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Kellie Llwellyn & Sarah Monson
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Join Sarah Monson (Sarah Monson Photography, Benton, WI) and Kellie Llewellyn (Kellie Rochelle Photography, Williston, ND), two passionate senior photographers and best friends. Get ready to ditch the fluff and embrace the RAW Edit a podcast for photographers who crave unfiltered conversations, actionable tips, and a whole lot of real talk about building a creative business that thrives. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, RAW Edit is here to help you level up your skills, get inspired, and most importantly, keep it real.

  1. 4h ago

    Managing Seven Schools Without Losing My Mind / w Sarah

    Sarah currently shoots senior portraits and volume sports for seven schools — a client list she grew from just three. In this episode, she breaks down how she communicates with coaches and athletic directors, and how she keeps it all running without burning out. In This Episode: How Sarah grew her school client list from 3 schools to 7Her approach to communicating with coaches and athletic directorsSystems she's built to juggle multiple schools with different cultures, contacts, and deadlinesHow she protects her own sanity while managing it allA practical look at multi-client management for photographers juggling several school accounts at once — from communication to boundaries to keeping your head on straight.

    Managing Seven Schools Without Losing My Mind / w Sarah

  2. Sep 11

    Volume Sports Stories — What I've Learned Along the Way w/ Sarah

    Sarah shares stories from past volume sports seasons — the moments that taught her the most — and traces how those experiences shaped the way she runs her business today, including how she now manages seven schools at once. In This Episode: Real stories from past seasons that stuck with herWhat each story taught her, and what she changed because of itHow those lessons built the systems she relies on nowThe throughline from "how I used to do it" to "how I do it today"Sometimes the best systems come from the messiest moments. This episode connects Sarah's past experience to her present-day process.

    Volume Sports Stories — What I've Learned Along the Way w/ Sarah

  3. Sep 1

    Personal Style Talk — Shopping, Staples & What's in Our Closets

    Sarah and Kellie switch gears from business to personal style, sharing what they've learned working with the same stylist, Betsy, and how that's shaped the way they shop and dress now. They dig into: Where they've been shopping lately and what's earned a permanent spot in the rotationThe pieces they're currently loving and can't stop reaching forHow working with a stylist changed the way they think about their closetsTheir "fun pieces" — the statement items that bring personality into an outfitThe gaps they've identified in their own wardrobes and what they're on the hunt forHow personal style ties into how they show up in their business and on cameraStyle isn't just about clothes — it's about feeling like yourself, especially when your face and presence are part of your brand. This episode is a peek into how two creative entrepreneurs are building wardrobes that actually reflect who they are.

  4. Aug 18

    Failed Launches — What We Got Wrong (and What We Know Now)

    Sarah and Kellie get real about the launches that didn't go as planned. Recorded fresh off an editorial studio lighting workshop with Jai Mayhew, this episode is an unfiltered debrief on the missteps, misreads, and lessons that came from launches that flopped — and what they'd do differently now. They dig into: The specific launches that didn't hit — and what they thought would happen versus what actually didThe warning signs they missed (or ignored) along the wayWhat they misunderstood about their audience, offer, or timingThe mindset spiral that comes after a launch underperforms — and how they moved through itWhat they now do differently before, during, and after a launch because of these lessonsWhy this episode matters: Nobody shows the launches that don't work — just the wins. This episode pulls back the curtain on the messy middle, so other photographers and creative entrepreneurs can skip a few of the same mistakes.

    Failed Launches — What We Got Wrong (and What We Know Now)

  5. Aug 11

    Inside Volume Sports Season w/ Sarah Monson

    Sarah is deep in the middle of volume sports season, and in this episode she pulls back the curtain on what that actually looks like — how she preps, how she runs it, and what a real week in season looks like from the inside. In This Episode: What "volume sports season" actually means for Sarah's businessHow she preps before a shoot — gear, scheduling, and what has to be locked in ahead of timeA look at what her week-to-week season rhythm looks likeThe realities of running this kind of work solo, season after seasonA behind-the-scenes look at the season that's currently consuming Sarah's calendar — useful for anyone considering volume sports as a niche, or curious what it takes to run it well.

    Inside Volume Sports Season w/ Sarah Monson

  6. Aug 4

    The $100K Month — What We'd Actually Do With It

    In this episode, Sarah and Kellie get honest about money — specifically, what happens the moment a $100,000 month becomes real. It's not just a numbers conversation; it's about mindset, identity, and what abundance actually feels like when you let yourself imagine it fully. They dig into: The first thing each of them would buy — and why that purchase says more than it seemsHow they'd actually spend and allocate the money (business reinvestment vs. personal life vs. just plain fun)What it would feel like in their bodies to hit that number — the emotional and nervous-system side of receivingThe stories and blocks that come up around "deserving" that kind of monthHow thinking through this hypothetical shifts what becomes possible in real lifeWhy this episode matters: Money conversations are often reduced to spreadsheets. This one is different — it's a permission slip to actually picture the life on the other side of a big goal, and to notice what comes up when you do.

    The $100K Month — What We'd Actually Do With It

  7. Jul 26

    Catch up with Kellie & Sarah in Maycember 2026

    In this episode of The Raw Edit Podcast, Sarah and Kellie are back for a real, unfiltered catch-up after surviving what photographers know all too well — Maycember. If you're in the photography world, you already know. May hits like December. Everyone wants sessions, schedules are packed, and life doesn't slow down just because your calendar is full. Sarah and Kellie pull back the curtain on what their May actually looked like — the wins, the chaos, and everything in between. This one is a breath of fresh air for any photographer who needs a reminder that the people they look up to are in the thick of it too. Kellie Rochelle Photography: https://kellierochelle.com/ Follow Kellie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellierochellephotography Sarah Monson Photography: https://smonsonphotography.com Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmonsonphotography

    Catch up with Kellie & Sarah in Maycember 2026

  8. May 13

    What Nobody Tells You About Your First Real Estate Client

    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 what that has actually meant for her business and her life. Sarah shares how a simple conversation with her friend Lori — who needed a photographer instead of a graphic designer — completely changed the trajectory of her business. Five years later Lori's agency of ten brokers calls Sarah week after week without Sarah ever having to chase a single booking. Homes are selling in twelve to twenty four hours. One recent listing received five accepted offers within twelve hours of going live. This episode is for the portrait photographer who has been curious about real estate photography but isn't sure if it's for them. The photographer who is tired of slow season anxiety. The photographer who wants a revenue stream that shows up consistently without constant marketing. What you'll hear in this episode will change how you think about what's actually possible in your business. Resources + Links Mentioned: Real Estate Photography Retreat — September 13-15, Madison Wisconsin Eight seats. Application only. Click here to apply

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Join Sarah Monson (Sarah Monson Photography, Benton, WI) and Kellie Llewellyn (Kellie Rochelle Photography, Williston, ND), two passionate senior photographers and best friends. Get ready to ditch the fluff and embrace the RAW Edit a podcast for photographers who crave unfiltered conversations, actionable tips, and a whole lot of real talk about building a creative business that thrives. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, RAW Edit is here to help you level up your skills, get inspired, and most importantly, keep it real.

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  • Creator
    Kellie Llwellyn & Sarah Monson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Raw Edit 2025
  • Show Website
    Raw Edit

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