by admin | Jul 31, 2024 | Podcast
Hey everyone! I hope you loved Judy Reinford’s amazing interview in part one as much as I did. She shared so much wisdom and inspiration about photographing horses. Now, we’re back with part two of this fantastic conversation, and I can’t wait for you to dive in.
Who is Judy Reinford?
So, who is Judy Reinford? Well, she’s an award-winning photographer and a total rockstar when it comes to turning animal photos into stunning works of art. She’s a PPA Mastercraftsman, Master Artist, and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP). With a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Judy’s passion and talent have earned her loads of awards, like the PPA IPC 2024 Gold Medal and four-time Grand Imaging Award (GIA) nominations. Plus, she’s been named PPA International Diamond Photographer of the Year. You’ve got to check out her incredible images, including digital mixed media paintings and fairytale composites of pets and horses. They’re just magical!
Judy travels all over the country, teaching photographers how to capture the heart and soul of animals in their photos. She’s super dedicated to supporting local zoos and rescues through her work. One thing she loves is helping others embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in their creative toolbox. And get this – in every class she teaches, using the same basic images, each student’s work ends up totally unique. It’s so cool to see everyone’s creativity shine!
Key Points to Listen For
Here are some awesome things to listen for in this episode:
1 Her “spice rack” – Programs like KREA, Magnifique, Leonardo, and Topaz.
2 Places to access AI – Tools like Photoshop, Midjourney, and Firefly.
3 Basic “how-to” tips on replacing backgrounds.
4 The ease of restoring old photographs.
Judy Reinford’s passion for animal photography and her deep expertise make her such an amazing resource for any photographer looking to step up their game. Enjoy part two, where Judy reveals how Photoshop and AI can take your photographic art to the next level.
Thank you so much, Judy, for a conversation that was both inspiring and packed with practical advice.
Connect with Judy Reinford:
• Website
• Email: judy@judyreinfordphotography.com
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by admin | Jul 16, 2024 | Podcast
My friend, Andrew Darlow, is a New Jersey-based photographer, author, and workflow coach. He is very skilled at “tech stuff” and is my go-to guy when I get in the weeds about software, digital issues, and such.
For over 25 years, he has helped people capture, edit, print and backup their photographs, videos, and other media. His work has appeared in many publications and other media, including: People Magazine, Animal Planet, Rangefinder and Professional Photographer Magazine. Andrew’s photographic prints have been widely exhibited and are held in numerous private collections.
He invented the GalleryPouch Art Bubble bag after some of his framed prints were damaged during an exhibition. He is also the author of four award-winning books, including: “Focus and Filter,” “Biscuit for Your Thoughts,”
Andrew has been on the show two other times and in this episode he highlights some of his favorite ways to print images from matted C-prints, to metals and canvas wraps.
He explains the options and value of 6 different options
- Matted C-prints (darkroom, digital c-prints or inkjet prints)
- Canvas wraps using inkjet printing or “hand-stripped” prints made from C-Prints from companies like Mid-South Color Labs in Jackson, TN.
- Face mounted acrylic prints
- Metal prints (dye-sublimation):
- Metal Prints (direct print).
- Press-printed cards and promotional items, including large prints.
Listen for his special offer and visit https://backup.fm/luci24/
then sign up for my free newsletter to receive his new e-book that describes his Backup Blueprint.
Thanks again to Andrew for a very helpful and fun chat about printing photographs and so much more!
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by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Podcast
And here we are at Part Three…the final solo episode about the material
I share in my eBook called “10 Big Ideas for Marketing High Dollar
Portrait and Wedding Photography in the “Real World”.
You can download your free copy by going to the bottom of the home page at www.lucidumascoaching.com to follow along and gain deeper insights into the topic.
Here is a reminder about the core teaching in this eBook. Well, so many people
stay on their computer to do most or even all of their marketing efforts. Social
media of course has many great ways to reach potential clients. But if that is the
only way these photographers are marketing, they are missing out on the power of meeting people in person, getting their work seen as printed photographic art, and directly reaching ideal clients.
In the first episode in the series, I shared some basic wisdom such as the importance of
knowing how to sell and how to produce photographs that people will purchase. We can be
awesome at marketing but fall short if those activities are lacking.
In the second chapter, I cover the next Big Ideas in detail including Gift Certificates as fundraisers, Publications, Networking, and Mastermind groups.
In Part 3 I finish up with the last topic:
- 8- Events
- 9- Auctions
- 10- The importance of effective branding
Be sure to watch or listen to all 3 episodes as I dive into each of these ideas for how to
become a marketing master outside of the internet. Be sure to go to www.lucidumascoaching.com and
scroll to the bottom of the HOME page to get the link to the book.
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by admin | Jul 3, 2024 | Podcast
This episode of “The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas” is a bit different and very special. I am sharing an inspiring conversation with Ernst Ulrich Schafer a master of black and white photography. He started as a fine art photographer after being given a camera by a friend in Vietnam, and many years later created a successful portrait photography business that lasted over 20 years ago, until his retirement.
Ernst shares his journey as an artist, and business owner, and the importance of continuous learning and community involvement in the field.
Key Discussion Points:
- The Importance of Studying Art
- Learning from Mentors and Teachers
- The Role of Participating in Photography Organizations
Do yourself a favor! Stop what you are doing right now and check out his photography on social media because you will be inspired by, and in awe of this lovely man’s work.
And if you join him on social media you can get support, ask him questions, and will to see his latest works and get updates on his projects.
https://www.facebook.com/ernst.u.schafer
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by admin | Jun 19, 2024 | Podcast
Oh Goodie! Another fantastic interview with my most listened-to guest, Ronan Ryle, is ready for you to be inspired by. His heart for serving others, his charming Irish accent, and his profound wisdom all combine to make this episode truly special.
Ronan loves to emphasize that every day, he wakes up with the mission to empower photographers to achieve their goals, fulfill their potential, and grasp the true impact of their work on fostering a healthier society in mind, body, and spirit.
A PPA Craftsman, Ronan has built several successful businesses across various industries, including photography. He proudly serves as a Board of Director of Professional Photographers of America and holds the position of President of Client Success at Infinity Group, which encompasses 3XM, The Difference Maker Revolution, and Photovalue.
In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the importance of discovering our “WHY” i.e. the reason behind what we do. And how it shapes the way we conduct our business to align with that purpose.
We discuss:
• The invaluable and unforgettable nature of what we offer.
• Giving more of ourselves and crafting extraordinary experiences for our clients.
• Cultivating connections and becoming more comfortable interacting with others.
• Shifting the focus onto our clients rather than our own needs.
Furthermore, we explore how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is not a threat when we remain focused on our passion and purpose, and how we can embrace A.I. as another tool to simplify our lives and enhance our businesses.
Big thanks to Ronan for a wonderful, inspiring conversation!
Don’t forget to claim Ronan’s free gift at: https://www.thedifferencemakerrevolution.com/
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