The Portrait System Podcast

In Episode 63 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with guest Cassandra Jones of Noelle Mirabella Photography. In this wide-ranging conversation, Cassandra shares her passion and insight into the power and responsibility of being a creator in the arts. Cassandra knows first-hand about the healing potential in art and avidly believes that in seeing and documenting the beauty all around us, we help shape the values in the culture we co-create. This everyday magic is in all of our lives, and in the act of framing it and sharing it, we help others see it and tap into its power. It takes courage to pursue our life’s passion and to value it and ourselves enough to make a living doing it. Be sure to listen to the whole podcast to hear Cassandra’s story about how she developed her artistry and her self-value in order to become the strong and confident fine art photographer that she is today.Check out our blog post to learn more about Cassandra and her work! https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/everyday-magic-with-cassandra-jones/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every Friday at 11am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, photographer and host of the Portrait System Podcast Nikki Closser chats with portrait photographer Michele Celentano about marketing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 62 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser welcomes Sue Bryce back for a conversation on how developing brand clarity is essential to being able to communicate clear offers to potential clients and attract income to your business. Sue shares how she came to understand her heart’s desire in photography and learned to communicate it to break through to financial prosperity. Listen in as Sue breaks down her process so that you can also create clarity and manifest financial success.Check out our blog post for more content! https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/clarity-brings-income-with-sue-bryce/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every Friday at 11am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, photographer Lenka Jones chats with Ann Landstrom about self-value.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Darina Neyret shares how she blossomed her passion for creating emotionally-moving photographs into a successful business, in a new town, in just 2.5 years, by following the Sue Bryce business recipe. She stayed on track with weekly in-person accountability meetings with other local photographers, who were also doing Sue Bryce’s 12 Week Startup program. Additionally, Darina connected powerfully with Sue’s teachings on money and money blocks. She is transforming her relationship with money and being able to ask for it because of these teachings and advice a mentor in the Sue Bryce Education Members-Only Facebook Group gave her.To learn more about Darina and see her beautiful images, check out our blog post! https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/sbe-lessons-bring-big-sales-with-darina-neyret/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every Friday at 11am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, business owner and podcast host Nikki Closser talks with photographer Crystal Byrd Uqdah about personal and business branding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 60 of the Portrait System Podcast, Crystal Byrd Uqdah reveals how she dedicated herself to learning all she could about photography in order to transform her business into the success it is today. You’ll find out about the gorgeous campaign she created called “Worthy,” and how she used video, behind-the-scenes images, testimonials, and her blog to get the word out about herself and her business. She also shares tips for enriching the beauty of dark skin tones – from the backdrops she uses to how she edits – and how important it is to present the subjects of her portraits as relatable, everyday women at the same time she draws out and showcases their beauty.To learn more about Crystal and see her beautiful images, check out our blog post! https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/worthy-and-successful-with-crystal-byrd-uqdah/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Olivia Renee gives Nikki Closser the lowdown on building a successful career shooting portraits for high school seniors. You’ll learn all about her ingenious marketing system that involves a yearly cadre of Senior VIPs, who she takes on exclusive location shoots, and how this garners her tons of social media exposure and word-of-mouth referrals. Be sure to listen to the whole podcast to hear all the details about how she’s cracked the code on senior photography.Don't forget to check out our blog post to learn more about Olivia and her business!https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/senior-photography-success-with-olivia-renee/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 58 of the Portrait System podcast, Nikki Closser talks to four photographers who have all levelled up their Portrait Masters Awards submissions to achieve silver medal status after previously attaining bronze. You’ll hear many perspectives – all varied and wise – from Angela Klaus, Marie Sales, Melissa Ring and Mike Gillette.  Remember, awards submissions are open from Jan 15 – Feb 15, and if you are looking for ways to bring up the level of your contest submissions and score more points, you won’t want to miss this podcast!To see the amazing images that our guests mention in the episode, check out our blog post here: https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/bronze-to-silver-level-up-your-portrait-masters-awards-submission-part-ii/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Jana Marcus shares her lifelong journey exploring photography. Her inspiring decades-spanning career began in fashion photography in dark rooms with film, and included traveling the country as a documentary photographer with an ethos of contributing to society through art. She went from being a freelancing, award-winning visual artist, who always needed a second job to make ends meet, to a becoming an empowered business person who implemented teachings from Sue Bryce Education in order to enact a successful plan for financial well-being. Be sure to listen to the whole podcast so you can hear Jana’s incredible story of developing her passion and craft in photography.Don't forget to check out our blog post to learn more about Jana and her business!https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/an-artists-pathway-to-profit-with-jana-marcus/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.