The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast
Episodes
#51: How Technology is Impacting Weddings
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike are back talking all about tech in the wedding industry. From APPs that are enhancing the wedding experience, to silent discos, to e...
#50: Wedding Questions from our Listeners on our 50th Episode!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can't believe we have officially hit our 50th Episode! What a wild ride its been and we can't thank you all enough for the love and support...
#49: Wedding Horror Stories from Reddit
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been awhile since we dove into the depths of trashland... (aka Reddit) for some Wedding Horror Stories. Well we are back with a few that were...
#48: The Future of Wedding Videography (with AJ Ingoglia)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Man oh man do we have a fun one in store for you guys. We brought in our good friend, and one of the best Wedding Videographers on the planet, AJ Ingo...
#47: So you want to be a Full Time Wedding Photographer?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of listeners have asked us for this episode, so here it is. Our steps to becoming a Full Time Wedding Photographer. This episode covers the 9 st...
#46: The Influence of Pop Culture on Weddings (with Adriana Brauckmann)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down with a special guest! Adriana Brauckmann from The Pre Nup Podcast joins us to chat all about how pop culture influences the...
#45: Client Red Flags - What to look out for as a Wedding Vendor
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike are back talking Red Flags 🚩. This time its what Wedding Vendors should look out for when looking to book potential clients. Whet...
#44: Red Flags to look out for when booking Wedding Vendors
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat all about Red Flags 🚩 to look out for when looking to book your Wedding Vendors. In the fast paced world of the ...
#43: Should you hire a Content Creator for your Wedding Day? (with Emily Cline)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike are back with a guest! We are joined by NYC Wedding Day Content Creator, Emily Cline in the studio to chat all about the hottest top...
#42: The Best Wedding Day Stories - from our listeners
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Valentines Day week and we thought we would share some amazing stories about weddings from our listeners. We felt after sharing crazy and hor...
#41: Setting Goals for the 2024 Wedding Season
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat all about their goals for the upcoming Wedding Season! Some small, some very lofty and may require a bit more effor...
#40: Wedding Trends to Anticipate in 2024 - from The Knot
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike are back to talk trends! With 2024 under way, there is a lot of speculation on what the latest trends will be. We break down an arti...
#39: From Wedding Coordination to Content Creation (with Maeve Dowd)
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down with their 3rd guest on the pod! Wedding Coordinator/Planner & Content Creator, Maeve Dowd takes a seat at the table. W...
#38: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part II
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike are back with another round of listener questions! So many of you wrote in amazing questions that we had to continue it in a part II...
#37: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part I
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Lauren and Mike are back for 2024! We thought what better way to kick of the New Year than to take your questions. This one covers a v...
#36: Wedding Photography Trends to Anticipate in 2024
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you are having an amazing holiday season! Lauren & Mike are back discussing all the Wedding Photography trends that we can anticipate in 2...
#35: Wedding Season is over and we have lost our minds
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Mike are back with an absolutely ridiculous episode. We were obliterated by the 2023 fall wedding season and couldn’t come up with anythi...
#34: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part II
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Mike are back this week with (womp womp) more listener wedding day regrets. We received so many submissions that it needed to be split into...
#33: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part I
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your biggest wedding day regret? Mike and Lauren asked their listeners and they came back with some doozies. We discuss the most common regre...
#32: Wedding "Hot Takes" - Part II
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Mike are coming in hot with some more wedding hot takes! This episode we discuss YOUR hot takes, written in by vendors, brides, and grooms ...
#31: What to look for in choosing a Wedding venue
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike chat venues this week! Wedding venues carry the biggest price tag when booking your wedding, so it’s important to know every aspec...
#30: Why hiring a good DJ can make your Wedding epic (with Jon Suarez)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Mike sit down with their second guest on the pod! DJ/MC/Partner of Absolute Entertainment, Jon Suarez takes a seat at the vendor table this...
#29: How to stay grounded during peak Wedding Season
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s peak wedding season in the Northeast, baby! That means the editing queue is long, weekends are fully booked, wedding vendors are all teetering ...
#28: Does your follower count matter in the Wedding industry?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike talk numbers in this week’s episode. With Instagram and TikTok being such important platforms for business promotion, it’s easy ...
#27: Should you do a "First Look" at your Wedding?
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Lauren & Mike break down the reasons why a first look might be the best option for not only a couple getting married, but for all vendor...
