Episodes
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 Olivia Renee who recently went from high school senior photography to boudoir. Listen in as Olivia tells us all about how she made the switch and about her new focus on diversity education for photographers. Don't miss out on this amazing interview with Olivia! PODCAST LISTENER...
Published 04/15/24
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 Hanna Neret. Hanna has won countless awards and yet has a full-time job outside of photography! Listen in as Hanna tells us all about her creative process, her special journey and so much more! PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a...
Published 04/08/24
Published 04/08/24
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Monika Demel who has been running a successful business for the past 24 years! Listen in as Monika tells us all about her personal journey, how she turned a personal health challenge into a beautiful artistic project and so much more. Don't miss out on this incredible interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy...
Published 04/01/24
Today, Sue Bryce is BACK on the Portrait System Podcast! Listen in as Nikki and Sue chat about how to multiply income streams for your business and get personal about their own experience. Don't miss out on this amazing episode! 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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 03/26/24
Today, on The Portrait System podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews photographer and Photoshop master Kristina Sherk. Listen in as Kristina breaks down her process, the importance of finding your developing style and simplifying Photoshop. Don't miss out on this educational interview! To learn more about Kristina, go to http://kristinasherk.com/ To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy...
Published 03/18/24
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews headshot and senior photographer Lisa Buck. Lisa started her business just two years ago and was a stay at home mom. Although she's achieved incredibly growth, Lisa is still on her journey to growth and still has so much to look forward to. Listen in as Nikki and Lisa chat about Lisa's journey and the future. To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of...
Published 03/11/24
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews headshot, personal branding and boudoir photographer Lakesha Miner. Lakesha went from working full time from 9 to 5 to being a part-time photographer with a $3200 average sale all while having a baby! Don't miss out on her incredible story! 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...
Published 02/26/24
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Atlanta area photographer Leticia Andrade. Leticia splits her business between personal branding & headshots and portraiture. Listen in as Leticia tells us all about how she converts clients from headshots to portraiture and how she levels her customer service to get consistent referrals. Don't miss out on this incredibly educational interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and...
Published 02/19/24
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews NZ-based photographer Alex Henderson. Listen in as Alex tells us about his journey, his hardships and challenges and how he found happiness and success through photography. Don't miss out on this incredibly unique guest! 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 California Privacy...
Published 02/12/24
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews St-Louis area photographer Annette Sundberg. Listen in as Annette tells us all about how Annette went from shoot and burn to being the most expensive photographer in her area. Don't miss out on this incredible success story! 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 California Privacy...
Published 02/05/24
Today, on 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! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here See Privacy Policy at...
Published 01/29/24
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews elopement photographer Brianna Parks. Brianna averages 1.5 inquiries a day, and she has reached this number by making the most out of SEO to boost her google ranking and keep clients coming. Don't miss out on this insightful interview! 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...
Published 01/22/24
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer and educator Nikki Closser interviews Cedna with Cedna Portrait Stories. Cedna was listening to this very podcast a few years ago and never thought that she would achieve the kind of success she heard in our episodes. However, something changed, and since then, Cedna managed to make over $100k in her first year in business. Wanna learn more? You'll have to listen to the full episode! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn...
Published 01/15/24
To start the year off strong on 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 photographer with a $300 sales average to a full time working photographer with a $3500 average. Don’t miss out on this episode and don’t forget to subscribe for more inspirational stories! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business...
Published 01/08/24
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Stacy Ideus who was a shoot and burn photographer for 13 years and within a year changed her business model entirely. Now, Stacy has a $1k+ sales average! Don't miss out on her story! 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 California Privacy Notice at...
Published 12/18/23
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host and portrait photographer Nikki Closser interviews concert photographer David Lehr. David talks about his personal journey, how he broke into the performing arts industry and how to find joy in everything you do. Don't miss out on this amazing inspirational episode! 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 California Privacy Notice at...
Published 12/11/23
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Madrid-based photographer Beata Praska. Beata tells us all about her business journey and how she has reached a high sales average despite being in a place where people "won't spend money on pictures." Don't miss out on Beata's inspiring story. 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...
Published 12/04/23
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Nassau-based photographer Tanya Maycock. Listen in as Tanya tells us all about her business journey and how she keeps her prices up to industry standard even though she lives in a small town on a small island. 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 California Privacy Notice at...
Published 11/27/23
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host, educator and photographer Nikki Closser interviews Hawaii-based photographer Virginia Chavez Smith. Virginia actually does photography part-time and has had to face a ton of challenges in her career. From starting out doing wedding photography to rebooting her business in a new state, Virginia tells us all about her business journey! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See...
Published 11/20/23
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews photographer Lily Johnson who tells us all about her personal photography journey, how she went from corporate America to owning her own business and photographing multiple genres. Don't miss out on this amazing podcast! 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 California Privacy Notice at...
Published 11/13/23
Today on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews bay area photographer Jihan Cerda. Jihan is amazing business owner who tells us all about how she gets a high referral rate and a lot of return clients. She also talks about boundaries and how to maintain a good work/life balance. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode! 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...
Published 11/06/23
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast expert sales coach Nikki Rausch tells us all about selling with integrity. Don't miss out on this exceptional conversation! 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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 10/30/23
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Vermont-based photographer Megan Allen. Megan runs a unique business where she does both motherhood photography and boudoir. Listen in as Megan explains how she runs her successful business and makes her brand work. She also goes in depth about how she creates a safe space for her clients and runs a facebook group that has become an amazing resource for new clients. Don't miss out on this amazing interview! To become a...
Published 10/23/23
Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, 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 youtube. Miguel takes us through his journey and tells us all about how to navigate each step. Don't miss out on today's interview! To become a member of The Portrait System and learn more about the business of photography, click here. See Privacy Policy at...
Published 10/16/23