Question 1

Who attends At The Table events?

Accepted Answer

At The Table events bring together commercial photographers and directors with pre-vetted creative decision-makers. These typically include art buyers, creative directors, agency producers, and brand marketing professionals responsible for commissioning photography and visual campaigns. Participants are selected to create meaningful professional conversations and potential future collaborations.

Question 2

What happens during a meeting?

Accepted Answer

Each meeting is a private 20-minute online conversation between a photographer or director and a creative decision-maker. Participants typically share recent work, discuss creative interests, and talk about current projects or upcoming opportunities. The focus is on direct conversation and relationship building rather than formal portfolio reviews or presentations.

Question 3

Who is At The Table for?

Accepted Answer

At The Table is designed for commercial photographers and directors who want to build relationships with creative decision-makers through direct conversation. It is also built for art buyers, creative directors, and producers who want access to vetted talent and meaningful dialogue with artists working in commercial photography and visual storytelling.

Question 4

What makes At The Table different?

Accepted Answer

At The Table is built around structured one-on-one online meetings where photographers, directors, and creative decision-makers can speak directly. Rather than relying on passive browsing or submissions, the format is designed to create real professional relationships through conversation, relevance, and direct access.

Question 5

What is The Smart Table?

Accepted Answer

The Smart Table is a virtual accountability group program produced by WE R THE TABLE for commercial photographers and directors. Members meet twice per month for 90–120 minute online sessions to set goals, share progress, and work through marketing and business challenges with peers. Sessions are facilitated by Heidi Goverman and include quarterly creative guest sessions. Membership is $1,188 annually with a monthly subscription option available.

Question 6

Who is The Smart Table for?

Accepted Answer

The Smart Table is designed for commercial photographers and directors who want structured support for staying consistent with their marketing and business goals. It is built for working artists who want peer accountability, facilitator-tracked progress, and a collaborative community rather than solo motivation.

Question 7

How does The Smart Table work?

Accepted Answer

Members apply to join, complete an intro call with the facilitator, and are matched to a group. From there, the group meets online twice per month. Each session gives every member dedicated time to share progress on short- and long-term goals, talk through challenges, and commit to next steps. The program runs for one year from the date of purchase.

Question 8

What is The Check – AI Positioning Audit?

Accepted Answer

The Check is an AI positioning audit produced by WE R THE TABLE for commercial photographers and directors. It is a PDF report that clarifies how your work is categorized, surfaced, and referenced by AI systems such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. The audit identifies gaps in entity signals, site structure, and contextual trust signals that affect whether AI platforms can accurately find, interpret, and recommend your work. The Check is priced at $289 per audit.

Question 9

Who is The Check AI Positioning Audit for?

Accepted Answer

The Check is designed primarily for commercial photographers and directors who want to understand and improve how AI systems categorize and surface their work. It is also relevant for other creative professionals seeking to strengthen their visibility and entity positioning across AI-powered search and answer engines.

Question 10

What do I receive with The Check AI Positioning Audit?

Accepted Answer

You receive a PDF audit report that identifies how AI systems currently interpret your work, surfaces gaps in your entity signals and site structure, and provides actionable recommendations to improve your visibility in high-intent creative searches across AI platforms.

TABLE SERVICES

Be part of the first-hand search process that connects artists directly with creatives and producers looking for talent.

From co-branded email promotions to curated A-List referrals, your work stays at the fingertips of decision makers when opportunities arise.

The
Check
AI Positioning Audit

$289 per audit

Clarifies how your work is categorized and understood by AI systems

Improves your chances of being surfaced in high-intent creative searches

Strengthens trust signals across your site (entity, structure, context)

THE A-LIST

$0.00

Concierge access for creatives and producers actively seeking talent, with referral lists that feature artists who have participated in our events.

Artists with at least 5 meetings per year are eligible for inclusion at no additional cost.

On-demand curated referral lists built from project parameters provided by buyers.

Lists tailored to buyer needs, offering a fast, reliable tool for sourcing the right talent.

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