How to 3X Your Wedding Prices in Just 12 Months

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, strategic branding, and unique offerings like Super 8 film to differentiate herself in the luxury market. She also discusses the mindset shifts that helped her break into high-end weddings and scale her business—while still working full-time as an engineer.

If you’re a photographer or filmmaker looking to raise your prices, attract luxury clients, and build a profitable brand, this episode is a must-listen!

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How Myla went from $3K weddings to booking five-figure weddings in one year
✔️ The role of second shooting and portfolio curation in building a luxury brand
✔️ Why branding and Instagram marketing are key to attracting high-end clients
✔️ How adding Super 8 film photography & videography helped her stand out
✔️ The mindset shifts required to confidently increase pricing without pushback
✔️ How The Luxury Mastermind helped Myla scale her business quickly

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 12:00 | Meet Myla Li: From Engineer to Luxury Wedding Photographer
12:01 – 20:00 | Starting a Wedding Photography Business in 2021
20:01 – 28:00 | Scaling from $3K to $10K+ Weddings in One Year
28:01 – 34:00 | The Power of Branding & Instagram for Growth
34:01 – 39:00 | Final Thoughts

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- Wedding Planner Email Templates: https://thelevelupco.com/planner-email-template-bundle
- Elevated Client Experience Bundle: https://thelevelupco.com/client-experience-bundle
- Elevated Shot List: https://thelevelupco.com/elevated-shot-list
- The Luxury Framework Course: https://thelevelupco.com/theluxuryframework
- The Luxury Pricing Mini Course: https://thelevelupco.com/reset

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💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/