Best Make Better Wedding Films Podcasts (2025)

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Three Reasons Why You Need to Join a Networking Community 24:32

1d ago24:32

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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 momentum, and actually enjoy the process along the way. Inside, we break down why building relationships is…

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The Key to Building Relationships That Actually Lead to Referrals 31:57

9d ago31:57

31:57

f you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right- posting, sharing, creating, but still not seeing the kind of referrals you want? This episode is for you. We’re pulling back the curtain on the real reason referrals happen inside the wedding industry (hint: it’s not just about having pretty work). We talk about the relationships that actually …

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Simple Shifts You Can Make in How You Shoot to Appeal to a More Luxury Clientele 40:35

14d ago40:35

40:35

There comes a point in your creative business where doing “more” isn’t the answer—working longer hours, booking more weddings, saying yes to every opportunity. If you’re feeling stretched thin or creatively uninspired, it might be time to shift your strategy. In this episode, we’re breaking down the simple (but powerful) shifts you can make behind …

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Why Imperfection Can Make You a Better Wedding Creative 29:46

23d ago29:46

29:46

If you’ve ever second-guessed your work, held back from trying something new, or felt the pressure to deliver perfection in every frame, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the art of embracing imperfection in your wedding films and how leaning into raw, honest moments (yes, even the ones with tricky lighting or imperfect angles) can actuall…

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What We’ve Learned From Being Ghosted 35:42

28d ago35:42

35:42

Have you ever wondered why some creatives seem to book effortlessly while others are left staring at an inbox full of ghosts? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most frustrating parts of running a wedding business, getting ghosted. We’re diving into what’s really going on when a client doesn’t respond, what it might be sa…

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Upselling Without the Ick 33:30

1M ago33:30

33:30

Let’s talk about making more money without booking more weddings. In this episode, we’re breaking down how upsells can completely shift your income potential without adding more work to your calendar. And no, we’re not talking about sleazy, awkward, salesy tactics that make you feel gross. We’re talking about value-driven offers that feel like a se…

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Building a Sustainable Business in a Season of Change w/ Anna Lord 56:12

1M ago56:12

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Sometimes the biggest seasons of growth come from the hardest chapters of life. In this episode, we sat down with the incredibly honest and grounded Anna Lord to talk about what it really looks like to evolve your business while navigating personal change—moving cities, processing grief, shifting priorities, starting a family… and doing it all with…

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Average is Taken 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

There’s a reason your business feels like it’s hitting a ceiling—and spoiler alert: it’s not your talent. It’s that you’re still playing by rules that don’t serve the next level you’re aiming for. In this episode, we’re digging into the uncomfortable (but necessary) truth: average is already taken. If you’re still trying to blend in or wait for the…

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What This $1 Billion Business Owner Taught Me 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind There’s a reason we can’t stop talking about Taylor Swift—and no, it’s not just the music. It’s the evolution. The reinvention. The unapologetic confidence. In this episode, we’re breaking down what creatives like us can learn from so…

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Luxury Isn’t Luck: What High-End Creatives Are Doing Differently 34:02

2M ago34:02

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Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind It’s not just the portfolio. It’s not just the price tag. And it’s definitely not just the gear. If you’ve been wondering what actually sets luxury photographers and filmmakers apart from everyone else—this episode is your invitation …

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Working More Isn't the Flex You Think It Is 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind You didn’t start this business to feel overworked, underpaid, and creatively drained. But somehow, between booking too many weddings and saying yes to everything, you’ve found yourself stuck in the cycle. If you’ve ever thought, “I lo…

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Building Your Brand Beyond Your Local Market 33:34

3M ago33:34

33:34

Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind 🚀 In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster sit down with Skylar Ball to share the exact strategies that helped him break through pricing plateaus and start booking luxury weddings. If you've ever …

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From flower shop owner to world-renowned designer w/ Birch Event Design 46:33

3M ago46:33

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Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind Breaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just about booking high-profile clients or creating jaw-dropping visuals—it’s about building genuine connections, showing up with integrity, and making a lasting impression that keeps your…

