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 […]

100th Episode Special with Sue Bryce

November 1, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 100: Sue Bryce In this very special 100th episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser welcomes Sue Bryce for a conversation that celebrates this milestone for Nikki and the podcast and also explores what it means to Sue and for the SBE community. It makes Sue so proud every week to hear on […]

Conquering Fear with Rodney Pedroza

October 29, 2021 Blog

Clubhouse Conversation: Rodney Pedroza In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with portrait photographer Rodney Pedroza about how fear is an inevitable part of running your own business but that there are ways to overcome it so that you can still move forward. Rodney talks […]

Luxury Caribbean Island Photoshoots with Felicia Schuette

October 18, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 98: Felicia Schuette In Episode 98 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Felicia Schuette, an architect and portrait photographer based on the Caribbean Island of Bonaire. Felicia is an accredited Portrait Masters Fellow who has won countless awards for her breathtaking maternity photos. Felicia has created a top-of-the-line luxury brand on […]

Unlocking Success with Sissela Johansson

September 27, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 95: Sissela Johansson In Episode 95 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Sissela Johansson, a boudoir and portrait photographer from Denmark who is based in Connecticut. When Sissela relocated to Connecticut, she already had been a photographer for 7 years and had her website and portfolio ready to go. However, it […]

Money-Making Mindset with Carrie Roseman

September 24, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Carrie Roseman In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Carrie Roseman of Carrie Roseman Studios. Carrie runs a very successful portrait, boudoir, and personal branding business. Her average sale is $6,000, and her creative fee, that is, her sitting fee, alone is […]

Mindset Makes It Happen with Shauna Crane

September 20, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 94: Shauna Crane In Episode 94 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Shauna Crane of Red Crane Portraits. Shauna has been a graphic designer since 1997, and there’s a good chance you’ve heard of her because she has done virtually all the graphic design for Sue Bryce Education & The Portrait […]

Balancing Kids and Business with Oren Sew & Kate Styles

September 17, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Oren Sew & Kate Styles In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Oren Sew & Kate Styles about the delicate balance involved in growing a portrait photography business while being a parent. Kate is married with 2 children under 5 and a […]