Free Week Photo Courses & Events to Share!

March 29, 2023 Blog

  It’s time for The Portrait System’s annual Free Week! From Mon, April 3 – Fri, April 7 TPS members can invite their friends and associates to sample all that TPS has to offer with a week full of free online photography courses. As a community, we are deeply committed to helping each other succeed, […]

1 Million Downloads Celebration with Sue Bryce

February 21, 2022 Podcast

Episode 114: Sue Bryce In this very special conversation celebrating the 1-millionth download of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser welcomes Sue Bryce for a conversation especially for those members of The Portrait System by Sue Bryce who have reached a stage in their business where they have quit their day jobs and are now […]

So Worth It with Damaly Shepherd

February 7, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 112: Damaly Shepherd Growing your sense of value can supercharge your business growth! In Episode 112 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Brooklyn-based Damaly Shepherd, who specializes in personal branding photography influenced by fashion and magazine-style editorial work. Despite being in the saturated market of NYC, in just 5 years of […]

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 […]

Know Your Worth to Succeed with Yagazie Eguare

January 24, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 110: Yagazie Eguare In Episode 110 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Yagazie Eguare, a portrait and wedding photographer in Lagos, Nigeria. Yagazie was studying to be an optometrist but realized her true passion is photography. Determined to make as big a success as possible with her life, she devoted herself […]

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 […]

For the Love of Campaigns with Kirsten White

December 1, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Kirsten White In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Kirsten White about campaigns as a tool for marketing. Kirsten has had a lot of success with her Fabulous 50 campaigns, and next year, she is trying out a new theme, The Love […]

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 […]