Podcasts about portraits

Share a commentA polished religious image can be easier than honest fellowship. We start with a surprising history lesson behind the phrase “putting on the dog,” then connect it to a temptation many Christians know too well: using church culture, spiritual vocabulary, and carefully managed appearances to hide what is really going on inside.From there we step into Romans 7, where Paul speaks in first person and present tense about the internal war of sanctification. He describes doing what he hates, failing to do what he loves, and feeling trapped by the presence of indwelling sin in the flesh. We slow down and highlight three signs that point to real faith and spiritual growth: an aversion to sin, an abiding love for God's law, and a longing to please God through holy living. If you have ever wondered whether the struggle disqualifies you, this passage reframes the fight with both clarity and hope.We also talk about how the flesh deceives the mind and tries to control the body, why maturity often means less self-trust, and how pride can rise up even after “good” spiritual moments. Then we get painfully practical with the real costs of unconfessed sin for prayer, joy, growth, usefulness, and witness, and we contrast that with the way unbelief can rationalize wrongdoing until it sounds righteous. We close where Paul lands: “wretched man that I am” met by gratitude for God's grace through Jesus Christ.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review telling us what part of the battle you most want to understand better.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentA polished religious image can be easier than honest fellowship. We start with a surprising history lesson behind the phrase “putting on the dog,” then connect it to a temptation many Christians know too well: using church culture, spiritual vocabulary, and carefully managed appearances to hide what is really going on inside.From there we step into Romans 7, where Paul speaks in first person and present tense about the internal war of sanctification. He describes doing what he hates, failing to do what he loves, and feeling trapped by the presence of indwelling sin in the flesh. We slow down and highlight three signs that point to real faith and spiritual growth: an aversion to sin, an abiding love for God's law, and a longing to please God through holy living. If you have ever wondered whether the struggle disqualifies you, this passage reframes the fight with both clarity and hope.We also talk about how the flesh deceives the mind and tries to control the body, why maturity often means less self-trust, and how pride can rise up even after “good” spiritual moments. Then we get painfully practical with the real costs of unconfessed sin for prayer, joy, growth, usefulness, and witness, and we contrast that with the way unbelief can rationalize wrongdoing until it sounds righteous. We close where Paul lands: “wretched man that I am” met by gratitude for God's grace through Jesus Christ.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review telling us what part of the battle you most want to understand better.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Jerry shares testimony to Jesus' work in his life, moving from pursuing good things for his purposes to pursuing good things for the purposes God has.--Jerry Crane III, born and raised in Salem, OR, is passionate about the word of God and seeing lives transformed by Jesus. He has served as Youth Pastor at Creekside Bible Church and as Director of the online missions organization Christian Influence. Jerry deeply values Christian community, friendships, and the joy of shared experiences, especially through games & storytelling. He is honored that he gets to use these as gospel-centered tools to reach and disciple today's “terminally-online” generation.To see more of Jerry's work at Christian Influence, visit: https://christianinfluence.net/--Connect with Us:contact@parableministries.comParable MinistriesInstagram--If you feel led to give to Parable Ministries, please visit: DonateMusic created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi

The Prophesied King, week seven

In this episode, the Pottership Trio discuss the peculiar relationship between the Hogwarts Portraits. How did the portraits relate to each other and the living people around them? How did the portrait of Arianna work? How powerful was Phineas Nigellus as a portrait in two locations? Was their ever romance between subjects in a portrait? How informed were the portraits of all the goings on around the castle and the wizarding world? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “Who from American history do you think was really a witch/wizard and why?”  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com

**Note - I gave Cattalena's death date wrong - it's 1625 and I said 1525! So sorry!!! *** When I picture Tudor England, I used to picture... white people. Portraits. Ruffs. Henry VIII being grumpy. And then I read Miranda Kaufmann's book Black Tudors. Because it turns out there were around 200 free Africans living in England during the Tudor period (probably more, but that's what we know for sure). Working, raising families, going to church, getting buried with full rites. And we almost completely forgot about them. In this episode we're looking at the stories of John Blanke, Jacques Francis, Reasonable Blackman, and Cattelena of Almondsbury. And then I want to talk about something that I've been thinking about: scientific racism, the Enlightenment, Darwin, eugenics, and the strange human pattern of taking progress and using it to build a hierarchy. Miranda Kaufmann's Black Tudors: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Tudors-Miranda-Kaufmann-audiobook/dp/B076ZS1K75/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cette semaine, on aimerait vous faire découvrir une série documentaire sur les femmes sans enfant, originellement appelée Juste une femme. C'est l'histoire de femmes qui cheminent en dehors des sentiers battus de la maternité. Ce podcast va à la rencontre de femmes qui par conviction, par liberté ou par un concours de circonstances, n'ont pas d'enfant. Dans ce premier épisode, Lucie Tesnière brise le tabou du non-désir d'enfant et du refus de la maternité. Portraits de liberté, de résistance aux normes sociales et d'affirmation de soi, ces témoignages dévoilent les multiples visages de l'émancipation féminine.Rendez-vous le 24 juin pour découvrir le deuxième épisode, sur ces femmes sans enfant qui auraient rêvé d'être mère.Écriture, réalisation, prise de son, montage et sound design : Lucie TesnièreMixage and sound design : Lise BouchezProduction : Centre Vidéo de Bruxelles - Michel SteyaertProduction déléguée : Ken Slock – CVBMerci à Ariane, Isabel, Noemi, Ariane, Nora, Karin, Theresa, Jeanne et Vinciane pour leurs témoignages dans ce podcast et à toutes les autres femmes interviewées dont le témoignage n'est pas dans ce podcast.Merci aussi à Caroline Dujardin, Laetitia Gau, Judith Perrin et Steeven Jacquemin qui ont prêté leurs voix.Avec le soutien de l'institut pour l'égalité des femmes et des hommes.Le Centre Vidéo de Bruxelles bénéficie du soutien de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles et de la Commission Communautaire Francophone.⭐️Louie à votre écoute chaque année⭐️, on prend le temps de demander : qu'est-ce qui vous touche, vous intrigue, vous manque dans ce que vous écoutez ? Depuis 2018, vous êtes notre meilleure boussole ! Notre étude d'audience annuelle est de retour et vos réponses nous sont très précieuses. Elles nous permettent de mieux vous comprendre et d'adapter nos programmes et les histoires qu'on vous racontera demain, aussi à vos envies. Ce questionnaire est co-construit avec Raphaël Llorca, chercheur à la Fondation Jean-Jaurès, qui travaille sur les effets du podcast dans nos vies. En y répondant, vous soutenez donc aussi la recherche en sciences sociales.Le questionnaire est anonyme, prend moins de 7 minutes, et vos données ne seront jamais cédées à des tiers. Pour participer, ça se passe ici

