Episodes

It is such a joy to welcome one of my favorite guests back to The Profitable Photographer Podcast this week. You may remember Meredith Ryncarz from an episode last year, and if you don’t remember her you are sure in for a treat! Meredith was recently named a top photographer in the South by South magazine. You can find her work in Forbes, The New York Times, and Southern Living. Meredith is a former college art professor turned destination wedding photographer. She also happens to be a military...

This episode is one of the most listened to in 2021 so I decided to do an encore as this week's episode. Enjoy and thanks Ron for such helpful info! I’m joined by ProSelect Guru Ron Nichols this week. He has mastered the art of sales and has some great advice to help others do the same. Ron Nichols has excelled at In-person sales long before the term IPS was coined. Since graduating from college with an art degree, Ron has owned a studio where he perfected studio sales from both the psychologi...

This solo episode with me, Luci Dumas, was inspired by a visit to an art museum in Indianapolis. There was an exhibit called “Portraiture and Identity”, celebrating the history of portraiture since the beginning of time. I was moved to tears realizing that my/our profession has been a part of something so big and valuable. So important both in history, art, and to people personally. I felt so much pride being a part of this legacy! I felt humble knowing I was following in the footsteps of the...

Back by popular demand...this replay of one of my earliest podcast interviews deserves to be shared again, in case you missed it or because it it time to listen again. What a treat! My good friend Tony Corbell and I have a rich discussion about lighting, the importance of quality for the profitable photographer, and much more. He has photographed or taught photographic technical skills over 700 times in more than 20 countries and world capitals as well as in all fifty US states. In his more tha...

This week’s The Profitable Photographer Podcast guest is a photographer, educator, entrepreneur, and mentor. Please welcome the wonderfully inspiring Tashina Calhoun to The Profitable Photographer Podcast! In the photography world, Tashina specializes in collaborating with business owners looking to focus on strong brand recognition with custom-branded photography and content creation tailored to their business needs. Having transitioned from corporate America to a full-time entrepreneur, Tash...

In this solo episode, Luci takes on the topic of how to handle the challenge of artists who want to have a profitable photography business. Here are some tips on how to just say NO to being a starving artist. See your photography as a product, learn to separate yourself from what you create emotionally. When you do this, your next step is to be skilled at sales and marketing and running a consistent business. Don’t take rejection personally. It is about them and not you and your photographs ...

I think it’s safe to say that at some point we’ve all felt a little bit stuck…in our comfort zones, in our photography businesses, and in our lives. I know that I have. The person that helped me get over that “stuck” feeling? This week’s The Profitable Photographer Podcast guest and my long-time coach and friend, Ursula Mentjes. I couldn’t be more excited for you to meet her! Ursula is a leading expert on success and business growth and a USA Today, bestselling author of UpLevel NOW. She is a b...

This is an encore of my most listened-to episode. Woo hoo! So why is this episode so popular? Well, to put it mildly, Erin’s photography business is off-the-charts successful. She has achieved that 7 figure dream and now has the freedom to work as much or as little as she wants. And I’m beyond proud of her. She’s special to me because I was her coach early in her journey (5 years ago) and helped her choose pet photography as her niche. Erin’s following her passion and it is working! Bonilla ...

Chances are you’ve heard of my guest on this week’s episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast at least once or twice. After all, as he says, he’s the only one with his name. Who is it? Why, the one and only Booray Perry! Booray Perry is a professional photographer in Tampa Florida, specializing in weddings, headshots, Bar Mitzvahs, and portraits. Before he picked up a camera, he was a professional radio announcer and comedian. Booray uses his photography knowledge and his ability to talk ...

It’s hard to believe this is the 200th episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast. But you know what they say… time flies when you’re having fun! And believe me, when I say, this episode was so much fun to record! To celebrate our 200th episode, the interview tables were turned and I was interviewed by a good friend, coaching client, and fellow podcast colleague, Kathleen Kent of Kathleen Kent Photography and The Household Six Podcast. Honestly, it was a little nerve-wracking turning the i...

When you hang out with people that are where you want to be, you grow to be like them. That is just one of the topics I cover in this recording. Today’s episode is a solo show with yours truly, Luci Dumas, where I share my thoughts and stories about the importance of “Live and In Person” education. As a lifelong learner, I have always taken the opportunity to attend workshops, seminars, conventions, meetings locally and at a state and national level that are teaching everything from lighting, ...

Guest Teshorn Jackson and I have been Facebook friends and finally got to meet in person at WPPI in March. I immediately decided that we needed to do a podcast episode together, and here we are! If you’re not familiar with Teshorn, he is a man of many hats (and he always has a fascinating hat on). Not only is he an award-winning wedding photographer, but he is also an educator that has traveled as far as Kenya and Cuba to teach. Teshorn also created an online community for Black Wedding Photogr...

