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LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster | The Level Up Co.
Wedding Photography
Luxury Market
Wedding Videography
Wedding Filmmaking
Wedding Planning
Wedding Industry
Luxury Wedding Market
Client Experience
Networking
Luxury Weddings
Business Growth
Business Strategy
Client Relationships
Branding
Photography
Social Media Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Mastermind Program
Revenue Diversification
Filmmaking

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 coac... more

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Latest Episodes

Success in business is rarely about one big breakthrough.

More often, it's the result of hundreds of small decisions, years of consistency, and a willingness to keep growing long after you've figured out the basics.

In this episode, Kelley sits dow... more

What happens when a wedding photographer walks off the job? Or when a photographer shows up to a wedding dressed completely inappropriately? Or when a client demands their gallery while their photographer is grieving the loss of a parent?

In this ep... more

Most wedding professionals spend years trying to figure out how to stand out.

They tweak their websites.

They refine their portfolios.

They spend hours creating content.

But often the thing that creates the deepest connection with clients isn't ano... more

What does it actually take to move from the middle market to the luxury market?

In this special live Q&A episode recorded at Hybrid Conference, we sit down with wedding photographers and filmmakers from across the country to answer some of the bigge... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Moore
Wedding photographer and designer at Sinclair & Moore
Sinclair & Moore
Episode: 269: The Art of Building Legacy Clients w/ Steve Moore
Laura Kwong
Owner of Kwong's Co Photos and Films (Nebraska)
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Episode: 268: We Asked Wedding Pros Their Biggest Questions. Here's What Came Up.
Shanika Williams
Half of DSW Photography
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Episode: 268: We Asked Wedding Pros Their Biggest Questions. Here's What Came Up.
Brian Sellers
Filmmaker based in Williamsburg, Virginia
Self-employed filmmaker
Episode: 268: We Asked Wedding Pros Their Biggest Questions. Here's What Came Up.
Lindy Ruth
Wedding photographer based in Dallas
Lindy Ruth Photography
Episode: 268: We Asked Wedding Pros Their Biggest Questions. Here's What Came Up.
James Broadbent
Owner of Narrative; former wedding photographer
Narrative
Episode: 267: AI Is Changing the Wedding Industry
Sam Blake
Brooklyn-based photographer originally from Australia
Independent photographer
Episode: 266: An Honest Conversation About Shooting Celebrity Weddings w Samm Blake
Kyrie Copeland
Filmmaker specializing in Chicago market, Mastermind alumnus
Kyrie Copeland Films
Episode: 255: Become the 2.0 Version of Your Brand
Cheyenne Miller
Filmmaker based in New Mexico who specializes in wedding videography.
Cheyenne Films
Episode: 247: The Real Reason Niching Down Attracts Luxury Wedding Clients

Hosts

Kelley Gilster
Co-founder/Host of LEVEL UP Co Podcast and The Level Up Co; 618 Studios association; focuses on branding, luxury market strategies, and team-building.
Taylor Petrinovich
Co-host/Host of LEVEL UP Co Podcast and The Level Up Co; luxury wedding cinematography focus; business coaching and education.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • This podcast has changed my life

    Taylor and Kelly's podcast has allowed me to pull back the curtain on what a truly luxury wedding is like. Their jampacked informative podcast episodes allow me to take away 3 to 5 improvements each week and implement them into my own business. If you're looking for a business podcast that helps you make more money as a wedding creative, this is the podcast for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shiangstudios
    United States3 months ago
  • Great resource for growing your business

    This podcast has been a really solid resource for me as I’ve been working to grow and elevate my business. The way Taylor and Kelley break things down, especially around positioning and moving into the luxury market, has been super helpful and easy to understand.

    I’ve also taken their mastermind, and that alone gave me a lot of clarity and confidence in how I approach my brand, pricing, and the kind of clients I want to attract. You can tell they genuinely want to see people win.

    They have som... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devonté Williams Films
    United States3 months ago
  • Girlie business chats

    I love this podcast. The new car series feels like a little chat session with your business minded bffs. I always have the new episode downloaded and queued up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D.Erin
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredibly Helpful

    Taylor and Kelley are the real deal! Not only do they offer helpful business advice for wedding photographers and videographers, but their own business prove the effectiveness of their strategy. This is our go-to resource for business growth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adenhenryphoto
    United States3 months ago
  • Changed my Business Trajectory

    Taylor and Kelley are true masterminds in their craft. They skillfully introduced a luxury market that I never would have considered, and show that it’s possible for every single listener to achieve. They pour helpful metaphors, tangible takeaways, and so much heart into this podcast that then led me inside their Mastermind course. Well worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haley Jane Films
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many value guest insights and real-world tactics around pricing and client experience.
Listeners praise actionable, mindset-focused guidance for scaling to luxury markets.
Audiences appreciate candid, hospitality-forward approaches and practical operating systems.
Some critique occasional promo segments but overall praise the depth and applicability of content.
Community and mastermind programs are frequently highlighted as transformative for growth.

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268: We Asked Wedding Pros Their Biggest Questions. Here's What Came Up.
Q: How do you support a partner in a two-person photography/videography team on a wedding day?
Pre-event business meetings to define roles, clear communication during the event, and post-event feedback that highlights each partner's strengths to encourage teamwork and reduce friction.
268: We Asked Wedding Pros Their Biggest Questions. Here's What Came Up.
Q: What should you send planners who inquire with only a date and pricing in a hybrid-model pricing world?
Provide tiered collection options aligned to venue location with a few destination-specific packages to streamline decisions, while reserving fully custom proposals for select cases.
265: The Wedding Industry Is Evolving… Are You?
Q: What is the best opening line at networking events?
Be authentic, keep it casual, and be ready to share who you are and what you do without forcing a hard sell; the key is to establish context and a natural path to discuss business if the moment feels right.
254: From $7.5K to $15K What Changed Their Wedding Photography Business
Q: What role did the mastermind program play in your growth?
The program provided structure, accountability, and practical steps; it helped them overcome skepticism, adopt an abundant mindset, and systematically implement strategies that produced visible results, including the $15,000 booking.
254: From $7.5K to $15K What Changed Their Wedding Photography Business
Q: How did you approach planners and organizers to build long-term partnerships?
They shifted from viewing planners as gatekeepers to viewing them as collaborators, focusing on mutual value, ongoing conversations, and integrating planners into a holistic production process with the couple and other vendors.

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A focused show for wedding photographers and videographers aiming to move from mainstream work into luxury markets. Episodes emphasize branding, client experience, pricing strategy, and scalable systems (team building, outsourcing, and education) to command higher fees and cultivate premium relationships. Hosts draw on 22+ years of experience to offer practical, battle-tested steps—from refining brand voice and service design to leveraging masterminds and partnerships—that help creatives level up without losing their unique style. A standout throughline is the emphasis on hospitality-driven service, proactive networking, and mindset shifts as the fastest routes to sustainable growth in the luxury segment. Listeners are likely drawn to actio... more

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