Community Fuels Business with Rashmi Gill

March 7, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Rashmi Gill “Community fuels our soul, and fuels our business,” says Rashmi. Hear about the important communities in Rashmi’s life — The Portrait System, her networking groups, and her clients who also become fast friends. In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with […]

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 […]

Art That Fuels Business with Jonny Edward

February 11, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Clubhouse Conversation: Jonny Edward As photographers, we are inherently artists, and yet, the demands of running a business can dull that connection. In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Jonny Edward, a Denver-based portrait and fashion photographer, about the balance of art and business. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dance Portrait Passion with Michell Santelik

January 14, 2022 Artist Spotlight

Episode 108: Michell Santelik If you could shoot one genre of portrait photography every day of your life, what would it be? A dear friend of Michell Santelik asked her this many years ago, and it forever changed the course of her career. In Episode 108 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with […]

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 […]

Growing Family, Growing Business with Nicole Farough

December 13, 2021 Artist Spotlight

Episode 106: Nicole Farough In Episode 106 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Nicole Farough, an Ottawa-based portrait photographer, who is transitioning from family photography into beauty and boudoir photography. After her 4th child was born, Nicole knew she needed to make a change. She had a secure, well-paying government job, but […]