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.
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LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast
161: Paying Your Dues: What It Takes to Break Into Luxury Weddings
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If you're trying to break into the luxury wedding market, are you doing it the right way?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Events shares hard-earned insights from 23+ years in the industry. From working with A-list directors in film production to planning high-end weddings worldwide, Rosemary reveals why paying your dues, mastering etiquette, and building trust with planners are non-negotiables for success.
If you're a wedding photographer or filmmaker looking to book luxury clients, network with top-tier planners, and elevate your brand, this episode will give you the roadmap to long-term success.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How film production experience translated into luxury wedding planning
✔️ Why jumping into the luxury market too soon can backfire
✔️ The #1 reason top planners only refer vetted vendors
✔️ How building relationships—not cold pitching—creates real opportunities
✔️ Why luxury clients expect professionalism, etiquette, and discretion
✔️ Common mistakes photographers & videographers make at high-end weddings
✔️ How pricing, branding, and networking influence long-term industry success
💬 What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about working in luxury weddings?
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
12:01 – 20:00 | Paying Your Dues & Mastering the Luxury Space
20:01 – 30:00 | Breaking Into the Luxury Market the Right Way
30:01 – 40:00 | Professionalism, Etiquette & Avoiding Common Mistakes
40:01 – 48:00 | Pricing, Trust, & Long-Term Success
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