Podcasts by The Portrait System Podcast

Q&A: Body Image with Teri Hofford from 2022-02-24T17:57:48

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Q&A: Selling Large Prints with Ben Marcum from 2022-02-17T17:27:37

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How To Create Beautiful Images in Difficult Situations with Jason Vinson from 2022-02-14T10:00

Today's guest is wedding and portrait photographer Jason Vinson! Jason creates beautiful images in sometime very tricky light situations and today he shares his unique experience on our podcast....

Q&A: Balancing Art&Business with Jonny Edward from 2022-02-10T19:07:30

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Going From $50 to $6500 Minimum Per Photoshoot with Damaly Shepherd from 2022-02-07T10:00

Today's guest is New York-based photographer Damaly Sheperd! Damaly is an amazing conversationalist and an incredible photographer who built her business very fast and went from $50 to $6500 min...

Q&A: Networking, Marketing&Mindset from 2022-02-03T17:08:42

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Amie Lou’s Minimalistic Style Led Her to Success from 2022-01-31T10:00

Today's guest is Wyoming-based photographer Amie Lou who tells us all about her amazing journey to becoming a successful photographer. Listen in as guest host Ashleigh Taylor interviews Amie abo...

Q&A: Pet Portraits with Shelley Franklin from 2022-01-27T10:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

A $2500 Average Is Possible Anywhere! With Yagazie Eguare from 2022-01-24T10:00

Today's guest on the Portrait System Podcast is Yagazie Eguare who runs a studio with a team of photographers in Lagos, Nigeria. Yagazie has a $2500 sales average, and this episode, she goes in ...

Q&A: Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert Rachel Owen from 2022-01-20T17:36:25

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Booking 40 Shoots Within 6 Month of Starting a Business with Kelsey Comer from 2022-01-17T10:00

Today we are featuring a unique story on The Portrait System Podcast! Photographer Kelsey Comer tells us all about how she booked 40 shoots and reached a $1200 sales average within 6 months of s...

Q&A: Follow-Up with Shauna Crane from 2022-01-13T17:53:58

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Building a Successful Business Photographing Dancers with Michell Santelik from 2022-01-10T10:00

We are back for a new exciting year on The Portrait System Podcast powered by Sue Bryce Education! To start off the year, we have invited guest Michell Santelik, a successful portrait photograph...

Q&A: Gold Portrait Masters Award with Nicole Bonilla from 2021-12-23T17:35:09

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Ore Adesina Takes Boudoir To The Next Level&Makes Her Clients Feel Comfortable from 2021-12-20T10:00

On today's episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews boudoir photographer Ore Adesina. Ore tells us all about how she makes her clients feel comfortable in front of t...

Q&A: Wardrobe Styling with Kenzie Olds from 2021-12-16T19:20:45

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Going Full-Time With Your Business&Supporting a Family with Nicole Farough from 2021-12-13T10:00

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, guest Nicole Farough from Nicole Rose Photography tells her story to host Nikki Closser. Listen in as Nicole goes back through her journey and tell us all a...

Q&A: Social Motion Packs with Catlin Timmins from 2021-12-09T17:48:20

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Using SEO and Referrals to Run a Thriving Photography Business with Milena Perdriel from 2021-12-06T10:00

Today's guest is Paris-based photographer Milena Perdriel who specialises in corporate photography. Listen in as Milena tells us her unique journey of how she got into photography. Over the year...

How Jon Busby Created His Photography Business With a Unique Niche from 2021-11-29T10:00

Today's guest is U.K.-based photographer Jon Busby who created a unique business photographing hats. Listen in as Jon tells us all about how he came up with this idea, and how he is now running ...

Q&A: Marketing Campaigns with Kirsten White from 2021-11-25T10:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How High School Teacher Genetra White Got To a $2000 Sales Average from 2021-11-22T17:12:14

Today's guest is Genetra White, a Texas-based portrait photographer who went from Spanish high school teacher to portrait photography while being a mother of three. Listen in as Genetra tells us...

