LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

By Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster | The Level Up Co.

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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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Episode Date
242: DEBRIEF: 3 day FAM TRIP in Hawaii
Dec 09, 2025
241: DEBRIEF: Same Venue, Two Completely Different Experiences
Dec 02, 2025
240: Debrief: Navigating Grief in the Wedding Industry
Nov 25, 2025
239: DEBRIEF: Legacy Client in Laguna Beach
Nov 18, 2025
238: DEBRIEF: 2 Day Napa Wedding
Nov 11, 2025
237: DEBRIEF: Destination Wedding in Maui
Nov 06, 2025
236: DEBRIEF: 3 Day Wedding in Tahoe
Oct 28, 2025
235: What the Diamond Industry Can Teach You About Pricing Your Work
Oct 21, 2025
234: Why Starting Over and Who You Surround Yourself With Changes Everything
Oct 14, 2025
233: You Don’t Need to Go Viral to Book Luxury Wedding Clients
Oct 07, 2025
232: Why Your Most Profitable Year Yet Is Within Reach
Sep 30, 2025
231: How to Rebuild Your Wedding Business With Confidence
Sep 23, 2025
230: Lies We Told Ourselves
Sep 16, 2025
229: Seven Strategies You Need to Succeed in the Luxury Wedding Market
Sep 09, 2025
228: Why Discipline Beats Talent Every Time
Sep 02, 2025
227: How Becoming Obsessed With Your Business Unlocks Your Full Potential
Aug 26, 2025
226: How To Get Referrals On Repeat
Aug 21, 2025
225: Breathing New Life Into Your Brand
Aug 19, 2025
224: How to Use a Marketing Sprint to Attract Dream Clients Fast
Aug 12, 2025
223: The One Wedding That Changed Everything
Aug 05, 2025
222: How to create artistry that stands the test of time
Jul 29, 2025
221: Pre-Wedding Habits For Success
Jul 22, 2025
220: Finding Inspiration in the Luxury Wedding Market
Jul 15, 2025
219: Slowing Down Without Falling Behind
Jul 08, 2025
218: Three Reasons Why You Need to Join a Networking Community
Jul 01, 2025
217: The Key to Building Relationships That Actually Lead to Referrals
Jun 24, 2025
216: Simple Shifts You Can Make in How You Shoot to Appeal to a More Luxury Clientele
Jun 19, 2025
215: Why Imperfection Can Make You a Better Wedding Creative
Jun 10, 2025
214: What We’ve Learned From Being Ghosted
Jun 05, 2025
213: Upselling Without the Ick
May 31, 2025
212: Building a Sustainable Business in a Season of Change w/ Anna Lord
May 20, 2025
211: Average is Taken
May 13, 2025
210: What This $1 Billion Business Owner Taught Me
May 10, 2025
209: Luxury Isn’t Luck: What High-End Creatives Are Doing Differently
Apr 29, 2025
208: Working More Isn't the Flex You Think It Is
Apr 24, 2025
207: Building Your Brand Beyond Your Local Market
Apr 15, 2025
206: From flower shop owner to world-renowned designer w/ Birch Event Design
Apr 13, 2025
205: How to Quickly Stand Out and Succeed in the Wedding Industry
Apr 04, 2025
204: The Key to Raising Your Prices Without Sacrificing Demand
Mar 25, 2025
203: The Secret to Building a Luxury Wedding Brand—No Matter Where You Live
Mar 18, 2025
202: The Unexpected Key to Booking High-end Clients
Mar 11, 2025
201: What Wedding Planners Wish You Knew
Mar 04, 2025
200: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Scale Your Business & Reclaim Your Freedom
Feb 25, 2025
199: When a Business Feels Like a Hobby: How to Shift Into Success Mode
Feb 18, 2025
198: How to identify when you’ve outgrown your market
Feb 14, 2025
197: Ideas vs. Execution: How to Take Your Wedding Business to the Next Level
Feb 04, 2025
196: Maximizing In-Person Networking for Wedding Professionals
