Break through the barriers
that get in the way of fully valuing your photography work, creativity, and time
You have the passion, the drive, and the talent. What you may not have is a comprehensive system that takes you step-by-step on how to make this dream a reality. That’s where we come in. The Portrait System is an online education platform with over 350 courses and 550 hours of content – more than enough to get you well on your way to success.
Plus, as a member of our community, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts worth over $3,000 – over 5-10x more value than the cost of our membership.
NATURAL LIGHT STUDIO
Learn how to achieve a beautiful, super-soft look in your photos by manipulating light. You’ll learn how to identify the places the light fills most in any room, how to use a simple V-flat to flatten light, and how to use an inexpensive piece of foamcore as the ultimate light reflector.
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MANIFESTATION TO MANFESTACTION
Manifesting success doesn’t just come about from putting your dreams out into the universe. Unless you take the steps to actually manifest those dreams, they will remain that – just dreams. Brush up on the three areas that lead to manifestACTION – emotion, mindset, and ACTION.
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THE MONEY WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
If you don’t address the problems you have that ultimately affect your ability to RECEIVE and MANAGE money, you cannot run a successful business. Learn the eight styles of being blocked around building wealth, so you can apply the antidotes for healing those blocks and take steps toward manifesting a more enriched future.
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CREATIVE OUTSIDE SHOOT
An outside shoot can be a creative and fun way to get outdoors in the fresh air with your clients. Watch Sue Bryce and Gerson Lopes create a dreamy outdoor set in a parking lot, using a carport frame and lengths of netting curtain, polyester chiffon, & silk fabric secured with clamps.
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YOUR FIRST PACKAGE PRICE
Sue pulls out her black-belt karate skills (I’m not kidding!), and her awesome ability to teach all skill levels at once in this special bonus session on print sales for bridging the gap between startup/folio build and package sales. You know that awkward gap between shoot & burn and $1,200? Boy, has Sue got some great solutions for you – Ninja level!
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MARKETING SYSTEM
In three videos, Sue gives you a recipe for a successful marketing system. Sue teaches you how to develop your own brand clarity by understanding the experience you provide to your clients. When you have clarity about the service you give, you can express your pricing & product with certainty, confidence, and conviction. This ability to make a strong offer is the cornerstone to effectively marketing your photography business.
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POSING BREAKDOWN
Posing is one of the most important parts of being a portrait photographer. When a woman walks through your studio door, knowing exactly which poses will flatter her is going to help you focus on giving her GREAT SERVICE. Instead of worrying about how to pose, the Posing Breakdown course will have you ready to rock your session and make your client feel great every step of the way!
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SELF-VALUE
Pain is inevitable. The secret is to choose the pain that brings you closer to your heart’s desire. When you choose to face & embrace your fears, deciding to live in a way where you take full accountability and responsibility for your own life, you can move mountains. But it’s up to you to make that choice and keep moving forward. If you are struggling with painful situations in your life, don’t miss the opportunity to watch Sue Bryce’s videos on Self-Value!
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LIGHTING ESSENTIALS
This video from the Live Archive was shot at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when lockdowns and quarantines were sweeping the globe. Sue offers words of encouragement, reminding everyone to practice to be prepared to go back to work when it is possible to re-open their businesses.
This video is full of lighting hacks that can be accomplished with any lighting setup you have — natural light, constant light, or strobe.
THE WHITE SHEET
Simple, sexy, and, iconic. This is one of Sue’s most favorite and most requested sessions. Through soft back light, a blow-up mattress, and white sheets, everybody will look incredible in their images from this sensual, monochromatic, and highly-effective and affordable shoot.
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ACCESS OVER 1,100 COURSES
…and so much more when you become a member of The Portrait System!
BECOME A MEMBERINCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP
OVER 1,100 EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS on posing, lighting, styling, retouching, shooting, marketing, sales, business, and self-value
LIVE BROADCAST EVERY MONTH where you can ask questions, chat, and engage with Sue and photographers around the world
Access to the FULL ARCHIVE of all past LIVE broadcasts and events
The opportunity to attend in-person WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Access to EXCLUSIVE MEMBER DISCOUNTS with companies we’ve partnered with
DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS including dozens of posing guides to give you visual inspiration
A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY of portrait photographers all around the world
Access complete recordings of multi-day WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
Different plans at different pricing levels that meet you at your budget.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I know if this is right for me?
A: The Sue Bryce Method works in small towns and big cities. It works for people who wish to maintain their current careers and do photography on the side, and it also works for those who wish to transition to photography full time. It works for busy parents who need flexibility to also take care of their children and other loved ones. It works for those who only shoot outdoors. It works for those who can convert part of their house to a studio. It can help you build your business so that you can rent or own a storefront space. We meet you at every stage of your career. There’s a next step for everyone. We are with you on the path.
Q: What if I don’t know much about photography?
A: We will teach you everything you need to know about your camera, about multiple lighting setups, about posing clients, and about post-production photo editing and producing print and digital images.
Q: What if I don’t know anything about business?
A: Learn all about common money blocks and self-value, so that you can understand your worth and the value of what you create. Sue will teach you all about the new industry pricing standards, so that you can learn how to price yourself with confidence. You’ll learn about how to figure out your bottom line, how to network and market yourself, and how to ask and receive equal value for equal exchange. We’ve made the mistakes already, so you don’t have to. You’ll learn how to avoid and overcome common obstacles. Our supportive community will be there to provide you valuable advice every step of the way.
Q: How do I know this is the right time for me to join The Portrait System?
A: If you’ve been dreaming about making a change for the better in your life… If you’ve always wanted to have more autonomy in your work life… If you are a creative bursting at the seams to make time for your art and make money doing it…. Then don’t delay! When we ask our members if they have any regrets on their photography business journey, the number one answer is: I wish I had started sooner.