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 […]

Growing Family & Business with Neon Howe

October 25, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 99: Neon Howe In Episode 99 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Neon Howe, who specializes in headshots and contemporary magazine-style photography in Modesto, CA. In 2014, Neon left his job as a software developer so that he could start his photography business while also consulting for the company he had […]

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 […]

Get Savvy in Personal Branding with Nikki Closser

October 11, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 97: Nikki Closser In Episode 97 of the Portrait System Podcast, the tables are turned as Ashleigh Taylor, co-host of the Clubhouse Conversations, chats with Nikki Closser, our wonderful Portrait System Podcast host. And what a treat it is to shine the light on Nikki and hear about her passion that she provides with […]

TPM Awards Advice with Erica Manning

October 8, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Erica Manning In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Erica Manning all about the Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation, which is currently open for submissions until Oct 15. Erica has been consistently submitting her portraits for the past several years and has […]

Epic Positivity with Ben Von Wong

October 4, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 96: Ben Von Wong In Episode 96 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Ben Von Wong. Ben is an activist artist based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, who has created massive campaigns for causes like the ocean, plastics, and electronic waste. His projects combine photography, videography, and interactive art installations both in […]

Passionate Customer Service with Darina Neyret

October 1, 2021 Artist Spotlight

  Clubhouse Conversation: Darina Neyret In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Darina Neyret about how to deliver excellent customer service. Darina is a portrait photographer based in Vancouver, WA, who specializes in personal branding, glamour, and boudoir. She has been in business for […]

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 […]