

The Portrait System Podcast
Sue Bryce Education
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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Jun 5, 2023 • 45min
Diving Deep Into Marketing & Personal Stories with Sophia Barrett
Today we are back with Part 2 of Sophia Barrett's interview! Listen in as we dive deep into Sophia's "Why" and into the ins and outs of her business and marketing strategy. Don't miss out in this amazing follow-up episode!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.

May 29, 2023 • 50min
How Justin Haugen Successfully Transitioned From Wedding To Commercial Photography
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Tucson-based commercial photographer Justin Haugen. Justin tells us all about how he got laid off from his job and started a wedding photography business before successfully transitioning to commercial photography. If you're looking to make a change in your business or simply seeking inspiration, 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.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.

May 22, 2023 • 44min
How Sophia Barrett Got Her Starting Price To $4500 By Creating Custom Photoshoots
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Atlanta-based photographer Sophia Barrett. Sophia creates amazing custom sets for her clients and her work is absolutely stunning. It is no surprise that her starting price is as high as $4500! If you want to learn about her unique story and the secrets to her success, don't miss out on this 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.

May 15, 2023 • 47min
You Can Have A Successful Business Anywhere! with Jovana Marinkovic
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Serbian photographer Jovana Marinkovic. Jovana has an amazing story and was able to establish herself as a successful photographer in Serbia using The Portrait System. Want to hear the secrets of Jovana's journey? Then don't miss out on this 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.

May 8, 2023 • 45min
From Being Laid-Off To Running A Full-Service Photography Studio With Miranda Hayek
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Miranda Hayek from Blossom Blue Photography. Miranda runs a full-service photography studio in Long Beach, California which includes lifestyle portraits, fine art, commercial photography & even family film stories. Don't miss out on Miranda's unique journey of how she built her business from the ground-up and blossomed into a successful photographer!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.

May 1, 2023 • 38min
Running 2 Photography Businesses In A Small Town In Nebraska with Amy Minshull
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Nebraska-based photographer Amy Minshull who is the head of two different photography businesses: a fine art portrait business AND a high-volume photography business through schools. Don't miss out on this great 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.

Apr 24, 2023 • 43min
How Kiamarie Lambert Created A Gorgeous Instagram To Attract Clients
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews New Jersey Wedding Photographer Kiamarie Lambert. Listen in as Kiamarie tells us all about how she created her gorgeous style and how to attract the right 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.

Apr 17, 2023 • 40min
Achieving A $3500 Average Sale In Missouri By Combining Boudoir, Fashion & Motherhood And Setting Boundaries with Shannon K Dougherty
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Missouri-based photographer Shannon K Dougherty. Listen in as Shannon tells the story of how she has achieved a $3500 average sale by combining boudoir, fashion & motherhood and setting boundaries. 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.

Apr 10, 2023 • 36min
How Jeremy Ellsworth Became a Senior Photographer with a $3k Average in Kansas City
Today on the Portrait System Podcast, senior and family photographer Jeremy Ellsworth tells us all about how he went from the corporate world to full time photography and achieved a $3k sales average in the suburbs of Kansas City all while being a young dad. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 3, 2023 • 34min
How Erin DeGroot Brought VALUE To Other Photographers
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews amazing portrait photographer Erin DeGroot. Erin started her portrait business, and while her sales average was high and her business successful, she felt that something was missing. She started doing behind the scenes work for other photographers and completely fell in love with it! Listen in as Erin tells us all about her journey and teaches us how to bring value to other photographers. 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.