Raphael's years in Florence (c. 1504–1508) placed him at the center of one of the most extraordinary moments in Renaissance art, where he encountered both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo at the height of their powers. Under the Soderini Republic, Florence became a stage for artistic innovation, marked by Michelangelo's David, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, and the unrealized battle frescoes commissioned for the Palazzo Vecchio.This episode explores how Raphael absorbed and transformed the lessons of these two rival masters. From Leonardo, he adopted naturalism, portrait composition, and sfumato; from Michelangelo, monumental form, line, and color. Yet Raphael forged a distinctive style defined by harmony, clarity, and balance, culminating in works such as the Maddalena Doni portraits and the Madonna of the Goldfinch before his departure to Rome under the patronage of Pope Julius II.Watch/Support/Learn: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastWorks Discussed: Michelangelo, David, 1501-1504 https://www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.it/opere/david-michelangelo/Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa, 1503-19 https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010062370Leonardo da Vinci, The Battle of Anghiari, unfinished, lost. Michelangelo, The Battle of Cascina, unfinished. Raphael, Portraits of Agnolo and Maddalena Doni, 1504-07 https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/portraits-doni-raffaelloRaphael, Madonna of the Goldfinch, 1506 https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/mary-christ-and-the-young-john-the-baptist-known-as-the-madonna-of-the-goldfinchThe Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show

The Prophesied King, week six

À Madagascar, sur les rives de l'Ikopa, à Antananarivo, des centaines de femmes lavent chaque jour le linge de la capitale. Dos courbés, mains dans l'eau froide, payées à la pièce, et sans aucune protection sociale. Un travail essentiel.  De notre correspondante à Antananarivo, Sur les rives de la rivière Ikopa, à Antananarivo, des dizaines de femmes sont penchées sur le linge. Elles le frottent, le battent, le rincent. Dos courbés, mains dans l'eau froide. Ce sont elles qui effectuent une partie de la lessive de la capitale. Parmi elles, Christine. Le front en sueur, elle est à son quatrième panier de linge à laver. « Je m'appelle Jean-Noël Christine, j'ai 53 ans. Mon métier, c'est lavandière. Je n'ai pas d'autres activités. Ça fait 23 ans que je fais ce métier », raconte-t-elle. La journée commence à 7h30 et finit à 17 heures. Avec une pause à midi, pour nourrir les enfants. Entre-temps, il faut aller chercher le linge dans les foyers, le porter jusqu'à la rivière. La météo rend parfois la tâche encore plus complexe. « On travaille toujours, qu'il vente ou qu'il pleuve. Le plus difficile, c'est de transporter le linge de la ville jusqu'ici quand il pleut, parce que c'est très lourd », explique Christine. Le linge est celui des particuliers ou des commerçants qui n'ont pas les moyens de payer une laverie. Chaque pièce est facturée entre 100 et 6 000 ariary, à peine quelques centimes d'euros. Tsihary, une autre lavandière, le déplore : « Cela ne me permet pas vraiment de vivre. Mais plutôt de survivre. Comme on n'a pas d'autres revenus, on ne fait que ça. Nous ne sommes pas payées, ni protégées. C'est ça le problème. » Pas de couverture maladie. Pas de retraite. Une journée non travaillée, c'est une journée non payée. Sur la berge, le seul vrai filet de sécurité, c'est la solidarité entre voisines de rive. À Madagascar, où plus de 80 % des actifs travaillent dans l'informel, ces « dos courbés » de l'Ikopa restent les invisibles de la capitale. À lire aussiMadagascar: les ateliers artistiques dominicaux de la commune rurale d'Ivelo

À Madagascar, dans une économie largement dominée par l'informel, certaines femmes s'imposent par leur travail et leur constance. À deux pas du campus universitaire d'Antananarivo, Bako tient sa gargote depuis 33 ans. Elle y a nourri, à petits prix, plusieurs générations d'étudiants, dont beaucoup sont devenus aujourd'hui ingénieurs, magistrats ou députés. De notre correspondante à Antananarivo, Midi, à deux pas du campus d'Ankatso, à Antananarivo, la capitale de Madagascar. Ça sent le riz chaud et la sauce aux légumes. Les étudiants font la queue, assiettes à la main. Au centre, Bako virevolte derrière son comptoir, cuisinière, serveuse et caisse enregistreuse à la fois : « Je m'appelle Bako, et je suis gargotière. Cela fait 33 ans aujourd'hui. J'ai commencé car j'ai toujours aimé échanger. Mon père était employé à l'université, donc j'ai sympathisé avec les étudiants. C'est pour cela que j'ai choisi ce métier. »  Le tintamarre des couverts couvre presque les conversations. À ses côtés, du kompoze, le fameux plat malgache, qu'elle tient à préparer elle-même. Une journée qui commence à quatre heures du matin. Et que la gargotière assume sans broncher : « La difficulté, c'est de se lever tôt tous les jours. À la longue, cela fatigue. » Mais malgré cette fatigue, l'institution tient bon. Parce que la clientèle, elle, ne faiblit pas. Comme ce contrôleur de l'administration pénitentiaire, qui vient ici depuis sept ans : « Je connais cette dame depuis 2019. À chaque prise de salaire, je viens manger ici. Je préfère ses repas. La pureté, la réception des personnes... » Cette fidélité, la cuisinière la doit à un phénomène rare : ses clients se transmettent l'adresse. De parent à enfant. D'oncle à neveu. Certains anciens étudiants, devenus juges, avocats, médecins ou députés, reviennent retrouver le goût de leurs années d'études. Ses plats sont même connus sur les réseaux sociaux, où les commentaires sont élogieux. C'est aussi comme ça que Fanir, étudiant en sociologie, l'a découverte. « Je connaissais cet endroit par bouche-à-oreille. Mais Bako, c'est aussi une star sur les groupes Facebook. Et puis, mes parents venaient ici quand ils étaient étudiants. C'est comme ça que j'ai connu cet endroit. Pour nous, c'est moins cher, et c'est de bonne qualité », témoigne-t-il. Dans une économie largement dominée par l'informel, où plus de huit Malgaches sur dix vivent en marge des circuits déclarés, des femmes comme Bako jouent un rôle silencieux mais essentiel. Elles nourrissent, elles dépannent, elles tiennent. Demain matin à l'aube, Bako sera encore une fois devant ses fourneaux, pour la 33e année.   À lire aussiMadagascar: les ateliers artistiques dominicaux de la commune rurale d'Ivelo

