The Portrait System Podcast

Have you ever done a consultation with your clients? It seems that so many portrait photographers miss this really important step of selling. In this bonus episode taken from a 5-part educational video series available on the Sue Bryce Education website, Sue takes us through exactly how to do a consultation with a client. From what could go wrong to the best strategy to adopt, you will learn everything about how to properly consult and make a successful sale. If you want to learn more about sales and consultation, go to https://suebryceeducation.com/course/the-consultation/ for the full video. If you wish to learn more about the business of portrait photography, the entire Sue Bryce Education library is available FOR FREE at https://suebryceeducation.com/free-access/ this week exclusively, from April 20th to April 26th. 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 wondered how to market your photography business? If so, this is the episode for you! This bonus clip was taken from a 2-day workshop that Sue Bryce put together covering every possible angle of marketing and how you can best use your own personality to make the most of how you market and network. If you want to learn more about marketing and getting your business to where you want it to be, go to https://suebryceeducation.com/course/marketing-intensive/ for the full workshop. If you wish to learn more about the business of portrait photography, the entire Sue Bryce Education library is available FOR FREE at https://suebryceeducation.com/free-access/ this week exclusively, from April 20th to April 26th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever struggled with self-value, then you'll want to hear this episode! In this bonus clip taken from Sue Bryce's keynote at the 2019 Portrait Masters Conference, Sue talks about self-value, how positive focus can attract wealth and the concept of manifestation. Teaching self-value is one of Sue’s super powers and she does not disappoint with this talk. If you want to learn more about manifestation and self value, go to https://suebryceeducation.com/course/manifestation/ for the full video. If you wish to learn more about the business of portrait photography, the entire Sue Bryce Education library is available FOR FREE at https://suebryceeducation.com/free-access/ this week exclusively, from April 20th to April 26th. 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 heard someone say that they hate being photographed or being in front of a camera? That's because they don’t know what to do when someone is photographing them, and if you can take control and tell them what to do, you are one step ahead, and this is your chance to stand out from the other photographers. In this bonus episode, taken from an educational video available on the Sue Bryce Education website, Sue talks about how to pose people of all ages and body types in a flattering way. If you want to learn more about posing, go to https://suebryceeducation.com/12-week-startup/?view=startup-posing for the full video. If you wish to learn more about the business of portrait photography, the entire Sue Bryce Education library is available FOR FREE at https://suebryceeducation.com/free-access/ this week exclusively, from April 20th to April 26th.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 keeping and making money? You aren't alone! In this bonus episode, taken from an educational video available on the Sue Bryce Education website, Sue talks about the psychology behind the way we spend, keep, deal with, and lose money. If you want to learn more about the psychology of money, and Sue's concept of the Money Wheel of Misfortune, go to https://suebryceeducation.com/course/money-leaks/ for the full video. If you wish to learn more about the business of portrait photography, the entire Sue Bryce Education library is available FOR FREE at https://suebryceeducation.com/free-access/ this week exclusively, from April 20th to April 26th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you have ever felt you couldn’t have a successful photography business because of your location, you aren’t alone! In today’s show, host Nikki Closser talks with Bethany Johs, an incredibly successful portrait photographer living in a small North Dakota town. Starting out as a receptionist, Bethany shares how she went from portfolio building in her living room to running a successful studio in downtown Fargo. After discovering Sue Bryce, Bethany decided to leave behind family portraits and pursue women’s portraits, starting to build her portfolio in her home with friends and family. Since joining Sue Bryce Education, Bethany has used the business model to elevate her sales and now has a $2,700 average sale. If you’ve been struggling with road blocks in your business, 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.

Do you remember your first $1,000 sale? We often hear from photographers that raising their prices can be scary. And what we have found is that once photographers get their first great portrait sale, it can be a boost of confidence and gives them the proof they needed that they can do this! We asked Sue Bryce Education members to call in and share stories of their first $1,000 sale and the response was overwhelming! So many of you wanted to share your message with our community that we’ve decided to make this a bonus series on the podcast. Listen, learn and be inspired by today’s special bonus episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our Sue Bryce Education Facebook Members Group, we’ve been having great conversations about what’s happening in the world right now and how it’s affecting not only our businesses but our mindset. In today’s show, host Nikki Closser is joined by Sue Bryce - an international award-winning portrait photographer based out of L.A.  Listen as Sue shares how to lift yourself up out of worry and problem-focused mindset, so you can start focusing on a solution mindset. If you’ve been looking for advice on how to move forward and grow, you won’t want to miss this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we enter another week of self-quarantine, it’s important to keep busy and handle your business while at home. We asked Sue Bryce Education members to call in and share their stories and the response was overwhelming! So many of you wanted to share your message with our community that we’ve decided to make this a bonus episode on the podcast. If you’re struggling with finding motivation during these uncertain times, this is a can’t miss episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I had the comfy corporate job, making over 6 figures with all the great benefits and now I’m coming to my husband saying - I want to give that all up and take the biggest risk of my life.” In this week’s episode, host Nikki Closser is joined by Karianne Munstedt, a successful portrait photographer based in Phoenix, Arizona. Listen as Karianne shares how she went from being an Assistant Dean at a University to taking the biggest risk of her life and starting a portrait business. After spending 17 years in a career that didn’t fulfill her passion, Karianne started digging deep in photography and absorbing everything she could to further her portfolio. In 2015 Karianne discovered Sue Bryce and her whole world changed. After joining Sue Bryce Education, Karianne was able to not only leave her corporate job but was able to afford to let her husband stay at home with their newborn son. If you’re on the fence about making a life-changing career decision, this is a can’t miss episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.