#26: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part II
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike pick up where they left off with more crazy wedding day stories. They dive into some ridiculous conversations and share some of expe...
#25: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part I
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike are back for more listener stories. This time we asked our listeners to write in their craziest wedding day stories. The good, the b...
BONUS: The programs we use to make us better business owners/wedding photographers
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down for a bonus episode. This one is all for those wedding photographers (and small business owners) who are looking to speed u...
#24: Bringing your personality into your (Wedding) business
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat all about bringing your personality into your business. Is it a good thing? Does it make you more relatable to your...
#23: Wedding “Hot Takes”
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Mike sit down for a hilarious jam packed episode of “Hot Takes”. Aka opinions of people who just don’t agree with the mass appeal. We...
#22: "The groom slept with my 2nd shooter after his wedding"
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat about an infamous Reddit article that has made waves in the wedding photography community. They talk all the spicy deta...
#21: The little things that can make your wedding day better
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat about all those little things that can make a a wedding day look even better. From brides picking hairstyles based ...
#20: Wedding Planner Perspective (with Jennifer Boyle)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down with their first guest! Jennifer Boyle from Jennifer B. Events takes a seat at the vendor table to give some wedding planner pe...
#19: Are Wedding Content Creators here to stay?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat about a new job that has popped up in the wedding industry... Wedding Day Content Creators. Are they here to stay? ...
#18: Vendor Etiquette on a Wedding Day
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat all about Vendor Etiquette. From what to wear, to how to work better with other vendors. This episode gives some in...
#17: Wedding Day Timelines - How to structure the big day
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to talk all about wedding day timelines. They break down all the details you need to know from both the vendor and the coup...
#16: Why Engagement Sessions are awesome
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat all about engagement sessions and why they are so awesome. They go over everything from tips and tricks for photogr...
#15: Mom & DadZillas on a Wedding Day
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to discuss a dreaded topic... Mom and Dadzillas overwhelming everyone on the wedding day. It's a juicy one filled with stories,...
#14: Off Camera Flash vs. Natural Light Wedding Photography - why you should know both
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to discuss the great photography debate... (Off Camera Flash vs. Natural Light Photography). As well as chat about a super impo...
#13: Hustle Culture and Dealing with Burnout as Wedding Photographers
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to discuss the darker side of being entrepreneurs. In this episode they talk about the grind that comes with being a small ...
#12: Wedding Day Horror Stories (from a vendors perspective)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat about some of the craziest things they have seen at a wedding. They also read and discuss some of stories from othe...
#11: Will AI take over the world of wedding photography?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike break down the topic that is on everyone's minds... AI taking over the photo world. Is it something that can help us? Is it evol...
#10: Managing Client Expectations on a Wedding Day
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike sit down to discuss how they manage their client expectations before, during and after a wedding day.
#9: Is it worth it to be a "Preferred Vendor"?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike dive into the world of being a preferred vendor. In this thought-provoking episode, they tackle questions like: Should you invest in...
#8: TikTok Wedding Trends (The Good, the Bad and the super cringe)
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike dive into the latest wedding trends taking over TikTok. From last dances, to neon signs, to wedding day tattoos (seriously).. .They disc...
#7: How to price yourself and build a network of peers
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike are back with an extra long episode. This time they're discussing a topic that's crucial for any wedding photographer: how to price your...
#6: How to handle the slow season
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike dive into how they keep their sanity during the slow season of the wedding industry. They cover everything from how to stay organize...
#5: How to land the ideal client
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Mike give some insight on trying to land that ideal client. Tips and tricks are given, and as usual give you their brutally honest hot take...
#4: Male vs. Female Wedding Photographers and how they are treated different in the industry
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Lauren and Mike dig into the experiences of male and female photographers in the wedding industry. Most notably, the not-so-subtle di...
#3: Editing Identity Crisis and how to overcome it
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Vendor Table, Lauren and Mike spiral down the editing rabbit hole and discuss how often they consider changing their editing st...
#2: Wedding Photography Trends that we love and hate (mostly hate)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Mike dig into those wedding photo trends that really piss us off. We occasionally talk about how we like some of them, but this is really a...
#1: Intro and how we got started as Wedding Photographers
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren & Mike dive into their backgrounds on how they became full time photographers. They chronicle the highs and lows of getting started as an e...