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C dans l'air du 11 juin 2026 - Iran : pourquoi Trump reprend la guerre ?La Coupe du monde, grand-messe du football mondial, rattrapée par la géopolitique. En accueillant l'événement, Donald Trump a tenté d'en faire un symbole d'unité nationale et de puissance retrouvée, mais l'actualité internationale est venue troubler la fête. Une nouvelle escalade entre Washington et Téhéran, après de nouveaux bombardements contre l'Iran ce jeudi, a fragilisé encore un peu plus le cessez-le-feu instauré. Donald Trump a, encore une fois, menacé de frapper "très fort" l'Iran et de s'en prendre à ses infrastructures pétrolières, dont l'île de Kharg, son principal terminal pétrolier, "dans un avenir assez proche". La compétition a été perturbée par des tensions diplomatiques concrètes. L'arbitre international somalien, Omar Artan, qui devait participer à l'événement, a été refoulé à la frontière, déclenchant une polémique sur l'impartialité et le climat d'accueil. Les joueurs iraniens, eux, ont évolué sous étroite surveillance, soumis à des conditions de séjour strictes et à un encadrement renforcé. Dans ce climat explosif, le rôle des médias s'est révélé central. Dans une interview, Marc Caputo, journaliste pour Axios, revient sur la montée en puissance spectaculaire du média depuis le début de la crise iranienne. Leur méthode : des informations rapides, très ciblées, souvent issues de sources politiques de premier plan. Cette stratégie leur a permis de devenir incontournables dans le suivi du conflit. Plus encore, certaines révélations publiées par Axios ont eu des effets immédiats sur les marchés. Des annonces liées aux discussions diplomatiques ou aux risques d'escalade ont provoqué des variations notables des prix du pétrole. Cette tension nationale se lit aussi loin des stades. À Portland, dans le Maine, nous sommes allés à la rencontre des "ice watchers", ces citoyens qui surveillent et signalent les opérations des services fédéraux de l'immigration. Dans cette ville portuaire réputée progressiste, des réseaux d'alerte se sont organisés pour prévenir les communautés migrantes et documenter les interventions. Ces "ice watchers" expriment également une forme de désillusion politique auprès notamment des démocrates, qui apparaissent paradoxalement comme favoris des élections de mi-mandat, malgré une visibilité limitée. À quel point l'escalade entre Washington et Téhéran peut-elle avoir un impact sur la Coupe du monde ? Un média comme Axios peut-il devenir un acteur du conflit entre les Etats-Unis et l'Iran ? Comment les démocrates peuvent-ils être donnés favoris des élections de mi-mandat à venir ? Nos experts :- Guillaume LAGANE - Spécialiste des questions de Défense, enseignant à Sciences Po et auteur du livre "Géopolitique de l'Europe" aux Presses Universitaires de France - Christine OCKRENT - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales, présentatrice de l'émission "Affaires étrangères" sur France Culture et auteure du livre "Le Trump de A à Z" aux Editions Denoël - Ellen KOUNTZ - Professeure à l'INSEEC Paris, et auteure de "Portraits de Veep, l'incroyable histoire de Kamala Harris" chez Librinova - Richard WERLY - Éditorialiste international pour le media Blick et auteur du livre "Cette Amérique qui nous déteste" aux Editions Nevicata

C dans l'air du 11 juin 2026 - Iran : pourquoi Trump reprend la guerre ? Nos experts :- Guillaume LAGANE - Spécialiste des questions de Défense, enseignant à Sciences Po et auteur du livre "Géopolitique de l'Europe" aux Presses Universitaires de France - Christine OCKRENT - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales, présentatrice de l'émission "Affaires étrangères" sur France Culture et auteure du livre "Le Trump de A à Z" aux Editions Denoël - Ellen KOUNTZ - Professeure à l'INSEEC Paris, et auteure de "Portraits de Veep, l'incroyable histoire de Kamala Harris" chez Librinova - Richard WERLY - Éditorialiste international pour le media Blick et auteur du livre "Cette Amérique qui nous déteste" aux Editions Nevicata

What kind of portrait is your life creating? This message from Pastor Jarian Felton teaches that every choice, word, and priority in our lives adds a new brushstroke to the story others see in us. Walking through Proverbs 11, we discover three powerful contrasts that shape a life of true wisdom: choosing humility over pride, trusting God over false security, and building others up instead of tearing them down. In a world focused on filters and appearances, this message calls us back to something authentic and lasting by anchoring our lives in God's truth. As you listen, you will be challenged to reflect on what your life is showing and encouraged to look to Jesus, the perfect example of a life marked by humility, trust, and life-giving words, and to let Him shape a portrait that points others to hope. (06/07/2026)

