Raw Edit

What if your next biggest income stream wasn't something you went looking for — but something that found you? In this episode Sarah sits down with Kellie to talk about the real story behind her real estate photography business. Not the marketing strategy. Not the perfectly planned pivot. The accidental yes that turned into five years of consistent weekday income from one agent relationship — and w...

In this episode of The Raw Edit Podcast, Sarah and Kellie dig into Kellie's brand new product — the One Take System — a custom ChatGPT tool built specifically for photographers who are great behind the camera but dread the content creation that comes after. The concept is simple but powerful: after your session, you open ChatGPT, leave one voice note talking about what you just shot, and the syste...

In this episodie of the RAW Edit Podcast, Sarah and Kellie dive into human design for photographers and unpack why so many creatives feel frustrated with traditional productivity advice. They explore the five human design types — manifesting generators, generators, manifestors, projectors, and reflectors — and how each one approaches creativity, decision-making, and work differently. Sarah shares...

Slow season hits every photographer eventually — and it’s not just a “less money” problem. It’s a mindset problem. In this episode of The RAW Edit, Sarah gets real about what slow season photography does to your brain: the inquiry slowdown, the white space on your calendar, and the way it can make you question everything about your business. Instead of telling you to hustle harder or discount your...

If you’re a senior photographer constantly wondering what to post next, this episode will change the way you think about content forever. In Episode 24 of The RAW Edit, we break down the Senior Sunday system — the exact workflow that turns one high school senior session into a full week of strategic, SEO-friendly content. This isn’t about “posting more.” It’s about posting smarter. The Senior Sund...

If blogging your sessions feels impossible, Episode 22 of The Raw Edit is about to change everything. In this episode, Kelly walks through the Senior Sunday system , a marketing workflow built specifically for photographers—especially senior photographers who want consistency without burnout. The heart of the system is simple: record a voice note after each session. That voice note becomes the fou...

In this episode of RAW Edit, we’re throwing out the pressure of perfect goals and talking about what really works when it comes to work-life balance for photographers. Sarah and Kellie talk about planning their calendar for the year ahead and what they are doing in their off season. From scheduling life first (vacations, holidays, school breaks) to reverse engineering business around real life, th...

In this RAW Edit episode, we’re getting real about our 2025 planning and workflow reflection — what worked, what didn’t, and what we’re doing differently in 2026. We kick off with a hilarious tech fail (classic), then dive into how we’re building our calendars around our actual lives — not just the client grind. Sarah’s transitioning away from weddings and families and diving all-in on seniors and...

If you've ever said “I’m just not good with money,” this episode is about to flip that script HARD. 🙅‍♀️💰 In today’s RAW Edit episode, we’re diving deep into the heart of your biz finances — not your numbers, but your money personality . And for that, we called in a pro: Kelly Marshall , conscious money coach + founder of TerraCare Financial, and our go-to money BFF. Kelly introduces us to the S...

Ashley Mosier is living proof that small-town photographers can build big, bold, beautiful brands — without a model team, a massive market, or a million props. In this episode of RAW Edit, Ashley walks us through how she creates authentic senior sessions from the first consult to final delivery. With over 50 seniors a year, she’s built a thriving biz on prep, personality, and pure style. Here’s wh...

In Episode 17 of the RAW Edit Podcast, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our Working Girls Photographers Weekend in Palm Springs. It was four days of cameras, content, and chaos—with some SEO, chatbot building, and poolside edits thrown in for good measure. Our crew (Colie James, Nikki Caviness, Natasha Sewell, Kellie, and Sarah!) holed up in Natasha’s gorgeous desert home to reset our busines...

If your website isn't pulling its weight—this episode is for you. Sarah and Kellie sit down with Showit website designer and HoneyBook/Flodesk wizard Octavia Elease to talk about the biggest website mistakes photographers are making... and how to fix them fast. Octavia works with photographers to create magical, seamless online experiences that actually convert browsers into buyers. In this episod...

