by admin | Oct 7, 2025 | Podcast
I am so excited to share this conversation with the fabulous Renee Bowen on The Profitable Photographer! You may know her for her beautiful senior portraits, but these days she’s also coaching photographers and creatives on how to not only grow their businesses but also rewire their mindset for real, lasting success.
What I love about Renee is that she blends her background in psychology and neuroscience with tools like NLP, life coaching, and even a sprinkle of woo. She has such an organized, inspiring way of explaining things that makes you feel like, “Yes! I can totally do this.”
Here’s why you’ll definitely want to listen:
- She breaks down her powerful CLARITY Method, a step-by-step process to help you create momentum and live your purpose
- We talk about NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)—what it really is and how it can help you connect with clients, book more sessions, and sell without feeling pushy
- She shares why senior portraits are more than just photos—they can be life-changing experiences for teens
- And most of all, you’ll hear how shifting your beliefs and saying “yes” can help you create both a business and a life you truly love
I had such a great conversation with Renee, and I know you’ll get so many insights and practical tools from her. She’s the perfect mix of grounded wisdom and fun energy, and I’m so grateful she said yes to being on the show!
Renee has some wonderful free gifts for you:
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by admin | Aug 26, 2025 | Podcast
This week on The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas, it’s just me, spilling some of my favorite secrets for running a thriving photography business.
Think of it as coffee with a friend who’s been at this for decades—and is ready to save you a few headaches.
Here’s a taste of what I share:
• Why three bank accounts might just be your new best friends
• The rookie mistake most wedding photographers make (and how to avoid it)
• How to get clients without living on social media
• My favorite “wow” factor for in-person sales that almost guarantees bigger orders
• It’s part business, part photography, and all real-world tips to help you grow, profit, and actually enjoy the ride.
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by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Podcast
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 she’s mastered the art of turning mini-sessions into high-profit opportunities. And guess what? These mini- sessions are primarily of men transformed into unique characters like soldiers, firemen, or sea captains. Wives and mothers love these!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Keepsake Sessions: How Jen markets these unique sessions to her clients , turning them into characters like soldiers or sea captains.
- Making Personal Art Pay: Jen’s strategy for selling her art through boutiques, Etsy, and galleries.
- Delegating Sales: Why letting go of sales was the best move for her business.
- Giving Back to Photographers: Jen’s passion for helping fellow photographers and why teaching others is important to her.
Final thought is that our industry is not saturated. Don’t be afraid to teach others but stay in your lane. She wants to see everybody giving back to other photographers.
AND she has arranged a contest with Miller’s Color Lab.
WIN $150 wall art certificate by leaving a comment about this episode on the YouTube video of this episode and I will pick a winner!
https://jenhargrovephotography.com/ jenhargrovephotography@yahoo.com
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by admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Podcast
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, actors, and models.
He also is a mentor and has a YouTube channel with 30,000 subscribers, where he talks about photography, gear reviews, and all sorts of things.
Pete shares so much valuable wisdom, including:
• The importance of finding a mentor who truly understands your vision.
• Staying passionate about the type of photography you want to do every day and creating work you love and want to be paid for.
• Embracing failure as a learning tool, instead of fearing it.
Pete also introduced us to his “CoCo Trio”—the perfect blend of work, business, and mindset. Mastering all three is essential for success. Plus, he drops some book recommendations like The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard, Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, and the Tao Te Ching for extra inspiration.
His final gem? It’s never too late to start, and your photography doesn’t have to be the best in the world—it just needs to get started. You can catch Pete live at the Imaging Expo in Texas through Professional Photographers of America.
Bonus: Download any of Pete’s free videos, and he’ll share five of his all-time favorite portrait tips!
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by admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Podcast
In this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I am sharing some thoughts and strategies around money. Not the inner game or blocks or prosperity issues but some of the nuts and bolts about being in business.
You can listen on all the podcast platforms as well as my other 229 episodes or kick back and watch on the “You Tubes”. www.lucidumascoaching.com is a great place to check out what I am up to and offer.
Some of my tips include
1. Cash and income you might need to get started
2. How to set up 3 accounts in your business to help you stay profitable and not get caught cash poor at tax time
3. My perspective on paying for or sharing household responsibilities out of the family budget
Thanks in advance for following me here and podcast platforms.
Hugs! Luci
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