LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

It sounds like you're working hard to build a business that attracts higher-end weddings, raises your prices, and gives you more freedom... but what if the biggest opportunity isn't another portfolio update or Instagram trend? In this episode, Taylor sits down with destination wedding photographer Micah Cook to unpack the mindset shifts, business decisions, and marketing strategies that helped him build a thriving luxury wedding business. Together, they dive into what it really takes to bre...

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 down with Shauna Cooney of Shauna & Jordan Photography to talk about the journey of building a business alongside your spouse, navigating the challenges of leadership, and creating a life that feels just as fulfilling as the business you've worke...

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 another perfect image or beautifully curated post. It's you. In this episode, Kelley sits down with Steve Sinclair of Sinclair & Moore to talk about the power of personal branding, authentic storytelling, and building relationships that last fa...

We can shoot more. We can post more. We can work harder. But if we never refine what we’re building, growth eventually stalls. A rose garden doesn’t flourish just because it gets sunlight and water. It flourishes because it’s pruned with intention. The same is true for your wedding photography or filmmaking business. In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually takes to elevate: archiving old work, refreshing your portfolio, upgrading your client experience, and letting go of habit...

So many creatives set goals that feel safe. Goals that won’t rock the boat. Goals that guarantee you won’t fail… but also won’t grow. In this conversation, we’re unpacking how playing small quietly limits your income, your opportunities, and your confidence—and what actually happens when you decide to aim higher. We talk through real examples of saying yes before you feel ready, making strategic moves that don’t pay off immediately but compound over time, and why momentum only shows up after...

So many photographers and filmmakers are doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck. You’re booked, but not excited. Busy, but not progressing. Your goals feel safe. Too safe. And more often than not, that safety is rooted in fear. Fear of saying no. Fear of raising prices. Fear of outgrowing the market you’re in. Fear of believing you’re capable of more. In this episode, we talk about the shift from booking everything to booking intentionally. Why filling your calendar too early can ...