Do you LOVE photography but feel totally overwhelmed trying to turn it into a real, money-making business?
You're not alone — most photographers aren’t natural-born business pros. The creative part? Easy. But the business part...that’s where it gets tough. That is exactly why I created The Profitable Photographer. Every week, I bring you fun and heart centered conversations with top photographers and industry experts who share their best ACTIONABLE marketing and photography sales strategies, “inner game” shift tools that clear our roadblocks to success, and all the business wisdom they've learned along the way.
Plus, I hop on the mic solo to share the ups, downs, and lessons from my own 40 years behind the camera (and behind the business).
Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your already-successful photography business, (and have lot more fun) you’ll find honest talk, practical tips, and loads of inspiration to help you thrive — not just survive — as a professional photographer.
So let’s dive in, get inspired, and build the photography career of your dreams!
All content for Profitable Photographer Podcast is the property of Luci Dumas and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Do you LOVE photography but feel totally overwhelmed trying to turn it into a real, money-making business?
You're not alone — most photographers aren’t natural-born business pros. The creative part? Easy. But the business part...that’s where it gets tough. That is exactly why I created The Profitable Photographer. Every week, I bring you fun and heart centered conversations with top photographers and industry experts who share their best ACTIONABLE marketing and photography sales strategies, “inner game” shift tools that clear our roadblocks to success, and all the business wisdom they've learned along the way.
Plus, I hop on the mic solo to share the ups, downs, and lessons from my own 40 years behind the camera (and behind the business).
Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your already-successful photography business, (and have lot more fun) you’ll find honest talk, practical tips, and loads of inspiration to help you thrive — not just survive — as a professional photographer.
So let’s dive in, get inspired, and build the photography career of your dreams!
329: Kate DeCoste: The Magic of Storytelling and Connection in Portrait Photography
Profitable Photographer Podcast
22 minutes 43 seconds
1 month ago
329: Kate DeCoste: The Magic of Storytelling and Connection in Portrait Photography
I am so excited to introduce you to Kate DeCoste and her thoughts about the importance of storytelling as photographers. In business since 2009, she calls herself a “confidence curator and small-town sparkplug” based in Wahoo, Nebraska. What I love is that she helps people show up authentically on camera, and her sessions feel more like a celebration than a checklist.Her background is really fascinating—before photography, she was a ‘theater girl” and was a stage manager in New York City and Milwaukee. Now she brings that same blend of creativity, organization, and big-picture vision into her photography work and her podcast, The One Behind the Lens.In our conversation, Kate shared how storytelling is really at the core of her photography. She creates an experience where clients feel truly seen from the very beginning. When people feel recognized and valued, their walls come down, their confidence shines through, and the photos end up telling an authentic story that clients treasure.Here are a few highlights from our chat:* How her theater background led her into photography* Why storytelling begins before the camera ever comes out* The questions she asks to truly get to know her clients* How she creates sessions where people feel seen and celebrated* Why it’s so important for photographers to value their work and sell prints Kate has a free gift for you—a Mini Session Starter Guide that you can grab here:https://www.katedecostephotography.com/form/mini-session-success-a-starter-photographers-guide (https://www.katedecostephotography.com/form/mini-session-success-a-starter-photographers-guide)kate@katedecostephotography.comkatedecostephotography.comI just loved Kate’s energy and enthusiasm… and I know you’ll come away from this conversation with ideas for creating more meaningful, memorable experiences in your own photography sessions.PS…thanks for subscribing and sharing! LuciConnect with Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas: * Website (https://lucidumascoaching.com/) * Email: luci@lucidumas.com (mailto:luci@lucidumas.com)* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theprofitablephotographer_pod/) * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LuciDumasCoaching)* YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCut3Qk6t6Z2DUJYEYGSCfKA)New episodes drop every week — make sure to subscribe so you never miss an inspiring guest or a powerful solo episode designed to help you grow your photography business.
Profitable Photographer Podcast
Do you LOVE photography but feel totally overwhelmed trying to turn it into a real, money-making business?
You're not alone — most photographers aren’t natural-born business pros. The creative part? Easy. But the business part...that’s where it gets tough. That is exactly why I created The Profitable Photographer. Every week, I bring you fun and heart centered conversations with top photographers and industry experts who share their best ACTIONABLE marketing and photography sales strategies, “inner game” shift tools that clear our roadblocks to success, and all the business wisdom they've learned along the way.
Plus, I hop on the mic solo to share the ups, downs, and lessons from my own 40 years behind the camera (and behind the business).
Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your already-successful photography business, (and have lot more fun) you’ll find honest talk, practical tips, and loads of inspiration to help you thrive — not just survive — as a professional photographer.
So let’s dive in, get inspired, and build the photography career of your dreams!