Jan 30, 2025
195: 3 Ways to Make More Money as a Wedding Professional in 2025
Jan 28, 2025
194: How We Increased Our Revenue by $833K as Wedding Creatives
Jan 22, 2025
193: The Secret Strategy That Skyrocketed Us to the Luxury Wedding Market
Jan 14, 2025
192: 6 Signs You’re Ready to Diversify Your Wedding Business in 2025
Jan 09, 2025
191: How to Navigate Uncertainty in the Wedding Industry & Secure Your Income in 2025
Jan 07, 2025
190: Our Goals for the Future: The Final Sip & Tell Episode of 2024
Dec 31, 2024
189: 2024 Recap: Reflecting on a Busy & Fulfilling Year
Dec 27, 2024
188: How Avoiding ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’ Can 10x Your Wedding Business w/ Erich McVey
Dec 17, 2024
187: Making Micro-Shifts: Evolve Without Losing Your Signature Style w/ Lauren Fair
Dec 10, 2024
186: How to Scale Beyond Weddings as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur
Dec 03, 2024
185: Balancing Business, Motherhood, and the Future: An Unfiltered Sip & Tell All
Nov 26, 2024
184: You Are in the Driver’s Seat: Scaling Your Wedding Business
Nov 19, 2024
183: How We’re Preparing for Booking Season: Branding, Marketing & Networking Strategies for Wedding Pros
Nov 12, 2024
182: Health is Wealth: How Wellness Fuels Success for Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Nov 05, 2024
181: The Power of Saying No: Scaling Your Wedding Business
Oct 29, 2024
180: The Simplest Way to 2x Your Income: Diversify Your Revenue as a Wedding Professional
Oct 22, 2024
179: Unhappy Clients? How to Handle Challenging Situations Like a Pro
Oct 15, 2024
178: Our Realistic Post-Wedding Routines: Recovery, Workflow & Scaling to Luxury Weddings
Oct 08, 2024
177: Staying Sane as Work-from-Home Entrepreneurs: Productivity, Balance & Outsourcing Tips
Oct 01, 2024
176: How to Create Your Own Luck in the Wedding Industry
Sep 24, 2024
175: Life & Business Updates: Balancing Work, Weddings, and What's Next for Level Up Co
Sep 17, 2024
174: The Strategy You Need to Break Into the Luxury Wedding Market
Aug 27, 2024
173: How to Have Your Most Profitable Year Yet: Strategies for Wedding Photographers & Filmmakers
Aug 22, 2024
172: Take Your Blinders Off: From $5K to $15K Luxury Weddings
Aug 20, 2024
171: How to 3X Your Wedding Prices in Just 12 Months
Aug 15, 2024
170: How to Get Luxury Planners to Notice You & Book More High-End Weddings
Aug 13, 2024
169: How to Scale Your Wedding Business & Seasons of Growth
Aug 08, 2024
168: Is Your Brand Attracting or Deterring Your Ideal Wedding Clients?
Aug 06, 2024
167: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2025: Luxury Wedding Strategies
Jul 30, 2024
166: Pre-Wedding Habits for Success: How to Be Fully Prepared for Wedding Days
Jul 23, 2024
165: Things We Wish We Knew 5 Years Ago: Scale Your Wedding Business Faster
Jul 18, 2024
164: All Things Content Creation: Leveraging Social Media & BTS Footage for Your Wedding Business
Jul 09, 2024
163: Adapt or Die: How to Evolve & Thrive in the Wedding Industry
Jul 02, 2024
162: Tastemakers & Trendsetters: The Future of Luxury Weddings
Jun 25, 2024
161: Paying Your Dues: What It Takes to Break Into Luxury Weddings
Jun 18, 2024
160: Finding Your Signature Style & Building a Standout Brand
Jun 11, 2024
159: Introvert vs. Extrovert: How to Network & Market Your Wedding Business
Jun 04, 2024
158: Fake It Till You Make It: How to Scale to Luxury Weddings
May 28, 2024
157: The Myth of Overnight Success: Building a Luxury Photography Business