Q&A: Achieving a 14K+ Sale with Kristine Logan from 2021-11-18T17:51:55

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Charging High-End Prices Right Out of the Gate with Audrey Woulard from 2021-11-15T16:14:16

Today's guest is portrait photographer Audrey Woulard. Audrey is fearless and has such an inspiring story. While a stay-at-home mom, she decided to start her photography business, but she valued...

Q&A: Self-Portraits with Neon Howe from 2021-11-11T17:30:18

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

From War-Torn Iran To Successful Award-Winning Photographer with Forough Yavari from 2021-11-08T10:00

Our guest today on the podcast is award-winning photographer Forough Yavari! Forough has such a unique story that she was kind enough to share with us in this episode. From growing up in war-tor...

Q&A: Personal Branding with Angi Lewis from 2021-11-05T17:40:14

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Best-Of 100 Episodes from 2021-11-04T18:13:05

In celebration of our 100 episode, we put together this "best-of" compilation featuring the best bits from our most popular episodes. Hope you enjoy this bonus episode!

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Special Episode 100 with Sue Bryce from 2021-11-01T16:51:42

Join us today on this very special occasion with Nikki Closser and Sue Bryce to celebrate our 100th episode of the Portrait System Podcast!

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Q&A: Follow-Up with Rodney Pedroza from 2021-10-28T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Juggling Family&Portrait Business with Neon Howe from 2021-10-25T09:00

Today on the Portrait System podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews portrait photographer Neon Howe. Neon is an incredibly talented and successful photographer who tells us all about how he buil...

Running a Thriving Business From a Small Caribbean Island with Felicia Schuette from 2021-10-18T09:00

Today on the Portrait System podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Bonaire-based photographer Felicia Schuette who tells us all about how she runs a thriving business from the small Caribbean i...

How Nikki Closser Used Personal Branding to Retire Herself From Social Work from 2021-10-11T09:00

Today, we have a very special episode of the Portrait System Podcast! Host Nikki Closser becomes a guest as photographer and SBE clubhouse host Ashleigh Taylor interviews her about her personal ...

Q&A: TPM Awards from 2021-10-07T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Ben Von Wong Creates Viral Content To Support His Message from 2021-10-04T09:00

Today, we have a very special guest on the podcast! Host Nikki Closser interviews Ben Von Wong! Ben is not your traditional portrait photographer. Instead he creates very unique photography proj...

Q&A: Creating an Experience For Customers from 2021-09-30T16:46:59

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Overcoming Frustration&Unlocking Success with Sissela Johansson from 2021-09-27T23:29:05

In this week's episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Connecticut-based photographer Sissela Johansson. Sissela is originally from Denmark and had to rebuild her b...

Q&A: Follow-Up with Carrie Roseman from 2021-09-23T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How To Overcome Your Pricing Blocks with Shauna Crane from 2021-09-20T09:00

In this week's episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews SBE designer and photographer Shauna Crane. Shauna designed most of the material on the SBE website, but is a...

Q&A: Parenthood&Business from 2021-09-16T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Successful Boudoir&Personal Branding Business in Romania with Alina Botica from 2021-09-13T09:00

In this week's episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews boudoir, personal branding and portrait photographer Alina Botica. Alina owns a thriving photography studio i...

Q&A: Online Marketing&Branding with Wani Olatunde from 2021-09-09T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Newborn, Maternity and Child Photographer Oleksandra Stelmah’s Natural Style from 2021-09-06T09:00

In this new episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews newborn, maternity and child photographer Oleksandra Stelmah. Listen in as Oleksandra tells us all about how she...

From Burnt Out Teacher to Successful Personal Branding and Boudoir Photographer with Kirsten White from 2021-08-30T09:00

In this new episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews personal branding and boudoir photographer Kirsten White. Listen in as Kirsten tells us all about how she quit h...

Photographing and Marketing For High School Seniors with Annie Marie from 2021-08-23T09:00

In this new episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Annie Marie who specializes in high school senior photography. Listen in as Annie reveals all the s...

Q&A: Marketing&Tik Tok with David Suh from 2021-08-19T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

From Finance to Photography&Motherhood with Wani Olatunde from 2021-08-16T09:00

Today's guest is U.K-based photographer Wani Olatunde. Wani has such fun energy an amazing story. While she currently lives and has a photography business in the U.K., she's previously had her b...

