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Profitable Photographer Podcast

Luci Dumas

Booking Overview

Interview-led photography business education show featuring working photographers, educators, and industry experts, alongside occasional solo episodes from the host. Suitable pitches include established photographers, photography educators, and specialists with demonstrable expertise in marketing, sales, niche positioning, or client experience; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show favors accessible professionals over mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

luci@lucidumas.com

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Host

Luci Dumas - Photography business coach, photographer, and educator with 40 years of experience building and running a photography business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working photographers, photography educators, and industry specialists with substantial professional experience, demonstrable business results, or a distinctive approach to marketing, sales, client experience, or photographic services.
Required Achievements:  
Built a successful photography studio or niche photography business, Established expertise as a photography educator or workshop leader, Developed effective photography marketing, sales, or client-conversion systems, Created a distinctive specialty, product offering, or business model within photography

Recent Guest Discussions

Cindy Behnke - Relationship-building, Client Connection, Portrait Photography, Craftsmanship, And Sustaining A Successful Photography Business.

Bert Behnke - Relationship-building, Client Connection, Portrait Photography, Craftsmanship, And Sustaining A Successful Photography Business.

Ethan Herrold - Niche Positioning, Premium Photography Sales, Client Conversion, Maternity Photography, And Specializing In A Profitable Market.

Courtney Ranck-Copher - Wall Art Sales, Pricing, Sales Systems, Client Visualization, Interior Design, And Using Artificial Intelligence In Photography Products.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Photography Business, Marketing, Sales

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Profitable Photographer Podcast
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378: Bert & Cindy Behnke: The Heart of a Successful Photography Business (rerun)

September 16, 2026

Welcome to a super informative episode of The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas!This week, I’m joined by longtime friends, industry icons, and master photographers Bert and Cindy Behnke — and oh, what a fun and insightful conversation we had!Bert and Cindy ran a 68-year-old, three-generation portrait business in the Chicago suburbs until they passed the torch in 2024. Specializing in fine portraiture and corporate work (with a big love for photographing families and women!), they’ve imp...

377: The Psychology of Motivation for Photographers and Artist in Business with Luci Dumas

September 02, 2026

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 simpler life without constantly striving for the next big thing? It's a big question, and one that I’ve been pondering deeply.A...

376: Maternity Portraits: Pick a Lane & Prosper with Ethan Herrold

August 26, 2026

I loved this conversation with Ethan Herrold because he is such a great example of what can happen when you finally stop trying to photograph everything and decide to become known for one thing.Ethan founded Colorado Maternity Photography in 2019 after years of photographing landscapes, commercial work, and editorial images. Today, he specializes in fine art maternity photography in Denver—and has built a premium business around it.In our conversation, we talk about:Why niching down can actua...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Profitable Photographer Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Profitable Photographer Podcast?

Profitable Photographer Podcast is hosted by Luci Dumas. Its publicly listed email is luci@lucidumas.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Profitable Photographer Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Profitable Photographer Podcast: luci@lucidumas.com.

How many listeners does Profitable Photographer Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Profitable Photographer Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Profitable Photographer Podcast?

Profitable Photographer Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working photographers, photography educators, and industry specialists with substantial professional experience, demonstrable business results, or a distinctive approach to marketing, sales, client experience, or photographic services. Common among recent guests: Built a successful photography studio or niche photography business; Established expertise as a photography educator or workshop leader; Developed effective photography marketing, sales, or client-conversion systems. Recent guests include Cindy Behnke, Bert Behnke, and Ethan Herrold.

How hard is it to get booked on Profitable Photographer Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Profitable Photographer Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Photography Business, Marketing, and Sales. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

luci@lucidumas.com

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