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
230 episodes
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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48:46
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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33:39
Why Your Most Profitable Year Yet Is Within Reach
Every year you have the choice to either stay where you are or step into the next level of your business. Too often, we hold back out of fear, fear of raising prices, fear of not being “ready,” or fear that the luxury market is only for someone...
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Episode 232
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1:00:39
How to Rebuild Your Wedding Business With Confidence
Building a wedding business isn’t a straight line. There are seasons of excitement, seasons of burnout, and moments where you wonder if starting over means you’ve failed. The truth is, every step, even the hard ones, can set you up for growth i...
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Episode 231
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42:31
Lies We Told Ourselves
For years, we told ourselves lies about our businesses. Lies that kept us playing small, holding us back, and making us think success looked one certain way. We thought we had to shoot destination weddings to “arrive.” We thought buying the new...
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Episode 230
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28:02
Seven Strategies You Need to Succeed in the Luxury Wedding Market
You can have all the talent in the world, but if your business strategy doesn’t match the level of clients you want to attract, you’ll stay stuck exactly where you are. The luxury market plays by a different set of rules, and once you learn to ...
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Episode 229
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48:21
Why Discipline Beats Talent Every Time
Discipline turns average into unstoppable. Distraction turns talent into wasted potential. Too many photographers and filmmakers are chasing every shiny object, trying to be everything to everyone, and spreading themselves too thin. The truth i...
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28:12
How Becoming Obsessed With Your Business Unlocks Your Full Potential
So many of us are playing it safe in our businesses. We set small goals we know we can hit because the thought of failing feels terrifying. But the truth is, that fear is keeping you stuck and holding you back from everything you’re capable of....
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27:20
How To Get Referrals On Repeat
You're invited to class next week! Register for Referrals on Repeat through the link below.https://thelevelupco.com/referrals-on-repeatMost wedding photographers and filmm...
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Episode 227
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6:06
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