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Join in as Nikki Closser, a mentor in the Sue Bryce Education community, interviews photographers who manage successful portrait photography businesses from around the globe using the business model Sue Bryce teaches. Subscribe to hear stories that will fast track your success and transform you as a photographer and business owner.

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United States

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Join in as Nikki Closser, a mentor in the Sue Bryce Education community, interviews photographers who manage successful portrait photography businesses from around the globe using the business model Sue Bryce teaches. Subscribe to hear stories that will fast track your success and transform you as a photographer and business owner.

Language:

English


Episodes

Get A $2k+ Sales Average In A Competitive Market with Beata Praska

12/4/2023
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Madrid-based photographer Beata Praska. Beata tells us all about her business journey and how she has reached a high sales average despite being in a place where people "won't spend money on pictures." Don't miss out on Beata's inspiring story. To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:57

How to Charge Industry Standard Prices In A Small Bahamas Island with Tanya Maycock

11/27/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Nassau-based photographer Tanya Maycock. Listen in as Tanya tells us all about her business journey and how she keeps her prices up to industry standard even though she lives in a small town on a small island. To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:52:59

Starting Over And Growing Your Clients In A New State with Virginia Chavez Smith

11/20/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Hawaii-based photographer Virginia Chavez Smith. Virginia actually does photography part-time and has had to face a ton of challenges in her career. From starting out doing wedding photography to rebooting her business in a new state, Virginia tells us all about her business journey! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:55:16

From Corporate America to Newborn, Maternity & Motherhood Photography with Lily Johnson

11/13/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Lily Johnson who tells us all about her personal photography journey, how she went from corporate America to owning her own business and photographing multiple genres. Don't miss out on this amazing podcast! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:13

How To Get A High Referral Rate & Lots Of Return Clients with Jihan Cerda

11/6/2023
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews bay area photographer Jihan Cerda. Jihan is amazing business owner who tells us all about how she gets a high referral rate and a lot of return clients. She also talks about boundaries and how to maintain a good work/life balance. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:02:51

Selling With Integrity With Expert Coach Nikki Rausch

10/30/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast expert sales coach Nikki Rausch tells us all about selling with integrity. Don't miss out on this exceptional conversation! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:52:02

How Megan Allen Makes Her Motherhood & Boudoir Brand Work Successfully

10/23/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Vermont-based photographer Megan Allen. Megan runs a unique business where she does both motherhood photography and boudoir. Listen in as Megan explains how she runs her successful business and makes her brand work. She also goes in depth about how she creates a safe space for her clients and runs a facebook group that has become an amazing resource for new clients. Don't miss out on this amazing interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:08

How Miguel Quiles Quit His Corporate Job To Find Photography Success On Youtube

10/16/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer, educator, youtuber and Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles. Miguel quit his corporate job in 2011 and found incredible success making video content on youtube. Miguel takes us through his journey and tells us all about how to navigate each step. Don't miss out on today's interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:49:41

Achieving A $2k+ Average Sale Photographing Everyday Women with Sudha Chandani Khatri

10/9/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews portrait photographer Sudha Chandani Khatri. Sudha lives in southern India and started out photographing weddings but now has a $2k+ sales average photographing everyday women. Listen in as Sudha tells us all about her journey and her business! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:57:11

Master Photographer & Educator Scott Robert Lim Teaches Us His Secrets!

10/2/2023
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, master photographer and educator Scott Robert Lim tells us all about his journey and his business! Scott has been awarded with more than 70 international awards of excellence. He is one of the most influential photographers and one of the best wedding photographers. A recent speaker at the Portrait Masters Conference, Scott's energy and unique vision is unparalleled. Don't miss out on our interview with Scott Robert Lim! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:55:21

How Stephanie Bordas Gets A High Booking Rate With Business To Business Marketing

9/25/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Brooklyn-based boudoir photographer Stephanie Bordas. Listen in as Stephanie goes in depth about her business, how she markets business to business and how she gets an insanely high booking rate. Don't miss out on today's interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:57:13

How To Reach A $3k+ Sales Average With Boudoir with Michele Mateus

9/18/2023
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, Vancouver-based boudoir and empowerment Michele Mateus is our guest. Listen in as Michele tells us all about her business journey and how she has achieved a $3k+ sales average. Don't miss out on this exceptional episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:59:59

Setting Yourself Apart With Video with Ning Wong

9/12/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Orange-county based photographer and videographer Ning Wong. Ning got laid off from a corporate job 10 years ago and has since build a successful portrait photography business. What truly sets his business apart is how Ning includes videography in his packages. Listen in as Ning tells us all about his journey and how he build his business from the ground up! Don't miss out on this amazing interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:42:53

How Judith Hill Made 6 Figures Within One Year Of Leaving Her Corporate Job

9/4/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Nashville-based photographer Judith Hill. Judith left her job in the corporate world, and she tells us all about how she did it and managed to create a portrait business that brought her a 6 figure income within the first year. Judith also goes in depth about how she runs her business, markets and keeps clients coming. Don't miss out on this amazing interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:58:00

Offering Luxury Photoshoots To Tweens At No Cost with Josh Beaton

8/28/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, portrait photographer and host Nikki Closser interviews Chicago-based photographer Josh Beaton. Josh started a non-profit just a year ago called "The Tween Esteem Project" which offers a luxury photoshoot experience to tweens who need them. While it is a non-profit, the photographers involved still get paid for their services. Listen in as Josh explains how he successfully created and runs this passion project and takes us through his story. Don't miss out on this unique interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:00:54

How Melissa Stone Reshaped Her Business From Wedding To Personal Storytelling

8/20/2023
This week, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews close friend and amazingly talented portrait photographer Melissa Stone. Melissa started out as a wedding photographer and after going through some burnout, she completely turned her business around and used her superpower of connecting with people to transition to personal storytelling photography. Don't miss out on this insightful, fun and inspirational interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:04:46

Working Full-Time While Shooting Fine Arts Drag Portraits with David Franco

8/14/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews L.A-based fine arts photographer David Franco. David creates absolutely gorgeous fine arts drag portraits but also works a full time job for the county of Los Angeles. David takes us through his business journey and how he wants to transition to running his own business full-time. Don't miss out on this fun, insightful and amazing interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. Attend The Portrait Masters Conference on Sept 11th! Learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:52:45

How Karolina Skorek Creates Award-Winning Portraits From Her Living Room

8/7/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interview Wales-based photographer Karolina Skorek. Karolina is an amazing award-winning photographer who now runs a thriving business. Although she takes pictures from her home, Karolina's work is stunning. Listen in as Karolina tells us all about how she runs her photography business and so much more. To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. Attend The Portrait Masters Conference on Sept 11th! Learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:58:45

How To Connect With Your Clients & Get A $5k Sales Average with Lindsay Hite

7/31/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Boston-based empowerment photographer Lindsay Hite. Listen in as Lindsay tells us all about how she connects with clients through consultation and how she built her business up to a $5k sales average. Don't miss out on this incredible interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. Attend The Portrait Masters Conference on Sept 11th! Learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:52:26

From $150 Shoots To Running a 3000 sq ft Studio with Nadine Sachiko Hsu

7/24/2023
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews California-based photographer Nadine Sachiko Hsu. Nadine is a former race car driver turned photographer and went from doing $150 photoshoots to running a 3000 sq ft studio where she builds sets for her clients. Listen in as Nadine dives deep into how she runs her business and how she turns one-time clients into lifelong clients. To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. Attend The Portrait Masters Conference on Sept 11th! Learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:58:41