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How to Quickly Stand Out and Succeed in the Wedding Industry 36:58

3M ago36:58

36:58

Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind In this episode, we’re diving into the rapid rise of Will Whiteley—a wedding videographer who went from zero to a fully booked $6K+ brand in just 13 months. Yep, THIRTEEN. From saying “yes” to every opportunity, to refining his client…

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The Key to Raising Your Prices Without Sacrificing Demand 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind Breaking into the luxury wedding market isn’t just about raising your prices—it’s about building a brand that attracts high-end clients effortlessly. In this episode, we sit down with Britt of Caleb and Britt Photography, who took a l…

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The Secret to Building a Luxury Wedding Brand—No Matter Where You Live 41:24

4M ago41:24

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Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind 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, r…

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The Unexpected Key to Booking High-end Clients 25:14

4M ago25:14

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Doors to The Luxury Mastermind are officially OPEN 🥂Learn more + enroll here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind f you’ve ever wondered why some photographers and filmmakers seem to land all the premium bookings (even when their work isn’t better than yours), this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about having mind-blowing work — …

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What Wedding Planners Wish You Knew 44:17

4M ago44:17

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If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to break into the luxury wedding market, this episode is for you. This week’s guest, luxury wedding planner Lindsay Landman, is sharing exactly what top planners look for in photographers and filmmakers and the common mistakes that could be holding you back. Sign up for The Luxury Wedding Playbook: https://thelevelu…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Scale Your Business & Reclaim Your Freedom 56:32

4M ago56:32

56:32

Struggling to scale your creative business while staying inspired? In this episode, we’re diving into the exact strategies that will help you free up time, maximize revenue, and build a business that fuels your creativity instead of draining it. We’re breaking down the mindset shifts that separate struggling creatives from thriving entrepreneurs, h…

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When a Business Feels Like a Hobby: How to Shift Into Success Mode 38:41

4M ago38:41

38:41

Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to increase your income and build a more sustainable business in 2025? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster share what do to when your business feels more like a hobby and how to shift it into success mode! What You'll Learn: ✔️The benef…

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How to identify when you’ve outgrown your market 31:35

5M ago31:35

31:35

Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to increase your income and build a more sustainable business in 2025? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster share exactly how to identify when you've outgrown your current market and how to have the confidence to scale to that next level…

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Ideas vs. Execution: How to Take Your Wedding Business to the Next Level 1:04:25

5M ago1:04:25

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Are you full of creative ideas but struggle to execute and grow your wedding business? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster sit down with Austin Trenholm to discuss the key differences between successful entrepreneurs and those stuck in the idea phase. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to move from mainstre…

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Maximizing In-Person Networking for Wedding Professionals 40:21

5M ago40:21

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Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to break into the luxury market and build lasting industry relationships? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelly Gilster talk with Samantha, a top-tier wedding planner and networking expert, to discuss how in-person networking events can transform …

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3 Ways to Make More Money as a Wedding Professional in 2025 36:07

5M ago36:07

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Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to increase your income and build a more sustainable business in 2025? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster share three proven strategies to help wedding creatives make more money without burning out. What You'll Learn: ✔️ How to raise y…

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How We Increased Our Revenue by $833K as Wedding Creatives 38:43

5M ago38:43

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Are you a wedding photographer, filmmaker, or creative looking to increase your income without booking more weddings? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster break down exactly how they added $833,000 in revenue through corporate work, education, and digital products—and how you can do the same. What You…

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The Secret Strategy That Skyrocketed Us to the Luxury Wedding Market 41:09

6M ago41:09

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Want to book higher-paying weddings and break into the luxury market? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster reveal the exact strategy that helped them scale their wedding businesses to $15K+ bookings—and how you can do it too. What You'll Learn: ✔️ The #1 mistake keeping wedding pros stuck in low-budge…

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6 Signs You’re Ready to Diversify Your Wedding Business in 2025 27:06

