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
211 episodes
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
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