Photographers

You became a photographer because you love it. The creativity, the connection, the feeling of nailing a shot that makes a client cry happy tears. But somewhere between the editing marathons at midnight and missing another Saturday barbecue, a quiet voice started asking: Is this actually sustainable? If you’re a wedding, senior, or family photographer […]

If your photography income depends entirely on weekends, you already feel the pressure. Predictable weekday income for photographers isn’t just a nice idea — it’s often the missing piece between burnout and sustainability. You sprint from March through October. You stack Saturdays. You protect Sundays. You tell yourself you’ll rest later. Then November hits. Or […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever set a goal and promptly forgot it existed by March. 🙋‍♀️ Same. This week’s RAW Edit episode is part therapy session, part strategy jam as we dive into goal setting and work-life balance — not the Pinterest version, but the photographer-in-her-slow-season-wondering-who-she-is version. Wait, We Actually Crushed 2025?! Sarah and […]

Featuring Amanda the Assistant from Episode 9 of RAW Edit Podcast Running a photography business isn’t just about taking beautiful images. It’s about emails, editing, scheduling, marketing, blogging, and all the behind-the-scenes admin work that can drain your energy and time. In Episode 9 of the RAW Edit Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Cooper […]

In Episode 9 of the Raw Edit we are talking about Session Prep – Setting Yourself Up for Success. Photographers, hear me out: Your session doesn’t start when you click the shutter—it starts way before. Like, days before. If you’re showing up to sessions flying by the seat of your jeans and hoping the creative […]

In episode 8 of the Raw Edit Podcast we are talking about the secret tool every photographers needs to be using, ChatGPT (or as we lovingly call it, Buddy). Whether you’re already using it or avoiding it like a red flag inquiry, this tool can save you literal hours and help you grow a business […]

As photographers, we often focus so much on capturing moments for others that we forget to invest in ourselves. But if you want to grow your photography business, improve your skills, and build a sustainable career, investing in education and community is non-negotiable. In Episode 7 of RAW Edit Podcast, we’re sharing how photography conferences, […]

Being a photographer in today’s fast-paced, competitive world isn’t easy. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, the industry comes with constant challenges—balancing creativity and business, managing client expectations, and staying updated with trends and technology. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re spinning your wheels trying to figure it […]

Enhancing Client Experience: Tips from Senior Photo Buzz with Besties Click Link to Listen to the latest Episode: Link In our latest episode of “Senior Photography Besties UNLEASHED” Podcast, Kellie & Sarah dive deep into the art of creating an exceptional client experience for senior photographers. As professional photographers, we know that client satisfaction is […]

Hey there, fellow photographers! It’s Sarah, your rural-loving senior photographer, here to share something exciting that will transform your editing game and save you countless hours of frustration. As photographers, we all know the importance of post-processing. It’s that magical step that takes your photos from good to jaw-droppingly amazing. But let’s be real – […]