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The Portrait System Podcast

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Join in as Nikki Closser, a mentor in the Sue Bryce Education community, interviews photographers who manage successful portrait photography businesses from around the globe using the business model Sue Bryce teaches. Subscribe to hear stories that will fast track your success and transform you as a photographer and business owner.

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Episodes

How Nidhi Dahiya Reached a $11,000 Avg Sale By Doing Multiple Genres Per Shoot (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's guest on The Portrait System podcast is Nidhi Dahiya. Listen in as host & photographer Nikki Closser chats with Nidhi about how she reached an incredible $11,000 sales average by doing multiple genres per shoot. If you're looking to a podcast that will inspire you and help you grow as a business owner, look no further! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started...

Jul 17, 202545 minEp. 288

Get An $1800 Sales Average In A Small Town of 200 People with Lisa Derevycka (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, we are re-releasing a special episode of The Portrait System Podcast where host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews France-based photographer Lisa Derevycka. Lisa lives in a very small town of only 202 people and yet has a FULLY booked calendar and an $1800 sales average. Wanna know how she did it? Listen to her interview! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want...

Jul 09, 20251 hrEp. 287

How Outdoor & Natural Light Photographer Bridget Wood Got To A $5k+ Sales Average (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In today's special re-release of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews outdoor & natural light photographer Bridget Wood who tells us all about how she got to a $5k+ sales average. If you're looking for amazing tips on how to build your own photography business and want to feel inspired, don't miss this episode! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get s...

Jul 05, 202554 minEp. 286

How Stephanie Bordas Gets A High Booking Rate With Business To Business Marketing (Re-Release)

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 Brooklyn-based boudoir photographer Stephanie Bordas. Listen in as Stephanie goes in depth about her business, how she markets business to business and how she gets an insanely high booking rate. Don't miss out on today's interview! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started wit...

Jun 27, 202556 minEp. 285

How Tia Haygood Achieved A $2k Sales Average With Virtual Networking (Re-Release)

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 bringing back our interview with Tokyo & North Carolina-based photographer Tia Haygood. Listen in as Tia tells us all about her incredible photography journey between Tokyo and North Caroline, how she mastered virtual networking and how she achieved incredible success. Don't miss out on this inspiring interview! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIA...

Jun 20, 202558 minEp. 284

How To Stand Out & Charge Higher Prices in a Saturated Market with Tristin Tracy

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, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Tristin Tracy. Tristin is a family, surprise proposal, maternity and lifestyle photographer based in Santa Barbara. She's only been in business for 4 years but her business is already a huge success! Listen in as Tristin tells us all about how she stands out in the c...

Jun 11, 202554 minEp. 283

From Shoot & Burn To Boudoir Photographer with A $3300 Average Sale with Valentina Pardi-MacGregor (Re-Release)

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, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Valentina Pardi-MacGregor. Valentina tells us all about her journey from being a shoot and burn photographer to switching up her business model and becoming a boudoir photographer for women over 40 with a $3300 average sale. Don't miss out on this incredible story! P...

Jun 03, 202552 minEp. 282

How Rebecca Shepard Got To A $3k+ Average In Rural Small Town Kansas By Using Tik Tok (Re-Release)

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 out interview with 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. PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get...

May 29, 20251 hrEp. 281

How Heather Wanninger Went from $20k To $100k A Year Through Her Senior Photography Business (Re-Release)

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 our very special interview with Illinois-based photographer Heather Wanninger. Heather went from making $20k a year to $100k and climbing through her senior photography business. Listen in as Heather tells us all about how she did and her journey to get there. Don't miss out on this episode! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you w...

May 21, 202559 minEp. 280

Master Photographer & Educator Scott Robert Lim Teaches Us His Secrets! (Re-Release)

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 our interview with master photographer and educator Scott Robert Lim where he tells us all about his journey and his business! Scott has been awarded with more than 70 international awards of excellence. He is one of the most influential photographers and one of the best wedding photographers. A regular speaker at the Portrait...

May 14, 202554 minEp. 279

How Kirsten Belloni Maintains a High Sales Average in Alaska

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer & educator Nikki Closser interviews Alaska-based photographer Kirsten Belloni. Listen in as Kirsten talks in depth about how she maintains a high sales average in Alaska and how her photography business allows her the opportunity to travel the world! If you're looking for a great story filled with inspiration, then this e...

May 06, 202556 minEp. 278

From School Teacher To A $4500 Sales Avg with Whitney Collins (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing a very special interview with photographer Whitney Collins. Unlike many other past guests on the podcast, Whitney actually built her photography business while working full time as a teacher. Today, she's a full time photographer and has achieved a $4500 sales average. If you're looking for a great story filled with inspirat...

Apr 30, 202553 minEp. 277

On Location Newborn & Family Photography with Elena Blair (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing a very special interview with newborn and family photographer Elena Blair. Listen in as Elena talks about how she runs her business, how she always maximizes her location shoots and creates beautiful images. If you're looking for inspiration today, then this episode is for you! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get s...

