The Portrait System Podcast

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 Felix Kunze about lighting, business, self-value and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 photographer for some of the most influential people in the world such as Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Adam Driver and more. In this engaging conversation, Mark tells Nikki all about what kindled his passion fo...

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 personal branding with an edge. His ability to capture images that express what his clients want to see in themselves hinges on making deep connections with them by taking the time to hear their stories. Be sure...

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 insight into the power and responsibility of being a creator in the arts. Cassandra knows first-hand about the healing potential in art and avidly believes that in seeing and documenting the beauty all aro...

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 Portrait System Podcast Nikki Closser chats with portrait photographer Michele Celentano about marketing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

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 potential clients and attract income to your business. Sue shares how she came to understand her heart’s desire in photography and learned to communicate it to break through to financial prosperity. Lis...

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 with Ann Landstrom about self-value. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 2.5 years, by following the Sue Bryce business recipe. She stayed on track with weekly in-person accountability meetings with other local photographers, who were also doing Sue Bryce’s 12 Week Startup...

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 Closser talks with photographer Crystal Byrd Uqdah about personal and business branding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

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 it is today. You’ll find out about the gorgeous campaign she created called “Worthy,” and how she used video, behind-the-scenes images, testimonials, and her blog to get the word out about herself and her...

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 about her ingenious marketing system that involves a yearly cadre of Senior VIPs, who she takes on exclusive location shoots, and how this garners her tons of social media exposure and word-of-mouth referral...

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 previously attaining bronze. You’ll hear many perspectives – all varied and wise – from Angela Klaus, Marie Sales, Melissa Ring and Mike Gillette.   Remember, awards submissions are open from Jan 15...

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 rooms with film, and included traveling the country as a documentary photographer with an ethos of contributing to society through art. She went from being a freelancing, award-winning visual artist, who...

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 reveals how Sue Bryce Education’s self-value work, as well as her degree in social work, helped her create a business dedicated to growing her client’s confidence. Her passion for empowering women and th...

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 skill set, as well as how to decide what to focus on and build your business around. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Sue goes in depth into how to educate your clients in a way that makes them exc...

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 previously attaining bronze. You’ll hear many perspectives – all varied and wise – from Matt Stagliano, Joanna Ziemlewski, Annie Marie, and Erica Manning.   Remember, awards submissions are open fro...

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 uniquely talented and successful photographer with years of experience in the business and countless prestigious awards to his name. Listen in as he tells about how he started out in photography, got to where he...

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 Jackson, MS. D'Artagnan works as senior art director for a company but also owns his own portrait studio where he crafts the most unique and beautiful images for his clients. Listen in as D'Artagnan tells us his...

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, and she spreads positivity wherever she goes. Listen in as she tells us her story, her ups and downs, how she started her career as a photographer, how she survived a car accident, how she runs a successful...

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 episode 50 of The Portrait System Podcast, we invited Sue Bryce HERSELF to inspire our listeners and bring a positive outlook onto the coming year. Listen in as Sue brings her incredible energy to this episo...

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 photographer Donnamaria Jones who tells us all about her incredible life story. Donnamaria has a bachelors and a doctorate in pharmacy, but she is also a singer, army veteran, mother and an immensely talente...

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...