6M ago27:06

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Are you a wedding photographer, videographer, planner, or creative looking to stabilize your income and escape the feast-or-famine cycle? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster reveal the six biggest signs that it’s time to diversify your revenue beyond weddings—and how to do it successfully. What You’l…

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How to Navigate Uncertainty in the Wedding Industry & Secure Your Income in 2025 36:36

6M ago36:36

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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 unp…

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Our Goals for the Future: The Final Sip & Tell Episode of 2024 52:48

6M ago52:48

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As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the past year and setting big goals for 2025! In this final Sip & Tell episode, hosts Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into their personal, business, and financial goals, share insights on scaling a wedding business, and discuss long-term strategies for financial freedom. In This Episode, We Cov…

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2024 Recap: Reflecting on a Busy & Fulfilling Year 41:44

6M ago41:44

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As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished before jumping into 2025. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into wedding industry lessons, business growth, personal wins, and strategies that shaped the year. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ The impo…

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How Avoiding ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’ Can 10x Your Wedding Business w/ Erich McVey 40:49

7M ago40:49

40:49

Are you constantly chasing trends in your photography business? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petrinovich and Kelley Gilster sit down with renowned luxury wedding photographer Erich McVey to discuss how staying focused, outsourcing wisely, and avoiding “shiny object syndrome” can lead to massive business growth. What You’ll Learn …

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Making Micro-Shifts: Evolve Without Losing Your Signature Style w/ Lauren Fair 41:19

7M ago41:19

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How do you stay relevant in the ever-changing wedding industry without losing your brand identity? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, renowned luxury wedding photographer Lauren Fair shares how micro-shifts in style and technique can help photographers grow their brand, attract luxury clients, and avoid creative burnout. What You’ll Learn in …

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How to Scale Beyond Weddings as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur 44:44

7M ago44:44

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Are you a multi-passionate entrepreneur trying to balance creativity with business growth? Many wedding photographers and filmmakers have a passion for multiple industries, skills, and revenue streams but struggle to scale beyond weddings. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Magi Fisher—wedding photographer, lawyer, and business owner—shares h…

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Balancing Business, Motherhood, and the Future: An Unfiltered Sip & Tell All 28:57

7M ago28:57

28:57

Ever feel like you’re juggling too many roles—entrepreneur, creative, parent, and everything in between? In this unfiltered Sip & Tell All episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster dive into work-life balance, holiday traditions, dream business mentors, and the possibility of hosting a retreat for the wedding industry com…

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You Are in the Driver’s Seat: Scaling Your Wedding Business 40:20

8M ago40:20

40:20

What if you could build a thriving luxury wedding photography business while staying true to your personal values? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Denver-based wedding photographer Cat Galletti shares how she went from fashion blogger to in-demand wedding photographer, booking 15-20 high-end weddings per year without burnout. What You’ll L…

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How We’re Preparing for Booking Season: Branding, Marketing & Networking Strategies for Wedding Pros 38:23

8M ago38:23

38:23

In this value-packed episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster share actionable insights for wedding photographers and videographers looking to dominate the upcoming booking season. If you’ve been in business for at least two years and are ready to break into the luxury wedding market, this episode is for you! Discover…

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Health is Wealth: How Wellness Fuels Success for Wedding Photographers & Videographers 38:21

8M ago38:21

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In this insightful episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster explore why health is wealth—especially for wedding photographers and videographers. As the busy wedding season winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on your physical and mental well-being. Learn practical strategies to improve your health, boost produ…

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The Power of Saying No: Scaling Your Wedding Business 48:18

8M ago48:18

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In this transformative episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster chat with Victoria Ann of Victoria Ann Events about the critical role of setting boundaries in growing a successful wedding planning business. Victoria shares how confidently saying "no" has led her to plan luxury, multi-day destination weddings wit…

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The Simplest Way to 2x Your Income: Diversify Your Revenue as a Wedding Professional 38:11

8M ago38:11

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In this game-changing episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster reveal the simplest way for wedding photographers and videographers to double their income: revenue diversification. Sharing their personal journeys from $0 weddings to $25K+ events, they explain how multiple income streams have fueled their growth and fin…

