What Wedding Planners Are Looking For in a Filmmaking Team

If you want to consistently book luxury weddings, your relationship with planners matters more than you think. In this insightful episode, Heather Hoesch of LVL Weddings shares what she looks for in a videography team—from communication and collaboration to storytelling and delivery. Packed with planner-perspective wisdom, this is essential listening for any wedding filmmaker or photographer wanting to grow in the luxury space.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ What planners really value in filmmaker partnerships
✅ How to stand out during booking conversations
✅ On-the-day behaviors that make or break referrals
✅ How to deliver your work in a planner-friendly way
✅ Practical ways to build strong industry relationships

🎯 Want to become the filmmaker planners trust and refer?
This episode will give you the playbook for showing up as a top-tier creative partner.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 04:00 | Introductions
04:00 – 10:00 | Meet Heather Hoesch of LVL Weddings
10:00 – 18:00 | First Impressions & Communication
18:00 – 26:00 | Being a Team Player on the Wedding Day
26:00 – 34:00 | Film Style & Storytelling from a Planner’s POV
34:00 – 41:00 | Post-Wedding Follow-Up & Vendor Etiquette
41:00 – 45:00 | Advice for Creatives Entering the Luxury Space

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