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
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 diversifying revenue streams.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why wedding bookings are becoming more unpredictable in 2025
✅ How economic trends, inflation, and market saturation impact wedding businesses
✅ The biggest mistakes creatives make when trying to diversify
✅ 3 proven ways to create steady, year-round income outside of weddings
✅ How corporate work, education, and digital products can transform your business
✅ Why separating your diversification brand from your wedding brand is key to success
✅ A step-by-step guide to scaling beyond wedding services without burning out
If you're tired of the wedding industry revenue rollercoaster and want to secure a more profitable, predictable future, this episode is for you!
Timestamps:
00:00 - 03:15 | Introduction
03:16 - 07:45 | The Reality of an Unpredictable Wedding Industry
07:46 - 12:20 | Diversification as a Solution for Financial Stability
12:21 - 16:40 | The Power of Multiple Revenue Streams
16:41 - 21:00 | Common Diversification Mistakes & What Not to Do
21:01 - 25:30 | How to Start Diversifying Without Overcomplicating It
25:31 - 30:50 | The Emotional & Practical Benefits of Diversification
30:51 - 34:10 | Why 2025 Is the Best Time to Diversify
34:11 - 36:00 | Final Thoughts
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