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
242: DEBRIEF: 3 day FAM TRIP in Hawaii
This week on the podcast, we are sharing what really happens when a big opportunity shows up out of the blue and you have to decide whether to go for it or play it safe. Kelley walks through her Four Seasons Lanai FAM trip, the whirlwind four day turnaround, and the creative growth that came from trusting herself and saying yes even when it felt overwhelming.
This episode is about rising to the moment. The kind of moment that stretches you in the best way and reminds you that you are more capable than you think. Hearing how she handled approvals, travel, solo shooting days, next morning edits, and building real relationships with top planners will give you a clear look at what is possible when you choose to bet on yourself.
Opportunities like this are not reserved for other people. They are available to anyone willing to show up, take action, and step into something bigger than their comfort zone. One small yes can shift the entire path of your business.
Tune in to this episode to hear the full story and take away the exact inspiration you need for your next big leap.
Timestamps
00:00–03:11 | Introduction, Series Wrap-Up & Podcast Updates
03:11–07:06 | What a FAM Trip Is & Why It Matters in the Luxury Market
07:06–12:34 | The Last-Minute Invite: Approvals, Logistics & Preparing in Four Days
12:34–18:03 | Balancing Business, Motherhood & Opportunity: Saying Yes When It Counts
18:03–24:09 | Behind the Scenes of the FAM Trip: Shooting, Editing & Solo Workflow
24:09–28:30 | Relationship Building: Planner Conversations, Visibility & New Leads
28:30–32:13 | Creative Flexibility, Evolving Style & Closing Thoughts
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