The Portrait System Podcast

Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, 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 her business up to a $5k sales average. Don't miss out on this incredible interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photog...

Today, on 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 builds sets for her clients. Listen in as Nadine dives deep into how she runs her business and how she turns one-time clients into lifelong clients....

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, Florida-based photographer Anna Nguyen tells her unique story of how she successfully transitioned from 50 weddings a year to a full portrait and commercial photography business. Anna also explains how hiring a sales team to sell prints for her changed her life and tremendously helped her on her way to success. Don't miss out on this incredible interview! To b...

Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Florida-based photographer Allie Serrano. Born in Prague, Allie moved to the US and built an incredibly successful photography business in Tampa Bay, FL. Listen in as she shares her amazing story and how she attracts clients. Don't miss out on this amazing episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about th...

Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Kansas-based senior photographer Rebecca Shepard. Rebecca has managed to reach a $3k+ average even though her business is in a small town. Listen in as Rebecca shares the secrets to her business and explains how she used marketing and Tik Tok to attract clients. To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the b...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Indiana-based photographer Aly Elliott. Aly is an amazing photographer who's unique work is absolutely stunning and powerful. Aly started a project where she creates images for bereaved parents and siblings allowing their lost family member to remain present through photography. Don't miss out on this unique, emotional and wonderf...

Today, we have a very special guest on The Portrait System Podcast! Travis Patenaude is a pet photographer and this year's Portrait Masters Awards Grand Champion. Listen in as Travis tells all about his photography journey and how his dog saved his life many years ago. Don't miss out on this heartwarming and phenomenal episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the bus...

Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, we celebrate 2 MILLION DOWNLOADS with a very special episode where host Nikki Closser and guest Kara Marie take in questions from the audience! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click  here . Attend The Portrait Masters Conference on Sept 11th!  Learn more . See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Today we are back with Part 2 of Sophia Barrett's interview! Listen in as we dive deep into Sophia's "Why" and into the ins and outs of her business and marketing strategy. Don't miss out in this amazing follow-up episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click  here . Attend The Portrait Masters Conference on Sept 11th!  Learn m...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Tucson-based commercial photographer Justin Haugen. Justin tells us all about how he got laid off from his job and started a wedding photography business before successfully transitioning to commercial photography. If you're looking to make a change in your business or simply seeking inspiration, don't miss out on this amazing int...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Atlanta-based photographer Sophia Barrett. Sophia creates amazing custom sets for her clients and her work is absolutely stunning. It is no surprise that her starting price is as high as $4500! If you want to learn about her unique story and the secrets to her success, don't miss out on this episode! To become a member of The Port...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Serbian photographer Jovana Marinkovic. Jovana has an amazing story and was able to establish herself as a successful photographer in Serbia using The Portrait System. Want to hear the secrets of Jovana's journey? Then don't miss out on this episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of ph...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Miranda Hayek from Blossom Blue Photography. Miranda runs a full-service photography studio in Long Beach, California which includes lifestyle portraits, fine art, commercial photography & even family film stories. Don't miss out on Miranda's unique journey of how she built her business from the ground-up and blossomed in...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Nebraska-based photographer Amy Minshull who is the head of two different photography businesses: a fine art portrait business AND a high-volume photography business through schools. Don't miss out on this great interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click  here...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews New Jersey Wedding Photographer Kiamarie Lambert. Listen in as Kiamarie tells us all about how she created her gorgeous style and how to attract the right clients. Don't miss out on this amazing interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click  here . See Privacy Pol...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Missouri-based photographer Shannon K Dougherty. Listen in as Shannon tells the story of how she has achieved a $3500 average sale by combining boudoir, fashion & motherhood and setting boundaries. Don't miss out on this amazing interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photograp...

Today on the Portrait System Podcast, senior and family photographer Jeremy Ellsworth tells us all about how he went from the corporate world to full time photography and achieved a $3k sales average in the suburbs of Kansas City all while being a young dad. Don't miss out on this incredible interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, clic...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews amazing portrait photographer Erin DeGroot. Erin started her portrait business, and while her sales average was high and her business successful, she felt that something was missing. She started doing behind the scenes work for other photographers and completely fell in love with it! Listen in as Erin tells us all about her journe...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, award-winning documentary and portrait photographer Katherine Williams gives us amazing insights into her fantastic work. Listen in as Katherine tells us all about her artistic process and about the business side as well. Don't miss out on this episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click  here...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser interviews the uniquely talented Craig Turner-Bullock. Listen in as Craig tells all about how he has achieved a $2k average sale photographing pets and talks about the importance of pets in our lives. Don't miss out this heartwarming episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click  h...

This year at WPPI, Nikki Closser hosted a series of LIVE podcasts on the WPPI stage. Listen in as Nikki chats with guests about their experience at the conference and shares the excitement with speakers, attendees and sponsors. 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 Californi...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser interviews the exceptionally gifted Pauline Goyard. Based in Bali, Pauline is an amazing fine art photographer. In this episode, she talks about her transition from lifestyle to fine art, her business journey and her favorite photoshop tools. Don't miss out on this week's episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Abby Rose from Abby Rose Photo. Abby has expanded her business from a full-service photo studio to a full-blown event space. Listen in as Abby tells us about her business and her journey to success. Don't miss out on this unique story! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, clic...

Today, Felicia Reed is BACK on The Portrait System Podcast for a very special episode! Felicia tells a very personal story of how, after her best year in business in 2021, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Listen in as Felicia tells us all about the challenges she faced through this journey and how she still ran a successful business through it all with the help of an employee. Don't miss out...

Today on The Portrait System Podcast, our very first guest, Saray Taylor-Roman is BACK! Listen in as we catch up with Saray & the story of her business and learn how she has grown since we last talked to her. Saray has expanded her business by hiring associates and her confidence has skyrocketed since our last episode. Don't miss out on this exceptional interview! See Privacy Policy at https:/...