Ready for some serious truth bombs? In this episode of the RAW Edit Podcast, we’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: the connection between fashion and confidence. Spoiler: It’s not about trends. It’s about showing up as your boldest, most powerful self — and sometimes, that starts with your closet. Our guest, personal stylist Betsy Beaman, drops all the juicy insight on...

In this episode, we’re joined by the radiant force that is Elisabeth Zantopulos—senior photographer, educator, and full-on hype girl from Northeast Ohio. Liz shares how she empowers high school seniors to show up confidently, feel amazing, and embrace who they are—on and off camera. We dive into: How Liz uses personal style consults and client questionnaires to prep her seniors for success The cre...

🎙️ Episode 13: The Senior Styling Deep Dive with Shannon Lange In this must-listen episode, we’re joined by Fort Worth-based senior photographer Shannon Lange for an unfiltered and incredibly insightful conversation about senior session styling. From why “something long, something short, and something with legs” is her golden styling rule, to the biggest outfit mistakes she sees and how to avoid t...

You don’t need another photography course. You need connection. In this episode of RAW Edit, Sarah and Kellie sit down with their biz coach and community-builder-extraordinaire Sabrina Gebhardt to talk about what really makes a photography community thrive—and why so many photographers are craving more depth, more realness, and more support. If you’ve ever felt isolated behind your laptop, this co...

In this special episode of RAW Edit , we’re pulling back the curtain on something a little different — our friendship . Yep, just two business besties chatting about the real stuff behind the lens: how we met, how we support each other, and why community is everything when you’re running a creative business. We’re talking about the late-night Voxer rants, the Zoom working sessions, the cheering ea...

In this episode of Raw Edit , we’re diving into a topic that every overwhelmed photographer needs to hear — the power of outsourcing. And who better to talk about that than Kellie’s very own Virtual Assistant, Amanda Cooper (aka Amanda the Assistant )! Amanda joins us to share her journey into becoming a VA for photographers and what it really looks like to have someone helping you behind the scen...

In this episode of RAW Edit , Kellie and Sarah are pulling back the curtain on the real secret to a successful photoshoot: preparation . If you think the magic starts when you pick up your camera — think again! It all happens before the session even begins. We’re sharing our full pre-session workflow to help you show up confident, calm, and ready to create stunning images, every time. Here’s what...

AI is changing the game for photographers, and if you’re not using ChatGPT in your business yet, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful tools available. In this episode of RAW Edit Podcast , we’re diving deep into why photographers should embrace AI, how to use ChatGPT effectively, and the secret to crafting the perfect prompts to get the best results. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 📌...

Write NIn this episode, recorded live at the Reset Conference, we’re diving deep into the importance of education and community for photographers. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow, investing in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your business. We’re sharing our personal experiences with photography education, mentorships, and online communities that have helped shape...

In this episode, we’re sitting down with our good friend Christine Dammann , a wildly talented family photographer from sunny San Diego, to talk about something that can literally help you book more clients— Google Reviews. Christine shares her journey into photography and how she built a thriving business through client experience, strategic marketing, and leveraging online reviews. She breaks do...

Editing is where the magic happens, but without a solid workflow, it can also be where burnout happens. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your editing queue, struggled with consistency, or spent WAY too many late nights tweaking images, this episode is for you. In Part 1 , we talked about Kellie’s non-negotiable Outsourcing and hiring a VA and how it completely transformed her business growth. In...

Let’s be real—photographers wear a lot of hats. We’re not just capturing moments; we’re editing, marketing, emailing, scheduling, and doing a million other things that keep our businesses running. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to do it all. In this episode of RAW Edit , Kellie is breaking down why outsourcing and hiring a VA became a non-negotiable in her business. She shares how delegating...

Every photographer has a story, and trust us—ours weren’t exactly a straight shot to success. In this episode of RAW Edit , we’re getting personal and sharing how we went from past jobs (some weird, some wonderful) to running full-time photography businesses. We’ve shot a lot —from early sessions where we had no clue what we were doing to the moments that made us realize, "This is it." Whether you...