The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast

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BONUS: Addressing the Concerns of AI in Photography (with Aftershoot)

July 07, 2026

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 future of AI in the industry, and discuss how Aftershoot is staying committed to ethical innovat...

#161: Is It Time for Pricing Transparency from Wedding Publications?

June 30, 2026

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 cons of publishing real wedding budgets, and discuss what greater transparency could mean for coupl...

#160: Is Wedding BTS Content Getting Out of Hand?

June 23, 2026

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 from the reason they were hired in the first place? We dive into all of that and more in this epi...