LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

The Secret to Building a Luxury Wedding Brand—No Matter Where You Live

Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster | The Level Up Co. Episode 204

Breaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just about talent—it’s about strategy. In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Kirkpatrick, a wedding filmmaker who skyrocketed his business in just a few months by shifting his mindset, refining his brand, and positioning himself for high-end bookings. We’re diving deep into what it takes to break past pricing plateaus, attract planners, and build a portfolio that speaks luxury—even if you don’t live in a high-end market.

It’s time to stop playing small and start charging what you’re worth. If you’re ready to elevate your business, build real relationships with planners, and finally step into the luxury space—this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - 03:30 | Introduction to the Rising Star Series
03:30 - 07:50 | Tommy’s Background & Journey into Wedding Videography
07:50 - 11:40 | Business Growth & Transition to Luxury Market
11:40 - 16:30 | Service Offerings & Social Media Strategy
16:30 - 21:50 | Lightbulb Moment: Working in the Luxury Market
21:50 - 26:20 | Overcoming Business Plateaus & Pricing Strategies
26:20 - 35:00 | Building a Luxury Network & Finding High-End Clients
35:00 - 38:30 | The Doer Mindset: Taking Action in Business
38:30 - 39:00 | Final Thoughts & Where to Find Tommy

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Connect with Tommy Kirkpatrick.:
🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommykirkpatrickfilms/
💻Website: https://www.tommykirkpatrick.com/

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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/