Q&A: Being a Young Entrepreneur from 2021-08-12T15:49:31

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Teri Hofford Expanded Her Photography Brand With Body Positivity from 2021-08-09T09:00

Today, we have a very special guest on the Portrait System Podcast! Host Nikki Closser interviews photographer/author/activist and body image expert Teri Hofford, who tells us about how she...

Q&A: Mental Blocks&Boundaries from 2021-08-05T17:02:11

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Rodney Pedroza Went From Social Services to Full-Time Photography from 2021-08-02T08:38:21

Today's guest is U.K-based photographer Rodney Pedroza who tells us all about his journey from working for social services to becoming a full-time photographer. Rodney's energy is incredible, an...

Q&A: Follow-Up With Kate Styles from 2021-07-29T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Kelley Norcia Quit Teaching For Photography in 2021 from 2021-07-26T09:00

In this week's episode of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Kelley Norcia who tells us all about how she finally quit teaching in 2021 to be a full time pho...

Q&A: How To Work With a Make-Up Artist from 2021-07-22T16:45:27

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Manifestation&Mindset with Sue Bryce from 2021-07-19T09:00

In this week's episode, Sue Bryce is back on the Portrait System Podcast to talk about manifestation and mindset with host Nikki Closser. Listen in as Sue openly talks about her personal history...

Q&A: Creating Systems For Your Business from 2021-07-15T09:00

Every Friday at 12pm PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How a Photograph Saved Zaakirah Muhammad’s Life from 2021-07-12T09:00

Today's guest is photographer, podcaster and author Zaakirah Muhammad who tells us the incredible story of how a photograph literally saved her life! Listen in as Zaakirah tells us about her lif...

Q&A: Achieving High Sales Numbers with Felicia Reed from 2021-07-08T09:00

Every Friday at 12am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Carrie Roseman Achieved a $6000 Portrait Sales Average from 2021-07-05T09:00

Today's guest is portrait and boudoir photographer Carrie Roseman . Listen in as host Nikki Closser interviews her about her journey, how she gained the strength to raise her prices and found he...

Q&A: Mental Health and Business with Matt Stagliano from 2021-07-01T07:35:26

Every Friday at 12am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How to Create Conceptual Photos That Make You Stop Scrolling with Bryce Chapman from 2021-06-28T15:02:55

This week on the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Bryce Chapman. Bryce is an amazing artist who creates unique conceptual pictures that will definitely make yo...

Q&A: Marketing For Boudoir from 2021-06-24T17:58:20

Every Friday at 12am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How Shelley Franklin Created a Successful 50-Over-50 Campaign from 2021-06-21T09:00

Today, on the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Shelley Franklin who tells us all about how she created a successful 50-Over-50 Campaign that boosted her busine...

Q&A: Personal Branding with Jama Finney from 2021-06-17T17:59:45

Every Friday at 12am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

From Successful Model to Amazing Photographer with Jorge Suarez from 2021-06-14T09:00

Today on the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews portrait photographer Jorge Suarez. Listen in as Jorge tells his unique story about how he started out as a model for huge bra...

Q&A: Running a Business During the Pandemic from 2021-06-10T15:50:14

Every Friday at 12am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

UK Celebrity Photographer Dan Kennedy Shares the Secrets To His Success from 2021-06-07T09:00

Today on the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews UK celebrity photographer Dan Kennedy. From Whoopi Goldberg to Keira Knightley and Richard Madden, Dan has worked with the big...

Going Viral With Stunning Portraits with Regis and Kahran Bethencourt from 2021-05-31T09:00

Today's episode features two very special guests: photographers Regis and Kahran Bethencourt. Regis and Kahran specialize in photographing children of color and empowering them through stunning ...

Q&A: Personal Branding from 2021-05-27T13:58:12

Every Friday at 12am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. This week, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

Boosting Your Sales with Tik Tok with David Suh from 2021-05-24T09:00

Today's guest on the Portrait System Podcast is photographer David Suh. David is an incredibly talented photographer but also a smart creator who has found success producing content for Tik Tok ...

Q&A with Emily Drew from 2021-05-20T09:00

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, host Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Ta...

