EPISODE · May 23, 2023 · 39 MIN

106: The Truth About Destination Weddings

from LEVEL UP: A Wedding Photography + Videography Podcast · host Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster

Destination weddings can look dreamy—but are they as glamorous as they seem? In this episode, Stanton Giles shares the honest truth about what it really takes to thrive in the destination wedding world. From pricing pitfalls to travel fatigue, he unpacks what most creatives don’t see—and how to build a fulfilling business on your own terms.In this episode, we cover:✅ What destination work actually looks like behind the scenes✅ How to price travel weddings for profit✅ The biggest myths about luxury travel gigs✅ Boundaries that protect your time & energy✅ Why less can be more when scaling your creative business✅ Tips for breaking into the destination market the right way🎯 Thinking about booking more destination weddings?This episode is your roadmap to doing it with purpose, profit, and peace.🔗 Learn more: thelevelupco.com📲 Follow Stanton: @filmsbystanton | Follow us: @thelevelupcoTimestamps:00:00 – 01:00 | Introduction01:00 – 08:00 | Meet Stanton & His Business Evolution08:00 – 15:00 | Destination Weddings: What They Don’t Tell You15:00 – 23:00 | Pricing for Profit in Destination Work23:00 – 30:00 | Attracting Destination Clients30:00 – 36:00 | Boundaries, Burnout & Lifestyle36:00 – 39:00 | Advice for Creatives Exploring Destination WorkThe next round of The Luxury Mastermind will start in Spring 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/