Believe and Receive with Sue Bryce

July 19, 2021 Blog

Episode 85: Sue Bryce In this Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser welcomes Sue Bryce for a conversation about mindset and manifestation. You asked for Sue to bring the woo, and she does not disappoint in this inspiring conversation about how focusing in on what you truly desire helps you clear the path for it to […]

Make Your Systems Hum with Leandra Brown

July 16, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Leandra Brown In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Leandra Brown of Leandra Brown Photography in Washington D.C. about how to implement systems that make your business hum. Leandra is so organized in her business and so articulate in explaining that organization. […]

Saved by Photography with Zaakirah Muhammad

July 12, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 84: Zaakirah Muhammad In Episode 84 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser invites Zaakirah Muhammad of Phocused Media Group for a chat about the pivotal role photography has played in her life. When Zaakirah was just an infant, her mother was able to capture the image of a rare cancer in her eye. […]

Make Big Money with Felicia Reed

July 8, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Felicia Reed In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Felicia Reed of Felicia Reed Photography in Austin, TX. Felicia has grown her business tremendously this past year. Last year at this time, she made $6,000 in a month, whereas this year, she […]

Achieving High-Value Sales with Carrie Roseman

July 6, 2021 Artist Spotlight

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 […]

The Power of Healthful Balance with Matt Stagliano

July 1, 2021 Artist Spotlight

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 […]

Scroll-Stopping Creativity with Bryce Chapman

June 29, 2021 Artist Spotlight

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 […]

Manifesting Success with Shelley Franklin

June 21, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 81: Shelley Franklin In Episode 81 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser speaks with Shelley Franklin of Franklin Photography Studios. Shelley is an accredited Fellow by The Portrait Masters, and again and again, her photographs have landed in the Top 20 of The Portrait Masters Image Competitions. Shelley has been taking photos for […]

The Portrait Masters Awards: June 15th – July 15th 2021

June 15, 2021 Portrait Master Awards

  We are so excited to announce that the second round of 2021 Awards & Accreditation is here! Be sure to check out all the updated (including the recent country/state eligibility updates) rules, FAQs, and all the resources in one place for the Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Program. IMPORTANT DATES Opens: 9am PST, Tuesday, […]

Bringing Fashion to Branding with Jorge Suarez

June 14, 2021 Artist Spotlight

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 […]