E:6 Work Smarter, Not Harder: Sarah’s AI Workflow That Saves You Hours

Episode 6 – RAW Edit Podcast

Let’s be honest—editing is often the part of photography that takes up the most time. What if we told you there’s a smarter way to do it?

In Episode 6 of RAW Edit, Sarah spills the tea on her non-negotiable: a streamlined AI workflow that saves hours every week. If you’re still spending late nights culling sessions or bogged down in Lightroom, this episode is your permission slip to stop doing it the hard way.

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The Power of AI in Post-Processing

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Sarah walks us through her go-to tools for AI culling and editing, and why these systems are essential—not optional—for her business success. From organizing massive galleries to applying consistent edits, AI helps her focus more on shooting and serving clients, not sitting behind a screen for hours.

Tools she mentions in the episode:

  • Aftershoot for lightning-fast culling
  • Imagen AI for personalized, consistent editing
  • Smart catalogs and file management systems that keep everything running smoothly

Why Workflow Systems Matter

Post-processing isn’t just about editing—it’s about the entire system you put in place after a session. Sarah shares how using AI tools and setting up simple processes allows her to:

  • Deliver galleries faster
  • Stay ahead of schedule during busy season
  • Avoid burnout and late-night editing marathons

She also talks about how she batch-edits, uses presets wisely, and automates repetitive tasks—freeing up more time for the parts of the job she actually loves.

The Mindset Shift: Efficiency = Freedom

One of the biggest takeaways? Efficiency doesn’t mean cutting corners—it means building a sustainable business. Sarah encourages listeners to see AI and workflow tools not as replacements for creativity, but as partners in creating more space, time, and freedom.

If your current post-processing setup is holding you back, it’s time to rethink it. This episode is a must-listen for photographers ready to stop overworking and start working smarter.

Listen + Learn

Want to find out which tools Sarah swears by and how she’s built a post-processing workflow that gives her life back? Check out her resource page here for photographers

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