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
253 episodes
The Brutal Truth About Why You’re Not Growing Faster
In this episode, we’re doing something a little different. We’re recording together from the car for episode two of our Car Chats series… slightly unhinged, a little all over the place, but still packed with the kind of conversations we know yo...
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37:19
One Risky Text Message Changed Everything
In this episode, we’re doing something a little different. We’re recording together from the car for the very first time as we kick off a brand new series on the podcast: Car Chats.And to start things off, we’re sharing the story that s...
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Episode 256
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255: Become the 2.0 Version of Your Brand
Many wedding photographers and filmmakers hit a frustrating ceiling in their business. Your work is strong. Your clients love you. But somehow… your pricing, bookings, and growth feel stuck.In this episode, we sit down with Chicago wedd...
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Episode 255
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44:07
254: From $7.5K to $15K What Changed Their Wedding Photography Business
So many wedding photographers and filmmakers believe there’s a ceiling on their income.That $7,500 packages are “just how it is.”That planners are gatekeepers.That luxury clients aren’t for them.In this episode, we sit d...
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Episode 254
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39:45
253: If Your Wedding Business Isn’t Growing, It’s Time to Prune
We can shoot more. We can post more. We can work harder. But if we never refine what we’re building, growth eventually stalls.A rose garden doesn’t flourish just because it gets sunlight and water. It flourishes because it’s pruned with...
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30:35
252: Community Matters More Than You Think
We can work hard. We can set big goals. We can stay consistent. But if we’re constantly sharing those goals with people who doubt us, downplay them, or don’t understand them, it slowly chips away at our confidence.We are the product of ...
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30:19
251: Why You’re Stuck (Hint: You’re Playing Too Small)
So many creatives set goals that feel safe. Goals that won’t rock the boat. Goals that guarantee you won’t fail… but also won’t grow. In this conversation, we’re unpacking how playing small quietly limits your income, your opportunities, and yo...
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Episode 251
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29:58
250: How to Build Momentum & Why You Need it to Succeed
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, we talk about what momentum really looks like at different stages of business and why the strategies that once worked stop working as you raise your prices and take on fewer weddings. The goal isn’t to s...
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Episode 250
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32:09
249: Why Being Fully Booked Isn’t the Goal for Wedding Creatives
So many photographers and filmmakers are doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck. You’re booked, but not excited. Busy, but not progressing. Your goals feel safe. Too safe. And more often than not, that safety is rooted in fear. Fear ...
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Episode 249
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37:58
248: Unhinged Client Requests & Wedding Industry Truths No One Talks About
In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the wedding industry and share the real conversations that usually only happen behind the scenes. From unhinged client requests and early-career mistakes to red flags, pet peeves, and the boun...
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247: The Real Reason Niching Down Attracts Luxury Wedding Clients
What if the thing holding your business back isn’t your talent or the market, but your hesitation to let go?In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, we sit down with Cheyenne of Cheyenne Films to talk about the power of niching down, ch...
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246: How Wedding Creatives Go From Overlooked to Fully Booked
The new year always gives us that fresh-start feeling. A little more clarity. A little more motivation. And a quiet nudge that maybe this is the year things finally shift.In today’s episode, we’re kicking off 2026 by talking honestly ab...
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245: 2025 Wrapped: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What We’re Taking Into 2026
This episode is a year-end exhale and a mindset reset.We are closing out 2025 with an honest reflection on the growth, risks, and decisions that shaped the year. From expanding revenue beyond weddings, to building League, to redefining ...
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59:25
244: Communicating Effectively with Wedding Planners
Today we are running back the tapes with one of your favorite episodes from 2023! Enjoy this rerun and hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! As you grow into higher-end weddings, your ability to communicate with planners b...
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243: Why Your Wedding Day Energy Matters More Than You Think
This week on the show, we sat down with Liza Kirk to talk about something we rarely highlight in the wedding industry: your energy on a wedding day. Your presence can shape the entire experience for your couple, and once you learn how to read t...
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Episode 243
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45:53
242: DEBRIEF: 3 day FAM TRIP in Hawaii
This week on the podcast, we are sharing what really happens when a big opportunity shows up out of the blue and you have to decide whether to go for it or play it safe. Kelley walks through her Four Seasons Lanai FAM trip, the whirlwind four d...
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32:25
241: DEBRIEF: Same Venue, Two Completely Different Experiences
This week on the podcast, Taylor and Kelley walk through two weddings we filmed just weeks apart at the same venue, Santa Lucia Preserve. If you have ever worked a massive property with no cell service, winding roads, and multiple locations tha...
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Episode 241
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240: Debrief: Navigating Grief in the Wedding Industry
In this week’s debrief, the conversation turns toward one of the most personal chapters shared on the podcast. Instead of highlighting a luxury wedding or a creative challenge behind the scenes, this episode opens the door to real life and the ...
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27:25
239: DEBRIEF: Legacy Client in Laguna Beach
We’re continuing our Debrief Series, where we pull back the curtain on our biggest weddings of the season and share what really happens behind the scenes.In this episode, Kelley walks through the story of a legacy client family that has...
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30:45
238: DEBRIEF: 2 Day Napa Wedding
We’re continuing our Debrief Series where we pull back the curtain on our biggest weddings of the season and share the real stories, lessons, and creative decisions that shaped them.In this episode, Taylor takes you behind the scenes of...
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Episode 238
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38:12
237: DEBRIEF: Destination Wedding in Maui
We’re continuing our new Debrief Series, where we pull back the curtain on real weddings and share what it looks like to lead, create, and grow behind the scenes.In today’s episode, we’re talking about the incredible destination wedding...
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Episode 237
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236: DEBRIEF: 3 Day Wedding in Tahoe
We’re kicking off something new and exciting, our Debrief Series. In this series, we’re taking you behind the scenes of real weddings to break down what went right, what challenged us, and the lessons that can help you grow as a creative and bu...
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45:26
235: What the Diamond Industry Can Teach You About Pricing Your Work
The truth is, pricing in the wedding industry isn’t just about numbers. It’s about how you position yourself, how you present your work, and how confidently you communicate your value.In this episode, we’re breaking down the concept of ...
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38:54
234: Why Starting Over and Who You Surround Yourself With Changes Everything
Every photographer and filmmaker hits that moment when they realize something has to change. The work is there, the passion is there, but the business side feels heavy. The pricing conversations, the boundaries, the burnout, the self-doubt. You...
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Episode 234
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233: You Don’t Need to Go Viral to Book Luxury Wedding Clients
For too long we believed that success meant playing it safe. Keep your prices low. Wait until you “deserve” to raise your rates. Build a huge following before anyone will take you seriously. Those lies kept us small, and they might be holding y...
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