The Portrait System Podcast

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 portra...

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 Greenwich, Connecticut. Nataliya started out as a graphic designer before getting into portrait photography. Within two years of starting her own studio, Nataliya turned her enterprise into a six figures business...

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 she made it in the business of fashion photography after being told that she "would never make money from this." Listen in as Lara shares the ups and downs of her journey and the secrets to her success. If y...

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 videographer several years ago when Sue was just starting her business. Not only does Casey provide us with a unique insight into those formative years that led Sue to the success we all know now, but she also tells...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educati...

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 is proof that you can beat self-doubt and achieve your vision, no matter how uncommon it is. Indeed, Emily has created the business that she wanted by combining a bridal boutique and a portrait photography...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educati...

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 specializes in personal branding. Paula creates truly unique experiences for her clients during her photoshoots and, within the first year of opening her own studio, managed to turn it into a 6 figure business....

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educati...

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 Austin, TX. Felicia has found unique ways to keep her clients engaged through the pandemic by cleverly using social media and networking. She is a true force of nature and knows how to keep a positive outlook...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educatio...

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 Austin, TX. Listen in as Kara reveals all of the secrets to doing Boudoir in a way that empowers women, and also tells us all about her story from when she first started out to now and charging over $5000 per p...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educatio...

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 makes it a point to share her vast knowledge of photography and posing. Listen in as Michele tells our host Nikki Closser all of the details of her journey and give advice for beginners and experts alike. If y...

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 in as shares all of the details of his story, from how he left a desk job to how he learnt lighting to his amazing experiences as a travelling photographer. If you are looking for inspiration, amazement and...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educatio...

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 exactly what it feels like to be fired from a job and not know where to go from there. Listen in as Jasmine tells us all about how she became a DJ, lost her job, moved to customer service and lost her job ag...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educatio...

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 Podcast, and she knows exactly what it feels like to be afraid to make a big change in your life. Anita was a school teacher, and within her first year in business as a photographer managed to pull six figures...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educatio...

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 creation easy for businesses. Throughout this episode, Sally explains how easy it can be to create powerful and beautiful video marketing assets that will bring your marketing to the next level and boost your sa...

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 completely switch careers and started her own business as a photographer while having to support her family. Listen in as Ang shares the ups and downs she went through and how she made it to the top. If you're l...

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 the secrets to how she started photographing weddings, created her business and built it into the successful enterprise that it is today. Obviously, the 2020 pandemic has affected Susan's business, and her b...

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 System podcast. If you want to be a part of the live and interact with Nikki and the guests, go to suebryceeducation.com/live every Tuesday at 11am Pacific time. If you are not a member of Sue Bryce Educatio...

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 photographer, he is an accomplished athlete who trained for the Olympics, a best-selling author, successful model and inspiring figure. Listen in as Peter gets emotional talking about the multiple ups and downs o...