How SBE Mentor Lenka Jones Built Her Business in the UK from 2021-05-17T09:00

Today on the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer and SBE mentor Lenka Jones. Listen in as Lenka tells her unique story from starting out as a casting director in ...

Clubhouse Talk: Group Posing&Starting a New Business from 2021-05-12T09:00

Every Friday at 11am PST, Sue Bryce Education goes live on Clubhouse to talk about the business of photography and chat with the audience. Today, we have a double-feature with two cl...

Secrets to Great Editing&How to Find a Retoucher with Pratik Naik from 2021-05-10T09:00

This week on The Portrait System Podcast we have a very special guest: Portrait Master Pratik Naik! Listen in as Pratik Naik tells the story of how he started his career and discusses with host ...

Clubhouse Talk: Marketing to Seniors from 2021-05-07T16:53:47

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, host Nikki Closser chats with ph...

Clubhouse Talk: Follow-Up with Ashleigh Taylor from 2021-05-05T09:00

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, host Kevin Conde talks with phot...

How Ines Schaefer Rebuilt her Business in a New Country from 2021-05-03T09:00

We have a very unique story in store for you today! Host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Ines Schaefer who tells the story of how she had to build her business twice in two very different ...

Clubhouse Talk: Transforming Adversity from 2021-04-29T09:00

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, host Ben Marcum talks with photo...

Self-Value and Putting Yourself Out There with Sue Bryce from 2021-04-26T09:00

Today we have Sue Bryce herself back on the podcast to talk about self-value and putting yourself out there. Listen in as host Nikki Closser chats with Sue about self-confidence, owning your pit...

Questions From the Audience #2 with Nikki Closser&Emily London from 2021-04-23T09:00

Today, we have another very special episode of the Portrait System Podcast for you! We asked Sue Bryce Education members to ask us some questions, and host Nikki Closser has invited Emily London...

My First $1000 Sale pt 4 from 2021-04-22T09:00

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 ...

Advice From SBE Members from 2021-04-21T09:00

We have another special episode for you today! We asked Sue Bryce Education members to leave us a message on Speakpipe and share some valuable advice and things they have learnt along the w...

Questions From the Audience with Nikki Closser&Cat-Ford Coates from 2021-04-20T09:00

Today, we have a very special episode of the Portrait System Podcast for you! We asked Sue Bryce Education members to ask us some questions, and host Nikki Closser has invited Cat Ford-Coates to...

How to Charge Higher Prices in a Small Town with Jessica Malone from 2021-04-19T09:00

In episode 68 of the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Jessica Malone. Jessica lives in a small town an hour away from the closest big city. Despite that, and e...

Clubhouse Talk: Creativity from 2021-04-15T09:00

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, host Cat Ford-Coates talks with ...

How to Create Viral&Powerful Images with Latesha Bryant from 2021-04-12T09:00

In episode 67 of the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Latesha Bryant. Latesha is the founder of HERstory Photography Studio, a portrait studio with the go...

Special Announcement From Sue Bryce and the Founders from 2021-04-05T15:44:39

Today, we have a very special announcement to make on the Portrait System Podcast, so we invited Sue Bryce and the founders of Sue Bryce Education to talk to our community and share the big news...

Clubhouse Talk with Felix Kunze from 2021-04-01T09:00

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, host Nikki Closser chats with Fe...

Celebrity Photographer Mark Mann Shares His Incredible Journey from 2021-03-29T09:00

In this episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Mark Mann about his incredible journey from being a young furniture photographer in Glasgow, Scotland, to becoming a pho...

Elevating Clients' Stories Through Portraits with Matt Stagliano from 2021-03-22T09:00

In Episode 64, Nikki Closser welcomes Matt Stagliano of Stonetree Creative back to the Portrait System Podcast. Matt has a passion for storytelling through natural glamour photography and person...

Finding the Strength to Price Yourself Higher with Cassandra Jones from 2021-03-15T09:00

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...

Clubhouse Talk: Marketing from 2021-03-12T19:12:56

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 Por...

Sue Bryce Teaches How Brand Clarity Leads to Sales from 2021-03-08T10:00

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 p...