May 21, 2024
156: Going the Extra Mile: How to Build a Luxury Wedding Business
May 16, 2024
155: How to Show Your Value & Level Up Your Wedding Business: Answering Your Questions Pt. 2
May 09, 2024
154: How to Balance Your Wedding Business & Upsell to Luxury Clients: Answering Your Questions Pt. 1
Apr 30, 2024
153: Building a High-Level Wedding Photography Team
Apr 23, 2024
152: The Art of Risk-Taking: How Storybox Cinema Built a Luxury Filmmaking Brand
Apr 22, 2024
151: Pushing Boundaries: Building a Luxury Wedding Empire
Apr 09, 2024
150: Creating a Luxury Wedding Market in a Non-Luxury Location
Apr 02, 2024
149: Curating a Luxury Social Media Presence w/ Peyton Frank
Mar 29, 2024
148: Burn the Boat: How Fully Committing Can Transform Your Wedding Business
Mar 19, 2024
147: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection: How to Scale Your Wedding Business Faster
Mar 15, 2024
146: How to Find the Luxury in Every Event & Attract High-End Client
Mar 12, 2024
145: Why Being Selfish in Your Wedding Business is a Good Thing
Mar 07, 2024
144: Blocking Out the Noise: How to Scale to Luxury Weddings
Mar 05, 2024
143: This Is The Best Investment for Your Wedding Business
Feb 27, 2024
142: The Truth About Booking Luxury Weddings: Pricing, Mindset & Market Positioning
Feb 25, 2024
141: New Life Seasons Called for Big Business Changes
Feb 18, 2024
140: Growing From $2,500 to $10K Weddings in 9 Months
Feb 06, 2024
139: Is Going Viral Hurting Your Wedding Business? Here’s What to Focus On Instead
Jan 30, 2024
138: How to Continue Growing Even During Slow Seasons
Jan 23, 2024
137: Staying True to Yourself While Serving the Luxury Market
Jan 16, 2024
136: The 7 Mistakes You’re Making When a Potential Client Inquires
Jan 09, 2024
135: The New Year Reset: How to Set Your Business Up for Success in 2024
Jan 02, 2024
134: Why Focus is the Key to Success
Dec 27, 2023
133: Q&A: Raising Prices, Crediting Vendors, Same-Day Edits & More!
Dec 12, 2023
132: Why Your Content Should Shift as You Rise in the Wedding Industry
Dec 05, 2023
131: Why You Need to Show Up More on Instagram
Nov 28, 2023
130: The Language of Luxury Events
Nov 22, 2023
129: The Etiquette of Filming Behind-the-Scenes at a Wedding
Nov 14, 2023
128: How to Recognize a Luxury Event
Nov 12, 2023
127: The Importance of Brand Voice & Copywriting
Oct 26, 2023
126: The Best-Kept Secrets of Success
Oct 18, 2023
125: Self-Sabotage and Trusting the Process in Your Wedding Business
Oct 10, 2023
124: Copy This Growth Strategy to Make a Big Leap in Your Wedding Business
Oct 04, 2023
123: Leaning into What Makes You Unique
Sep 26, 2023
122: How to Become the Premium Option in Any Market
Sep 19, 2023
121: How to Feel More Fulfilled as a Luxury Wedding Filmmaker
Sep 12, 2023
120: Jumping from $4,500 to $18,000 Weddings in 3 Years – Taylor’s Story
Sep 05, 2023
119: Over a Decade in Business & Thriving – Kelley’s Story
Aug 29, 2023
118: Are You Making These Mistakes on Instagram?
Aug 22, 2023
117: Leveraging Your Best Content as a Wedding Creative
Aug 21, 2023
116: How to Communicate with Luxury Clients
Aug 08, 2023
115: Evolving with Wedding Industry Trends vs. Staying in Your Own Lane
Aug 01, 2023
114: Building a Loyal Team as a Wedding Creative
Jul 26, 2023
113: How to Maximize Moments and Build Deeper Client Connections as a Luxury Photographer
Jul 18, 2023
112: How to Successfully Expand Your Wedding Business into New Markets Without Relocating
Jul 11, 2023
What Should You Do When You’re Not Booking Enough Weddings?
