Hey there, fabulous podcast listeners. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Maria Arellano, a Fine Art Photographer based in Houston, Texas, who’s been creating magic since 2015. Maria has this incredible gift for helping women see themselves as the stunning, powerful goddesses they are—no matter their size, shape, or story. In this episode, we’ll chat about: • Why boudoir photography makes Maria’s heart sing (spoiler: it’s all about confidence and celebration!) • How she creates a safe, empo...
Dec 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 286
Hey, it's Luci Dumas, and today’s solo episode is a little different because I am sort of “journaling” about my experiences around the topic and looking for my own answers as I explore a topic that’s been on my mind lately: motivation. Specifically, how we can find it, sustain it, and even question whether we always need it. Is it okay to just be sometimes? To live a simpler life without constantly striving for the next big thing? It's a big question, and one that I’ve been pondering deeply. As ...
Nov 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 285
In this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I’m thrilled to catch up with Kelly Warkentin, a lifestyle family photographer in Vancouver, Canada, mom of three, and one of my proudest coaching success stories. Kelly has not only built a thriving photography business but also created a work-life balance that lets her focus on her family and her clients. When we started working together, Kelly was selling digital files for hundreds of dollars. Through my training program (and her hard work imple...
Nov 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 284
I’m so excited to welcome Linda Carroll to the podcast! Linda is a Certified Professional Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, and Portrait Artist who has been capturing beautiful moments and inspiring others for decades. Her studio in Kennesaw, Georgia, specializes in family and portrait photography, and her approach to “Capturing Life” has made her a beloved figure in the photography community. Episode Summary: In this conversation, Linda and I explore how she’s kept her passion alive over th...
Nov 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 283
In this episode, I share how to unlock your potential as a photographer by embracing an abundance mindset! If you’ve ever thought, "My clients won’t pay that" or "This just won’t work here," this one's for you. Join me as we explore practical ways to challenge and overcome limiting beliefs and create the business you truly want. Some of my one-way conversation (from me to you) includes: Common beliefs that may hold photographers back from charging what they’re worth How to identify and connect w...
Nov 06, 2024•14 min•Ep. 282
In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Amy Posner, a true trailblazer in the world of online business and coaching. Amy has built six thriving businesses (five are still going strong!) and empowered thousands of freelancers to find their footing and flourish. She shares insights from her course, Complete Breakthrough Freelancer, and her experience as co-host of Business Badassery. Find out why she says it’s not them, it’s you….what you are doing that is keeping you from achieving your dre...
Oct 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 281
Hey, fans of The Profitable Photographer Podcast! I’m bringing back one of my all-time favorite episodes from 2021 because it’s just that good. If you missed it the first time or need a refresher, this is your chance to hear from Hart Tan, an incredible photographer and entrepreneur from Singapore. Hart is the mastermind behind Tomato, one of the largest photography studios in Singapore, and he’s running a high-volume, seven-figure business he started 12 years ago. Hart is not only an award-winn...
Oct 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 280
Here we go again...another great guest and conversation on The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas! I’m so excited to introduce you to Jen Hargrove, an award-winning fine art photographer specializing in character portraits, pets, children, and abstract waterscapes. With 12 years under her belt, Jen’s earned titles like Master Photographer and Certified Professional Photographer. Jen share some eye opening practices that have helped her business success grow through print competitions, and s...
Oct 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 279
Hello new and loyal listeners. This episode is from the “Way Back” machine from 2019. I still have the resistance challenge, and I thought you would enjoy it again as well, or for the first time. Are you like me? Are there a million great ideas to help you grow your business, and simple tasks on your "To Do" list that you struggle with completing or even starting? This is called "Resistance", everyone experiences it and it can be conquered day by day. In this episode, Luci discusses: How persona...
Oct 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 278
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 function and quality. After a less-than-stellar experience at Macy’s and a pleasant but almost hands-off vis...
Oct 02, 2024•12 min•Ep. 277
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 individuals from various industries, including business professionals, realtors, lawyers, doctors, a...
Sep 25, 2024•27 min•Ep. 276
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 the photography world! It also goes deep into the topic of personal branding, which is a great tool to...
Sep 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 275
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. He is a photographer based in Philadelphia who specializes in photographing architecture. One of hi...
Sep 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 274
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 photographer faces: how to set and keep policies that help us effectively deal with difficult clients. In...
Sep 04, 2024•14 min•Ep. 273
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 interesting stories in both our personal and professional lives. As a bonus, she shares how, as a busines...
Aug 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 272
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 studios as needed, and also helping our wider wedding planning community. One of my main takeaways I tot...
Aug 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 271
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 chatting with Adam Goldberg from A Gold Photo, an exceptional pet photographer known for his stunnin...
Aug 14, 2024•32 min•Ep. 270
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—attract the ideal clients, have amazing sessions, and plant seeds for future purchases—but an objecti...
Aug 07, 2024•16 min•Ep. 269
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 animal photos into stunning works of art. She's a PPA Mastercraftsman, Master Artist, and Certified ...
Jul 31, 2024•22 min•Ep. 268
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 is an award-winning photographer and a master at turning animal photos into works of art. She’s a P...
Jul 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 267
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: People Magazine, Animal Planet, Rangefinder and Professional Photographer Magazine. Andrew's photograp...
Jul 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 266
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 this eBook. Well, so many people stay on their computer to do most or even all of their marketing effor...
Jul 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 265
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, until his retirement. Ernst shares his journey as an artist, and business owner, and the importance of ...
Jul 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 264
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 ask? Well, so many people stay on their computer to do most or even all of their marketing efforts. So...
Jun 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 263
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 grasp the true impact of their work on fostering a healthier society in mind, body, and spirit. A PPA Cr...
Jun 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 262
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 ask? Well, so many people stay on their computer to do most or even all of their marketing efforts. So...
Jun 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 261
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 Photographic Arts (MPA) designation by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC), making him one of the y...
Jun 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 260
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, “Refocus Your Photography Business with John Glaser,” is excellent, and I will be a guest soon, so be sure...
May 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 259
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 photography companies of his own. t Plus, he's shot over 750 weddings! Talk about skills. He's on a mission to s...
May 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 258
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 to your guns, even when the going gets tough. Showing up day after day, adapting, growing, trying a...
May 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 257
