The Profitable Photographer

Dec 10 2024 286 ep. 47 mins 59

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Do you have a dream? 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. Feel free to connect with me at www.lucidumascoaching.com to learn about my training options.

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287: Denise Watrous: "Have Camera, Will Travel" Portrait Photography

Dec 10 2024 25 mins

Where in the world would you love to photograph clients and get paid really well for your photography including all your expenses? Paris? Costa Rica? New Zealand?I loved my conversation with Denise Watrous who has built a wonderful business that includes traveling to amazing locations. She reveals so much about how you can do the same.She is an award wining, Certified Professional

286: Maria Arellano: Unveiling True Beauty with Goddess Portraits

Dec 03 2024 24 mins

Hey there, fabulous podcast listeners. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Maria Arellano, a Fine Art Photographer based in Houston, Texas, who’s been creating magic since 2015. Maria has this incredible gift for helping women see themselves as the stunning, powerful goddesses they are—no matter their size, shape, or story.In this episode, we’ll chat about: • Why boud

285: Luci Dumas: The Psychology of Motivation

Nov 26 2024 16 mins

Hey, it's Luci Dumas, and today’s solo episode is a little different because I am sort of “journaling” about my experiences around the topic and looking for my own answers as I explore a topic that’s been on my mind lately: motivation. Specifically, how we can find it, sustain it, and even question whether we always need it. Is it okay to just be sometimes? To live a simple

284: Kelly Warkentin: Virtual In-Person Sales and Work-Life Harmony

Nov 19 2024 25 mins

In this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I’m thrilled to catch up with Kelly Warkentin, a lifestyle family photographer in Vancouver, Canada, mom of three, and one of my proudest coaching success stories. Kelly has not only built a thriving photography business but also created a work-life balance that lets her focus on her family and her clients.When we started working to

283: Linda Carroll: How to Stay Inspired as a Photographer

Nov 12 2024 22 mins

I’m so excited to welcome Linda Carroll to the podcast! Linda is a Certified Professional Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, and Portrait Artist who has been capturing beautiful moments and inspiring others for decades. Her studio in Kennesaw, Georgia, specializes in family and portrait photography, and her approach to “Capturing Life” has made her a beloved figure in the

282: Luci Dumas: Transform Limiting Beliefs into Photo Business Success

Nov 05 2024 13 mins

In this episode, I share how to unlock your potential as a photographer by embracing an abundance mindset! If you’ve ever thought, "My clients won’t pay that" or "This just won’t work here," this one's for you. Join me as we explore practical ways to challenge and overcome limiting beliefs and create the business you truly want.Some of my one-way conversation (from me to you)

281: Amy Posner: It’s Not Them; It’s You. Why Might be Your Own Worst Enemy In Your Business

Oct 29 2024 33 mins

In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Amy Posner, a true trailblazer in the world of online business and coaching. Amy has built six thriving businesses (five are still going strong!) and empowered thousands of freelancers to find their footing and flourish. She shares insights from her course, Complete Breakthrough Freelancer, and her experience as co-host of Business

280: Hart Tan: Seven Figure Singapore Photographer

Oct 22 2024 25 mins

Hey, fans of The Profitable Photographer Podcast! I’m bringing back one of my all-time favorite episodes from 2021 because it’s just that good. If you missed it the first time or need a refresher, this is your chance to hear from Hart Tan, an incredible photographer and entrepreneur from Singapore. Hart is the mastermind behind Tomato, one of the largest photography studios in

279: Jen Hargrove: How To Use Photo Competitions to Grow Your Business

Oct 16 2024 23 mins

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 Photogr

278: Luci Dumas: Resistance, When Easy Things Feel Hard To Do

Oct 08 2024 27 mins

Hello new and loyal listeners. This episode is from the “Way Back” machine from 2019. I still have the resistance challenge, and I thought you would enjoy it again as well, or for the first time.Are you like me? Are there a million great ideas to help you grow your business, and simple tasks on your "To Do" list that you struggle with completing or even starting?This is called