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 t ...
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So you want to be a photographer: Transform your skills and build a profitable photography business
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Leading celebrity and portrait photographer Gina Milicia discusses how to get the most out of your photography, including all the gear and gadgets you need. She chats to photography enthusiast Valerie Khoo on how to pose people, scout the best locations, and more. Useful tips, practical advice – and even some gossip – to help you get ahead, behind the lens!
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289: Luci Dumas: Ho, Ho, Hot Tips For A Profitable 2025
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This special episode of The Profitable Photographer is a little gift just for you! It’s a sneak peek of my guest appearance on Andrew Helmich’s PhotobizX podcast. I was honored to join nine other amazing coaches to share some top tips for thriving in 2025. And because I didn’t want you to miss a second of my part, I’m sharing it here—with an extra …
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288: Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Surprise Proposal Photography and Workflow Tools
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On this episode of The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas, I chat with Scott Wyden Kivowitz, a talented photographer, educator, and storyteller who has mastered the art of surprise proposal photography. As the Community Manager and podcast host at Imagen (an AI editing program), Scott balances his roles as a father of two, husband, photographe…
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287: Denise Watrous: "Have Camera, Will Travel" Portrait Photography
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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 a…
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286: Maria Arellano: Unveiling True Beauty with Goddess Portraits
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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’…
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285: Luci Dumas: The Psychology of Motivation
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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 s…
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284: Kelly Warkentin: Virtual In-Person Sales and Work-Life Harmony
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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 cl…
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283: Linda Carroll: How to Stay Inspired as a Photographer
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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 …
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282: Luci Dumas: Transform Limiting Beliefs into Photo Business Success
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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 …
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281: Amy Posner: It’s Not Them; It’s You. Why Might be Your Own Worst Enemy In Your Business
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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 expe…
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280: Hart Tan: Seven Figure Singapore Photographer
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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 l…
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279: Jen Hargrove: How To Use Photo Competitions to Grow Your Business
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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 …
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278: Luci Dumas: Resistance, When Easy Things Feel Hard To Do
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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 o…
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277: Luci Dumas: Purse Shopping or "The Luxury Experience"
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In this solo episode, I share my experience shopping for a new purse, and illustrate many of the points I love to share about how to communicate value and create that luxury experience for potential clients. How we can take someone from a warm lead to someone wanting what we offer and are willing to invest well to receive it? I needed a new purse. …
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276: Pete Coco: Advice for Launching Your Photography Business
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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 Yor…
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275: Tanya Goodall Smith: How Introverts Thrive in the Photography Business
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Hey lovely listeners! I am delighted to share my conversation with the fabulous Tanya Goodall Smith. She has been on the show two other times and this time, she has a wonderful new book we are going to chat about, “The Introvert's Guide To Personal Branding: How To Put Yourself Out There Without Changing Who You Are”. It is a great read and wow, di…
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274: Jack Zigon: Unlocking the Secrets of Architectural Photography
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Hey everyone, it’s me again, Luci Dumas, and in this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I had the pleasure of chatting with architectural photographer Jack Zigon. We dug into the fascinating world of architectural photography and the business side of things that makes it all work. Let me tell you, it was such an insightful conversation, it alm…
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273: Luci Dumas on The Joy of Setting Boundaries
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Welcome to The Profitable Photographer! We all have them, right? Clients that are beyond challenging, can not be pleased no matter what, and make us question ourselves. Or create sleepless nights trying to come up with just the right response to a criticism. Did we do something wrong, are we not good enough, should we change our policies? In this e…
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272: Ruth Annan: Intentional Diversity in Business & The Thrill of Event Photography
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In today’s episode of The Profitable Photographer, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ruth Annan, and we had a rich and thought-provoking conversation about two very different topics: the importance of intentional diversity in our businesses and the pure joy of event photography. Ruth shares her insights on how embracing diversity can lead to rich…
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271: Marcel Van der Horst - Marketing Weddings by Being Likable
