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, they break down the strategies that keep them from burning out. Kellie shares how monthly goals are changing the game. Sarah talks about how she only shoots seasonally — and how that choice saved her sanity.

They also bust the myth that you have to shoot weekends. Newsflash: weekday sessions are where it’s at — and clients are way more flexible than we give them credit for.

The conversation turns to slow seasons — and why photographers should use that time to batch content, take courses, build workflows, or just... chill. They also touch on marketing strategies, platform-specific outreach, and how to stand out in a saturated market with your brand voice.

If you’re ready to stop overcommitting, set goals that make sense, and finally plan your biz around your real life — this one’s for you.

Kellie Rochelle Photography: https://kellierochelle.com/

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Sarah Monson Photography: https://smonsonphotography.com

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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 school sports (she’s photographing 575 students this year!). Kellie’s prioritizing weekends with her family, even if it means a pay cut. Real boundaries, real joy.

We unpack the power of being selective about education and events. In 2025, we attended The Reset Conference and also said yes to the Root to Rise Alumni Retreat with Sabrina Gephardt and a work weekend with Natasha (NPS Photography) in Palm Spring twice (gasp!). — if it doesn’t spark joy or align with our goals, it’s a no.

We also talk about what we’re not doing anymore — like hustling through burnout, overbooking just to say we’re busy, or pouring into platforms that don’t serve us. Instead, we’re leaning into systems, seasonal schedules, and content that actually connects.

This episode is basically a warm hug and a reality check for photographers figuring out how to love their businesses again. We’re building 2026 with intention, rest, joy, and a whole lot of unhinged honesty.

If you’re ready to reset and rethink your own workflow, this one’s for you.

Kellie Rochelle Photography

Follow Kellie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellierochellephotography/

Sarah Monson Photography

Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmonsonphotography/

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 Sacred Money Archetypes — a juicy, transformational framework that helps creative entrepreneurs finally understand why they do what they do with money. Hint: you’re not sabotaging your income on purpose. Your subconscious archetype is driving the bus — and it’s time you took the wheel.

Whether you’re an Accumulator who saves obsessively, a Maverick who thrives on risk, or a Romantic who believes every Target run is self-care (guilty ✋), you’ll walk away from this ep feeling SEEN.

We talk about:

• The 8 Sacred Money Archetypes and how to find yours
• Why Profit First might not be right for you (yet!)
• How your money story gets shaped by family, trauma, and old patterns
• Ways to ditch shame and judgment around debt, spending, or saving
• How to align your business strategy with your actual values

Kelly doesn’t just do the numbers — she does the deep work with money. And this convo? It’s the kind of unfiltered, mindset-shifting real talk you didn’t know you needed (but you 1000% do).

🎯 Want to find your archetypes? Take Kelly’s free quiz: terracarefinancial.com 🎧 Then dive in and learn how to stop copying business advice that doesn’t work for YOU — and start building your biz around who you really are.