Clubhouse Talk: Self-Value from 2021-03-04T17:38:19

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 w...

Learning about Money from SBE to Achieve Big Sales with Darina Neyret from 2021-03-01T10:00

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 ...

Clubhouse Talk: Personal and Business Branding from 2021-02-25T10:00

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...

How a Campaign Transformed a Busy Mom's Business with Crystal Byrd Uqdah from 2021-02-22T10:00

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...

How to Find Success as a Senior Photographer with Olivia Renee from 2021-02-15T10:00

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 a...

Bronze to Silver: Level up your Portrait Masters Awards Submission Part II from 2021-02-11T16:23:45

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 pr...

How Jana Marcus Made 100k in 2020 with the SBE Model from 2021-02-08T10:00

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 roo...

How Stacey Hanlon Conquered her Fears to Build her Business from 2021-02-01T10:00

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 re...

Sue Bryce on Valuing Your Work and Increasing Your Income from 2021-01-25T10:00

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...

Bronze to Silver: Level up your Portrait Masters Awards Submission from 2021-01-21T10:00

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 pr...

How Photographer Richard Wood Maximizes His Chances to Sell with Unique Reveals from 2021-01-18T10:00

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 unique...

How D’Artagnan Winford Communicates with Clients to Create Jaw-Dropping Portraits from 2021-01-11T10:00

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 Jackso...

Staying Positive Through the Obstacles with Kris Robinson from 2021-01-04T10:00

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, ...

Level Up and Set Goals for 2021 with Sue Bryce from 2020-12-28T10:00

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 e...

From the Military to the Medical Field to Photography: Donnamaria Jones’ Incredible Journey from 2020-12-21T10:00

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 p...

How Former Wedding Photographer Shar Devine Manifested her Portrait Business from 2020-12-14T10:00

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. Wel...

How Nataliya Lalor Built a Six-Figure Family Photography Business in Two Years with SBE from 2020-12-07T10:00

Do you want to build a photography business you love and develop your own style? Then, you'll want to listen to this interview! Today's guest is portrait photographer Nataliya Lalor from Greenwi...

How Lara Jade Became a Successful Fashion Photographer After Being Told "No" from 2020-11-30T10:00

Have you ever been told "no"? Has anyone ever said to you "there's no way you'll make money from this"? You are not alone! Today's guest is portrait master Lara Jade who tells us all about how s...

Sue Bryce’s Former Videographer Tells us her Own Success Story - with Casey Littler from 2020-11-23T10:00

We have a very special guest this week on the Portrait System Podcast, and it is none other than New-Zealand-based portrait photographer Casey Littler! Casey started out as Sue Bryce's videograp...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Launch from 2020-11-19T10:00

Welcome to week 12 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait ...

How Emily Jane Beat Self-Doubt and Created a Unique Bridal Boutique&Portrait Studio Business from 2020-11-16T10:00

Have you ever had an idea that you immediately shut down because no one had ever done it before? You are not the only one! Today's guest is portrait photographer Emily Jane. Emily's unique story...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Photoshop Hacks from 2020-11-12T10:00

Welcome to week 11 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait ...

How Paula Brennan Makes $10,000 in a Day with Special Personal Branding Photoshoots from 2020-11-09T10:00

Are you a wedding photographer looking to transition to portrait? You're not the only one! Today's guest is Paula Brennan, an incredibly successful portrait photographer from Australia who speci...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Confidence&Networking from 2020-11-05T10:00

Welcome to week 10 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait ...

How Felicia Reed Made Her Business Stronger through the Pandemic from 2020-11-02T10:00

The pandemic has hit the portrait photography business hard, and many photographers wonder about how to stay both safe and profitable. Today's guest is portrait photographer Felicia Reed from Au...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Makeup and Hair from 2020-10-29T09:00

Welcome to week 9 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

Why Kara Marie’s Clients Spend Over $5000 on Boudoir Photoshoots from 2020-10-26T09:00

Do you wonder how to boudoir photoshoots and would like to incorporate it into your brand? Then, you'll want to hear this interview! Today's guest is Kara Marie with Kara Marie Studios from Aust...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Design Hacks from 2020-10-22T09:00

Welcome to week 8 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

Canon Explorer of Light Michele Celentano Gives you the Secrets to Posing from 2020-10-19T09:00

Canon Explorer of Light MICHELE CELENTANO accepted to be our guest today on the Portrait System Podcast to share all of the secrets that made her a success. Michele is very down to earth and mak...

