Episode 55: Sue Bryce 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 […]
Episode 54: Matt Stagliano, Joanna Ziemlewski, Annie Marie, and Erica Manning In Episode 54 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser talks to four photographers who have all leveled 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 […]
The first round of 2021 Awards & Accreditation is finally here. We are so excited to share news, additions and improvements to the Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Program! We created this program to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate high-quality, professional work and to arm you with public recognition you deserve in your field. As someone […]
Episode 52: D’Artagnan Winford In Episode 52 of the Portrait System Podcast, D’Artagnan Winford reveals how he is able to create soulful, intimate, beautiful works of art for his clients in his natural light studio in Mississippi. In this blog, you’ll find links to D’Artagnan’s amazing work on the web as well as his answers […]
Top Takeaways • Find the niche you want to focus on and train your eyes. • Use social media to talk about your business. If you don’t, who else will? • Keep learning and try new things. We are always evolving. • There is more to a profitable business than posting pictures on social media […]
Top Takeaways • Don’t be afraid of failure, it’s part of the growth process. • Take time to educate yourself. The more you learn, the more you can earn. • Building a business is not magic. You get out of it what you put in. • You don’t need anyone’s permission to succeed. If you […]
Top Takeaways • Being a great salesperson can also mean you are authentic and true • Find your vision of what you want and push through the fear • More for more – don’t discount, give more instead • Invest in a coach or mentor and earn from what others have done before you Get […]
Top Takeaways • Don’t be afraid to make mistakes in business – make mistakes and learn from them • Find your happy place in business and outsource the rest • Set fear aside and start your business like you have everything to gain • Find a community that brings you joy and builds your […]
Top Takeaways • Things are better done than perfect • Don’t skip initial steps or you won’t have the confidence to then price yourself properly • Take the time to choose who you work with • Keep pushing towards your wildest dreams Get to Know Alice Prenat Q: How did you push past fear […]
Top Takeaways • Step into change. Welcome the uncomfortable for growth • SBE is great at teaching not only business but the soul and heart behind it • Value your time so you can offer your clients an even better experience • Show yourself grace and do the hard work. Good things will come. Get […]