Apr 29, 202555 minEp. 276

How Aaron Jay Young Went From $150 To $2500 Per Shoot (Re-Release)

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 interview with portrait & fashion photographer Aaron Jay Young. Listen in as Aaron tells the story of how he raised his prices and went from a $150 to a $2500 average. Aaron also tells us all about the marketing team he's built. If you're looking for an inspiring and educational episode, this one is for you!...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 275

Working Full-Time While Shooting Fine Arts Drag Portraits with David Franco (Re-Release)

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 our very special interview with L.A-based fine arts photographer David Franco. David creates absolutely gorgeous fine arts drag portraits but also works a full time job for the county of Los Angeles. David takes us through his business journey and how he wants to transition to running his own business full-time. Don't miss ou...

Apr 08, 202544 minEp. 274

How Tyler Clement Got A $1900 Sales Average Listening To The Portrait System Podcast

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today we are back with a very special guest! Tyler Clement got inspired by The Portrait System Podcast to start his own business photographing women and now has a $1900 sales average! We're so thrilled to be interviewing Tyler today in this full circle moment. Don't miss out on this amazing interview! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get...

Mar 31, 202556 minEp. 273

Diving Deep Into Marketing & Personal Stories with Sophia Barrett (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today we are back with a special re-release of 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! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month a...

Mar 26, 202544 minEp. 272

How Sophia Barrett Got Her Starting Price To $4500 (Re-Release)

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 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 thi...

Mar 19, 202543 minEp. 271

Going From $50 to $6500 Minimum Per Photoshoot with Damaly Shepherd (Re-Release)

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, our 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 minimum per photoshoot. Listen in as Damaly shares the details of her journey and the secrets to how she became the photographer people want to book in the saturated Ne...

Mar 13, 202554 minEp. 270

How to Infuse Your Own Lifestyle Into Your Marketing with Chris Orwig (Re-Release)

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 feature our interview with Santa Barbara-based photographer Chris Orwig! Chris is an accomplished photographer who learnt to infuse his own lifestyle into his business and marketing. He is a truly inspiring artist whose success story is incredibly heartwarming and inspiring. If you need a boost of positivity and inspiration this morning, don't miss t...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 269

Overcoming Frustration & Unlocking Success with Sissela Johansson (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In this week's special re-release, host Nikki Closser interviews Connecticut-based photographer Sissela Johansson. Sissela is originally from Denmark and had to rebuild her business in the U.S. Listen in as Sissela tells the story of how she faced her doubts and overcame frustration to finally unlock the success that she deserves. If you're looking for guidance and inspiration on you...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 268

From Corporate Layoff To Headshot Success with Tiffany Chapman

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, personal branding photographer Tiffany Chapman tells us all about about how she went from being laid off from her IT job during the pandemic to becoming the "Queen of Headshots" in her area and finding incredible success through photography. If you're looking for an inspirational story, then this episode is for you! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If ...

Feb 17, 202557 minEp. 267

Booking 40 Shoots Within 6 Month of Starting a Business with Kelsey Comer (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today we are re-releasing 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 starting her business. Kelsey's journey is incredible & you definitely won't want to miss a minute of it! If you're looking to be uplifted, then this episode is for you! PODCAST LISTENER...

Feb 11, 202549 minEp. 266

How to Charge Higher Prices in a Small Town with Jessica Malone (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In this special re-release episode. host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Jessica Malone. Jessica lives in a small town an hour away from the closest big city. Despite that, and even during a worldwide pandemic, Jessica's business has been thriving. By shifting her beliefs and not being afraid the charge what her work is worth, Jessica has been able to reach her goals and achiev...

Feb 05, 202551 minEp. 265

Boosting Your Sales with Tik Tok with David Suh (Re-release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ 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 and Twitch, which in turn boosted his business as a photographer. If you're curious about how to tackle new platforms in an ever-changing media landscape and want to create content that feels ...

Jan 29, 202553 minEp. 264

Celebrity Photographer & Published Author Matthew Jordan Smith Shares How he Turned his Passion into Success (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ You are in for a very special re-release 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 empowering young black children through photography to photographing Oprah, and becoming a published author, Matthew's journey has been incredible and full of surprises. Throughout this interview...

Jan 20, 202548 minEp. 263

From The Corporate World To A $5k+ Average Sale with Tanya Smith

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In our first 2025 episode, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews boudoir photographer Tanya Smith. Tanya left the corporate world and built her own successful business that got her her dream house and a $5k+ average sale. Listen in as Tanya tells us about how she built her business from the ground up and made it to where she is today. Don't miss out on this excepti...

Jan 15, 202554 minEp. 262

Manifestation & Mindset with Sue Bryce (Re-Release)

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In this week's special re-release, 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 of struggling with self-image and self-love, and how she turned it around to achieve to success that she is experiencing today. If you are looking for a way to change your mindset ...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 261

How Maternity & Motherhood Photographer Lola Melani Manifested Her Business (Re-Release)

et a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In this special re-release of a past episode, host Nikki Closser interviews maternity and motherhood photographer Lola Melani. Lola is an incredibly inspirational figure who is all about manifestation and positive thinking. If you want to know how Lola manifested her business and made her dreams come true, don't miss this episode! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started ...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 260

Realizing your Self-Worth and Jumping from $50 to $2000 per Photoshoot with Emma Burcusel (Re-Release

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In this special re-release of a past episode, portrait photographer Emma Burcusel is our guest. Emma came from Romania to the U.S as a student 15 years ago and is now a successful business owner. Throughout this episode, Emma tells it all about the ups and downs of her story, how one client made her realize that she needed to change her pricing immediately, and how Sue Bryce helped h...

Dec 24, 202454 minEp. 259
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