

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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Apr 1, 2024 • 55min
How To Successfully Stay 24 Years In Business with Monika Demel
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Monika Demel who has been running a successful business for the past 24 years! Listen in as Monika tells us all about her personal journey, how she turned a personal health challenge into a beautiful artistic project and so much more. Don't miss out on this incredible interview!To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Multiply Income Streams For Your Business with Sue Bryce
Today, Sue Bryce is BACK on the Portrait System Podcast! Listen in as Nikki and Sue chat about how to multiply income streams for your business and get personal about their own experience. Don't miss out on this amazing episode!To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 2024 • 57min
Breaking Down Retouching with Photoshop Master Kristina Sherk
Today, on The Portrait System podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews photographer and Photoshop master Kristina Sherk. Listen in as Kristina breaks down her process, the importance of finding your developing style and simplifying Photoshop. Don't miss out on this educational interview!To learn more about Kristina, go to http://kristinasherk.com/To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 2024 • 48min
How Lisa Buck Is Growing From Stay-at-Home Mom to Senior & Headshot Photographer
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews headshot and senior photographer Lisa Buck. Lisa started her business just two years ago and was a stay at home mom. Although she's achieved incredibly growth, Lisa is still on her journey to growth and still has so much to look forward to. Listen in as Nikki and Lisa chat about Lisa's journey and the future. To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 60min
From Working 9 To 5 To Being A Part-Time Photographer With A $3200 Average Sale w/ Lakesha Miner
Discover how Lakesha Miner transitioned from a 9 to 5 job to a successful part-time photographer with a $3200 average sale, all while juggling motherhood. Hear about the importance of personalized website design, optimizing online presence, creating a safe client environment, and enhancing customer experience through reshoots and makeup considerations. Learn how personalized service and branding can elevate your photography business and how to balance work, family, and attending photography conferences.

Feb 19, 2024 • 55min
How To Convert Headshot Clients Into Portrait Clients with Leticia Andrade
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Atlanta area photographer Leticia Andrade. Leticia splits her business between personal branding & headshots and portraiture. Listen in as Leticia tells us all about how she converts clients from headshots to portraiture and how she levels her customer service to get consistent referrals. Don't miss out on this incredibly educational interview!To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
How Self-Value & Genuine Connection Transformed Alex Henderson's Portrait Business
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews NZ-based photographer Alex Henderson. Listen in as Alex tells us about his journey, his hardships and challenges and how he found happiness and success through photography. Don't miss out on this incredibly unique guest!To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 5, 2024 • 49min
How In-Person Sales Exponentially Increased Annette Sundberg's Income
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews St-Louis area photographer Annette Sundberg. Listen in as Annette tells us all about how Annette went from shoot and burn to being the most expensive photographer in her area. Don't miss out on this incredible success story!To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 29, 2024 • 53min
From Shoot & Burn To Boudoir Photographer with A $3300 Average Sale with Valentina Pardi-MacGregor
Today, on 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!To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 22, 2024 • 51min
How To Boost Your SEO To Keep Clients Coming with Brianna Parks
Photographer Brianna Parks shares her insights on using SEO to boost inquiries and the importance of diversify marketing channels. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from big weddings to elopements and the technical nature of SEO. Building domain authority through backlinks and managing inquiries efficiently are also discussed. The guest emphasizes the value of a photography community and caution against assuming social media success.