One of the world’s greatest living artists. One of the most ambitious exhibitions Singapore has ever staged. Sugimoto’s “Form Is Emptiness” is a masterpiece — meditative, philosophical, and visually stunning. SAM Curators Amy Cheng and Angelica Ong walked us through the journey. If you care about art, perception, or time itself… go see this. On The Wide Angle, we explore one of the most significant art events of the year: Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness, a major exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum running from 29 May to 4 October 2026 — and the first large‑scale solo exhibition of Sugimoto’s work in Southeast Asia. This ambitious project. Spanning five decades of Sugimoto’s practice, from photography and sculpture to architecture and conceptual art, the exhibition brings together over 60 works across 11 series, including Seascapes, Theatres, Sea of Buddha, Opticks, and Portraits. We discuss the curators’ experience working with Sugimoto’s team, the philosophical ideas behind the exhibition, and what audiences can expect from this immersive, meditative encounter with one of contemporary art’s most influential figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Kate Danaher's first novel. She's been a member of Bonita Bay Club for over 18 years. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Delaware and is a former professor of English at Rosemont College, Pennsylvania. She is an Irish storyteller, fiddler, and a founder and emeritus board member of the Irish Heritage Theater in Philadelphia. She also performed with and served on the board of the Delaware Shakespeare Festival. Under the name Danaher and Cloud, she and her music partner, Amy Cloud Chambers, produced four Americana albums: Portraits, Late Bloomers, The Holiday Album, and the multi-award-winning album for kids, Just Kiddin'. All available on popular streaming services. Victoria Woodhull helped shape women's rights in America, yet most of us never learn her name or we only hear the rumors. We talk with Bonita Bay Club member Kate Danaher Parks (pen name Kate Danaher), the debut author of Unstoppable: The Victoria Woodhull Story, a new historical fiction novel publishing in June that aims to put truth back where myth has taken over. Kate shares why Woodhull's fight was bigger than “the vote” and how a falling out with better-known leaders helped push her out of the mainstream narrative. We get specific about what surprised Kate most during her research: how often sensational claims get repeated as fact, and how hard it can be to correct the record once a story becomes convenient. With support from longtime Woodhull researcher Mary L. Shearer (VictoriaWoodhull.com), Kate revisits the “free love” label, the misunderstandings around Woodhull's personal life, and the real stakes of advocating for social freedom in the 1860s and 1870s. If you're searching for women's history, women's suffrage, feminist pioneers, or the untold story of Victoria Woodhull, this conversation is a smart starting point. We also pull back the curtain on craft and process: why Kate wrote the screenplay first, what screenwriting forces you to cut, and how the novel finally gave her room to make Woodhull feel human and relatable. Kate shares the COVID-era routine that kept her drafting, what it took to deliver a full manuscript, and why “clear” beats “perfect” on the page. You'll also hear about her community storytelling, from tournament articles to Irish music and live events, plus what's next with the sequel volumes Shattered and Victorious. Subscribe for more member stories, share this with a friend who loves historical fiction and women's rights history, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Victoria Woodhull's story do you think deserves the spotlight now?

Jason and Krystal take you behind the scenes of the Charlotte and Knoxville workshops! From lighting models through the slats of a mule barn with continuous LEDs to transforming a shuttered country bar into a cinematic playground using flash, fans, and modifiers, This episode is packed with practical photography lessons and unforgettable road stories.  Hear how the MagMod gear helped shape the shoots, how workshop attendees learned to adapt when the "perfect" gear wasn't available, and why turning a monolight into a constant light source can save the day.Along the way, there was an impromptu brake replacement in an AutoZone parking lot, a mosquito-infested posing session in Knoxville, a two-light flash setup that lit up an entire forest, and a nighttime LED shoot in front of the iconic Tennessee Theatre while fending off curious scooter riders determined to get Krystal's attention.The road trip wraps up with great sushi, great memories, and a look ahead to San Francisco, an upcoming Iceland scouting trip, and the next round of Mini Masterclasses coming soon to the Pacific Northwest and beyond.Real Talk. Raw Stories. No B.S.

The Prophesied King, week five

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Baltimore's harbor is calm, but resident artist Joan Cox is gathering momentum. Since her last appearance with NOT REAL ART, she's been named a finalist for the Baker Artist Award, recognized among London's Top 100 International Artists, and seen her intimate portraits circulate through exhibitions and publications. A past NOT REAL ART grant winner (2022), Joan is known for capturing the “energy field” of love between women. Now, her work takes center stage in NOT REAL ART's Modern Love exhibition, running online at notrealart.com this spring.In conversation with host Scott “Sourdough” Power, Joan reflects on the work of recording contemporary queer intimacy. She describes her process, from asking strangers to sit for her, to searching for the subtle charge that passes between couples, all while managing the demands of a full-time career and raising a middle-schooler.Her canvases are lush and unscripted, dense with narrative detail—bedroom Buddhas, floral wallpaper in the corner of a bar. Beneath the surface, each painting offers an act of correction, adding a page to art history where overlooked couples are seen, valued, and, at last, collected.Where to Connect & ExperienceSee Joan Cox's latest work in Modern Love.Follow Joan on Instagram for in-progress shots and behind-the-scenes studio news.Learn more about the NOT REAL ART Grant. Episode CreditsHost: Scott ‘Sourdough' PowerGuest: Joan Cox, Baltimore-based painter focused on queer intimacy, identity, and representation; NOT REAL ART grant winner.Production: Crewest Studio, Los AngelesTheme Music: Ricky Peugeot & Desi DeLauro of Parlor SocialSubscribe to NOT REAL ART for future episodes, follow us on Instagram, and join the conversation.