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Unhappy Clients? How to Handle Challenging Situations Like a Pro 49:54

9M ago49:54

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In this insightful episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster dive deep into the challenging—but inevitable—topic of managing unhappy clients. Whether you’re a wedding photographer or videographer, dealing with dissatisfied clients is part of the business. From pre-wedding contract negotiations to wedding day hicc…

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Our Realistic Post-Wedding Routines: Recovery, Workflow & Scaling to Luxury Weddings 44:13

9M ago44:13

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In this candid Sip and Tell episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster pull back the curtain on their realistic post-wedding routines. From late-night gear management and data backups to morning-after recovery strategies, they share exactly how they handle the exhaustion and workload following a wedding weekend. P…

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Staying Sane as Work-from-Home Entrepreneurs: Productivity, Balance & Outsourcing Tips 44:05

9M ago44:05

44:05

In this Sip and Tell episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster share practical tips on how wedding photographers, videographers, and creative entrepreneurs can stay sane while working from home. From managing the isolation of entrepreneurship to balancing business growth with family life, they dive deep into the …

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How to Create Your Own Luck in the Wedding Industry 43:38

9M ago43:38

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In this inspiring episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster sit down with Austin Trenholm, a luxury wedding photographer with 20 years of experience, to discuss how you can create your own luck in the wedding industry. Austin shares his journey from starting photography at 14 to building a thriving business that …

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Life & Business Updates: Balancing Work, Weddings, and What's Next for Level Up Co 46:13

10M ago46:13

46:13

In this candid Level Up Podcast episode, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster share real-life updates on juggling family life, busy wedding seasons, and running multiple businesses. From managing editing backlogs to navigating industry shifts and adjusting pricing strategies for long-term gains, they offer insights into how wedding photogra…

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The Strategy You Need to Break Into the Luxury Wedding Market 54:21

10M ago54:21

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In this transformative episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster share the exact strategies wedding photographers and filmmakers need to break into the luxury wedding market. Drawing insights from their free three-day workshop attended by nearly 2,000 creative entrepreneurs, they outline the Luxury Market Pyramid…

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How to Have Your Most Profitable Year Yet: Strategies for Wedding Photographers & Filmmakers 45:49

10M ago45:49

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Want to make 2025 your most profitable year ever? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster break down the key strategies that will help wedding photographers and filmmakers increase their revenue, book high-end clients, and build a sustainable luxury business. If you've tried raising your prices but keep…

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Take Your Blinders Off: From $5K to $15K Luxury Weddings 38:18

11M ago38:18

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Breaking into the luxury wedding market requires more than just talent—it demands strategy, networking, and intentional branding. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, we sit down with Carl S. Miller, a wedding photographer who transitioned from videography and scaled his pricing from $5K to $15K+ per wedding. Carl shares how he overcame the big…

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How to 3X Your Wedding Prices in Just 12 Months 38:59

11M ago38:59

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What if you could scale your wedding photography business from $3K to $10K+ weddings in just one year? That’s exactly what Myla Li did, and she’s sharing her journey in this episode of The Level Up Podcast. From second shooting over 20 weddings in her first year to booking five-figure weddings for 2025, Myla reveals how she used Instagram marketing…

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How to Get Luxury Planners to Notice You & Book More High-End Weddings 51:24

11M ago51:24

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Want to work with top-tier wedding planners but don’t know how to get on their radar? In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, we sit down with Erin Taylor of Bustle Events, a luxury wedding planner based in Napa, to uncover exactly what planners look for when hiring photographers and filmmakers. Erin shares how networking, brand positioning, and u…

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How to Scale Your Wedding Business & Seasons of Growth 42:36

11M ago42:36

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If you’re a wedding filmmaker or photographer looking to scale your business, book higher-paying clients, and avoid burnout, this episode is for you! We sit down with Madeline Kuzminsky, a Charleston-based wedding filmmaker who grew her business from $1,700 bookings to $7,300+ in just three years—with a clear path to five-figure weddings. She share…

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