{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Raw Files","title":"The biggest lie in photography: Time ≠ Money","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2005,"description":"One of the biggest myths in photography is that time in the industry automatically leads to money. Stay long enough, work hard enough, and eventually it will all click… right?Not exactly.In this episode of The Raw Files, Vanessa Joy sits down with acclaimed wedding photographer and educator Susan Stripling for a candid conversation about the realities of building a long-term photography career.With over two decades in the industry, Susan shares what actually separates photographers who build stable, profitable businesses from those who stall out after a few years. Together, Vanessa and Susan unpack why experience alone doesn’t translate into income, why more leads usually aren’t the solution, and why education and speaking aren’t the “next step” many photographers assume they are.This conversation goes beyond the usual advice and dives into the real factors that sustain a career in photography: business strategy, relationships, mindset, and the ability to adapt as both your life and the industry evolve.They also discuss the uncomfortable truths photographers rarely talk about, including money stigma, the myth of the self-taught entrepreneur, and why treating photography like a real business is the key to longevity.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why simply staying in the photography industry longer doesn’t guarantee financial successThe real reasons photography businesses stall after a few yearsWhy more inquiries won’t fix a weak business modelThe truth about teaching, speaking, and education in the photography industryHow relationships, not networking, build long-term careersPractical ways photographers can make more money without booking more jobsIf you’ve ever wondered why your experience hasn’t translated into income yet or how to build a photography career that actually lasts, this honest conversation will challenge the way you think about the business.🎧 Listen now and rethink what it really takes to succeed in photography.Links & Resources:Vanessa's...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/baLKRqwUO3d0hQ-3PM_3OVM3mJBW0gwXUbKjS3Q7dhI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYTE4/M2Y1NzVlMGRmYjA2/OGQwYmQzODZiMDY4/ODJiYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}