Demystifying Compositing with Alana Lee

May 6, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Alana Lee The art of compositing can add rich dimensions to portraits. But the result can look so otherworldly and complicated that many photographers feel too intimidated to try it. Alana reveals that this sometimes complex process is built on basic editing skills that most photographers are already doing. In this final episode […]

Unforgettable Maternity & Newborn Photography with Kristina Reche

April 22, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Kristina Reche Maternity Photography and Newborn Photography are genres that fit so well together. This blog shares expert tips to help you be successful in each one. In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Kristina Reche, a Maternity and Newborn Photographer based […]

Dive Deep into Fine Art with Joshua Simmons

April 16, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Joshua Simmons The tradition of portraiture extends into the classical period and beyond. As photographers, we are part of this rich, cultural practice that helps humanity understand the depths of our emotions and the profundity of our existence. In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh […]

Beyond the Doomies with Aaron Jay Young

April 9, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Aaron Jay Young What do you when you are inexplicably stuck in the feeling that something is wrong or about to go wrong? In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Los Angeles-based portrait and editorial photographer Aaron Jay Young about his successes […]

Boudoir in the Wild with Jasmin Jade

April 1, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Jasmin Jade We often think of boudoir as a genre that needs to be accomplished behind closed doors, but what happens when we take boudoir into the wild? In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Jasmin Jade, indoor and outdoor boudoir photographer […]

Growth Mindset with Matt Stagliano

March 25, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Matt Stagliano Being in a community of professional photographers can be so inspiring and help us to grow our abilities and strengthen our craft. But, as Kevin points out, it can also be intimidating and make us doubt our own abilities as compared to others. In the latest episode of the Portrait System […]

Mighty Wigs with Siobian Jones

March 18, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Siobian Jones Have you ever considered sprucing up your wardrobe collection with a fancy wig? Read on to find out why that is such a great idea! In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Siobian (Sha-von) Jones, master wigmaker and owner of […]

Community Fuels Business with Rashmi Gill

March 7, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Rashmi Gill “Community fuels our soul, and fuels our business,” says Rashmi. Hear about the important communities in Rashmi’s life — The Portrait System, her networking groups, and her clients who also become fast friends. In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with […]

All Bodies Are Beautiful with Teri Hofford

February 25, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Teri Hoffard What are the differences between Body Positivity, Self-Love, and Body Liberation? And why is it so important you understand this for your marketing? In the latest episode of The Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Winnipeg-based photographer, body-image activist, and mindset educator Teri Hofford. Kevin […]

Epic Print Sales with Ben Marcum

February 18, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Ben Marcum Imagine selling fine-art-style-and-size, boudoir wall art to your clients. Think it can’t be done? Well, Ben does it! In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Louisville, KY, based portrait photographer Ben Marcum about how he regularly sells large-scale wall art […]