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
204 episodes
Working More Isn't the Flex You Think It Is
You didn’t start this business to feel overworked, underpaid, and creatively drained. But somehow, between booking too many weddings and saying yes to everything, you’ve found yourself stuck in the cycle.If you’ve ever thought, “I love ...
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Episode 209
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33:17
Building Your Brand Beyond Your Local Market
Ready to take your wedding business to the next level? Save your seat inside our free workshop Break into the Luxury Market: https://thelevelupco.com/workshop🚀 I...
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Episode 208
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33:34
From flower shop owner to world-renowned designer w/ Birch Event Design
Breaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just about booking high-profile clients or creating jaw-dropping visuals—it’s about building genuine connections, showing up with integrity, and making a lasting impression that keeps your name at t...
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46:33
How to Quickly Stand Out and Succeed in the Wedding Industry
Save your seat inside our free workshop Break into the Luxury Market: https://thelevelupco.com/workshopIn this episode, we’re diving into the rapid rise of Will Whiteley—a weddin...
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Episode 206
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36:58
The Key to Raising Your Prices Without Sacrificing Demand
Breaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just about raising your prices—it’s about building a brand that attracts high-end clients effortlessly. In this episode, we sit down with Britt of Caleb and Britt Photography, who took a leap of fai...
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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
Breaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just about talent—it’s about strategy. In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Kirkpatrick, a wedding filmmaker who skyrocketed his business in just a few months by shifting his mindset, refining hi...
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Episode 204
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41:24
The Unexpected Key to Booking High-end Clients
If you’ve ever wondered why some photographers and filmmakers seem to land all the premium bookings (even when their work isn’t better than yours), this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about having mind-blowing work — it’s abou...
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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
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Scale Your Business & Reclaim Your Freedom
Struggling to scale your creative business while staying inspired? In this episode, we’re diving into the exact strategies that will help you free up time, maximize revenue, and build a business that fuels your creativity instead of draining it...
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Episode 201
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56:32
When a Business Feels Like a Hobby: How to Shift Into Success Mode
Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to increase your income and build a more sustainable business in 2025? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster share what do to when y...
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Episode 200
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38:41
How to identify when you’ve outgrown your market
Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to increase your income and build a more sustainable business in 2025? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster share exactly how to id...
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Episode 199
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31:35
Ideas vs. Execution: How to Take Your Wedding Business to the Next Level
Are you full of creative ideas but struggle to execute and grow your wedding business? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster sit down with Austin Trenholm to discuss the key differences between suc...
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Episode 198
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1:04:25
Maximizing In-Person Networking for Wedding Professionals
Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to break into the luxury market and build lasting industry relationships? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelly Gilster talk with Samantha, a...
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Episode 197
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40:21
3 Ways to Make More Money as a Wedding Professional in 2025
Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to increase your income and build a more sustainable business in 2025? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster share three proven stra...
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Episode 196
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36:07
How We Increased Our Revenue by $833K as Wedding Creatives
Are you a wedding photographer, filmmaker, or creative looking to increase your income without booking more weddings? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster break down exactly how they added $833,00...
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Episode 195
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38:43
The Secret Strategy That Skyrocketed Us to the Luxury Wedding Market
Want to book higher-paying weddings and break into the luxury market? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster reveal the exact strategy that helped them scale their wedding businesses to $15K+ bookin...
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Episode 194
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41:09
6 Signs You’re Ready to Diversify Your Wedding Business in 2025
Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, planner, or creative looking to stabilize your income and escape the feast-or-famine cycle? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster reveal the six bigges...
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Episode 193
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27:06
How to Navigate Uncertainty in the Wedding Industry & Secure Your Income in 2025
The wedding industry is shifting—are you prepared? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into the uncertainty of the wedding market and how creative entrepreneurs can protect their income by...
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Episode 192
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36:36
Our Goals for the Future: The Final Sip & Tell Episode of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the past year and setting big goals for 2025! In this final Sip & Tell episode, hosts Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into their personal, business, and financial goals, share insig...
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52:48
2024 Recap: Reflecting on a Busy & Fulfilling Year
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished before jumping into 2025. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into wedding industry lesso...
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Episode 190
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41:44
How Avoiding ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’ Can 10x Your Wedding Business w/ Erich McVey
Are you constantly chasing trends in your photography business? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster sit down with renowned luxury wedding photographer Erich McVey to discuss how staying focused, outsou...
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40:49
Making Micro-Shifts: Evolve Without Losing Your Signature Style w/ Lauren Fair
How do you stay relevant in the ever-changing wedding industry without losing your brand identity? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, renowned luxury wedding photographer Lauren Fair shares how micro-shifts in style and technique can help...
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Episode 188
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41:19
How to Scale Beyond Weddings as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur
Are you a multi-passionate entrepreneur trying to balance creativity with business growth? Many wedding photographers and filmmakers have a passion for multiple industries, skills, and revenue streams but struggle to scale beyond weddings. In t...
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Episode 187
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44:44
Balancing Business, Motherhood, and the Future: An Unfiltered Sip & Tell All
Ever feel like you’re juggling too many roles—entrepreneur, creative, parent, and everything in between? In this unfiltered Sip & Tell All episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into work-life balance,...
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Episode 186
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28:57
You Are in the Driver’s Seat: Scaling Your Wedding Business
What if you could build a thriving luxury wedding photography business while staying true to your personal values? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Denver-based wedding photographer Cat Galletti shares how she went from fashion blogger ...
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