing Your Brand for Success
Feb 25, 2020
039 Tony Corbell: Mastering Light to Increase Success
Feb 18, 2020
038 Meredith Ryncarz: Moving Your Photography Business
Feb 12, 2020
037 Mead Norton: The exciting world of adventure sports photography
Feb 04, 2020
036 Contracts and Legalities with TheLawTog® with Rachel Brenke
Jan 28, 2020
035 Marnie Clagett: Secrets of a Successful Home Studio
Jan 21, 2020
034 David Grupa: The Secrets of Volume Photography
Jan 14, 2020
033 Jeff & Lori Poole: Wedding Albums and Storytelling
Jan 07, 2020
032 Branding: Discovering Who You Are and What Makes You Exceptional
Dec 31, 2019
031 Anne Ruthmann: Pricing for Creatives and Knowing Your Value
Dec 24, 2019
030 Bry Cox: Celebrity Photography
Dec 17, 2019
029 Dennis Jones: Reinvention
Dec 10, 2019
028 Luci Dumas: Resistance, When Easy Things Feel Hard To Do
Dec 03, 2019
027 Arthur Rainville: Feed the Artist in You and Grow Your Business
Nov 26, 2019
026 Erin Bonilla: Using Art Shows to Have Unlimited Qualified Leads
Nov 19, 2019
025 Jennifer Yan: SEO Marketing 
Nov 12, 2019
024 Kimberly Buccheri and Bud Thorpe: High-End Photography
Nov 05, 2019
023 Thom Singer: Getting Great Leads
Oct 29, 2019
022 Attila Adam: Commercial Photography Marketing Tips
Oct 22, 2019
021 Ten Ways to Ruin a Great Sale
Oct 15, 2019
020 Christina Peters: Food Photography - The Art and Business of a Delicious Business
Oct 08, 2019
019 Bruce and Josh Hudson: Keeping Clients Coming Back for More - The Power of Relationship Marketing
Oct 01, 2019
018 Nichole Begley: Photographing Pets for Fun and Profit
Sep 24, 2019
017 Luci Dumas: IPS-Selling Portraits in Person
Sep 17, 2019
016 Jeffrey Shaw: Effort and Surrender
Sep 10, 2019
015 Jeffrey Shaw Part 1: Attracting your ideal clients using their LINGO
Sep 03, 2019
014 Abbey Chamberlain: Gold in your contact list!
Aug 27, 2019
013 Dirk Witt: Partnership with your Photo Lab and how it leads to more success
Aug 20, 2019
012 Jeannie Hobbs: The Classic Photo in a time of trends
Aug 13, 2019
011 Marketing Luxury and the Seven Dollar Donut
Aug 06, 2019
010 Andrew Hellmich: Master Photographer, Podcaster, and Salesman
Jul 30, 2019
009 Andrew Darlow: Protect Your Data & Streamline Your Processes
Jul 23, 2019
008 Jennie Edwards: The Circle of Friends
Jul 16, 2019
007 Jennifer George: How Personal Projects and Competitions Grow your Business
Jul 09, 2019
006 Luci Dumas: 12 Tips to Become a Master Salesperson
Jul 02, 2019
005 Skip Cohen: Build Relationships to Grow Your Business
Jun 25, 2019
004 William Bay: Get Noticed SEO
Jun 18, 2019
003 Stacey Lievens: Witness The Proof
Jun 11, 2019
002 Luci Dumas: The Profitable Photography To-Do-List
Jun 11, 2019
001 Welcome to The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas
Jun 07, 2019