The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast

We were planning to take the week off, but instead we sat down with Aftershoot founders Justin Benson and Harshit Dwivedi to discuss the launch of Aftershoot 2.0, its newest features, the role of AI in photography, and the company's commitment to building ethical, local AI solutions that empower photographers- not replace them. We also dive into photographers' biggest concerns, explore the...

After a recent Vogue post about showcasing the pricing of real weddings went viral, we knew we had to dive into the conversation. Should wedding publications regularly share what weddings actually cost? It's a topic the industry has been asking for, and the discussion around pricing transparency is finally gaining momentum. In this episode, we break down the viral post, explore the pros and co...

A hot topic has come up recently: Is wedding behind-the-scenes content going too far? Are wedding vendors starting to prioritize their next client over the one they're currently serving? With wedding day BTS content becoming one of the industry's most powerful marketing tools, more vendors than ever are creating content to get in front of potential clients. But is it starting to take away...

Ever wonder what it’s like to coordinate a wedding day? Our friend and Long Island wedding coordinator, Cassidy Wilkinson, joins us in the studio to talk all things wedding coordination. We dive into her journey, what it’s like being the point person couples rely on throughout the wedding day, and how coordinators keep the chaos under control when things inevitably get hectic. Cassidy’s personalit...

It’s been a while since we’ve had a fully unhinged wedding story episode, and this one delivered some of the most chaotic stories we’ve ever heard. From scandals and overbearing mothers to so much more, this episode had it all. — TVT MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thevendortable.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Check out our WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We recently celebrated 3 years of the show and thought it would be fun to look back at some of our most controversial statements to see if we still agree with them today. We cover everything from styled shoots and blurry photos to vintage cars on wedding days and so much more. We also discuss how ticks can ruin photo shoots and why communication between wedding vendors needs to be better. — TVT ME...

This week, we're joined by Kareem Virgo - wedding photographer, educator, and one of the most recognizable voices in the industry. With more than 300,000 followers, Kareem has built an audience that most photographers only dream about. But that led us to a bigger question: are photographers actually building businesses... or are they just building audiences? We talk about the realities of soci...

Being a wedding vendor while raising kids? It’s a lot. In this episode, we’re getting real about the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to balancing parenthood while running a business in the wedding industry. From the flexibility that entrepreneurship can provide, to the guilt, burnout, late nights, missed moments, and constant juggling act - we’re sharing our honest experiences...

We’re back, and we’ve got a lot to unpack. From AI frustrating just about everyone in the wedding industry, to Sabrina’s film dress, to a deeper conversation about how the industry is evolving - and why the “easy era” of bookings is officially in the rearview mirror. This episode goes everywhere, and we’re diving into all of it. — TVT MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.t...

We’re back from our trip to Alabama for Club Content, and we had a LOT to talk about. While we were there, we hosted a live “Vendor Table Experience” for attendees - answering anonymous questions, reacting to hot takes, and sharing our unfiltered feedback. But we didn’t get through all of them… So we brought the remaining questions home and turned them into a full episode dedicated to answering ev...

There’s a story making waves in the wedding photography world right now involving a Chicago-based studio that’s been accused of allegedly using AI-generated and heavily manipulated images, along with work that appears strikingly similar to other photographers’ photos, in its portfolio. An article by Photo Stealers ( stopstealingphotos.com ) breaks down side-by-side comparisons and overlays, questi...

It’s been six years since the pandemic - and a lot has shifted. But has the wedding industry actually changed for the better? In this episode, we dig into that question, explore whether couples now value the experience above everything else, and break down the color palettes set to define 2026 weddings. — TVT MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thevendortable.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This episode is absolute chaos - in the best way. We dove headfirst into the wild world of wedding Reddit horror stories, and let’s just say… nothing could have prepared us for this. From jaw-dropping guest behavior to vendor nightmares and couples making truly unhinged decisions, this one is packed with drama, disbelief, and plenty of “there’s no way this is real” moments. Buckle up - this might...

We were so excited to welcome UK-based wedding photographer and content creator Andrew Keher to the show for a virtual episode! You may know Andrew for his comedic reels and spot-on parodies of life as a wedding photographer, but there’s so much more to his story. From nearly calling it quits to finding his voice right when he needed it most, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and plent...

It’s been over a year since we last dropped a full studio episode dedicated to “Hot Takes” - and this one definitely delivers. 🔥Our listeners showed up in a big way, sharing unfiltered opinions on what they’re loving (and not loving) as we head into the 2026 wedding season. — TVT MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thevendortable.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Check out o...

We’re back from WPPI, and so much has happened. We break down our trip, share all the details, and dive into the travel drama that came with it. But are wedding conferences actually worth the investment? We also talk about how amazing it would be to have a bachelor or bachelorette party at Medieval Times, discuss why wedding photography can start to feel like it all looks the same, and unpack why...

This is an audio-only episode. Special thanks to WPPI for recording our live podcast — our first-ever truly live episode with a studio audience! We wanted to bring the essence of The Vendor Table to WPPI, so what better topic than Wedding Photography Hot Takes? We received a ton of submissions over the past few weeks, broke down some of our favorites, and had an amazing time sharing our thoughts a...

Vogue dropped the news that wedding vendors can no longer post their images with the photoshopped “Vogue” logo across the top—and the internet had thoughts. Is it even worth submitting to publications anymore? We get into that, plus why racist vendors need to exit the industry, the rise of bridal influencers sharing “wedding hacks” that don’t actually work, and plenty more along the way. — TVT MER...

We dive into the viral Super Bowl wedding and the growing spectacle of modern weddings—why the world is watching, and what happens when deeply personal moments become public. From surprise City Hall ceremonies to the quiet, emotional weight behind the photos we capture, this conversation explores what weddings are really about and why this work carries more responsibility than people realize. Our...

What does it take to build a wedding DJ brand that reaches millions? This week, we’re joined by wedding and event DJ Nick Spinelli. With over a million followers on TikTok and hundreds of thousands more on Instagram, Nick has built a massive audience by sharing his mixes, real wedding moments, and the energy he brings to every dance floor. We talk about how he grew his social media presence, what...

Is the wedding industry in trouble? A lot of wedding vendors have been writing in and sharing their concerns that the industry is headed in the wrong direction. Is Gen Z to blame? Is it the economy reshaping the landscape? We chat all about it and dive into a number of industry stats that are impossible to ignore. — TVT MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thevendortable.com/store/⁠...

One of our most chaotic episodes ever. We loved having the icon, the legend, the queen herself — Susan Stripling — in the studio. Susan has carved her place atop the wedding photography industry with the incredible artwork she has created. We loved having her on the show to chat about her story, the wedding industry and where she sees it going, as well as Heated Rivalry. This was an absolute blast...

Adventure elopements aren’t a niche anymore — they’re reshaping the wedding industry. Maddie Mae of Adventure Instead joins us to break down why adventure elopements are exploding in popularity, especially with younger couples who are prioritizing experience, intention, and freedom over tradition. We dig into what it actually takes to break into the adventure elopement market as a vendor, the tren...

We are so excited to welcome Paige Griffith (aka The Legal Paige⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) back on the show - this time in the studio! Paige brought her legal expertise to answer all those pressing questions that you guys have thought up over the last year. Get your notepads out, this is a good one! __ The links Paige mentions: thelegalpaige.com/ada thelegal...

We’re back answering listener questions—and you delivered some great ones. We cover everything from how to get started as a young photographer, to how long galleries should stay live on your website, to whether wedding vendors should share their political views in their business. We also dive into our slow-season projects, the best shoes to wear as a photographer, and redesigning our websites. — T...