Why You Need to Show Up More on Instagram

Want to book more weddings through Instagram? You need to start showing up.

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Dryden & Emily of Wild & Roam share how they built a thriving destination wedding business using Instagram and TikTok.

From consistently posting behind-the-scenes content to strategically leveraging portfolio-building shoots, they reveal how social media helped them land high-end bookings worldwide.

If you're a wedding photographer or videographer looking to use Instagram effectively, attract luxury clients, and grow your brand, this episode is packed with actionable insights to level up your social media game.

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How showing up consistently on Instagram leads to high-end bookings
✔️ Why destination wedding clients are searching for vendors on social media
✔️ The best way to post content that attracts your ideal clients
✔️ How portfolio-building and strategic content help break into new markets
✔️ Why reposting and repurposing content maximizes reach
✔️ The importance of curating your Instagram for luxury positioning
✔️ How collaborating with planners boosts referrals and credibility

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 12:00 | Wild & Roam’s Rapid Growth
12:01 – 20:00 | The Power of Showing Up on Instagram
20:01 – 28:00 | Leveraging Social Media for Destination Weddings
28:01 – 35:00 | Best Practices for Luxury Brand Positioning
35:01 – 40:00 | Final Thoughts

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