Freelance photographer Porter Hovey knows how to take a good picture. She also knows how to pose for one. And because of that, she's the winner of Banana Republic's Mad Men Casting Call, a competition that thousands entered. AMCtv.com talked to Hovey in honor of her big win and got the lowdown on what comments her pic generated (and whether she sees herself as a Jackie or a Marilyn).

Q: How did you put the look together?

A: My sister and I, we did it together. We had the vintage pram, and I thought: This is the perfect opportunity to use it. My sister and I did a vintage baby clothes sale last summer and my ex-boyfriend bought the pram in Virginia and brought it up on the Chinatown bus. It's the nicest thing anyone has ever done -- because it's huge. The little jacket is from a thrift store down the street that specializes in clothes from the era. I have a bunch of clothes that are vintage and went through what would be most appropriate for this character.

Q: Was there a particular character who inspired you?

A: I didn't want to copy any of the characters on the show, but be inspired. This mom from suburbs who came down to the city... I thought about that, and being disconnected from children -- a lot of themes that happened during the season. I was probably more inspired by Betty than anyone else.

Q: Do you consider yourself a Marilyn or a Jackie?

A: [Laughs] I've always had a fascination with the Kennedys, so I would lean more towards Jackie. Probably because I'm more conservative and formal about how I dress.

Q: Where did you stage your photo?

A: Right outside the Williamsburgh Savings Bank. I got a lot comments because I was in the full outfit. I got a lot of people saying, "Oh my god, you're the coolest mom," and then they'd look into the baby carriage and see it only had cameras and cigarettes. 

Q: Do you have a favorite outfit from the show this season?

A: I loved Betty when she was in Italy. Probably because it was so different from the rest of her outfits, so it really stood out. I love all of her Capri pant looks -- it's nice to see the difference between that and what you would wear to the office. I love it all. It's really hard to choose one favorite.

Q: You took an early lead in the standings. Were you surprised at all by how people were responding to your photo?

A: It was maybe the most amazing experience, just to see the outpouring of support. When I first entered, it was done as a fun thing. I thought, "Oh, I'll email a few friends, and see where it goes." When I started taking the lead, it got so exciting; every day it got bigger and bigger. Strangers started emailing me saying that they had it seen [the photo] on different blogs; people were voting every day. Even though the contest ended months ago, people ask every day about how it turned out.

Q: Do you think being from Brooklyn gave you any sort of home court advantage?

A: I don't know, the show is loved worldwide so it's hard to tell. I think everybody identifies with it -- you don't have to be from New York to understand what it's like to be working a 9 to 5 job, or live in suburbia, or any of that.