What does it really take to book luxury weddings?

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor and Kelly break down the truth about booking high-end clients, including the pricing thresholds, mindset shifts, and strategic branding changes required to move from mainstream to luxury.

They discuss why booking a single $10K wedding doesn’t mean you’re a luxury vendor—and what you actually need to do to position your business for high-end clients and premium pricing.

If you're a wedding photographer or videographer looking to increase your prices, attract luxury clients, and strategically grow your business, this episode gives you clear, actionable steps.

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Why "luxury" is overused in the wedding industry
✔️ The difference between mainstream, premium, and luxury markets
✔️ How to position your business to attract high-end clients
✔️ Why raising your prices alone won’t get you luxury bookings
✔️ The branding and marketing shifts necessary for premium pricing
✔️ How vendors in non-luxury locations can still book luxury weddings
✔️ Why networking and industry positioning matter as much as talent

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 15:00 | What is Luxury, Really?
15:01 – 25:00 | Scaling from Mainstream to Premium & Luxury
25:01 – 35:00 | Mindset Shifts & Business Overhaul
35:01 – 39:00 | Final Thoughts 

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- 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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🔗Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/618studios/
💻Website: https://thelevelupco.com/