
Welcome to the video podcasts of The Raw Files. A podcast for photography business, technology, education and life.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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"You didn't fail at business. You were just taught by the wrong person." If you've ever bought a course, joined a mastermind, or followed a photographer-turned-educator — and still felt stuck — this episode is going to change how you think about who ... more
A $96,000 tax refund. Not because of a bad year. Not because of a loophole found on TikTok. Because of a strategy most photographers have never been taught — and one that's completely legal. If you've ever handed your numbers to a CPA and just paid w... more
What if the biggest thing holding your photography business back… isn’t what you’re doing—but what you’re missing?
In this episode of The Raw Files, Vanessa Joy dives into one of the most overlooked (and expensive) problems photographers face: oppor... more
What if you could make more money in your photography business… without booking more weddings?
In this episode of The Raw Files, we sit down with Maya, a wedding photographer from El Paso, who went from overwhelmed, overworked, and undercharging… to... more
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I have been listening to Vanessa for years. She is beyond amazing!! I have learned so much from her. She is such a down to earth teacher! I learned a bunch from her book to begin and advance my off camera flash game!
Vanessa is a great photographer and an even better person. One will always learn something useful listening to whether for technique, business or just in general. Always a super fun time and such joie de vote vivre. Truly a JOY
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A practical, business-oriented show for photographers that blends mindset, mentorship, and hands-on systems. Across episodes, listeners hear how to price, package, automate, and scale a photography business—from mastering client experience and workflows to building high-value offerings and recurring revenue streams. Guests include seasoned photographers and educators who share real-world growth stories, actionable tactics, and how mentorship or mastermind programs can accelerate success. The format often pitches tangible frameworks and resources for professionals aiming to level up their client experience, backend operations, and strategic positioning. A standout pattern is the emphasis on treating photography as a scalable business and lev... more
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Recent guests on The Raw Files include:
1. Susan Stripling
2. Lizzie Pierce
3. Corie Savary
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