LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast

Today, I’m chatting with Vanessa Kynes about a very under utilized marketing strategy among wedding filmmakers: Pinterest Vanessa is a Pinterest Marketing Strategist for creative small businesses. As a YouTuber, blogger, and consultant, she helps creative small businesses grow by teaching traffic-generating Pinterest strategies to increase their brand visibility, book more clients, and ultimately,...

The Power of Consistency w/ Kemari Lyn About Kemari Kemari is a Florida girl born and raised. She lives off snuggles with her dog, Netflix, iced lattes, and spicy foods. She’s a joy seeker at heart and is obsessed with all things floral. Most days you can find her editing wedding films, gardening, drawing, or cuddling with her pup. Kemari is a formally trained filmmaker with a BFA in Motion Pictur...

SEO & How to Rank on Google w/ Jeffrey Armstrong I recently put out a poll on my Instagram stories asking what you, the podcast listeners, want to hear about most. And marketing won by a landslide. So I knew I had to get my friend Jeffrey Armstrong onto the podcast to talk about what he does best - SEO. Jeff is a wedding photographer that used a unique approach to SEO to rank on Google. This h...

Today, I’m chatting with Madison Rhoton - or as she’s known on Instagram - Madstuhh. She is a filmmaker specializing in elopements, and I think you guys are really going to enjoy today’s episode. --Connect with Madison-- Instagram: @Madstuhh -- Connect with Taylor-- @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich thelevelupco.com --MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU-- Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Communit...

Today, I’m going to be talking all about building systems and routines within your business to be efficient as possible with your time. --MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU-- Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook -- Connect with me on Instagram-- @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich Visit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website The next round of The Luxury Mastermind will s...

At just 20 years old and 1 year into filming weddings, Lucy Camryn is creating absolutely gorgeous films and working on some pretty beautiful weddings. So how has she progressed so quickly AND at such a young age? You’ll just have to listen to find out. Connect with Lucy on Instagram: @lucycamrynfilms --MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU-- Join the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business Community on Facebook --...

Is it time for you to rebrand? In case you missed the announcement last week - I’ve rebranded! My business has gone from Fleeting Moments Cinema to now, just my name: Taylor Petrinovich. So I thought it would be fitting to bring on my brand designer, Krista Jones, to talk all about branding, and when YOU might want to consider a rebrand as well. Krista Jones is a brand and website designer and one...

Whether you’re in the thick of your wedding season, or you’re finding yourself with a minimal to-do list these days, there are several things you should pause to take care of sooner rather than later. Today, I want to give you some tangible and tactical advice that you can implement today that will ultimately make a huge impact on your business. Check out my REBRAND! Instagram: @taylorpetrinovich...

Today’s episode actually comes from a request I received from Instagram. Every once in a while, I put out a call on my instagram stories asking you all what you want to hear about on the show. And one request I received was about freelancing. So today’s guest is Jason Belkov, who shoots for his own brand, but also freelances on the side which is a great source of additional income. This is a great...

Today’s episode is an interview with Andrew Gilford. Andrew filmed his first wedding back in May 2017 and quit his landscaping job to go full time in 2018. In the last year, Andrew says he feels like he’s found his voice and his “WHY” in the world of video, and has rebranded from Andrew Jay Films to “Film & Flourish,” a business that’s 100% focused on capturing his couple’s as they are. -Conne...

It’s so important to hear about other people’s experiences in the industry, so that we can learn from their mistakes, and decide what elements and practices we want to adapt to our own films and businesses. Today's episode is an open conversation with you about my own experiences in the industry, the mistakes I’ve made, and what I’ve done to fix them. --MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE-- Illume LUTs...

As I continue pushing forward in my own business, I can’t help but wonder what other filmmakers are doing to elevate their own businesses. Expanding into the luxury market is definitely something that takes a lot of time, intention, and consistency. But what can we do specifically to elevate our films and our brands? Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with Kelley from 618 studios. 618 Studios is a...