Master of Lighting Felix Kunze shares his Strategy for Success from 2020-10-16T09:00

Today, we have a very special episode for you on The Portrait System Podcast! Portrait Master FELIX KUNZE, a.k.a "the Master of Lighting," came on to be our guest for a unique interview. Listen ...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Posing from 2020-10-15T09:00

Welcome to week 7 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

Fired from Customer Service job, Jasmine Newton Blossoms into a Hyper Successful Photographer from 2020-10-12T09:00

Have you ever been fired from a job and thought that it was the end of the world? Well, you are alone! Today's guest is Jasmine Newton, an incredibly successful portrait photographer who knows e...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Marketing from 2020-10-08T09:00

Welcome to week 6 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

School Teacher Turned Entrepreneur Makes 6 Figures within the 1st Year with Anita Watkins from 2020-10-05T09:00

Are you afraid to quit your job and start your own business? Does networking scare you? Well, you are not alone! Portrait photographer Anita Watkins is our guest today on the Portrait System Pod...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Lighting from 2020-10-01T09:00

Welcome to week 5 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

Using Video Marketing to Boost your Sales with Sally Sargood from 2020-09-28T09:00

Does using videography to market your business seem daunting to you? You are not alone! Today's guest is Sally Sargood. Sally is a marketing expert from Animoto, a service that makes video creat...

Nurse Turned Photographer Ang McCabe Tells all about Switching Jobs, Creating her Business, and Having a Family from 2020-09-24T09:00

Have you ever wondered how some have it all? Well, look no further for an answer! Today's guest is photographer Ang McCabe who shares with us how she went into nursing, but then decided to compl...

Wedding Photographer Susan Stripling Shares How She Deals with 2020 from 2020-09-21T09:00

Are you an entrepreneur who's business has been affected by the pandemic? You are not alone! Today's guest is wedding photographer Susan Stripling from Brooklyn, New York. Susan shares with us t...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Sales from 2020-09-17T09:00

Welcome to week 4 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

180 Loser: How Athlete, Model and Photographer Peter Hurley Failed Upward from 2020-09-14T09:00

Do you want to hear an amazing and unique story like you've never heard before? Then, this episode is for you! Today's guest is photographer Peter Hurley. Peter is not only a world famous photog...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Camera Basics from 2020-09-10T15:56:12

Welcome to week 3 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

Successful Fashion and Magazine Photographer Kate Whyte Does it All from her Home Studio from 2020-09-07T09:00

Have you ever felt intimidated by learning about photography? You are not alone! Today's guest is Vancouver based photographer Kate Whyte. Kate has had an impressive career as a fashion and maga...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Pricing&Product from 2020-09-03T09:00

Welcome to week 2 of the 12 Week Startup program! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait S...

World-Renowned Wedding Photographer Jerry Ghionis Shares the Personal and Professional Struggles he Faced on his Way to Success from 2020-08-31T09:00

We have an exceptional guest this week on the Portrait System podcast! World-renowned wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis tells us all about his personal philosophy of success and how he made it ...

Bonus: 12 Week Startup - Studio Setup from 2020-08-27T09:00

The 12 Week Startup program has started! Every Tuesday, host Nikki Closser goes live with special guests, and we record it to give it to you as a special bonus episode on The Portrait System pod...

How Dress Designer Trista Smith Partnered with Photographers to Grow her Business to a Huge Success from 2020-08-24T09:00

Today, we have a very special guest on the Portrait System podcast! Trista Smith is the owner of Reclamation and a talented dress designer whose dresses have been worn by Pamela Anderson and Jes...

Hairstylist, Author&TV Star Tabatha Coffey Talks Overcoming Fear&Self-Doubt in Business from 2020-08-17T09:00

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! To...

Celebrity Photographer&Published Author Matthew Jordan Smith Shares How he Turned his Passion into Success from 2020-08-10T09:00

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 empowe...