What if the biggest thing holding your photography back isn't your camera, lens, or lighting—but your ability to read people?In this episode of Jason Lanier Unfiltered, Jason and Krystal recap the first stop of the Mini Masterclass Tour in Pensacola, Florida and dive deep into one of the most overlooked skills in portrait photography: understanding human body language.Too many photographers become obsessed with settings, gear, and technical perfection while completely missing the signals their subjects are sending. Is your subject comfortable? Nervous? Unsure? Losing confidence? The answers are often written all over their face and body long before they ever say a word.Jason and Krystal discuss how learning to read posture, eye contact, facial expressions, movement, and energy can transform an average portrait session into an unforgettable experience.They share real-world examples from the Pensacola workshop, including how to get a shoot started with shy subjects, how to keep momentum flowing, why storytelling creates authentic emotion, and the critical difference between directing a subject and simply asking for permission.The conversation also covers:Why photographers often struggle during the first five minutes of a shoot.How men and women frequently approach portrait sessions differently.Reading confidence versus discomfort in real time.Building trust quickly with subjects.Using communication to create genuine expressions.Why great portrait photographers are often great people readers.Lessons learned while shooting in Pensacola's historic Seville Quarter District.Lighting techniques using the Godox AD300 Pro, LEDs, vintage vehicles, and environmental lighting.If you've ever wondered why some photographers consistently create authentic, emotional portraits while others struggle to get natural expressions, this episode may completely change the way you approach your next shoot.Because the best portrait photographers don't just understand light.They understand people.#JasonLanierUnfiltered #PortraitPhotography #BodyLanguage #PhotographyPodcast #PhotographyEducation #PortraitPhotographer #PhotographerLife #PhotographyWorkshop #MiniMasterclass #PensacolaPhotography #HumanConnection #StorytellingPhotography #PosingTips #PhotographyBusiness #GodoxAD300Pro #PortraitTips #CreativePhotography #PhotographerMindset #PhotographyTraining #FedoraNation

Impossible de nier l'emprise de plus en plus grande de l'intelligence artificielle sur notre société, et donc nos vies. Le pape Léon XIV, dans son encyclique Magnifica Humanitas appelle à "désarmer l'IA". Notre invité, docteur en philosophie du numérique et cofondateur du collectif Bâtir le Bien Commun Jean-Baptiste Ghins, appelle quant à lui à développer une politique du sensible afin de passer de l'industrie culturelle à la démocratie culturelle. Un entretien vivifiant mené par Charles ! Pour aller plus loin : Le collectif Bâtir le Bien Commun Il renverse les puissants : Portraits de Chrétiens contestataires, un ouvrage coécrit par Jean-Baptiste Ghins avec Matthias Petel et Timothée de Rauglaudre Les articles écrits par Jean-Baptiste pour la revue En Question Vous aimez Deux pieds dans le bénitier ? N'hésitez pas à nous soutenir ! Vous pouvez faire un don ponctuel ou régulier via notre page HelloAsso. Merci d'avance

What happens when a portrait photographer stops thinking like a freelancer and starts thinking like a CEO? Jaren Collins did exactly that — and built JCi Creatives, a nationwide creative agency specializing in conference and event storytelling, with clients including AT&T and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.In this episode, Jaren breaks down:How he quit his corporate job (with almost nothing saved) and matched his salary within a monthWhy he walked away from 52 weddings a year to pursue corporate clientsHow one $1,000 gig turned into nearly $100,000 in annual spend from a single clientHis approach to project-based pricing and asking "what's your budget" upfrontHigh-volume headshot strategy — including doing 75 headshots in 23 minutesThe systems, AI tools, and team structure that keep his business running efficientlyWhy referrals in the corporate world are massively underutilizedJaren also co-owns Greenwood Co., a creative coworking and content space in DeSoto, Texas built to empower creators and entrepreneurs — and his mission is to help others turn creativity into sustainable, legacy-building businesses.Whether you want to break into corporate photography or scale what you've already built, this episode is full of real-world strategy you can use today.If you're building a photography business, want to grow your portrait photography income, or are curious about how to make money from photography online, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast, I'm chatting with artist and former tech entrepreneur Shirley Yang Crutchfield about her journey from startup founder to luxury portrait artist. After stepping away from a successful career and becoming a mother, Shirley found herself facing an identity crisis that ultimately led her back to art. Through years of experimentation, she discovered a unique niche creating highly detailed portraits of accomplished women using traditional 24-karat gold water gilding techniques. We talk about finding your niche, building a personal brand, creating meaningful client experiences, and balancing ambition with fulfillment. Shirley shares how she transformed a centuries-old gilding process into a modern celebration of women who have overcome challenges and built remarkable lives. We also discuss pricing, marketing, collaborations, social media, PR, and the importance of creating work that feels authentic to who you are. If you're trying to figure out what you want to be known for as an artist, or you're navigating a major life or career transition, this episode is for you.

The Prophesied King, week four

Faith is a major theme in the scripture and the Christian faith. It is the means through which we lay hold or appropriate the promises of God in Christ Jesus. This Sunday we will look at 2 portraits of imperfect faith, one type of imperfect faith is able to lay hold of Christ and His promises while one is not.

