LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast
Ready to take your wedding photography or filmmaking business from mainstream to luxury? We are on a mission to equip YOU with the information and resources you need to scale your business into the premiere and luxury markets, where you can successfully 2-3x your prices.
Every Tuesday we invite you to tune in on conversations with Kelley and Taylor, luxury wedding cinematographers and business coaches, as we teach you what we have learned over 22+ years of combined experience in the wedding industry.
Learn the ins and outs of the luxury market, how to align your brand within it, and become fully prepared to take your business from mainstream to luxury.
In a nutshell: this is the wedding filmmaking + photography podcast for creatives striving for MORE in their businesses.
The wedding industry can be a challenging place to build a career, and we are here to help.
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LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast
141: New Life Seasons Called for Big Business Changes
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How do major life transitions impact your business?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Summer Jones of Summer Films shares how becoming a mother forced her to rethink her wedding filmmaking business—leading to strategic rebranding, price increases, and a transition into the luxury market.
From taking a planner’s advice to overhaul her website to leveraging networking and mentorship to scale quickly, Summer’s story is proof that business evolution is essential for long-term success.
If you're a wedding photographer or videographer looking to refine your brand, book high-end weddings, and take control of your work-life balance, this episode offers real strategies for growth.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How becoming a mother reshaped Summer’s business strategy
✔️ Why branding & website updates led to more luxury bookings
✔️ How to increase prices strategically to reflect your value
✔️ Why networking with the right planners leads to higher-end clients
✔️ The mindset shift needed to scale into the luxury wedding market
✔️ How mentorship and investing in education fast-track business growth
💬 Have you gone through a big life transition that changed your business?
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 15:00 | Summer Films’ Journey & Business Evolution
15:01 – 25:00 | The Importance of Rebranding & Pricing Adjustments
25:01 – 35:00 | Networking & Booking High-End Clients
35:01 – 38:00 | Final Thoughts
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