019 Bruce and Josh Hudson: Keeping Clients Coming Back for More
The Power of Relationship Marketing Master Photographer Bruce Hudson is an author of The Relationographer about the power of building a fantastic ongoing relationships to maintain a fully booked schedule. He and his son Josh have run highly successful studio in the Seattle area, in business for...
018 Nichole Begley: Photographing Pets for Fun and Profit
How to have a highly profitable business photographing "fur children". Nicole is a successful pet photographer and teacher on how to be highly profitable doing what you love. In this episode, she shares her passion and skill photographing and selling gorgeous portraits of pets and their people. In...
017 Luci Dumas: IPS-Selling Portraits in Person
Why in person sales of printed photographs is best for our clients and our businesses In the digital age, some people feel that providing full service for photography clients and specializing in portraits that become wall decor and family heirlooms has gone the way of the dinosaur. This episode...
016 Jeffrey Shaw: Effort and Surrender
In this episode, Luci and Jeffrey discuss: Jeffrey's favorite affirmationFirst book idea was going to be about how to change the business mentalityUsing this method of "What's going right journal" to acknowledge cognitive bias and write down what is going right in life Key Takeaways: What we think...
015 Jeffrey Shaw Part 1: Attracting your ideal clients using their LINGO
Jeffrey is host of Creative Warriors podcast, a TEDx speaker, brand consultant, keynote speaker and author of LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. Also Jeffrey has been one of the most sought-after, luxury portrait photographers in the...
014 Abbey Chamberlain: Gold in your contact list!
Don't ignore people that already know and love you! This week's guest is one of my dearest friends,Abbey Chamberlain. She has been a highly profitable full time photographer for 40 years, is a teacher on creativity and business success. Semi retirement gives her the luxury of growing as a fine art...
013 Dirk Witt: Partnership with your Photo Lab and how it leads to more success
Dirk Witt is the lab rep for Midsouth Color Lab, a professional photographic service that caters to the photographer that requires excellence both in the printing and service. A photographer himself since 1992, he joined Midsouth in 2008 and has become a good friend and part of Luci's success...
012 Jeannie Hobbs: The Classic Photo in a time of trends
This week's fantastic guest is award winning Master Craftsman Jeannie Hobbs. Jeannie has been creating images since she held her first camera at the age of five. Working in the family studio since 1988, she is the studio's main photographer. Jeannie often speaks to other...
011 Marketing Luxury Photography and the 7 Dollar Donut
In this episode, Luci discusses: How to sell a luxury productBranding, marketing, and positioning a productWhy she happily purchased a seven dollar donut Key Takeaways: There will always be buyers who want to pay for the entire experience and service so make it an occasion when they purchase the...
010 Andrew Hellmich: Master Photographer, Podcaster, and Salesman
Andrew Hellmich has been a successful wedding and portrait photographer for over 20 years. He also has an amazing and popular podcast called Photobizx. Luci has been on his show a few times and he asks surprising questions that get his guests to share motivating and practical tips to help you grow...
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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