Nous sommes le 20 août 1857 à Paris. C'est devant la 6ème chambre correctionnelle de la Seine que s'ouvre le procès de Charles Baudelaire et de ses éditeurs. Deux mois plus tôt, paraissait le recueil du poète intitulé « Les Fleurs du mal ». La presse, choquée, s'était offusquée, et le procureur général avait ordonné la saisie de l'ouvrage. Le réquisitoire est prononcé par Ernest Pinard. Il accuse Baudelaire de manquer « au sens de la pudeur » et en outre de multiplier « les peintures lascives ». Il attaque l'auteur, non seulement sur le fond, mais aussi sur la forme. La réputation de marginal qui colle aux basques de l'écrivain ne joue pas en sa faveur, de plus, il se présente devant la Cour dans une tenue négligée. La défense, elle, plaide l'indépendance de l'artiste et la beauté de l'œuvre. Mais cela ne suffira pas à convaincre la « bien-pensance » de l'époque. Quelques heures plus tard, le recueil est condamné pour « délit d'outrage à la morale publique et aux bonnes mœurs », en raison de « passages ou expressions obscènes et immorales ». Baudelaire et ses éditeurs sont contraints à payer une amende de 100 francs chacun et de retirer six poèmes du livre s'ils souhaitent en poursuivre la vente. Huit mois plus tôt, le 29 janvier, le susnommé Pinard était déjà procureur général dans le procès intenté au roman de Gustave Flaubert « Madame Bovary ». Ici, après un très long réquisitoire, aucune charge n'avait été retenue, grâce à la plaidoirie enflammée de Maître Sénard. Flaubert et ses comparses furent acquittés. Cette mise au ban de la société rapproche-t-elle ces deux géants de la littérature. Leur vie, leur œuvre nous offrent-elles d'autres points de comparaison. En quoi, un peu plus de deux cents ans après leur naissance, nous parlent-ils encore ? Baudelaire – Flaubert, portraits croisés. Invité Daniel Salvatore Schiffer, professeur de philosophie de l'art à l'Ecole supérieure de l'Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts de Liège. « L'ivresse artiste », éd. Samsa. Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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A 2010 statistic reports that, on average, there are 29,000 personal bankruptcy filings per week in the US, while another states that, on average, 50,000 pieces of floating plastic per square mile are observed in the Pacific Ocean. How might art be used to convey the magnitude of these statistics, suppose 29,000 credit card images of them were arranged to compose a larger image of a full moon, or 50,000 plastic bag images were used as elements to produce an image of a whale? Would you find yourself drawn to the art, and then deeper into the story that inspired the art? Our episode today considers how art might be used to convey and engage people in considering human impact on the world, or the human experience in it, with guest Chris Jordan. Chris Jordan creates photographic digital images of jarring statistics related to American consumption. Each large-scale image gives visual life to incomprehensible statistics like 320,000 light bulbs, equal to the number of kilowatt hours of electricity wasted in the United States every minute from inefficient residential electricity usage, and 28,000 42-gallon barrels, the amount of oil consumed in the United States every two minutes. Jordan graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and, while interested in art, made his living as a corporate attorney in Seattle.

Portraits of Pentecost by LaGrave Church

The Prophesied King, week three

www.aufonddelaclasse.comCet épisode s'intéresse à la manière dont les idées du roman passent par les formes ordinaires du genre romanesque — le portrait et le micro-récit. Graffigny ne fait pas de philosophie abstraite : elle fait de la philosophie par l'exemple, par des scènes précises dont le lecteur est invité à tirer lui-même la leçon générale.Le double portrait de la lettre XIII en est l'illustration la plus nette. Zilia rencontre successivement Madame Déterville et sa fille Céline, et les deux portraits sont construits en opposition terme à terme. La mère embrasse son fils « avec une bonté si froide, une joie si contrainte » qu'on n'y reconnaît pas « les sentiments de la nature » — puis jette sur Zilia « un regard dédaigneux » sans interrompre le geste de ses doigts sur son chapelet. Céline, elle, communique par « le langage universel des cœurs bienfaisants » — que Zilia comprend sans avoir besoin de mots. Mais la mère met fin à cet échange d'un mot : la hiérarchie sociale reprend le dessus sur la nature. L'idée — la bonté naturelle écrasée par la société — est condensée en quelques lignes, sans jamais être formulée explicitement.Les deux anecdotes qui suivent procèdent de la même logique inductive. Le billet doux glissé à Céline à la sortie de l'opéra — la peur, le tremblement, le silence imposé — dit sans commentaire toute la pression exercée sur les jeunes femmes non mariées. Et l'anecdote du jésuite, construite en deux temps sur deux lettres consécutives, est encore plus efficace : admiré à la première visite, chassé à la seconde, il illustre la leçon centrale du roman — les Français « pèchent plus communément faute d'avoir une idée juste des choses que faute de droiture ». L'anecdote a fait le travail qu'une démonstration directe n'aurait pas fait aussi bien.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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The exhibit looks at modern Jewish identity in the diaspora. WUWM's speaks with the artist, Jac Lahav.

