Episode 84: Carrie Roseman In Episode 84 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Carrie Roseman of Carrie Roseman Studios. Carrie focuses on boudoir, beauty, and branding photography. She considers herself an artist first and a business person second. Learning how to value herself – inside and out – and how to ask […]
Clubhouse Conversation: Matt Stagliano In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Matt Stagliano of Stonetree Creative about mental health and business. Believe it or not, this confident and successful businessman has had a long struggle with body image and self-value. In this conversation, Matt […]
Episode 82: Bryce Chapman In Episode 82 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Bryce Chapman, an editorial and commercial photographer based in North Carolina. Bryce is an amazing artist who creates unique conceptual pictures that will definitely make you stop scrolling. During this episode, he takes us through his journey and tells […]
Episode 80: Jorge Suarez In Episode 80 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Jorge Suarez of Jorge Suarez Photography. Jorge began his career as a model and actor but found his true passion when he began working with black-and-white film photography with all its beautiful grain and artistic possibilities. Making friends and […]
Episode 76: Lenka Jones In Episode 76 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Lenka Jones of Lenka Jones Portraits in the UK. Lenka shares her career evolution – from being a young movie casting agent in Slovakia to finding a niche as a wedding photographer in the UK. She also describes […]
Episode 75: Pratik Naik In Episode 75 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser welcomes one of Sue Bryce Education’s featured instructors, the very talented Pratik Naik. In this episode, Pratik talks about his early interest in art and how he was sparked to pursue retouching by a desire to set new standards for beautiful […]
Episode 68: Jessica Malone In Episode 68 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser interviews photographer Jessica Malone. Jessica lives in a small town an hour away from the closest big city. Despite that, and even during a worldwide pandemic, Jessica’s business has been thriving. By shifting her beliefs and not being afraid to […]
Episode 67: Latesha Bryant In Episode 67 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Latesha Bryant of Herstorymaker Portraits, a photography studio with the goal of giving children of color a platform to be seen in the fashion industry. With a focus on body positivity and self-love, Latesha is giving young girls in […]
Episode 65: Mark Mann In Episode 65 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Mark Mann about his incredible journey from being a young furniture photographer in Glasgow, Scotland, to becoming a photographer for some of the most influential people in the world. In this engaging conversation, Mark tells Nikki all about what […]
Episode 63: Cassandra Jones In Episode 63 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with guest Cassandra Jones of Noelle Mirabella Photography. In this wide-ranging conversation, Cassandra shares her passion and insight into the power and responsibility of being a creator in the arts. Cassandra knows first-hand about the healing potential in art and […]