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On this episode of The Profitable Photographer, I’m joined by Marcel, a wedding photographer in Australia with over 16 years of experience who is all about creating a remarkable client experience. He loves the connective and passionate memories that he creates for couples. And he's also generous with his time by mentoring photographers entering the…
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270: Adam Goldberg: Pet Photography and In Person Sales
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Hello hello hello. I have some BIG NEWS! I am throwing a meet and greet in Dallas during the Professional Photographers of America’s Imaging Expo for my guests and listeners to The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas podcast. Come hang out on Sunday, Feb 2nd in the afternoon and meet guests, fans of the show, and of course me. And now about thi…
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269: Luci Dumas: Objections Can Be Opportunities
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Hi Brilliant Photographer, welcome back! Today, I am sharing my solo episode diving into a topic that can always use more info and ideas: handling objections. I shared my thoughts on this a while back, but I'm excited to give you a fresh take. As Sandra Boynton's coffee mug says, "Salesmanship begins when the customer says no." This couldn't be tru…
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268: Judy Reinford (part two): Using Artificial Intelligence with Equine and Other Photography
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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 photograp…
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267: Judy Reinford (part one): Horses and Other Animal Photography
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Get ready to explore the enchanting world of animal photography with the amazing Judy Reinford! In this fun and informative episode, Judy shares her top tips and tricks for capturing stunning photos of horses, zoo animals, and pets. She had so much great info to share that I split it into two episode. Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll dive into …
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266: Andrew Darlow: From Digital to Decor! Printing Options for Your Photographs
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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 i…
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265: Luci Dumas: Part 3 of "10 Big Ideas for Marketing Photography in the Real World"
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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.…
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264: Ernst Ulrich Schafer - Fine Art Black and White Photography
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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 photo…
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263: Luci Dumas: Part 2 of 10 Big Ideas for Marketing Photography in the Real World
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Today’s episode is Part Two of Three solo episodes about the material I share in my eBook called “10 Big Ideals 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. …
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262: Ronan Ryle: Find your "Why"/and Don't Fear A.I.
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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 achi…
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261: Luci Dumas: Part 1 of 10 Big Ideas for Marketing Photography in the Real World
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Today’s episode is Part One of Three solo episodes about the material I share in my eBook called “10 Big Ideals 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. …
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260: Bryan Caporicci: Put your Photography Biz on Autopilot
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Hey there, listeners! Welcome back to another episode of “The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas”. I am absolutely thrilled to have Bryan Capricci as my guest today. CEO and Founder of Sprout Studio, a CRM built by photographers, for photographers, Bryan is also an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based out of Fonthill, Canada. …
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259: John Glaser: Photography Marketing Essentials
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Who wants to be a marketing expert where attracting ideal clients is as easy as turning on a hose? Then you are going to love this episode of The Profitable Photographer! My guest this week is the award-winning photographer, John Glaser from Texas. He specializes in dramatic luxury portrait photography and has a distinctive style with his portraits…
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258: Jeff Brown: Overcoming a Mindset That Limits Your Success
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Hey, brilliant photographers! Today's episode is all about kicking those mindset roadblocks to the curb with Jeff Brown, a very special human that loves to support people to become highly profitable. Let's dive into the juicy details from our chat: Background: Photographer, Author and mentor, Jeff started his photography career in the Royal Navy (y…
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257: Unveiling Luci's 6 Ps for Communicating Value and Luxury
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Hey there, photographers! Welcome back to another episode of our podcast, where we delve into the glamorous world of high-end marketing and sales. I’m excited to share 6 concepts or strategies needed that start with the letter P….like photography with you today, so buckle up and let’s dive in! First up, we’ve got Persistence. -Think Rocky Balboa tr…
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256: Luci Dumas - Thoughts on Doing Your Best
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“Always Do Your Best! Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are tired as opposed to well-rested. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.” Hello, howdy, and thanks for tuning in. Soooo...this is a solo episode with random thoughts about many th…
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255: Hayley Fisk - Product and Beauty Photography
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Hey there, lovely listeners! Today, we're joined by the wonderful Hayley Fisk, a passionate product and beauty photographer who's all about celebrating diversity and authentic beauty standards. With her background as a business mindset coach and over a decade of experience in the industry, Hayley's here to share some golden nuggets of wisdom with u…
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254: Ron Nichols - In Person Sales/ Pro Select Tips for Photographers (replay)
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So nice I am sharing it twice! Some great things deserve to be enjoyed more than once. This episode from 2 years ago with ProSelect Guru Ron Nichols is one of those. 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…