Frank Carbajal grew up the son of Mexican migrant farmworkers in California's Imperial Valley, where summer temperatures hit 115 degrees and his mother worked the fields through her third trimester. Today he's the founder and president of Es Tiempo LLC, a co-author of three books on Latino leadership, founder of the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit at Stanford University, and a former keynote speaker in Ken Blanchard's network. In this conversation with Simma, Frank talks about what it actually means to be Latino in America today — and why that word doesn't fit everyone who could claim it. He breaks down the Bracero Program that brought his parents to the U.S., the "101 Infrastructure Divide" that shows how Latino hands built Silicon Valley while Latino representation in tech sits in the single digits, and why his mother told him being bilingual is a superpower. This is a conversation about immigration, identity, family, and what it takes to move from picking fruit in the fields to standing in front of executive boardrooms — without ever forgetting where you came from. What You'll Learn What the Bracero Program was, and how it shaped Mexican American families in California for generations Why "Latino" is not one identity — and how to talk to people about their background without making assumptions The real numbers behind Latino representation in education, the corporate boardroom, and venture capital How to start a conversation across race and culture without getting yourself into trouble Why being bilingual is a competitive advantage, not something to hide What "the 101 Infrastructure Divide" means and why it matters for anyone working in or with the tech industry How to spot the difference between performative diversity and actual connection Key Takeaways Latinos are not a monolith. There are 20 Latin American countries, multiple generations of Latino Americans, and people who identify as Latino, Latina, Chicano, Mexican American, American, or simply as a leader — and all of those answers are valid. The hands that built Silicon Valley are not the hands sitting in its boardrooms. Latino representation in tech leadership and venture capital is still in the low single digits despite Latinos making up over 40% of California's population. Conversations across race work when you start with what's in front of you — food, art, family, a shared interest — not with politics or assumptions. Bilingualism is a superpower. So is resilience. Frank's parents had third- and fourth-grade educations and built a life for their children through nothing but hard work. Leadership, not identity politics, is the through-line that travels across borders, languages, and generations. Timestamps [00:00] — Simma's opening: why this podcast exists for anyone who wants to talk across race but is afraid of saying the wrong thing [02:30] — Meet Frank Carbajal: Es Tiempo LLC, Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, two published books, and the award he's most proud of (hint: it's not the corporate one) [05:00] —  What legacy means in a Latino family [07:00] — The elephant in the room: why race conversations are crucial conversations, and what "healthy conversation" actually looks like [09:00] — The numbers don't lie: 65 million Latinos in the U.S., but only 1–2% of PhDs, 1.5% of CEOs and board members, and less than 2% of venture capital [11:00] — What is the Latino community, really? Why "Latino" doesn't fit everyone — and why some people say "Just call me a leader" [14:00] — The Bracero Program explained: Frank's parents, migrant farmworkers, and the pathway that shaped a generation of Mexican American families [17:00] — Born on Juneteenth in 115-degree heat: Frank's mother worked the fields through her third trimester and almost died giving birth to him [19:00] — The 101 Infrastructure Divide: how Latino hands built Silicon Valley's buildings by hand — including NVIDIA's $4.9 trillion headquarters — while Latino representation in tech stays in the single digits [22:00] — When Simma brought a Spanish-speaking facilitator to a workshop, and her class hated him. Why language alone is not connection. [25:00] — Frank's mother's wisdom on sangrón: how she could spot arrogance instantly, and why she'd rather work with a humble white person who spoke Spanish than an arrogant Latino with a sense of entitlement [28:00] — Bilingual is a superpower: Frank's parents told him to never be embarrassed, and why he tells his own daughters the same thing [30:00] — "Wow, you speak without an accent" — the microaggression Latino professionals know too well, and how Frank handles it [32:00] — Afro-Latinos, Caribbean Latinos, Mexican Americans, Chicanos, Latinos of European descent: why the Latino community is not a monolith, and the language families use to describe all the shades within it [35:00] — Frank's Brazilian soccer coach who was Afro-Latino, spoke three languages, and taught a 10-year-old Frank what unity actually looks like on a team [37:00] — How to have a conversation across difference without stepping on a landmine: Frank's mentor's advice about reading the room — start with the Frida Kahlo painting on the wall, not politics [40:00] — Simma and Frank agree: food and stories are how you build a bridge. Why curiosity beats tiptoeing every time. Guest Bio Frank Carbajal is the founder and president of Es Tiempo LLC, a leadership development and keynote speaking firm. He is the founder of the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, held at Stanford University, which brings top Latino thought leaders together from across the country. He is co-author of Building the Latino Future: Success Stories for the Next Generation (with a foreword by management guru Ken Blanchard) and co-author of El Futuro Latino, published in 14 Latin American countries. He was part of Ken Blanchard's keynote speaker network and works with CEOs, executives, managers, and small business owners on leadership development. Frank received the 2013 Father of the Year Award from Building Peaceful Families and the 2013 Portraits of Success Award from the Hispanic Development Corporation. He serves on the advocacy committee for the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. He is the son of Mexican immigrants, the husband of a Salvadoran American wife, and the father of three daughters. Connect with Frank Carbajal Email: frank@estiempo.com LinkedIn: Search Frank Carbajal (C-A-R-B-A-J-A-L) Company: Es Tiempo LLC Click here to DONATE and support our podcast All donations are tax deductible through Fractured Atlas. Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator. Simma is the creator and host of the podcast, Everyday Conversations on Race. Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com to get more information, book her as a speaker for your next event, help you become a more inclusive leader, or facilitate dialogues across differences. Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)  Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website Previous Episodes Dr. Gina Paige on African Ancestry: How DNA Reconnects Black Americans to Their African Roots From Black Panther to Corporate America: Elmer Dixon on Race, Revolution, and Why DEI Is Not Dead Why We Can't Stop Talking About Race: A Conversation with Carole Copeland Thomas Loved this episode?  Leave us a review and rating

In this fascinating episode of Unpacking Possibility, Dr. Traci Stein sits down with Rev. Joseph Shiel—internationally renowned evidential medium, spirit portrait artist, and spiritual teacher, featured in Netflix's documentary “Surviving Death.” Widely regarded as one of the best living evidential mediums and spirit artists, Joe shares the surprising path that took him from childhood spirit drawings to becoming a trusted voice in modern mediumship.This is a powerful conversation about evidence, integrity, and the continuity of life—and how connection doesn't end when someone we love passes. In This Episode, You'll Discover:- How Joe first recognized his gifts as a child - The pivotal seminary library moment when a stranger identified Joe's “doodle” as a portrait of his deceased uncle - What sets evidential mediumship apart from general psychic readings- Joe's extraordinary experience with spirit portrait art, including drawing up to 27 family members in a single sitting - What Joe believes happens to “bad” people after they pass—and why he doesn't believe in hell - The uncanny sign Joe's father sent the night he passed- Whether pets come through in readings (spoiler: they do) - How everyday people can recognize signs and feel the presence of loved ones in spirit For more on Rev. Joe Shiel, his classes, readings and events, visit:https://www.josephshiel.com/View the Netflix documentary, “Surviving Death,” Episode 4 (featuring Joe Shiel): https://www.netflix.com/watch/81088180?trackId=284616272For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

Michael Varekamp is trompettist en componist. Als deel van de band Fra Fra Sound tourde Varekamp over de hele wereld en werkte met David Murray, Lester Bowie en Toumani Diabate. Hij was artistiek directeur van het Pure Jazz Festival en in 2000 ontving hij de Kobe Award. Hij speelde op internationale festivals en momenteel leidt hij samen met toetsenist Wiboud Burkens het muzikale theatergezelschap The Legends. In hun nieuwe voorstelling ‘Miles Davis - Celebrating 100 Years' word je meegenomen op een tocht door het hoofd van Davis, met klassiekers als "So What" en "Tutu". Ook brengt hij het nieuwe album ‘Portraits of Miles' uit, met eigen werk geïnspireerd op Davis en de archetypen die hij belichaamde. Femke van der Laan gaat met Michael Varekampin gesprek.

