In this episodie of the RAW Edit Podcast, Sarah and Kellie dive into human design for photographers and unpack why so many creatives feel frustrated with traditional productivity advice.

They explore the five human design types — manifesting generators, generators, manifestors, projectors, and reflectors — and how each one approaches creativity, decision-making, and work differently. Sarah shares her experience as a manifesting generator and how understanding her design helped her reframe her tendency to dive deep into projects before moving on.

Instead of seeing this pattern as a weakness, Sarah now recognizes it as a powerful strength that fuels innovation and momentum in her photography business.

Kellie opens up about how applying human design principles transformed her editing workflow. By honoring her need for comfort, warmth, and auditory stimulation, she discovered a more sustainable and enjoyable way to stay focused.

A major theme of the episode is trusting your gut over logic — especially for photographers with sacral authority. Sarah and Kellie emphasize that your body often knows what’s right before your mind catches up, and learning to listen to those cues can lead to better creative and business decisions.

This episode is a must-listen for photographers who: • Feel stuck trying to follow rigid systems • Struggle with consistency but thrive in creative bursts • Want permission to work differently without guilt

If you’ve ever wondered why “just be disciplined” advice never works for you, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

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

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Sarah Monson Photography: https://smonsonphotography.com

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