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
151: Pushing Boundaries: Building a Luxury Wedding Empire
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Can you build a luxury wedding business in a non-traditional market?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Kate Turner of Kate & Company shares how she scaled her business by redefining luxury planning, educating clients, and building strong vendor relationships.
From breaking into a luxury market that didn’t previously exist to pricing for profitability and investing in high-end branding, Kate reveals how wedding professionals can push creative boundaries, attract premium clients, and create demand in any location.
If you're a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to refine your services, elevate your pricing, and build a sustainable business, this episode is filled with game-changing insights.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ The difference between full-service planning, design, and coordination
✔️ How to break into the luxury market—even in non-traditional locations
✔️ Why vendor relationships are the foundation of successful luxury weddings
✔️ The importance of pricing strategy & business investment in high-end services
✔️ How educating clients on value leads to premium bookings
✔️ Why branding, innovation, and creativity set you apart in a crowded market
✔️ The Landlocked Luxury Retreat—Kate’s premier education event for wedding professionals
💬 What’s the biggest shift you’ve made to level up your wedding business?
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 15:00 | Defining Luxury Planning & Design
15:01 – 25:00 | Breaking Into the Luxury Market Where It Doesn't Exist
25:01 – 35:00 | Collaboration & Strategic Vendor Relationships
35:01 – 45:00 | Pricing, Profitability & Business Sustainability
45:01 – 52:00 | Final Thoughts
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- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle
- Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle
- Elevated Shot List: https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-list
- The Luxury Framework Course: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework
- The Luxury Pricing Mini Course: https://thelevelupco.com/reset
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💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/