LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

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, this one is for you. We are talking about pre-wedding habits, routines, and mindset shifts that help you show up as the calm, confident, and elevated version of yourself that your clients an...

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 replay, we dive into the exact mindset shifts, pricing pivots, and relationship-building strategies that helped this creative go from starting her business at 19 to filming multi-day events for hi...

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, because real success isn’t always hustle and picture-perfect productivity. Sometimes it looks like slowing down, shifting gears, and giving yourself permission to grow in other areas of your ...

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 one of the most overlooked strategies in the wedding industry—and how the r...

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 move the needle, the kinds of connection strategies that get overlooked, and the ...

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 the camera that instantly elevate your work and speak to a more luxury clien...

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 actually elevate your work and serve your clients better.

We talk about using black...

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 saying about your brand, and how small shifts in your inquiry process can crea...

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 service, not a pitch.
This is about knowing your worth, trusting your expe...

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 without losing momentum.

We talked about letting go of the timeline you thought y...

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 perfect moment to make your move, you’re going to stay exactly where you ar...

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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 someone who’s mastered the art of owning her narrative, leading with cla...

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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 to pull back the curtain and find out.

In this conversat...

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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 love what I do… but I can’t keep doing it like this,” this episode ...

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🚀 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 felt stuck at the $5,000 mark or struggled to make the leap...

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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 name at the top. 

Save your seat inside our free workshop Break into the L...

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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 experience, to showing up in a suit and bowtie at every single wedding (e...

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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 leap of faith, restructured her business, and doubled her prices while work...

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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, refining his brand, and positioning himself for high-end bookings. We’re di...