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

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 hearing "you're too expensive," it's time to rethink your branding, marketing, and networking approach. Taylor and Kelley share why profitability isn’t just about working harder—but working smarter. Learn how to position yourself for premium bookings, attract planners, and elevate your brand to command five-figure weddings with confidence.

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Why 2025 is shaping up to be the strongest year yet for wedding professionals
✔️ The two paths to profitability: Raising prices vs. booking more weddings
✔️ How to successfully increase your prices without getting pushback
✔️ The real reason luxury clients don’t bat an eye at premium pricing
✔️ Why your referral sources and branding matter more than your talent
✔️ The power of community, networking, and investing in education
✔️ How joining a Mastermind group can fast-track your success

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 15:00 | Setting Yourself Up for Your Most Profitable Year
15:01 – 25:00 | Raising Prices vs. Booking More Weddings
25:01 – 35:00 | Overcoming Pushback & Booking High-Paying Clients
35:01 – 40:00 | The Power of Community & Investing in Education
40:01 – 45:00 | Final Thoughts

The next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in October 2025! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 12 week program. Learn more + save your seat here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind

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The Level Up Co. Resources:
- 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

Connect with Taylor , Kelley + The Level Up Co.:
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🔗Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/
🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/
💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/