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253: Bruce Hirsch - Book 142 Session in 5 Days
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Welcome to The Profitable Photographer Podcast! This week, I am delighted to share a conversation with Master Craftsman Bruce Hirsch, an amazing photographer and smart businessman as well. With a career spanning over 42 years, Bruce's passion lies in capturing the essence of families, though he's also had the honor of photographing Presidents, poli…
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252: Luci Dumas - Tips For Getting Natural Expressions from Kids
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Welcome to Luci Dumas's podcast “The Profitable Photographer”. This is a solo episode helping you “say no to CHEESE smiles”. I dive deep into the art of getting authentic expression from your subjects, whether they're children or adults. Say goodbye to forced grins and cheesy poses. I share tons of practical tips and tricks. After 40 years as a chi…
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251: Betsy Bird - Time Management for Super Busy Photographers
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Welcome to this week's episode, where we're joined by the delightful Betsy Bird from “Ride the Sky Equine Photography”! Betsy, a Certified Professional Photographer with PPA, brings her radiant energy and wealth of experience to the table, offering insights into mastering time management for busy photographers. Horses have always been at the core o…
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250: Luci Dumas: Celebrating 250 Episodes
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Welcome, lovely listeners, to a special episode of LUCI! Can you believe it? We've reached a whopping 250 episodes! It's time to kick back, relax, and celebrate the journey we've been on together. Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Let's dive into the heart of the matter. Why do I keep pouring my heart and soul into this podcast? Sure, it's a labor of love…
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249: Missy Thomas - Remembrance Photography to Bless and Comfort Others
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Welcome to The Profitable Photographer! Today, we're honored to have Missy Thomas, the Executive Director of “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS)” joining us. This is an organization that trains photographers and sends them to photograph babies and their families that have or will pass away shortly. Since 2015, Missy has dedicated herself to vario…
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248: Jerry Ghionis - Photographer's Guide to Mastering Light, Creativity, and Inspiration
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“What is the truth?…Just by changing the perspective, angle, choice, and compression…the way you crop, you will tell a different truth.” MAJOR INTERVIEW ALERT! Today we have THE ICONIC, world-renowned, one of the best in the biz, Jerry Ghionis! Widely regarded as one of the top five wedding photographers in the world, Jerry Ghionis’ theatrical and …
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247: Chris Fritchie - Chasing The Magic: Photo Art and the Santa Experience
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Today, we're absolutely delighted to welcome Chris Fritchie, a true master in the world of photography! With over 16 years of experience, Chris is not just a photographer; he's an artist, a photographic craftsman, and a certified professional. His incredible work has graced the pages of over 150 magazines, and he's the proud owner of Magic Makers S…
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246: Luci Dumas Goes Solo - Tap Into the Power of Specializing
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Can you believe I've been part of this amazing community of talented and passionate photographers for over 41 incredible years?! I started off with just a little bit of cash in my pocket and a whole lot of big dreams. I dabbled in everything under the sun to gain experience and figure out what truly made my heart sing. After all those adventures be…
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245: Bob Coates - Photographing the Glorious Milky Way and Marketing Ideas
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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast! In today's episode, I am joined by master craftsman photographer, Bob Coates. Bob shares invaluable insights on leveraging our photographic creativity to enhance profitability in our businesses. Bob has been a professional photographer since March 1995, crossing through v…
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244: Carl Caylor - Understanding Light, Composition, and Emotion to Develop Artistic Power as a Photographer
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Join me in this episode of The Profitable Photographer as I chat with master craftsman Carl Caylor, a seasoned portrait photographer with over 30 years of experience. Carl's insights are a guide through the intricacies of photography and reminding us of the importance of artistic vision and continuous learning. In our conversation, Carl emphasizes …
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243: Luci Dumas - Tame your Fears and Unfold More Joy in your Business
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I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune Okay, gang…this episod…
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242: Will Weeks - Build Your Portfolio with Photography Passion Project
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In this episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast, your lively host Luci Dumas sits down with the dynamic Cinematographer and Photographer, Will Weeks. Luci and Will dive into the art of building a photography business fueled by passion. From capturing magical shots for businesses to capturing special wedding moments, Will, based in Memphis, T…
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241: Luci Dumas - Planning and Posing Strategies for Portrait Photographers
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I’m thrilled to have you join me for another episode of The Profitable Photographer Podcast. In my journey through countless portrait sessions of kids and families, I’ve not only captured memories but also discovered invaluable insights that can help you master family portrait sessions. Photographers often encounter unique challenges when it comes …
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240: Karinda Kinsler - Equine Photographer and Money Mindset Coach
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Join us for a delightful conversation on The Profitable Photographer with your hostess Luci and the incredible Karinda Kinsler, a highly successful horse/equine photographer and mindset shifter extraordinaire! Dive into the world of equine photography with the spirited Karinda Kinsler, who not only captures the beauty of horses but also helps other…
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