LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

How to Become a Top Referral for Wedding Planners


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Want to know how to become a wedding planner’s go-to filmmaker or photographer? In this episode, Kelley and Taylor chat with Sam Eng of Sam Eng Films about exactly how he built strong planner relationships that now fuel his luxury bookings. From the way you show up on the wedding day to how you deliver galleries, every detail matters.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ What wedding planners really value in a creative partner
✅ How to build long-term relationships with luxury planners
✅ What to do on the wedding day to earn referrals
✅ How to elevate your client and planner experience
✅ Tips for becoming the creative planners trust

🎯 Want more planner referrals and luxury inquiries?
This episode gives you the roadmap to become the creative planners can’t wait to work with again.

🔗 Learn more: thelevelupco.com
📲 Follow us: @thelevelupco | Guest: @sameng.films

Timestamps:

00:00 – 04:00 | Introduction
04:00 – 11:00 | Sam’s Journey: From Mentorship to Luxury Market
11:00 – 18:00 | Building Trust with Wedding Planners
18:00 – 26:00 | How to Show Up on the Wedding Day
26:00 – 34:00 | Going the Extra Mile After the Wedding
34:00 – 41:00 | Advice for Creatives Who Want to Grow in the Luxury Space

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The next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in October 2025! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 8 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.:
🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelevelupco/
🔗Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorpetrinovich/
🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/
💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/

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LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography PodcastBy Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster | The Level Up Co.

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