“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune
Okay, gang…this episode is on the topic of Fear and how we can not let it hold us back from our greatness. As a solo episode, I dive into the topic and take a look at why we need to “Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway” (which is the name of my favorite book by the way on the subject)
I share with you some of my journey, starting with a core thought that I used to have all the time is that I would end up losing everything and becoming a ‘bag lady”…and how I changed that thought and am able to take big risks with confidence.
I look at what we are afraid of and how most times it is one of these things:
Loss
Someone else’s reaction, like judgment or disappointment
Physical consequence/ pain
Embarrassment
Self Criticism
And I share a tool where you can do a deep dive into your fears and get to the heart of it, and take the power away from it. I discuss the benefits of taking risks like hiring a coach, opening a studio, buying equipment, and how whatever we do will have benefits from it even if it doesn’t go the way we hope.
So…don’t let fear sabotage your success! Take the risks! You are going to be fine, always.
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What are YOU doing to position yourself as a luxury photography service?
Today’s episode of The Profitable Photographer is all about upping your business game by enhancing the presentation of your photo products.
Our guest is Ben Tyndell, Owner and Operator of Tyndell Photographic, a full-service photo-packaging supply company and manufacturer of high-quality, custom-branded photo packaging products. Since 1978, this family-owned company has been making photography businesses look lavish!
Imagine sharing your client’s purchases in beautiful fabric bags, folders, boxes and more…Talk about a high-end experience! Ben is here to tell us how investing in packaging can enhance your business and client experience.
I have personally been using his family’s services for years, presenting my photos in a beautiful, customized bag instead of the shipping boxes, and boy, does it make a difference!
He’s talkin’:
Which packaging has the most value
How to appeal to clients visually
Why spending more money is worth it in the long run
Learn how to provide a luxury experience and listen to the episode now!
Our guest today on The Profitable Photographer Podcast is Emily Supiot and she is focused on educating moms on photography! She wants to make learning fun, simple, and accessible to anyone who wants to take great photos or create a photography business.
Not only is Emily a Phoenix-based Portrait Photographer, but she’s also a Photography-Educator and Podcaster! As a mom of 4, Emily loves teaching other moms to take beautiful photos of their kids on her podcast at cozyclicks.com.
Once you love those photos, you may want to start a side hustle or a full-blown business–Emily is here for that, too! She’s pairing all the steps down to the basics and says to start at the beginning (a very good place to start)!
There is room for everyone at the photography table! You don’t have to have the fanciest camera to jump in!
How is Emily keepin’ it simple?
Keeping technical terms out of photography
Slow down! Learn with intention.
Not everyone wants to learn photography for business
So don’t skip any steps! Learn the basics with Emily and listen to this episode now!
AND DON’T FORGET to grab Emily’s FREE “Manual Mode” Handbook at:
“I see creative people jumping right into the business side and then they wonder ‘why aren’t I finding clients?’ ‘why aren’t I making money?’ You’ve gotta take things back to the basic.”
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Now to introduce someone very special to The Profitable Photographer! AND HE JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE COMING TO CALIFORNIA IN NOVEMBER!! Check out the details for registering for his workshops at the bottom of these show notes!
Once upon a time, our host Luci spent a week with our guest at a time when she was lacking vision and motivation. It changed her life to see his passion for helping his students become more inspired, more creative, and more in love with life.
When he lectures, there isn’t a dry eye in the house–THAT is how INSPIRATIONAL our guest, Arthur Levi Rainville, is to the photography community!
Arthur is an award-winning Master Photographer who has been creating stunning photographs wrapped in intrigue, atmosphere and romanticism for over 50 years.
With his life’s work displayed in museums on three continents, he has been touted as, “the Poet Lauréate of Photography, one of the most sensitive artists of our time.” A true artiste.
Aligning with our values of mentorship here at The Profitable Photographer, Arthur has taught portraiture professionally for 50 years, inspiring image-makers to look inward to “Art and Heart” as they face their blank canvas. And THAT is what he’s here to chat with us about today–how to look inward for inspiration!
Here’s just a taste of his tips on getting inspired:
Make meaningful and caring connections
Get still
Be in the moment
FIND YOUR “WHY”
Look out for his upcoming book KenZen – the Art of Reflective Creating
If there is anything we learned from Arthur (and we learned a lot!) it’s that success in your business comes from a foundation of personal fulfillment.
So grab your headphones and GET INSPIRED by this episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast!
“If only there were more hours in a day…” Today’s guest, Nathan Holritz, is tellin’ ya how to get your valuable time back!
The Profitable Photographer is so happy to have Nathan, a veteran Photographer turned Photo-editing Professional!
Nathan has a true entrepreneurial mind: He’s constantly creating, looking for opportunities to expand, and collaborating with others. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Nathan is the Founder and CEO at photographersedit.com, and the Host of the Bokeh Podcast and the Noobie Podcast.
But that’s not all! Nathan also teaches photographers about:
Brand Positioning
Workflow
Outsourcing
When it comes to optimizing your photography business, Nathan says outsourcing is the way to go! Here are his tips on outsourcing your editing:
Know what you want before you seek help
Communicate! Words aren’t enough. Show them your before and after.
Give up control. (It’s hard, I know!)
When we have more time, we have more opportunity:
to form deeper client relationships
to focus on the parts of our photography business we love most
or to not work at all!
So get your time back and listen now!
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE!
ONE LUCKY LISTENER will get a FREE BRAND POSITION CONSULT on Nathan’s podcast!!!
Contact Nathan and let him know you heard this episode of The Profitable Photographer podcast! And don’t miss the Nov 2022 episode on his show where he interview me.
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.