How Jai Mayhew Empowers Everyday Women and Turns them into Supermodels from 2020-08-03T09:00

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 comm...

Realizing your Self-Worth and Jumping from $50 to $2000 per Photoshoot with Emma Burcusel from 2020-07-27T09:00

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 ...

Overcoming Insecurities and Networking Her Way to Success with Tammy Zurak from 2020-07-20T09:00

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 ...

Bonus: Secrets to a Winning Image with Head Judge Richard Wood from 2020-07-16T09:00

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. To...

Aerospace Engineer Uses Photography to have a Fulfilling and Profitable Retirement with Bassam Sabbagh from 2020-07-13T09:00

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, ...

Bonus: When You Can't Do "Normal" Photoshoots #2 from 2020-07-09T09:00

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 ...

Working Full Time While Running a Photography Business with Lindsey Snavely from 2020-07-06T09:00

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 o...

How the SBE Model Helped Kelly Day to Support her Family After Leaving Her Job from 2020-06-29T09:00

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 intervi...

Using Same-Day Reveals to Build the Life She Loves with Hadonica Murphy from 2020-06-22T09:00

Have you ever had an emotionally draining job that you dreamt of leaving to follow your true passion? If yes, you'll want to hear this episode! Today's guest is Hadonica Murphy, a young portrait...

Bonus: When You Can't Do "Normal" Photoshoots from 2020-06-18T09:00

In this special bonus episode, we have invited a few SBE members to talk about their experiences having to keep their photography business running during the quarantine and dealing with new gui...

Following her Dream and Making $3500 per Photoshoot Using Paid Ads with Angi Lewis from 2020-06-15T09:00

Today's guest is Angi Lewis, a portrait photographer from Houston, TX who has found incredible success in her business by applying the Sue Bryce Education model and using paid Facebook ads. Host...

From Bartender to Making $3200 per Photoshoot with a Full Fledged Studio with Cat Ford-Coates from 2020-06-08T09:00

Changing career can be a daunting thing. You constantly ask yourself if you're going to make it, while dealing with extraordinary financial pressure and wondering if you made the right decision....

Going Back to Photography after 20 years as a School Counselor with Julie Ulstrup from 2020-06-01T09:00

Did you ever stray away from your true passion to get a regular job, and now dream of going back? Then, this is the episode for you! This week, business owner and photographer Nikki Closser inte...

How Mitzi Starkweather Nearly Doubled Her Photography Income by Hiring Her Husband from 2020-05-25T09:00

Have you ever had to work alongside your significant other? You are not the only one! In this week's episode, host Nikki Closser interviews Mitzi Starkweather, a successful portrait photographer...

Nikki Closser Shares Her Story: From Burned Out Social Worker to Successful Photographer from 2020-05-18T09:00

Today is a special episode! Our host, Nikki Closser, becomes a guest and shares how she went from burned out social worker to successful photographer with two studios (in two different stat...

Building a Multi-Genre Photography Business Using the SBE Model with Joanna Booth from 2020-05-11T09:00

Did you ever want to give up and quit photography? Then, this episode will definitely inspire you! Today's guest is Joanna Booth, a successful photographer located in Houston, Texas who shoots m...

$20k in Debt to Making $2,400/shoot with Gerson Lopes from 2020-05-04T09:00

Have you ever been afraid to make a big change in your life and get into debt? You aren't alone! Today's guest is Gerson Lopes, a successful portrait photographer who dropped everything and move...

Stay-at-Home Mom Makes $4500/shoot Using Cultural Portraits with Mapuana Reed from 2020-04-27T09:00

Have you ever felt like you wanted to start your own business and explore your passion but it just sounded too scary or impossible to do? If so, this is the episode for you! In this week's episo...

Friday Bonus: Photoshoot Consultation from 2020-04-24T13:00

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 educationa...

Thursday Bonus: Marketing Intensive from 2020-04-23T13:00

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 pos...

Wednesday Bonus: Manifestation from 2020-04-22T13:00

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-v...

Tuesday Bonus: Posing 101 from 2020-04-21T13:00

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...

Monday Bonus: Money Leaks from 2020-04-20T14:42:11

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 psy...

