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.
https://thelevelupco.com/
Episodes
238 episodes
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 d...
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241: DEBRIEF: Same Venue, Two Completely Different Experiences
This week on the podcast, Taylor and Kelley walk through two weddings we filmed just weeks apart at the same venue, Santa Lucia Preserve. If you have ever worked a massive property with no cell service, winding roads, and multiple locations tha...
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Episode 241
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240: Debrief: Navigating Grief in the Wedding Industry
In this week’s debrief, the conversation turns toward one of the most personal chapters shared on the podcast. Instead of highlighting a luxury wedding or a creative challenge behind the scenes, this episode opens the door to real life and the ...
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239: DEBRIEF: Legacy Client in Laguna Beach
We’re continuing our Debrief Series, where we pull back the curtain on our biggest weddings of the season and share what really happens behind the scenes.In this episode, Kelley walks through the story of a legacy client family that has...
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238: DEBRIEF: 2 Day Napa Wedding
We’re continuing our Debrief Series where we pull back the curtain on our biggest weddings of the season and share the real stories, lessons, and creative decisions that shaped them.In this episode, Taylor takes you behind the scenes of...
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Episode 238
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237: DEBRIEF: Destination Wedding in Maui
We’re continuing our new Debrief Series, where we pull back the curtain on real weddings and share what it looks like to lead, create, and grow behind the scenes.In today’s episode, we’re talking about the incredible destination wedding...
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Episode 237
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236: DEBRIEF: 3 Day Wedding in Tahoe
We’re kicking off something new and exciting, our Debrief Series. In this series, we’re taking you behind the scenes of real weddings to break down what went right, what challenged us, and the lessons that can help you grow as a creative and bu...
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235: What the Diamond Industry Can Teach You About Pricing Your Work
The truth is, pricing in the wedding industry isn’t just about numbers. It’s about how you position yourself, how you present your work, and how confidently you communicate your value.In this episode, we’re breaking down the concept of ...
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234: Why Starting Over and Who You Surround Yourself With Changes Everything
Every photographer and filmmaker hits that moment when they realize something has to change. The work is there, the passion is there, but the business side feels heavy. The pricing conversations, the boundaries, the burnout, the self-doubt. You...
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Episode 234
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48:46
233: You Don’t Need to Go Viral to Book Luxury Wedding Clients
For too long we believed that success meant playing it safe. Keep your prices low. Wait until you “deserve” to raise your rates. Build a huge following before anyone will take you seriously. Those lies kept us small, and they might be holding y...
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33:39
232: Why Your Most Profitable Year Yet Is Within Reach
Every year you have the choice to either stay where you are or step into the next level of your business. Too often, we hold back out of fear, fear of raising prices, fear of not being “ready,” or fear that the luxury market is only for someone...
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Episode 232
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231: How to Rebuild Your Wedding Business With Confidence
Building a wedding business isn’t a straight line. There are seasons of excitement, seasons of burnout, and moments where you wonder if starting over means you’ve failed. The truth is, every step, even the hard ones, can set you up for growth i...
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Episode 231
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230: Lies We Told Ourselves
For years, we told ourselves lies about our businesses. Lies that kept us playing small, holding us back, and making us think success looked one certain way. We thought we had to shoot destination weddings to “arrive.” We thought buying the new...
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Episode 230
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229: Seven Strategies You Need to Succeed in the Luxury Wedding Market
You can have all the talent in the world, but if your business strategy doesn’t match the level of clients you want to attract, you’ll stay stuck exactly where you are. The luxury market plays by a different set of rules, and once you learn to ...
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Episode 229
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48:21
228: Why Discipline Beats Talent Every Time
Discipline turns average into unstoppable. Distraction turns talent into wasted potential. Too many photographers and filmmakers are chasing every shiny object, trying to be everything to everyone, and spreading themselves too thin. The truth i...
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28:12
227: How Becoming Obsessed With Your Business Unlocks Your Full Potential
So many of us are playing it safe in our businesses. We set small goals we know we can hit because the thought of failing feels terrifying. But the truth is, that fear is keeping you stuck and holding you back from everything you’re capable of....
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226: How To Get Referrals On Repeat
You're invited to class next week! Register for Referrals on Repeat through the link below.https://thelevelupco.com/referrals-on-repeatMost wedding photographers and filmm...
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Episode 227
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225: Breathing New Life Into Your Brand
In this episode, we’re diving into what it really looks like to step into a new era of your business. Not just a new logo or fresh colors, but a true refresh that reflects who you are now, not who you were when you started. Because the reality ...
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Episode 226
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34:24
224: How to Use a Marketing Sprint to Attract Dream Clients Fast
Marketing doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, all it takes is one intentional sprint to boost your visibility, reignite momentum, and get in front of the people you actually want to work with. In this episode, we’re breaking down what a ...
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Episode 225
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39:46
223: The One Wedding That Changed Everything
We all have that one moment that shifts everything. The opportunity that changes how we see ourselves, our business, and what’s really possible. In this episode, we’re talking about the wedding that changed everything for us—how we got in the r...
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Episode 224
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222: How to create artistry that stands the test of time
What if the only thing standing between you and the next level of your business is the fear of getting it wrong?In this episode, Kelley's reflecting on 15 years of creative work and what she wishes she had known earlier. She's talking a...
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Episode 223
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221: Pre-Wedding Habits For Success
This episode is a rebroadcast from the archives, and honestly, it might be just what you need to hear right now.If you ever feel like wedding mornings are chaotic, your energy is off, or you walk in feeling rushed instead of grounded, t...
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220: Finding Inspiration in the Luxury Wedding Market
This week, we’re bringing back one of our most-loved episodes and for good reason. If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to scale from shooting budget weddings to booking luxury destination clients, this one’s for you. In this repla...
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219: Slowing Down Without Falling Behind
If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind or like everyone else is doing more than you this summer, this one’s for you. In this candid conversation, we’re giving you a peek behind the scenes of what life and business actually look like right now, ...
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Episode 220
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52:45
218: Three Reasons Why You Need to Join a Networking Community
If you’ve ever felt like you’re on an island trying to build your business alone, this episode is your sign to stop white-knuckling it. We’re diving into the real reasons why community and connection are essential if you want to grow, sustain m...
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Episode 219
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