The Portrait System Podcast

What happens when a portrait photographer stops thinking like a freelancer and starts thinking like a CEO? Jaren Collins did exactly that — and built JCi Creatives, a nationwide creative agency specializing in conference and event storytelling, with clients including AT&T and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. In this episode, Jaren breaks down: How he quit his corporate job (with almost noth...

In this episode of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki sits down with photographer and educator Meg Loeks to talk about how she built a photography business rooted in storytelling, color, and creativity. Meg shares how she went from a corporate marketing job to running a thriving portrait business, and how life circumstances eventually led her to focus fully on photography education. They talk abou...

In this episode of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki sits down with South Africa–based photographer Simone Dorfman to talk about real-life marketing strategies that actually work. Simone shares how she built a photography business with a $2,000 average sale in a small town by offering personal branding photography, product photography, and content creation services for small businesses. They disc...

Most photographers don’t fail because of their photography, they fail because of pricing and marketing. In this episode of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki sits down with Vanessa Joy (working photographer + educator, in business since 2008) to talk about what it really takes to keep a photography business profitable and sustainable. In this conversation, Vanessa breaks down: Why “I need more lea...

Taxes don’t have to be the thing you avoid until April. In this episode of The Portrait System, Nikki sits down with Heather Leicy (tax prep educator + bookkeeper + working photographer) to break down photographer tax deductions, year-round tax prep, and the biggest “can I write this off?” mistakes. You’ll learn: What to do monthly so you’re not scrambling at tax time A simple system for setting a...

What does it really take to photograph celebrities and musicians and build a photography career that actually lasts? In this episode of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser sits down with Jim Wright, a renowned photographer who has worked with iconic musicians, A-list celebrities, and major publications. Jim pulls back the curtain on the real business of celebrity and music photography - bey...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, our guest is portrait & lifestyle photographer Damien Carter. Listen in as host Nikki Closser interviews Damien about how he built his business for success in less than a year after being laid off from his full-time job. Damien tells us...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ On today's special re-release of The Portrait System Podcast, our guest is portrait photographer Ivan Weiss. Listen in as host Nikki Closser interviews Ivan about his process, his business and how he infuses creativity and uniqueness into his headshot sessions. If you're looking...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, we have a very special re-release of the Portrait System Podcast! In this episode, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer/author/activist and body image expert Teri Hofford, who tells us about how she managed to expand her brand with body positivity. Listen in as...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ To end the year off on a strong note, we are re-releasing a very special episode of The Portrait System Podcast! Host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Stephanie Ewens who tells us all about her amazing inspiring story. Stephanie went from being a shoot and burn...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on this special re-release of The Portrait System Podcast, Vancouver-based boudoir and empowerment Michele Mateus is our guest. Listen in as Michele tells us all about her business journey and how she has achieved a $3k+ sales average. Don't miss out on this exceptional epi...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on the Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews personal branding photographer Elle Yeon. Starting from zero and within a year and half, Elle built a 6 figure photography business and went from charging $0 to now $3000 a session. Lis...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on this special re-release of Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Dallas-based maternity photographer Danielle Jenkins. Danielle tells us all about her business journey and how she markets and prices herself to achieve an over $...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's guest on this special re-release of 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 depth about her journey and her business. If you want to learn...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on this special re-release of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews California-based photographer Nadine Sachiko Hsu. Nadine is a former race car driver turned photographer and went from doing $150 photoshoots to running a 3000 sq ft studio where she b...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on this special re-release of the Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews New Hampshire-based photographer Sunshine White. Sunshine grew her business as a single mom with her studio in the basement of her home, and within her first...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on this special re-release of the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews North Carolina-based photographer Amy Head. Listen in as Amy tells us all about her self-value journey and how it transformed her business. Don't miss this inspiring episode! PODCAST LI...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on this special re-release of the Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Nashville-based photographer Judith Hill. Judith left her job in the corporate world, and she tells us all about how she did it and managed to create a portrait business that brought h...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing a very special episode where host Nikki Closser interviews Boston-based empowerment photographer Lindsay Hite. Listen in as Lindsay tells us all about how she connects with clients through consultation and how she built h...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Abygail and Juan Padilla. Abygail and Juan have achieved amazing success shooting quinceneaneras with an average sale of $4500. Listen in as they tell us all about how they run, shoot...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing a very special episode where host Nikki Closser interviews photographer, educator, youtuber and Sony Artisan Miguel Quiles. Miguel quit his corporate job in 2011 and found incredible success making video content on youtub...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on The Portrait System Podcast, we are featuring a special re-release where host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Canada-based fine arts portrait photographer Kayla Butler. Kayla lives in a tiny town in Canada, and yet, managed to reach a 6 figure income....

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on The Portrait System Podcast, we are featuring a special re-release where host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews world-renowned photographer ANNE GEDDES. Anne tells us all about the amazing journey that led her to become a dominating force in baby photog...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ On today's special re-release, we are featuring our interview with Nigerian photographer Jokotade Shonowo! Jokotade runs a whole team and a successful studio in Lagos, Nigeria where she has a $3000 sales average. Listen in as host Nikki Closser digs deep with Jokotade through her...

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here:  https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews photography business mentor Jeff Brown. Listen in as Jeff shares all of his secrets on how to leverage LinkedIn as a powerful platform to market your business. Don't miss out on this in...