What an absolute joy this week’s episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast was to record! I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with celebrated and award-winning maternity photographer, Bethany Ellen. If you haven’t yet met her, she is a force to be reckoned with and serves as an inspiration to us all.
Believe it or not, Bethany didn’t attend her first photography conference, or even meet a full-time photographer until 5 years into her photography business. It was then that she decided to pursue photography full-time, invested in learning and mentors, and started stretching her creative muscles to build her photography studio and make her photography business dream come true.
Bethany and I had such an inspiring conversation, but I especially enjoyed that she shared her top 7 tips for kickstarting your creativity with us. I know that especially going into the new year it can be hard to get motivated to create something new, but with Bethany’s tips I’m sure you’ll have no problems lighting that fire.
Listen in as Bethany shares with us:
the importance of giving ourselves grace
how stepping out of your comfort zone can kick-start your creativity
the importance of rest as a creative
how being creative in another way can boost your photography creativity
so much more related to boosting your creativity
Interested in learning more from Bethany? Connect with her here:
What is better than listening to one of the top episodes of The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas? Listening to it again. It has been 2 years since this was released and it is so full of info and inspiration I decided to share it again.
Join us for an inspiring episode with Amy Fraughton, a photography veteran who turned her initial stumbles into a powerhouse business. Discover her lessons on charging your worth and building a high-end brand.
Amy launched “Photo Business Tools” to help fellow photographers overcome common hurdles. As a certified Life Coach, she dives into breaking limiting beliefs for a truer, more successful version of yourself.
Amy’s Nuggets for Success:
Clients are right at your doorstep.
Think big: Get exposure, don’t hide under a rock.
Diversify: Put your eggs in various baskets.
Unlock the potential of Google My Business.
Harness lead magnets, Facebook Ads, local marketing, mail, and a stellar website.
Luci and Amy Fraughton also discuss mindset changes to maximize your success
Break free from limiting beliefs hindering motivation.
Cultivate excitement and embrace growth.
Counter self-judgment with grace and compassion.
Remember, everyone is on a journey of growth.
Start believing in your awesome self
Thanks for a great episode Amy that I know my listeners are going to love!
In today’s episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast is all about Real Estate Photography…and how to create and sell add-ons that create massive profits. Our extraordinary guest, Suzanne Luttig, has a connection to our podcast runs deep. The realization that she considers me one of her best friends because of the show moved me to joy. It’s a testament to the power of authenticity and the genuine connections formed through the stories shared on this platform.
Suzanne, a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with a rich background in the corporate world, made a pivotal decision in 2013 that changed the course of her life. She took a leap of faith, leaving behind the familiarity of her corporate job to cultivate a successful real estate photography business from the ground up. But her story doesn’t end there. Beyond the world of real estate and headshots, Suzanne is actively involved in “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep,” a program where photographers capture poignant moments of terminal babies, offering solace to grieving families. Her commitment to this meaningful work is a testament to the profound impact photography can have on people’s lives.
Join us as Suzanne shares the inspiring story of her journey, from enrolling in basic photography classes to finding a mentor who illuminated the path to creative fulfillment, to building an impactful, successful photography brand.
Listen in as Suzanne and I discuss:
how to build a successful real estate photography brand
finding the right niche for your stage in life
how to upsell in real estate photography
the impact of volunteering with “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”
Interested in learning more from Suzanne? Connect with her here:
Wedding days can be overwhelming, chaotic, and all over the place for both the couples and the photographer. But the good news is that we can help them be a more organized and fun day for everyone. Today is another solo episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast, focused on one of my favorite topics, “Strategic Planning for Wedding Day Success”. What exactly does that mean? It means that today we get to dive into my years of experience as a wedding photographer…covering over 500 weddings. I pull out the pieces that will most help set you up for success on a wedding day.
And, if you want a hint about what we’re covering, let’s just say that a lot of it boils down to your couples trusting you as the Trusted Advisor. If you’re curious about how to plan for successful wedding photography, create lasting memories for your clients and set yourself up for additional sales after the wedding day, you’re in for a treat.
If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know the best thing we can do for our clients is to provide finished products for them. One tip to keep in mind is that when people sit down and order printed images,, the ones that sell most are the more traditional photos.
How do you achieve that? Listen in as I share
How to craft packages and set price points to encourage post-wedding sales
The benefits of a first look
The importance of building client relationships
Planning the wedding day timeline for success
How to manage wedding day logistics
Avoiding common wedding day mistakes
I hope this episode gets your gears turning and helps you rethink your wedding day planning process with your couples! And don’t forget, you can go to lucidumascoaching.com to set up an opportunity to chat with me if you’re wondering what coaching would be like.
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Today’s guest on The Profitable Photographer podcast is the incredible Jane Goodrich, a seasoned expert in newborn and family photography, mentor, the biggest cheerleader you’ll find for pricing yourself for profit, and the founder of the CRM Picsello.
Even though she specializes in photographing newborns and families now, Jane got her start in the world of advertising, and only moved into photography when she realized that she should be doing something with her life that she loves. Now, she’s an industry leader, having shared her expertise at multiple PPA-sponsored events, Ana Brandt’s The Baby Summit, The Milky Way Business Retreat, and on platforms like PetaPixel.
One of Jane’s biggest passions is helping photographers figure out profitable pricing for their business. So much so, that’s one of the key features of her CRM, Picsello. Who couldn’t use some insight on that?
Listen in as Jane and I discuss:
the importance of streamlining your photography business
the challenge and importance of pricing your photography
how to create a thriving business instead of “Job”
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.
