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
244: Communicating Effectively with Wedding Planners
Today we are running back the tapes with one of your favorite episodes from 2023! Enjoy this rerun and hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!
As you grow into higher-end weddings, your ability to communicate with planners becomes just as important as your filmmaking or photography. In this episode, Taylor and Kelley break down the key shifts wedding creatives need to make to build trust, stay professional, and become planner favorites.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ How communication changes when planners are involved
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when working with planners
✅ How to be a respectful, proactive creative partner
✅ When it's appropriate to contact the couple directly
✅ How to position yourself for future planner referrals
🎯 Want to become the creative planners want to work with?
This episode will show you how to stand out through smart, respectful communication.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:00 | Introduction
03:00 – 08:00 | The Shift from Client-Facing to Planner-Facing
08:00 – 14:00 | Do’s & Don’ts of Planner Communication
14:00 – 20:00 | When and How to Communicate Directly with the Couple
20:00 – 25:00 | Building Long-Term Planner Relationships
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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
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