This week on The Profitable Photographer Podcast I’m so excited to welcome John DeMato, a visual storytelling expert that photographs speakers, authors, trainers and consultants to create world-class, image assets that position them as an authority In their space of expertise. By using collaboration, strategy and execution, he sets clients up for success beyond the photo sessions by educating them on how to leverage their portraits, book images, virtual and live event photos across their online...

This episode is a “Whopper” and worth taking the time to listen to every minute! One of my first mentors and the person I call “The King of Wall Portraits,” Charles Lewis, and his son Todd Lewis and I have an incredible conversation about selling wall portraits. We cover both why helping our clients select their portraits in “appropriate sizes” in person using a projector is best for our businesses and our clients, and how to structure the sale that is fun and highly profitable. Okay…I do “Fan...

I had so much fun chatting with the amazing and lovely Kristin Sweeting, international wedding photographer, educator, and host of the Dangerous Creatives podcast. She’s been photographing weddings and celebrations around the world for over 11 years and photography work has taken her to over 20 different countries. Listen in as Kristin explains how she manages a wedding photography business involving regular travel to other countries, and her advice to fellow photographers who likewise want tra...

Magic is real. Thoughts have power. In this episode I am going FULL Woo Woo and talk about the power we have to become a magnet for success, attracting what we want in life, both big and small. The secret powers we have to manifest things like great photography clients, relationships, abundance, even a pair of the perfect sunglasses. (Listen for the tale of lost the sunglasses). I often touch on this subject in my other podcasts and decided to go for it and claim my truth…that this stuff works...

I just loved getting to know Australian photography and coach, Johl Dunn. He helps ambitious photographers build a highly profitable business by creating a sales and marketing engine and completely rewiring their subconscious programming. Listen in as Johl reflects on his journey as the owner of a portrait photography studio. He shares how he personally realized that mindset is infinitely more important than knowledge and skill when it comes to finding success. Johl tackles common money blocks...

Ever been that overwhelmed photography business owner? You’re probably all saying “YES!” Well, you’re in luck! Our episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast is going to be so helpful for soothing that side of your business. You’re a talented photographer with so much to do…, client meetings, editing, album designing, AND many of you do your own admin work: bookkeeping, social media, email lists…it’s a lot to keep up with. Our guest, Melissa Rich, is an EXPERT when it comes to business org...

Woo hoo…another awesome guest and episode of The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas coming your way. Thanks for subscribing and sharing. Also...check out this and many other episode on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCut3Qk6t6Z2DUJYEYGSCfKA In this video, we take a deep dive into the dreaded Burn Out and ways to avoid or recover quickly with my amazing guest, Krista Marie. Krista is a photographer, business coach and the host of "She Calls Her Shots" Podcast. She helps...

Well, it is that time of year when we think we are going to jump in and finish our plans for the year. January is over and we better get going, right? So we make a list. And, if you are like a lot of us, it is a big and overwhelming list. And someone says “you need to make a yearly calendar and just do all the things.” Or you are in a fog and exhausted from the year before and the holiday rush. And don’t know where to start. If this is where you are…even if it is July…this solo episode of The...

The Profitable Photographer Podcast is pleased to welcome fellow profitable photographer Jeff Brown back to the show to talk all about using your website to attract ideal clients! At 27, Jeff joined the Royal Navy and began a career as a Military Photographer, but after nearly 10 years of service he left the armed forces to set up his own photography company Eighteen months later, Jeff had built a successful six-figure wedding photography partnership and a commercial photography company. After...

This episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast is all about love stories! Our guest is here to tell us how we can enhance our hearts to increase sales. Joining Luci on the show is Michael T Davis, a wedding photographer and storyteller who focuses on preserving his client's love stories through albums and prints. Michael has been a professional wedding photographer since 2011 and shares his expertise as a coach to other photographers. He loves coaching on how to build albums that sell. Mi...

Happy 2023! This episode is a replay about how to get started selling your work. It is one of my most popular and I thought is was a good one to start 2023 as we set new dreams and goals. I know it can be overwhelming and confusing so I thought I would give as much info about what to do and think about as I could squeeze out of my brain. This is in no way everything, but it is a good foundation for success. In this podcast, I share with you why the first step to creating a profitable photogr...

Did you know your right to photograph is protected under the constitutional right to freedom of speech? Well, it is! It’s a little more complex than that, though, which is why we are so glad to have our guest with us today to explain all things legal photography! The Professional Photographers of America worked for 10 years to get Congress to pass a bill that allows photographers and artists to sue in Small Claims Court. My guest, Luc Boulet is the man with the answers about all things legal w...