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.
https://thelevelupco.com/
Episodes
221 episodes
Breathing New Life Into Your Brand
In this episode, we’re diving into what it really looks like to step into a new era of your business. Not just a new logo or fresh colors, but a true refresh that reflects who you are now, not who you were when you started. Because the reality ...
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Episode 226
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34:24
How to Use a Marketing Sprint to Attract Dream Clients Fast
Marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, all it takes is one intentional sprint to boost your visibility, reignite momentum, and get in front of the people you actually want to work with. In this episode, we’re breaking down what a ...
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Episode 225
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39:46
The One Wedding That Changed Everything
We all have that one moment that shifts everything. The opportunity that changes how we see ourselves, our business, and what’s really possible. In this episode, we’re talking about the wedding that changed everything for us—how we got in the r...
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Episode 224
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18:12
How to create artistry that stands the test of time
What if the only thing standing between you and the next level of your business is the fear of getting it wrong?In this episode, Kelley's reflecting on 15 years of creative work and what she wishes she had known earlier. She's talking a...
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Episode 223
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30:05
Pre-Wedding Habits For Success
This episode is a rebroadcast from the archives, and honestly, it might be just what you need to hear right now.If you ever feel like wedding mornings are chaotic, your energy is off, or you walk in feeling rushed instead of grounded, t...
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34:12
Finding Inspiration in the Luxury Wedding Market
This week, we’re bringing back one of our most-loved episodes and for good reason. If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to scale from shooting budget weddings to booking luxury destination clients, this one’s for you. In this repla...
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44:09
Slowing Down Without Falling Behind
If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind or like everyone else is doing more than you this summer, this one’s for you. In this candid conversation, we’re giving you a peek behind the scenes of what life and business actually look like right now, ...
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Episode 220
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52:45
Three Reasons Why You Need to Join a Networking Community
If you’ve ever felt like you’re on an island trying to build your business alone, this episode is your sign to stop white-knuckling it. We’re diving into the real reasons why community and connection are essential if you want to grow, sustain m...
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Episode 219
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24:32
The Key to Building Relationships That Actually Lead to Referrals
f you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right- posting, sharing, creating, but still not seeing the kind of referrals you want? This episode is for you.We’re pulling back the curtain on the real reason referrals happen inside the we...
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Episode 218
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31:57
Simple Shifts You Can Make in How You Shoot to Appeal to a More Luxury Clientele
There comes a point in your creative business where doing “more” isn’t the answer—working longer hours, booking more weddings, saying yes to every opportunity. If you’re feeling stretched thin or creatively uninspired, it might be time to shift...
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Episode 217
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40:35
Why Imperfection Can Make You a Better Wedding Creative
If you’ve ever second-guessed your work, held back from trying something new, or felt the pressure to deliver perfection in every frame, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the art of embracing imperfection in your wedding films and how ...
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Episode 216
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29:46
What We’ve Learned From Being Ghosted
Have you ever wondered why some creatives seem to book effortlessly while others are left staring at an inbox full of ghosts?In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most frustrating parts of running a wedding busin...
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Episode 215
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35:42
Upselling Without the Ick
Let’s talk about making more money without booking more weddings.In this episode, we’re breaking down how upsells can completely shift your income potential without adding more work to your calendar. And no, we’re not talking about slea...
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Episode 214
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33:30
Building a Sustainable Business in a Season of Change w/ Anna Lord
Sometimes the biggest seasons of growth come from the hardest chapters of life.In this episode, we sat down with the incredibly honest and grounded Anna Lord to talk about what it really looks like to evolve your business while navigati...
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Episode 213
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56:12
Average is Taken
There’s a reason your business feels like it’s hitting a ceiling—and spoiler alert: it’s not your talent. It’s that you’re still playing by rules that don’t serve the next level you’re aiming for.In this episode, we’re digging into the ...
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Episode 212
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25:29
What This $1 Billion Business Owner Taught Me
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindThere’s a reason we can’t stop talking about Taylo...
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Episode 211
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32:08
Luxury Isn’t Luck: What High-End Creatives Are Doing Differently
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindIt’s not just the portfolio. It’s not just the price ta...
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Episode 210
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34:02
Working More Isn't the Flex You Think It Is
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindYou didn’t start this business to feel overworked, unde...
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Episode 209
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33:17
Building Your Brand Beyond Your Local Market
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind🚀 In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petri...
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Episode 208
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33:34
From flower shop owner to world-renowned designer w/ Birch Event Design
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindBreaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just abou...
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46:33
How to Quickly Stand Out and Succeed in the Wedding Industry
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindIn this episode, we’re diving into the rapid rise of Wi...
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Episode 206
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36:58
The Key to Raising Your Prices Without Sacrificing Demand
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindBreaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just abou...
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Episode 205
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38:56
The Secret to Building a Luxury Wedding Brand—No Matter Where You Live
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindBreaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just abou...
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Episode 204
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41:24
The Unexpected Key to Booking High-end Clients
Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermindf you’ve ever wondered why some photographers and filmm...
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Episode 203
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25:14
What Wedding Planners Wish You Knew
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to break into the luxury wedding market, this episode is for you. This week’s guest, luxury wedding planner Lindsay Landman, is sharing exactly what top planners look for in photographers and filmmakers and the ...
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Episode 202
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44:17