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 […]

Small Town, Big Success (in a Barn!) with Leslie Q

March 30, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 119: Leslie Q In Episode 119 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Leslie Q of Leslie Q Photography in New Carlisle, IN. New Carlisle is a town of 2,000, but despite being in such a small town, Leslie runs a successful business specializing in magazine-style photography. For many years, Leslie operated […]

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 […]

Underwater Magic with Mallory Morrison

March 21, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 118: Mallory Morrison What does it take to create gorgeous underwater portraits that art collectors want to buy? In Episode 118 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Mallory Morrison, a fine art, underwater photographer based in LA. Mallory’s main source of income is from selling fine art prints, and she also […]

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 […]

Automate for Leisure with Jason Marino

March 14, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 117: Jason Marino What’s the secret to running 2 successful businesses and still having time to spend with friends, travel, attend children’s sports events, and enjoy tv and relaxation? Automation! In Episode 117 of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Jason Marino, who along with his wife Joanne, runs two photography businesses […]

Purpose, Passion, and Fashion with Leslie Andrews

March 9, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 116: Leslie Andrews When you follow your passion to discover your life’s purpose, thinking big can turn obstacles into even bigger opportunities. In Episode 116 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Leslie Andrews. Leslie is a portrait and branding photographer who has integrated fashion photography into her portrait brand to make […]

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 […]

Photography Opens Doors with Cait Timmins

February 28, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 115: Cait Timmins Learning photography and the business of photography studios can open all kind of doors — even ones you never imagined! In Episode 115 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Cait Timmins. Just a few weeks after Cait graduated from the Berkeley School of Music, she became Sue Bryce’s […]

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 […]