

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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Aug 18, 2025 • 50min
How To Achieve a $3000 Sales Avg & Run a Successful Studio in Lagos, Nigeria with Jokotade Shonowo (Re-Release)
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/On today's special re-release, we are featuring our interview with Nigerian photographer Jokotade Shonowo! Jokotade runs a whole team and a successful studio in Lagos, Nigeria where she has a $3000 sales average. Listen in as host Nikki Closser digs deep with Jokotade through her story of ups and downs, challenges and successes. If you're looking for a little boost of inspiration this Monday, then this episode is for you!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 11, 2025 • 58min
Make The Most Out Of LinkedIn Marketing To Boost Your Business with Jeff Brown
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews photography business mentor Jeff Brown. Listen in as Jeff shares all of his secrets on how to leverage LinkedIn as a powerful platform to market your business. Don't miss out on this incredible interview!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
Lighting For Everyone with Felix Kunze
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews master of light Felix Kunze. Listen in as Felix shares all about his business model, marketing techniques and how he makes learning lighting simple for everyone. Don't miss out on this incredible interview!Get Felix's new course here: LIGHTING FOR EVERYONE.PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 17, 2025 • 45min
How Nidhi Dahiya Reached a $11,000 Avg Sale By Doing Multiple Genres Per Shoot (Re-Release)
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today's guest on The Portrait System podcast is Nidhi Dahiya. Listen in as host & photographer Nikki Closser chats with Nidhi about how she reached an incredible $11,000 sales average by doing multiple genres per shoot. If you're looking to a podcast that will inspire you and help you grow as a business owner, look no further!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 9, 2025 • 60min
Get An $1800 Sales Average In A Small Town of 200 People with Lisa Derevycka (Re-Release)
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today, we are re-releasing a special episode of The Portrait System Podcast where host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews France-based photographer Lisa Derevycka. Lisa lives in a very small town of only 202 people and yet has a FULLY booked calendar and an $1800 sales average. Wanna know how she did it? Listen to her interview!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 5, 2025 • 54min
How Outdoor & Natural Light Photographer Bridget Wood Got To A $5k+ Sales Average (Re-Release)
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/In today's special re-release of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews outdoor & natural light photographer Bridget Wood who tells us all about how she got to a $5k+ sales average. If you're looking for amazing tips on how to build your own photography business and want to feel inspired, don't miss this episode!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 27, 2025 • 56min
How Stephanie Bordas Gets A High Booking Rate With Business To Business Marketing (Re-Release)
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today, on this special re-release of 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!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 20, 2025 • 58min
How Tia Haygood Achieved A $2k Sales Average With Virtual Networking (Re-Release)
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today on The Portrait System Podcast, we are bringing back our interview with Tokyo & North Carolina-based photographer Tia Haygood. Listen in as Tia tells us all about her incredible photography journey between Tokyo and North Caroline, how she mastered virtual networking and how she achieved incredible success. Don't miss out on this inspiring interview!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 11, 2025 • 54min
How To Stand Out & Charge Higher Prices in a Saturated Market with Tristin Tracy
Tristin Tracy, a Santa Barbara-based family and lifestyle photographer, shares her journey of success in a competitive market. She discusses strategies to distinguish herself, including building a strong brand identity and offering personalized service. Tristin emphasizes the importance of transparent pricing and enhancing client experiences with upsell opportunities. She also highlights the value of local partnerships for referrals and growing visibility, and how capturing genuine emotions can lead to lasting memories for clients.

Jun 3, 2025 • 52min
From Shoot & Burn To Boudoir Photographer with A $3300 Average Sale with Valentina Pardi-MacGregor (Re-Release)
Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/On Today's special re-release of The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Valentina Pardi-MacGregor. Valentina tells us all about her journey from being a shoot and burn photographer to switching up her business model and becoming a boudoir photographer for women over 40 with a $3300 average sale. Don't miss out on this incredible story!PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


