The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast

By Mike Cassara and Lauren O'Brien

What's The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast about?

A podcast by Michael Cassara and Lauren O'Brien about the chaos, thrill, and hilarity of being full time photographers in the wedding industry.

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The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast episodes:

05.28.2024
#57: Wedding Scams to watch out for!
Lauren & Mike are back with a super heated episode. It's all about Wedding Scams! From Photographers faking galleries with completely fake/AI generated portfolios, to venues stealing couples money and shutting their doors to workshop scams that rival the Fyre...
05.28.2024
#56: AI in the Wedding Industry in 2024
Lauren & Mike are back to talk about the topic that seems to be on everyones minds... AI. It just won't go away and seems to be in every corner of the wedding industry now. We break down how AI...
05.14.2024
#55: Trying to keep focus through the chaos of the Wedding Season
Lauren & Mike are back in full swing. Wedding Season is underway and we are officially in the thick of it. We chat all about how we are "trying" to keep our focus locked in this year. We chat about...
05.07.2024
#54: Social Media and how its evolving the Wedding Industry
Lauren & Mike chat all about the impact social media makes on the wedding industry. What drives that unpredictable algorithm? They ask the question that many industry pros have been asking, "are we making content for other wedding pros, or...
04.30.2024
#53: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part IV
Lauren & Mike are back with some fresh "Hot Takes". There was just too many to fit in Episode III that we had to come back for more. This one is jam packed from start to finish. Covering everything from...
04.23.2024
#52: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part III
Lauren & Mike are back with a fan favorite. "Hot Takes" are here and boy was it a doozy. We had over 200 submissions from our Instagram and you guys did not disappoint. We picked some of our favorites to...
04.16.2024
#51: How Technology is Impacting Weddings
Lauren & Mike are back talking all about tech in the wedding industry. From APPs that are enhancing the wedding experience, to silent discos, to even AI (chatGPT) writing wedding vows. We leave no stone unturned. This Episode is Sponsored...
04.09.2024
#50: Wedding Questions from our Listeners on our 50th Episode!
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. This episode is dedicated to all of you! We put together a...
04.02.2024
#49: Wedding Horror Stories from Reddit
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 absolutely insane. Sit back, relax and enjoy the chaos. — New Outtro Song: HiddenHanded ...
03.26.2024
#48: The Future of Wedding Videography (with AJ Ingoglia)
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 Ingoglia into the studio. We chatted about a lot,...
03.19.2024
#47: So you want to be a Full Time Wedding Photographer?
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 steps we believe people should take if they want to make this...
03.12.2024
#46: The Influence of Pop Culture on Weddings (with Adriana Brauckmann)
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 wedding industry. They chat about everything from the top trends, to favorite wedding...
03.05.2024
#45: Client Red Flags - What to look out for as a Wedding Vendor
Lauren & Mike are back talking Red Flags
02.27.2024
#44: Red Flags to look out for when booking Wedding Vendors
Lauren & Mike sit down to chat all about Red Flags
02.20.2024
#43: Should you hire a Content Creator for your Wedding Day? (with Emily Cline)
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 topic in the wedding industry. Wedding Day Content Creation has taken the...
02.13.2024
#42: The Best Wedding Day Stories - from our listeners
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 horror stories, we would now share some of the best stories our listeners have seen at...
02.06.2024
#41: Setting Goals for the 2024 Wedding Season
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 effort to hit. They also get into a very spirited conversation about why...
01.30.2024
#40: Wedding Trends to Anticipate in 2024 - from The Knot
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 article from TheKnot.com which talks all about what they think what...
01.16.2024
#39: From Wedding Coordination to Content Creation (with Maeve Dowd)
Lauren & Mike sit down with their 3rd guest on the pod! Wedding Coordinator/Planner & Content Creator, Maeve Dowd takes a seat at the table. We dive in and talk everything from logistics and taking arrows for clients, to how...
01.09.2024
#38: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part II
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. This one covers everything from why you should be shooting in...
01.02.2024
#37: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part I
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 variety of topics from working holiday weddings, to hot takes...
12.27.2023
#36: Wedding Photography Trends to Anticipate in 2024
We hope you are having an amazing holiday season! Lauren & Mike are back discussing all the Wedding Photography trends that we can anticipate in 2024 (according to theknot.com). It's the perfect end to our year and a full circle...
12.19.2023
#35: Wedding Season is over and we have lost our minds
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 anything of substance, so this week we’re giving you a brain dump consisting of a fight...
12.12.2023
#34: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part II
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 two episodes. It’s always a bummer to hear that someone didn’t enjoy a...
12.05.2023
#33: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part I
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 regrets couples wrote in and give advice to future couples, so they can avoid having any...
11.29.2023
#32: Wedding "Hot Takes" - Part II
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 who have some very strong opinions about vintage cars, flower circles, bridal parties...
11.15.2023
#31: What to look for in choosing a Wedding venue
Lauren & Mike chat venues this week! Wedding venues carry the biggest price tag when booking your wedding, so it’s important to know every aspect of what makes a good one…or a bad one. Does your venue have a contingency...
11.08.2023
#30: Why hiring a good DJ can make your Wedding epic (with Jon Suarez)
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 week to give some perspective from the entertainment side. They discuss everything from how...
11.02.2023
#29: How to stay grounded during peak Wedding Season
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 on the edge of burnout, and everyone wants fall foliage in their photos. Lauren and Mike...
10.24.2023
#28: Does your follower count matter in the Wedding industry?
Lauren & Mike talk numbers in this week’s episode. With Instagram and TikTok being such important platforms for business promotion, it’s easy to find yourself obsessing over the numbers. Do you need to have 20k followers to be a successful...
10.17.2023
#27: Should you do a "First Look" at your Wedding?
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 vendors involved on a wedding day. They answer all the burning questions...
10.10.2023
#26: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part II
Lauren & Mike pick up where they left off with more crazy wedding day stories. They dive into some ridiculous conversations and share some of experience of their own. Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod ⁠Instagram⁠ // ⁠TikTok⁠ // ⁠YouTube
10.03.2023
#25: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part I
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 bad and the ugly. This episode is jam packed with all that chaos and...
09.18.2023
BONUS: The programs we use to make us better business owners/wedding photographers
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 up their workflow and productivity. The programs mentioned help us on a daily basis,...
09.12.2023
#24: Bringing your personality into your (Wedding) business
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 clients? They chat all about they infuse their personalities into their work...
09.05.2023
#23: Wedding “Hot Takes”
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 compiled a huge list from our listeners and the internet, and gave our...
08.29.2023
#22: "The groom slept with my 2nd shooter after his wedding"
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 details and touch on another story that was found in the NY Post. It's...
08.23.2023
#21: The little things that can make your wedding day better
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 on their venue, to wearing the right shoes for the day to having...
08.16.2023
#20: Wedding Planner Perspective (with Jennifer Boyle)
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 perspective. Everything is discussed, from getting started in the business to organizing timelines...
08.10.2023
#19: Are Wedding Content Creators here to stay?
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? What exactly do they do? Will they take the industry by storm?...
07.25.2023
#18: Vendor Etiquette on a Wedding Day
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 insight into those vendor relationships and how to make things go smooth on...
07.18.2023
#17: Wedding Day Timelines - How to structure the big day
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 couple perspective. They give some insight on what to expect that way...
07.11.2023
#16: Why Engagement Sessions are awesome
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 photographers, to what couples should wear, to how to feel comfortable on them. It's...
07.05.2023
#15: Mom & DadZillas on a Wedding Day
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, and some tips and tricks on how to deal with them if you find...
06.27.2023
#14: Off Camera Flash vs. Natural Light Wedding Photography - why you should know both
Lauren & Mike sit down to discuss the great photography debate... (Off Camera Flash vs. Natural Light Photography). As well as chat about a super important question... would you photograph a wedding that was in outer space?
06.20.2023
#13: Hustle Culture and Dealing with Burnout as Wedding Photographers
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 business owner and how it can effect them on a day to day...
06.13.2023
#12: Wedding Day Horror Stories (from a vendors perspective)
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 other vendors who wrote in. From stuff getting on the brides dress,...
06.06.2023
#11: Will AI take over the world of wedding photography?
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 evolving too fast? Is it destined to replace the person behind the camera?...
05.30.2023
#10: Managing Client Expectations on a Wedding Day
Lauren & Mike sit down to discuss how they manage their client expectations before, during and after a wedding day.
05.23.2023
#9: Is it worth it to be a "Preferred Vendor"?
Lauren & Mike dive into the world of being a preferred vendor. In this thought-provoking episode, they tackle questions like: Should you invest in joining large wedding websites or exclusive Facebook Groups? Is it worth spending money with a venue...

