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/
LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast
Leaning into What Makes You Unique
What happens when you stop mimicking others and fully embrace what makes you unique as a filmmaker?
In this inspiring episode of The Level Up Podcast, Gabrielle Fordham shares her journey from editor to high-end wedding filmmaker and how she’s carved out a niche by leaning into storytelling, connection, and emotional awareness.
You’ll hear how she doubled her prices, rebranded with clarity, and created a vision for a sustainable, family-aligned business—all with support from the Luxury Filmmaker Mastermind.
If you're a wedding photographer or videographer ready to refine your brand and rise with intention, this episode is your roadmap.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How Gabrielle transitioned from editor to filmmaker
✔️ Why capturing emotion and family is her filmmaking sweet spot
✔️ Rebranding to attract high-end clients and weekend events
✔️ Shifting mindset and raising prices with purpose
✔️ The impact of strategic education and community
✔️ Why foundations matter more than fast results
✔️ What makes a wedding film emotionally lasting
💬 What makes YOU unique as a filmmaker? Share with us on Instagram @TheLevelUpCo!
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 15:00 | From Editing to Owning a Brand
15:01 – 25:00 | Finding Your Unique Filmmaking Voice
25:01 – 35:00 | Growing a Luxury Brand with Intention
35:01 – 42:00 | Community, Mindset, & Long-Term Vision
Doors to THE LUXURY MASTERMIND are now OPEN! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 12 week program. Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind
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The Level Up Co. Resources:
- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle
- Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle
- Elevated Shot List: https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-list
- The Luxury Framework Course: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework
- The Luxury Pricing Mini Course: https://thelevelupco.com/reset
Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:
🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/
🔗Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/
🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/
💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/