The Prophesied King, week two

Signs of Life - Medium Insights with Host Roman Karpishka Spirit Art, Evidential Mediumship, and the Healing Power of Consciousness Beyond Life Guest: #FFFCertifiedMedium Joseph Shiel Joseph Shiel is a highly regarded Evidential Medium and Spirit Artist internationally known for his accuracy and integrity, Joe is considered one of the foremost authorities on Spirit Artistry and is recognized the world over for his Spirit Portraits, referred to by many as "Portraits from Heaven." Joe shares his remarkable talents with students and audiences worldwide, and his talents are also expressed in his Fine Art, Music and Poetry. It is through creativity that he has come to understand the language of Spirit in a deeply unique and vibrant way. Joe is the author of "Edge of Wilderness - You are My Poems, Prayers and Songs." Introducing Joseph Shiel and Spirit Art In this episode of Signs of Life, host Roman Karpishka welcomes evidential psychic medium, spirit artist, teacher, and speaker Joseph Shiel. The conversation introduces Shiel's background as someone who has sensed spirit since childhood, later leaving the Catholic seminary and developing his mediumship and artistic abilities. Roman highlights Shiel's unusual gift of drawing people who have crossed over, noting how striking and accurate many of the portraits appear. Shiel explains that his drawings began almost accidentally, sometimes producing many faces in one sitting, and that over time the process became a deeper part of how he communicates with spirit. Drawing as a Way to Deepen Communication Shiel describes spirit drawing as more than a visual demonstration; for him, looking into the eyes of the person he is drawing helps him make a stronger connection and receive more information. He explains that not every drawing is exact, but that the process often brings through enough recognizable detail for the sitter to identify the loved one. He also discusses his “Soul Journey” artwork, which uses symbols, colors, animals, lines, textures, and life-path imagery to help people consider their options and directions. Rather than telling people exactly what will happen, he sees this work as a way of showing possible paths and helping people make more conscious choices. Family, the Afterlife, and Continuing Bonds A major listener question asks whether family life continues after death and whether loved ones who have passed will reunite with those still living when they eventually cross over. Shiel answers from his own experience as a medium, saying he has come to know within himself that consciousness continues. He reflects on losing his mother as a child and wondering who his father would be with in heaven after remarrying, then explains that his readings have shown him a larger understanding of love, family, and togetherness beyond earthly separation. In his view, the spirit world reveals why life unfolded as it did, what lessons were learned, and how love continues in a broader, more unified way. Integrity, Evidence, and the Medium's Role The episode spends significant time discussing the importance of integrity in mediumship. Shiel says he does not see his role as proving something to the sitter or performing for them, but as serving the spirit world for the sake of the person receiving the reading. He describes himself as an instrument through which information, emotion, physical impressions, mannerisms, voices, and sometimes even foreign words may come through. Roman and Schiel also discuss certification through Forever Family Foundation, the rigor of testing, and the danger of fraudulent online demonstrations, especially when mediums use visible names or internet searches to gather information. Justice, Life Review, and Spiritual Responsibility Roman asks about justice after death, especially for perpetrators of violent acts, and Shiel explains that he does not believe in a simplistic image of eternal punishment. Instead, he describes the possibility of life review, where a person sees clearly what they did and can no longer deny the impact of their actions. He shares that in some readings, spirits connected to violent deaths have identified perpetrators, and he has even sat with people he believed were responsible for deaths and encouraged them to turn themselves in. Shiel frames mediumship not only as contact with the dead, but as guidance for how the living should treat one another, take responsibility, and make better choices in this life. Mediumship, Grief, and Living More Fully The closing portion explores how mediumship can help people grieving profound losses, especially parents who have lost children. Shiel speaks with compassion about grief, saying he cannot fully know the pain of losing a child because he has not experienced it, but he has sat with many grieving parents and works hard to bring through evidence that their loved ones remain close. He also discusses altered states, the preparation involved in readings, how distractions can affect the connection, and a powerful story in which his own grandfather appeared during a reading to reveal a connection between his death and a client's daughter's death on Christmas morning. The episode closes with Roman thanking Shiel for his work and with Shiel inviting listeners to visit his website for readings, programs, and upcoming mediumship offerings.

PREVIEW for Later Today: China's Brutal Campaign to Sinicize Christianity. Guest: Samuel Ben-Ur. China is forcibly replacing Christian symbols and the Ten Commandments with portraits of Xi Jinping and state ideology. Christians face persecution in underground churches or must submit to state-run organizations prioritizing political loyalty.1903

In this episode of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki sits down with photographer and educator Meg Loeks to talk about how she built a photography business rooted in storytelling, color, and creativity. Meg shares how she went from a corporate marketing job to running a thriving portrait business, and how life circumstances eventually led her to focus fully on photography education.They talk about building momentum through social media, finding clients through your network, evolving your style, using color intentionally, and how education can become a powerful second income stream for photographers. Meg also shares her approach to photographing families, styling sessions, working with created light, and growing a loyal audience online.If you're a photographer interested in building a business, refining your artistic voice, or eventually stepping into education, this conversation is full of insight and encouragement.Meg's work is known for its rich storytelling, cinematic lighting, and thoughtful use of color, and this episode gives a great behind-the-scenes look at how she thinks about both art and business.If you're building a photography business, want to grow your portrait photography income, or are curious about how to make money from photography online, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.

The Prophesied King, week 1

In this episode of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki sits down with South Africa–based photographer Simone Dorfman to talk about real-life marketing strategies that actually work. Simone shares how she built a photography business with a $2,000 average sale in a small town by offering personal branding photography, product photography, and content creation services for small businesses.They discuss:• Photography marketing strategies for small markets• How to increase photography pricing through value-adds• Running simple Instagram and Facebook ads• Partnering with stylists and content creators• Packaging B-roll social video with photography sessions• Booking branding clients through networking• Creating photography packages for small business ownersIf you're a photographer looking to increase your photography pricing, attract better branding clients, and simplify your marketing strategy, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can use right away.If you're building a photography business, want to grow your portrait photography income, or are curious about how to make money from photography online, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.

7. In this summary of the 1915 Second Battle of Champagne, Lloyd explores the realization that breaking through entrenched lines was nearly impossible. He provides humanizing portraits of generals like Castelnau, emphasizing the personal grief and professional difficulties they faced while navigating the evolving, lethal landscape of attrition. (7)1945 RHINE