$2.700 Photoshoots in a Small Farm Town with Bethany Johs from 2020-04-13T09:00

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 s...

Bonus: My First $1000 Sale pt 3 from 2020-04-09T09:00

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 ...

Money Mindset in an Economic Downturn with Sue Bryce from 2020-04-06T09:00

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 mind...

BONUS: Staying Busy While Staying Home from 2020-04-02T09:00

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 r...

Corporate MBA to Full-Time Photographer with Karianne Munstedt from 2020-03-30T09:00

“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 t...

Bonus: My First $1,000 Sale! pt 2 from 2020-03-26T09:00

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 ...

Corporate Drag to Creative Success Using Dream Shoots with Alice Prenat from 2020-03-23T09:00

Photography isn’t always viewed as a profession but merely a hobby and this simply isn’t true! If you’d like to hear how one photographer changed that stigma in her life, then do we have the epi...

COVID-19 and our Photo Businesses with Sue Bryce from 2020-03-19T13:00

As small business owners, being prepared for changes in the economy is challenging. When a crisis hits we are flooded with information which in return can lead to fear. By breaking down this inf...

Thriving Senior Photographer Makes the Decision to Go Part-Time - with Mackenzie Fugett from 2020-03-16T09:00

Are you struggling to find the perfect balance between family and career? If so, you aren’t alone and do we have the best episode for you! This week, host Nikki Closser sits down with Mackenzie ...

Hobbyist to Profitable Photographer, Conquering Fears to Find Success with Leon McDonald from 2020-03-09T09:00

Have you always dreamed of owning a photography business but didn't know how to get started? If so, today’s an episode you won’t want to miss! This week, host Nikki Closser, is joined by Leon Mc...

Bonus: My First $1,000 Sale! from 2020-03-05T10:00

Today is a special episode! We often hear from people that raising their prices can be so scary and what we find is that once photographers can get that first really great portrait sale, it is s...

Burned Out Wedding Photographer to a 6 Figure Portrait Business with Ashleigh Taylor from 2020-03-02T10:00

“I went from being one of the best wedding photographers in my area, making great money, building my business but I wanted to take my dreams to the next level.” This week, host Nikki Closser is ...

Boudoir and the Sue Bryce Business Model? with Arnica Spring Rae from 2020-02-24T10:00

Does having a successful boudoir business sound impossible to you? If so, you’ll want to hear how this next guest went from running a thriving boudoir business in not one city but two! In this w...

Starting Over at 60. Using Age as Your Superpower with Kitti McMeel from 2020-02-17T10:00

Starting over your career can be scary at any age, especially after the age of 60. But we’re here to share with you how to take your age from a limitation to your superpower! In this week’s epis...

Over $1,800 average sale using creative networking in Tampa with Kristina Houser from 2020-02-07T00:16:13

Are you looking to provide financial freedom for your family but not sure how to achieve it? Then do we have the episode for you! This week, host Nikki Closser talks with Kristina Houser, a wedd...

€2500 Average Sale! In a Small Belgium Town with Wendy De Craemer from 2020-02-05T18:59:59

Have you ever felt that your photography business couldn’t be successful because of your demographic? If you have, you aren’t alone! In today’s show, host Nikki Closser talks with Wendy De Crame...

From full-time teacher to making over $200,000 doing what she loves with Saray Taylor-Roman from 2020-02-03T08:00

Have you found yourself stuck in a job that didn’t fuel your passion but not sure how to change careers? In this week’s episode, host Nikki Closser sits down with Saray Taylor-Roman, an award-wi...

From full-time teacher to making over $200,000 doing what she loves with Saray Taylor-Roman from 2020-02-03T08:00

Have you found yourself stuck in a job that didn’t fuel your passion but not sure how to change careers? In this week’s episode, host Nikki Closser sits down with Saray Taylor-Roman, an award-wi...

From full-time teacher to making over $200,000 doing what she loves with Saray Taylor-Roman from 2020-02-03T08:00

Have you found yourself stuck in a job that didn’t fuel your passion but not sure how to change careers? In this week’s episode, host Nikki Closser sits down with Saray Taylor-Roman, an award-wi...