I am so excited to announce that I’ll be hosting a free 3-day challenge that begins on November 10th, 2020. We are all going to come together as a community to prepare for 2021 and beyond. This challenge is titled Unlock your Potential: a 3-Day Challenge for Wedding Filmmakers.

Each day of the challenge will consist of a live training hosted by me, where we cover the areas you need to address in order to unlock your potential. I’ve put my blood, sweat and tears into this because I’m so passionate about helping our community succeed. Ok, maybe not blood. But definitely a lot of tears. There have been many late nights staring at my computer screen, doing my best to craft a challenge that will inspire, motivate, give you all tough love (because that’s kind of my style), and practical + tangible takeaways that we can all walk away with.

Are you a multi-passionate entrepreneur trying to balance creativity with business growth? Many wedding photographers and filmmakers have a passion for multiple industries, skills, and revenue streams but struggle to scale beyond weddings. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Magi Fisher—wedding photographer, lawyer, and business owner—shares how she successfully built multiple thriving ventures while staying aligned with her passions. From launching an associate photography team to creating a digital product business for legal contracts, Magi reveals how to leverage your skills to expand your brand without burnout.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Magi balanced law school while growing her wedding photography business.
✅ When and how to expand into new revenue streams.
✅ The power of passive income.
✅ Why trademarks are crucial for wedding businesses and how to protect your brand.
✅ What are the legal must-haves for the luxury market.
🎧 Listen now and start diversifying your income today!
Check out The Artists’ Lawyer- https://theartistslawyer.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 - 04:30 | Introduction
04:31 - 09:50 | Magi’s Journey: From Photographer to Lawyer & Entrepreneur
09:51 - 16:30 | Balancing Creativity & Business Mindset
16:31 - 22:45 | Expanding Beyond Weddings & New Revenue Streams
22:46 - 28:30 | Being Multi-Passionate & Avoiding Burnout
28:31 - 34:50 | Building a Digital Product Business: The Artist Lawyer
34:51 - 40:15 | Financial Transparency & Revenue Breakdown
40:16 - 44:00 | Legal Must-Knows for Wedding Professionals

NEW TRAINING: The Luxury Wedding Playbook - Learn how to attract luxury clients (without chasing them) https://thelevelupco.com/playbook

📲 Love this episode? Screenshot and share it on social media! Tag us on Instagram at @TheLevelUpCo and let us know your biggest takeaway.
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/

If you're trying to break into the luxury wedding market, are you doing it the right way?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Events shares hard-earned insights from 23+ years in the industry. From working with A-list directors in film production to planning high-end weddings worldwide, Rosemary reveals why paying your dues, mastering etiquette, and building trust with planners are non-negotiables for success.
If you're a wedding photographer or filmmaker looking to book luxury clients, network with top-tier planners, and elevate your brand, this episode will give you the roadmap to long-term success.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How film production experience translated into luxury wedding planning
✔️ Why jumping into the luxury market too soon can backfire
✔️ The #1 reason top planners only refer vetted vendors
✔️ How building relationships—not cold pitching—creates real opportunities
✔️ Why luxury clients expect professionalism, etiquette, and discretion
✔️ Common mistakes photographers & videographers make at high-end weddings
✔️ How pricing, branding, and networking influence long-term industry success
💬 What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about working in luxury weddings?
DM us on Instagram @TheLevelUpCo or drop your thoughts in the comments on YouTube!
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Subscribe, rate, and review to help more wedding photographers and filmmakers gain industry insights and grow their businesses.
Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
12:01 – 20:00 | Paying Your Dues & Mastering the Luxury Space
20:01 – 30:00 | Breaking Into the Luxury Market the Right Way
30:01 – 40:00 | Professionalism, Etiquette & Avoiding Common Mistakes
40:01 – 48:00 | Pricing, Trust, & Long-Term Success

NEW TRAINING: The Luxury Wedding Playbook - Learn how to attract luxury clients (without chasing them) https://thelevelupco.com/playbook

📲 Love this episode? Screenshot and share it on social media! Tag us on Instagram at @TheLevelUpCo and let us know your biggest takeaway.
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/

In this transformative episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster chat with Victoria Ann of Victoria Ann Events about the critical role of setting boundaries in growing a successful wedding planning business. Victoria shares how confidently saying "no" has led her to plan luxury, multi-day destination weddings with budgets exceeding $750K. If you're a wedding photographer, videographer, or planner looking to attract high-end clients, build a dream team, and scale your business without burnout, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Victoria Ann’s journey from $550 weddings to six-figure luxury events
✔️ The power of saying "no" and overcoming the scarcity mindset
✔️ How setting boundaries can lead to business growth and better clients
✔️ Building a reliable team and the essential role of a bridal concierge
✔️ Insights into luxury wedding budgets and guest experience investments
✔️ Aligning your business offerings with client priorities for maximum impact
✨ Are you ready to level up your wedding business? Hit play now and discover how saying "no" could unlock your path to luxury clientele and sustainable growth.
💬 We want to hear from you! Comment on YouTube or DM us on Instagram @TheLevelUpCo with your biggest takeaway from this episode.
⭐ Loved this conversation? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! Your support helps more wedding filmmakers, photographers, and planners find strategies to scale confidently and sustainably.
🔗 Connect with Victoria Ann Events:
Instagram: @VictoriaAnnEvents
Website: victoriaannevents.com

Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 12:00 | Meet Victoria Ann: Journey into Wedding Planning
12:01 – 20:00 | From $550 Weddings to Luxury Multi-Day Events
20:01 – 30:00 | The Power of Saying No: Setting Boundaries for Growth
30:01 – 38:00 | Building the Right Team: The Role of Bridal Concierge
38:01 – 45:00 | Understanding Luxury Wedding Budgets & Client Priorities
45:01 – 48:00 | Final Thoughts

NEW TRAINING: The Luxury Wedding Playbook - Learn how to attract luxury clients (without chasing them) https://thelevelupco.com/playbook

📲 Love this episode? Screenshot and share it on social media! Tag us on Instagram at @TheLevelUpCo and let us know your biggest takeaway.
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/

I made my first $100K with a $750 camera I bought on eBay. And do you want to know a secret? I still use that camera today.
In this episode, I explain why I still use the camera I shot with on day 1 of my business. And why, in the end, the gear that you use doesn't actually matter that much.
Check out the website: thelevelupco.com
Follow along on Instagram: @thelevelupco // @taylorpetrinovich