Breakthrough Mindset with Angie Whitten

February 4, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Angie Whitten Breaking through to success can be as simple as changing the way we think about ourselves. In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Angie Whitten of My Harmony Photography. Angie has been running a photography business for 7 years, and […]

Realtors, Minimalism, and Mindset with Amie Lou

January 31, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 111: Amie Lou What do real estate, minimalism, and mindset have in common? They are all part of Amie Lou Photography’s recipe for success! In Episode 111 of the Portrait System Podcast, Clubhouse host Ashleigh Taylor fills in for Nikki Closser for a chat with Amie Lou, a Wyoming-based portrait photographer who specializes in […]

Creative Determination with Kelsey Comer

January 18, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 109: Kelsey Comer Where determination and creativity meet obstacles, amazing growth can result. In Episode 109 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Kelsey Comer, a NW Arkansas portrait photographer, who in her first 6 months of business has already booked 40 shoots and has a $1200 sales average. Kelsey has had […]

Inclusive Love with Ore Adesina

December 22, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 107: Ore Adesina In Episode 107 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Ore Adesina, an Oklahoma City photographer who specializes in boudoir for all types of people and all types of bodies, especially couples. Ore is a real estate lawyer, who does photography part-time as her creative outlet. She has great […]

Entrepreneurial Pizzazz with Milena Perdriel

December 6, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 105: Milena Perdriel In Episode 105 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Milena Perdriel, a Bulgarian photographer who is the corporate portrait photographer people want to book in Paris. Melina began her photography journey working many jobs — except being a photographer — with a stock photography company back in the […]

Tips to Land the Big Sale with Kristine Logan

November 19, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Kristine Logan In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Kristine Logan, a portrait photographer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who just landed a $14,000 sale. That sale started with a client who came in just for a headshot, but then returned for […]

Be Confident to Price High with Audrey Woulard

November 15, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 102: Audrey Woulard In Episode 102 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Nikon Ambassador and Pro Photo Legend of Light, Audrey Woulard of Kids and the City Chicago. Audrey is a photographer who specializes in kids, teens, and families. She began shooting when her own kids were young, and being a […]

Explore Self-Portraits with Neon Howe

November 12, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Neon Howe In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Modesto, CA, portrait photographer Neon Howe about self-portraits. Kevin leads into the conversation talking about how taking self-portraits is a hot new trend with professional photographers. In addition to the new Self-Portrait Category […]

Deeply Inspired Art Photography with Forough Yavari

November 8, 2021 Artist Spotlight

  Episode 101: Forough Yavari In Episode 101 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with award-winning photographer Forough Yavari. Forough was born in Iran during a time of revolution and war. Her young parents encouraged Forough’s artistic education, and she went to the University of Tehran to study painting. While she was there, […]

Get Inspired! 100th Episode Bonus

November 4, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Bonus Episode: Celebrating 100 Inspiring Episodes To celebrate the 100th episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser and The Portrait System team are happy to offer you these inspiring highlights from past episodes. In this blog, you’ll get just a taste of the smorgasbord of inspiration offered up in the bonus podcast, so be […]