The Portrait System Podcast

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.

Have you ever had to work through a difficult time? You are not alone! In this week's episode, Nikki Closser interviews Stacey Hanlon, an Ontario-based business coach and photographer. Stacey reveals how Sue Bryce Education’s self-value work, as well as her degree in social work, helped her create a business dedicated to growing her client’s confidence. Her passion for empowering women and the transformational power of photography is at the core of her work. Listen to the whole podcast to discover how Stacey faced adversity in order to grow a successful business that she loves.Don't forget to check out our blog post to learn more about Stacey and her business!https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/grow-in-confidence-with-stacey-hanlon/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Sue Bryce’s first 2021 visit to the Portrait System Podcast with Nikki Closser. In this episode, Sue talks with Nikki about the many ways you can make money with a photographer’s skill set, as well as how to decide what to focus on and build your business around. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Sue goes in depth into how to educate your clients in a way that makes them excited for their session, thrilled to spend money with you, and eager to refer their friends to you. She also leads you through the various systems needed for each point of contact with your clients, and serves it all up in way that is powerful, empowering, and highly motivating. And it all begins with you – tapping into your passion, building your self confidence, and increasing the value of your work and how you value it!If you want to read our blog post about this episode, click on this link: https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/value-your-work-increase-your-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.

In Episode 54 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 Matt Stagliano, Joanna Ziemlewski, Annie Marie, and Erica Manning.  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/episode-54-bronze-to-silver-level-up-your-portrait-masters-awards-submission/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you want to know how to maximise your chances of selling to a client? Then, you'll want to listen to today's interview with New Zealand portrait photographer Richard Wood! Richard is a uniquely talented and successful photographer with years of experience in the business and countless prestigious awards to his name. Listen in as he tells about how he started out in photography, got to where he is today and along the way shares a few of the secrets to his success. If you are looking for inspiration and advice on to run a photography business, then you won't want to miss this podcast episode!Don't forget to check out our blog post to learn more about Richard:https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/create-something-new-with-richard-wood/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you want to know how to create unique and beautiful portraits for your clients? Then, you'll want to hear this episode. Our guest today is portrait photographer D'Artagnan Winford from Jackson, MS. D'Artagnan works as senior art director for a company but also owns his own portrait studio where he crafts the most unique and beautiful images for his clients. Listen in as D'Artagnan tells us his story and the secrets of his success. If you want to know all the tricks to creating incredible photos and hear an inspiring story, then this episode is for you!Don't forget to check out our blog post to learn more about D'Artagnan: https://suebryceeducation.com/blog/dartagnanwinford/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever had trouble staying positive during hard times? We all have! Today's guest is photographer Kris Robinson from Sydney, Australia. Kris has a truly unique and radiating personality, and she spreads positivity wherever she goes. Listen in as she tells us her story, her ups and downs, how she started her career as a photographer, how she survived a car accident, how she runs a successful business and more. Kris is not only a talented artist, she is also an amazing inspiration to us all. If you're looking to be uplifted, then this episode is definitely for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 has been a complicated year for many professionals in the photography business. There has been fear, anxiety, and many challenges. That is why, to finish this year on a positive note, for episode 50 of The Portrait System Podcast, we invited Sue Bryce HERSELF to inspire our listeners and bring a positive outlook onto the coming year. Listen in as Sue brings her incredible energy to this episode and talks about conquering fears, setting goals and fulfilling your dreams. If 2020 has been a particularly difficult year for you, and you're looking for inspiration and uplifting words, then this episode is for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you want to hear one of the most unique and inspiring life stories you've ever heard? Well, you will not be disappointed with this episode! This week, host Nikki Closser interviews portrait photographer Donnamaria Jones who tells us all about her incredible life story. Donnamaria has a bachelors and a doctorate in pharmacy, but she is also a singer, army veteran, mother and an immensely talented photographer. If you want to know how she did it all, get inspired and learn something along the way, then this episode is for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are a lot of wedding photographers in our industry whose businesses have been greatly affected by COVID-19. Therefore, a lot of them feel the need to transition to portrait to survive. Well, today's guest can tell you exactly how to do it! Shar Devine was a successful New-Zealand-based wedding photographer. However, a natural disaster forced her to change her business and manifest her portrait studio. Shar is now the proud owner of a thriving portrait photography studio. If you want to hear the details of her story and learn how you too can make this transition, you'll definitely listen this episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.