045 Brooke Summer: Boudoir Photographer and website Queen
Luci's guest, Brooke Summer runs a successful boudoir and glamour photography business, photographer and like me, helps photographers achieve success in their creative endeavors. She teaches, has a podcast named Business Straight Up Podcast! Having the ideal clients is essential for your business....
044 Luci Dumas- Surviving and Thriving
It is a scary and confusing time for all of us…including me. Survival and health for us and those we care about, financial fears in the short run, and the long term picture of how to continue to grow and thrive in our businesses is naturally all up for everyone. I am sharing my thoughts not just...
043 Arica Dorff: Award Winning Pet Photographer
There are many important things to know to make your business a success! Luci Dumas speaks with pet photographer and PPA Photographic Craftsman, Arica went from owning a luxury retail studio to selling her business and doing "Pet Photography Road Trips", as a traveling pet photographer. She shares...
042 Thomas Vargeletis: Real Estate Photography
About Thomas Vargeletis: Thomas Vargeletis is the founder and CEO of TV photography. It's a highly profitable, Massachusetts-based real estate, photography, and videography company. Ever since building the six-figure photography business, Tom has developed a passion for teaching others the things...
041 Jeff Dachowski: Being of Service to Grow Your Business Success
You are in for a treat today for sure. Jeff Dachowski is Award winning Master Craftsman photographer and is a member of PPA’s Board of Directors, a PPA International Approved Juror, Certification Judge, and a Vatican Approved Photographer. Jeff is the President of the Society of XXV. We have a...
040 Jeff Lubin: The Million Dollar Studio and The Importance of Branding
Master Craftsman, Jeff Lubin has been the leading portrait photographer in the Washington DC area for over 35 years. In this episode, Luci and Jeff discuss: Creating a $1M studio and success in photography.Building your brand and building your image.Embracing what makes you different...
039 Tony Corbell: Mastering Light to Increase Success
What a treat! My good friend and I have a rich discussion about lighting, the importance of quality for the profitable photographer and much more. He has photographed or taught photographic technical skills over 700 times in more than 20 countries and world capitals as well as in all fifty US...
038 Meredith Ryncarz: Moving Your Photography Business
Meredith Ryncarz is a former college art professor turned photographer and creative business coach. She moves to new cities about every 4 years and we discuss her strategies for "hitting the ground running" with a photography business. In this episode, Luci and Meredith discuss: Pricing and...
037 Mead Norton: The Exciting World of Adventure Sports Photography
In my next life want to be today’s guest! He is an adventure sports and event photographer in New Zealand and shares great stories. In this episode, Luci and Mead discuss: Having a purpose and personality behind every photograph taken.Tips for finding and maintaining clients in your photography...
036 Contracts and Legalities with TheLawTog® with Rachel Brenke
Profitability includes having your "legal ducks" in a row. Rachel Brenke is the head attorney behind TheLawTog®, a resource for photographers that need help with contracts and legal challenges that might come up. We have a rich discussion on the business of photography and so much more. In this...
Welcome to the Profitable Photographer Podcast with Luci Dumas!
Why I think you’ll want to tune in every week!
In the photography business as a wedding and children’s portrait specialist, for four decades, I’ve accumulated a wealth of knowledge, connections, and inspiration that I’m eager to share with you. Friends encouraged me to have a show, saying that I have a unique voice as a woman in this industry for so many years. So I said yes to photographers like you who want to achieve success, profitability, and inspiration.
1-Amazing Guests. I have an incredible network of wonderful photographers and teachers that I have the privilege of knowing personally or discovering through my continuing involvement in our industry. And as a teacher at heart, I am always excited to share my own thoughts and new information I discover.
2-Selling is my Superpower. I am a huge advocate for “In Person Sales” for portrait and wedding photographers, so you will hear frequent discussions about how to sell multiple wall portraits and albums to every client.
3-Actionable steps. Through engaging and fun conversation, we dive deep into their (and my) knowledge and insights to bring you actionable steps you can implement in your own photography business. It’s like having a chat with a trusted friend who genuinely care about your growth and success.
4-Fun Conversations. My style is to have a fun and warm interview with my guests and pull out gems you will enjoy and learn from.
5-Personal Growth. I am a big believer in positive thinking, power of attraction, and a success mindset that helps us in every aspect of our lives. I love to share my perspective and tools to enhance your inner journey to success.
My mission is to uplift and support photographers like you.
So, join me on The Profitable Photographer, and let’s embark on a journey of success, profitability, and inspiration together. It’s time to turn your photography and passion into a thriving and fulfilling business.
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