129: The Etiquette of Filming Behind-the-Scenes at a Wedding

Are behind-the-scenes videographers helping or hurting wedding productions?In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Taylor and Kelly break down the rise of BTS videography and the etiquette behind filming behind the scenes at weddings.From avoiding conflicts with the hired cinematographer to ensuring proper vendor crediting and content usage, they reveal the do’s and don’ts of this emerging industry trend.If you're a wedding photographer, videographer, or BTS content creator looking to navigate this new industry shift while maintaining professionalism and collaboration, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you work seamlessly at luxury weddings.In this episode, we cover:✔️ The rise of behind-the-scenes wedding videography✔️ Why planners, florists, and vendors are hiring their own BTS teams✔️ The do’s and don’ts of working alongside a hired cinematographer✔️ How to credit vendors properly and avoid misrepresentation✔️ The best social media strategy for posting BTS content✔️ Why clear communication prevents vendor conflicts✔️ How BTS videographers can build strong industry relationships💬 Have you worked alongside a BTS videographer at a wedding? What was your experience?DM us on Instagram @TheLevelUpCo or drop your thoughts in the comments on YouTube!⭐ Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe, rate, and review to help more wedding photographers and filmmakers refine their businesses and book luxury clients.Timestamps:00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction05:01 – 12:00 | The Rise of Behind-the-Scenes Videography12:01 – 20:00 | The Do’s & Don’ts of BTS Filmmaking20:01 – 28:00 | Managing Expectations & Content Ownership28:01 – 35:00 | Posting & Social Media Best Practices35:01 – 38:00 | Final ThoughtsThe next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in Fall 2026! We are thrilled to welcome you inside our signature 8 week program. Learn more + save your seat here >> https://thelevelupco.com/mastermind📲 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/resetConnect 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/