What's The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast about?

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The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast episodes:

#57: Wedding Scams to watch out for!

#56: AI in the Wedding Industry in 2024

#55: Trying to keep focus through the chaos of the Wedding Season

#54: Social Media and how its evolving the Wedding Industry

#53: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part IV

#52: Wedding "Hot Takes" Part III

#51: How Technology is Impacting Weddings

#50: Wedding Questions from our Listeners on our 50th Episode!

#49: Wedding Horror Stories from Reddit

#48: The Future of Wedding Videography (with AJ Ingoglia)

#47: So you want to be a Full Time Wedding Photographer?

#46: The Influence of Pop Culture on Weddings (with Adriana Brauckmann)

#45: Client Red Flags - What to look out for as a Wedding Vendor

#44: Red Flags to look out for when booking Wedding Vendors

#43: Should you hire a Content Creator for your Wedding Day? (with Emily Cline)

#42: The Best Wedding Day Stories - from our listeners

#41: Setting Goals for the 2024 Wedding Season

#40: Wedding Trends to Anticipate in 2024 - from The Knot

#39: From Wedding Coordination to Content Creation (with Maeve Dowd)

#38: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part II

#37: Listener Questions about Weddings - Part I

#36: Wedding Photography Trends to Anticipate in 2024

#35: Wedding Season is over and we have lost our minds

#34: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part II

#33: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part I

#32: Wedding "Hot Takes" - Part II

#31: What to look for in choosing a Wedding venue

#30: Why hiring a good DJ can make your Wedding epic (with Jon Suarez)

#29: How to stay grounded during peak Wedding Season

#28: Does your follower count matter in the Wedding industry?

#27: Should you do a "First Look" at your Wedding?

#26: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part II

#25: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part I

BONUS: The programs we use to make us better business owners/wedding photographers

#24: Bringing your personality into your (Wedding) business

#23: Wedding “Hot Takes”

#22: "The groom slept with my 2nd shooter after his wedding"

#21: The little things that can make your wedding day better

#20: Wedding Planner Perspective (with Jennifer Boyle)

#19: Are Wedding Content Creators here to stay?

#18: Vendor Etiquette on a Wedding Day

#17: Wedding Day Timelines - How to structure the big day

#16: Why Engagement Sessions are awesome

#15: Mom & DadZillas on a Wedding Day

#14: Off Camera Flash vs. Natural Light Wedding Photography - why you should know both

#13: Hustle Culture and Dealing with Burnout as Wedding Photographers

#12: Wedding Day Horror Stories (from a vendors perspective)

#11: Will AI take over the world of wedding photography?

#10: Managing Client Expectations on a Wedding Day

#9: Is it worth it to be a "Preferred Vendor"?

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