Jul 04, 2023
110: Preparing for Life After Weddings: Exit Strategy for Photographers & Filmmakers
Jun 27, 2023
109: How Wedding Creatives Can Use Their Brand, Style & Network to Build a Fulfilling Business
Jun 23, 2023
108: The Daily Mindset Shift Wedding Creatives Need to Grow
Jun 06, 2023
107: How to Streamline Your Workflow & Grow as a Wedding Creative
May 30, 2023
106: The Truth About Destination Weddings
May 23, 2023
105: The Road to Luxury as a Wedding Creative
May 16, 2023
104: An Honest Conversation on Work-Life Balance
May 09, 2023
103: Finding Inspiration in the Luxury Wedding Market
May 02, 2023
102: Grow Through Community and Industry Connections as a Wedding Photographer or Filmmaker
Apr 25, 2023
101: Showcasing an Elevated Client Experience as a Wedding Creative
Apr 18, 2023
100: What Wedding Planners Are Looking For in a Filmmaking Team
Apr 11, 2023
99: Pre-Wedding Habits for Success: How to Be Fully Prepared for Wedding Days
Apr 04, 2023
98: How 2nd Shooting Can Grow Your Business
Mar 28, 2023
97: How to Gain Referrals from Photographers in the Wedding Industry
Mar 21, 2023
96: How to Develop a Signature Style That Attracts High-End Wedding Clients
Mar 14, 2023
95: Communicating Effectively with Wedding Planners
Mar 07, 2023
94: How Wedding Photographers and Filmmakers Can Stand Out in a Saturated Market
Feb 28, 2023
93: How to Become a Top Referral for Wedding Planners
Feb 22, 2023
92: Scale Your Wedding Portfolio Using Editorials to Attract Luxury Clients
Feb 14, 2023
91: Misconceptions of the Luxury Wedding Market
Feb 07, 2023
90: When To Raise Your Prices as a Wedding Videographer
Jan 31, 2023
89: Build a Trusted Luxury Brand as a Wedding Creative
Jan 24, 2023
88: Ins / Outs for Wedding Filmmakers in 2023
Jan 17, 2023
87: Luxury with a Twist w/ Modern Love Productions
Jan 03, 2023
86: Never Stop Learning w/ White In Revery
Aug 12, 2022
85: Paving Your Way as a Wedding Creative w/ Harrison Films
Aug 09, 2022
84: Rapid Business Growth w/ Julia Kentner Films
Aug 02, 2022
83: Real Talk: an Update on Life, Business + Goals
Jul 26, 2022
82: Using 2nd Shooters to Elevate Your Brand w/ Megan Pettus
Jun 08, 2022
81: Outsourcing Your Editing w/ Miguel Garcia
Jun 01, 2022
79: Finding Your Ride or Die Creative Partners w/ Wendy Kay
May 30, 2022
78: Crafting Captivating IG Captions w/ Ash Baumgartner
May 11, 2022
77: Creating a Roadmap to Success w/ Sean Thomas Photography
Apr 26, 2022
76: Building Trust with a Cohesive Brand w/ Ida Winstead
Apr 14, 2022
75: This One Question Changes Everything w/ Kevin Cochran
Apr 06, 2022
74: Leveraging Reels to Grow Your Wedding Business w/ Alesia Films
Mar 22, 2022
73: Rising to the Top w/ Erica Estrada
Mar 15, 2022
72: The Best Kept Secrets of Longevity w/ Kevin Dennis
Jul 01, 2021
71: How Purposeful Action Yields Huge Results w/ Peyton Frank Films
Jun 22, 2021
70: Is Your Marketing Even Working? w/ Christie Osborne
Jun 15, 2021
69: Wedding HORROR STORIES pt. 2
Jun 08, 2021
68: How to Get Your Work Featured in Publications w/ Jainé Kershner
May 13, 2021
67: HOT SEAT - Focusing on Client Experience
Apr 30, 2021
66: How to Get Crystal Clear on Your Ideal Client
Apr 27, 2021
65: HOT SEAT - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Apr 23, 2021
64: Breaking Into Destination Weddings w/ Jennifer Taylor
Apr 22, 2021
63: The 1% Rule
Apr 15, 2021
62: Working as a Husband + Wife Team w/ Scott + Dana
Apr 13, 2021
61: HOT SEAT - Upleveling Your Time Management & Productivity for Maximum Growth
Apr 08, 2021
60: How to Enter a Flooded Market Powerfully w/ Kristy Rice
