The Portrait System Podcast

Have you ever wanted to hear the secrets to overcoming fear and self-doubt from a self-made woman, author and successful television host? Then, you're in for a treat with this week's episode! Today, host Nikki Closser interviews hairstylist Tabatha Coffey. Tabatha started her hairdressing career at 14, and has since then become a successful salon owner, published author and host of several television shows. Throughout this interview, Tabatha shares all the ups and downs of her journey, how she started as a hairdresser in Australia, moved to the US, brought her business to incredible heights and so much more. If you're looking for a inspiring podcast episode, this is the one!Tabatha Coffey will be a featured speaker at the 2020 Portrait Masters Live Conference. To learn more about the conference, go to: https://theportraitmasters.com/tickets/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You are in for a very special episode today on the Portrait System Podcast! Matthew Jordan Smith joins us as a guest all the way from Japan to tell us all the secrets to his success. From empowering young black children through photography to photographing Oprah, and becoming a published author, Matthew's journey has been incredible and full of surprises. Throughout this interview, Matthew tells us all about how his passion first came to be and how he turned it into a success and navigated throughout all the challenges in his business from corporate sponsorships to portrait photography. If you are looking to hear about a truly inspiring story, you will not be disappointed!Matthew Jordan Smith will be a featured speaker at the 2020 Portrait Masters Live Conference. To learn more about the conference, go to: https://theportraitmasters.com/tickets/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, host Nikki Closser interviews Jai Mayhew, an incredibly successful and talented photographer with a unique story. Before getting into portrait photography, Jai was a commercial photographer, and she has been able to use the skills that she acquired in her commercial experience to empower women through portrait photography. Throughout the episode, Jai tells us all the secrets to turning everyday women into supermodels. Whether you are eager to learn more about photography, or simply looking to hear an uplifting story about female empowerment, then this episode is for you!Jai Mayhew will be a featured speaker at the 2020 Portrait Masters Live Conference. To learn more about the conference, go to: https://theportraitmasters.com/tickets/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You are in for a unique story this week on the podcast! Today's guest is portrait photographer Emma Burcusel. Emma came from Romania to the U.S as a student 15 years ago and is now a successful business owner. Throughout this episode, Emma tells it all about the ups and downs of her story, how one client made her realize that she needed to change her pricing immediately, and how Sue Bryce helped her find the right words to talk to models and clients. If you are looking for an inspiring and uplifting story, or if you need to learn about how to grow your business and communicate with your clients better, 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.

In this week's episode, host Nikki Closser interviews photography business owner Tammy Zurak from Cordova, Tennessee. Before being a photographer, Tammy was working a corporate job in sales and quickly hit the glass ceiling. Despite her insecurities, she took a leap of faith and started her own photography business. By applying the Sue Bryce Model and using her networking skills to her advantage, she grew into the happier and successful person that she is today. Listen in as Tammy shares the details of her journey as well as her own personal networking tips. If you are naturally shy and want to learn how you can use networking to grow your business, or if you're simply looking for an inspiring true story, 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.

The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditations 2020 are now open for submission! You can win awards and prizes and receive points toward becoming an Accredited Portrait Masters Photographer. Today's guest, Richard Wood, is one of the many talented judges of the competition. A top photographer and educator from New Zealand, Richard tells us all about the secrets to creating a winning image in this unique bonus episode. If you're looking to learn more about what makes a winning image, or simply seeking powerful advice from a successful master photographer, then this episode is for you! To learn more about the Portrait Masters Awards, go to https://suebryceeducation.com/awards/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, meet photographer Bassam Sabbagh who retired after a successful career in aerospace engineering to follow his dream of exploring the arts. Following the Sue Bryce model, he started his own portrait photography business and, with perseverance and hard work, found success. Listen in as Bassam shares with us all the ups and downs of his journey, from the first steps of his business to building his studio while battling cancer and so much more. Bassam tells it all in this incredible and personal interview, and if you are looking for inspiration, this is the episode for you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this second bonus episode about going back to work in the time of COVID-19, we have invited a few SBE members to talk about their experience having to keep their photography business running during the quarantine and dealing with the new guidelines for reopening. These photographers from all over the world have been incredibly creative and ingenious! If you're looking for inspiration and new ideas to incorporate into your business right now and in the future, this episode will not disappoint.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, you're going to hear a different story than you're used to on this podcast. In today's episode, host Nikki Closser interviews portrait photographer Lindsey Snavely, who, unlike many of our previous guests, loves her full time job, and instead of leaving it, decided to create a photography business on the side and make both worlds work for her. Lindsey found a way to build her business as her own pace and not rely on it to "pay her mortgage" while being incredibly successful and finding joy in what she does. Listen in as she tells it all about how she did in this unique episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Afraid to take that big step in your life that could change everything? Then, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode for inspiration! In this week's episode, host Nikki Closser interviews successful portrait photographer Kelly Day from Germantown, TN. Kelly tells us all about everything she went through on her journey, from leaving a corporate job that made her happy but did not completely fulfil her to having to make ends meet really quickly for herself, her husband and their two children. By applying the SBE model to her business, persevering and following her passion, Kelly managed to build the life she's always wanted. If you're looking for inspiration and want to learn about how to build a great portrait photography business that will make you happy and stress-free, 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.