I get questions from filmmakers every day about how they can go about leveling up their own businesses, and start serving more of their dream clients. One often overlooked piece to the puzzle of running a successful business may surprise you. And that’s really focusing on building a community with wedding professionals in your local market. Keep listening to find out why community is a crucial par...

Instagram is my absolute favorite marketing tool for my wedding film business. I use it every single day in my business, and it’s been a game changer for me. But, when scrolling through my feed, I see a lot of mistakes that other videographers are making. If you’re making these mistakes, it might be hurting you and your business --EPISODE SPONSOR-- Illume LUTs Use code LEVELUP15 for 15% off illume...

--EPISODE SPONSOR-- Illume LUTs Use code LEVELUP15 for 15% off illumeluts.com --MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU-- Join the Level Up Your Wedding Business Community on Facebook -- Connect with me on Instagram-- @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich Visit the Level Up Your Wedding Film Business website The next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in Fall 2026! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our si...

One of the most often overlooked pieces of having a cohesive brand that actually converts potential clients into booked ones, is a solid brand voice.  Today’s episode is an interview with Kaitlyn Parker. Kaitlyn is the owner, copywriter, and wine enthusiast behind Copy Uncorked, a copywriting & brand strategy studio pouring up high-converting copy for modern brands and creative entrepreneurs....

Sometimes, it can feel nearly impossible to book the types of couples you really want to focus on serving. But attracting, and then actually getting those clients to book with you, is as much of an art as it is a science. Today’s episode is an interview with Joy Aleman of Joy Michelle Photography. And after photographing weddings for 7 years, she has nailed down a formula that works wonders in her...

If you’re anything like me, then you probably have your sights set on the next big milestone that you’ll reach in your business. What if I were to tell you that you can reach that next big breakthrough sooner than you think?  Today’s episode is an interview with the husband and wife team behind Hugo Film Co, who only started filming weddings 2 years ago, but have taken over the luxury market in th...

Have you ever wondered what’s possible for you? If you were to just push past the point of comfort and contentment, and go all-in with a goal you have in life, or in business? Well, that’s exactly what my friends John and Nick from How to Film Weddings did, and the results? More than they ever could have expected. --EPISODE SPONSOR-- Illume LUTs Use code LEVELUP for 15% off illumeluts.com --MENTIO...

Balancing running a wedding film business and having a family can be… a lot. There can be a bit of a struggle when trying to find the perfect balance between being a parent, and getting your work done. Today’s episode is a conversation with Beth from Grove Media. Beth is a new film maker from Bozeman, Montana who also happens to have 5 kids. She spent 6 years in photography when, in 2018, decided...

Today’s episode is an interview with Jay Worsley. A self-taught award winning filmmaker, Jay started out filming weddings with his wedding film studio Everyly Films. Since then, he has mastered creating award-winning drone films, and has since transitioned to specializing in commercial and film work. Jay has worked with brands like Sprite, Amazon and PetSmart.  --MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE-- Connec...

Right now, as I’m recording this podcast episode, we’re in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are all staying home, doing social distancing, and weddings are being postponed or cancelled. These are some hard times, I’m not going to sugar coat it. But there are a few things that we can be doing right now that will make a difference in our businesses, and in our lives. Participate in the Isolat...

Today I’m beyond excited, because I had the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Matt WhoisMatt Johnson all about editing. From mindset shifts to practical takeaways, Matt had some great insight for us all about keeping editing fresh and exciting. --MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE-- Connect w/ Matt: Instagram: @whoismatt Website: https://whoismatt.com YouTube: Subscribe to his channel Matt's...

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve either been here before, or you are still in this constant battle with yourself about one very important part of your business - and that is your style as a filmmaker. At the core of what we do, creativity is what our wedding videography businesses are centered around. It’s what sets us apart from others, and it’s also what draws in our ideal clients. So how...

Today’s episode is a special one, because I had the pleasure of interviewing Elaine from KEJ Productions, and we talked all about the importance of playing to your strengths as a wedding filmmaker and in life in general.  Kaleb and Elaine are the husband and wife team and creators of KEJ Productions. As a highly in-demand videographer in Central Florida & the Southeast, KEJ places a strong emp...