Apr 06, 2021
59: There is No Growth in Being Comfortable
Apr 01, 2021
58: Future Proof Your Business w/ Aleya Harris
Mar 30, 2021
57: HOT SEAT - Positioning Yourself as High-End from Day 1
Mar 25, 2021
56: Amplify Your Message with Strategic Imagery w/ Tayler Cusick Hollman
Mar 23, 2021
55: Redefining Luxury w/ Bron Hansboro
Mar 16, 2021
54: The Rise of Micro Weddings w/ Gretchen Culver
Feb 15, 2021
53: All Things Audio w/ KEJ Productions
Jan 25, 2021
52: Streamlining the Sales Process w/ Brandee Gaar
Dec 10, 2020
51: Disrupting Wedding Film Conventions w/ Ben Journee
Nov 30, 2020
50: Following Your Passions as a Filmmaker w/ Anna Lord
Nov 23, 2020
49: Next-Level Marketing: Wedding PR w/ Meghan Ely
Nov 16, 2020
48: A Hollywood Approach to Wedding Filmmaking w/ Sea Jay Films
Nov 09, 2020
47: How I Leveled Up So Quickly
Nov 03, 2020
46: Pinterest Marketing for Filmmakers w/ Vanessa Kynes
Oct 27, 2020
45: The Power of Consistency w/ Kemari Lyn
Oct 20, 2020
SEO & How to Rank on Google w/ Jeffrey Armstrong
Oct 05, 2020
Adventure Elopements & Instagram w/ Madison Rhoton
Sep 23, 2020
Building Routines in your Business
Sep 08, 2020
Finding Success as a Young Filmmaker w/ Lucy Camryn
Aug 31, 2020
Is it time for you to rebrand? w/ Krista Jones
Aug 24, 2020
Things you can do TODAY to elevate your business
Aug 13, 2020
Freelancing 70 Weddings per Year w/ Jason Belkov
Aug 10, 2020
Authenticity as a Filmmaker w/ Andrew Gilford
Aug 03, 2020
If you want different results, you have to change what you're doing.
Jul 27, 2020
Building a Luxury Brand w/ 618 Studios
Jul 20, 2020
Elevating Your Business through Networking + Community w/ Dare to Develop
Jul 13, 2020
Are you making these mistakes on Instagram?
Jul 02, 2020
Wedding HORROR STORIES
Jun 15, 2020
Finding Your Brand Voice w/ Copy Uncorked
Jun 08, 2020
Attract & Book More Dream Clients w/ Joy Michelle
Jun 01, 2020
Breaking into the Luxury Market w/ Hugo Film Co.
May 25, 2020
Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone w/ How To Film Weddings
May 18, 2020
Balancing Family + Business w/ Wild Grove Media
May 11, 2020
Drones + Commercial Work w/ Jay Worsley
Apr 06, 2020
How to Keep Pushing Forward (Even During a Pandemic)
Apr 01, 2020
How to Keep Editing Fresh + Exciting w/ Matt WhoIsMatt Johnson
Mar 23, 2020
Finding Your Style as a Wedding Filmmaker w/ Tonemedia
Mar 16, 2020
Playing to Your Strengths as a Wedding Filmmaker w/ Elaine from KEJ Productions
Mar 12, 2020
Things I Love Using in My Wedding Film Business
Mar 09, 2020
How Styled Shoots Can Help Your Business w/ Stephanie Teague Events
Mar 05, 2020
How I Gained 100 Followers PER WEEK on Instagram
Mar 02, 2020
What it Takes to Become a Preferred Vendor at a Venue w/ Kinsey Roberts
Feb 27, 2020
When to Hustle
Feb 24, 2020
Crafting a Website that Sells w/ Amanda Shuman of Carrylove Designs
Feb 20, 2020
Infusing Your Personality Into Your Brand w/ Kathryn Majic from BLNK Films
Feb 17, 2020
Building a 6-Figure Wedding Film Studio w/ Jordan Jeanty
Feb 13, 2020
Building Relationships with Photographers w/ Allie Siarto from PhotoFieldNotes
Feb 10, 2020
What it Costs to Run a Wedding Videography Business
Feb 06, 2020
The #1 Investment for Your Business in 2020
Feb 03, 2020
How to Become a Better Wedding Filmmaker
Jan 30, 2020
The Secret to Raising Your Prices
Jan 27, 2020
5 Things to do During the Off-Season to Keep Pushing Forward
Jan 20, 2020
Setting Goals That Actually Stick
Jan 15, 2020
Let's Level Up Together
Jan 14, 2020
Are We In A Saturated Market?
Jan 14, 2020
Find Your Why
Jan 14, 2020