Episode 053 - From Brooklyn to Santorini: Joshua Dwain on Luxury Weddings, Travel Drama & Creative Growth
About this episode
Joshua Dwain shares his experiences in luxury weddings and creative entrepreneurship.
In this laugh-out-loud, real-talk episode, we sit down with acclaimed Brooklyn-based wedding and editorial photographer Joshua Dwain — and it’s a ride. From navigating high-end weddings and dramatic destinations to dodging border patrol in Canada, Joshua pulls back the curtain on what it's really like building a luxury wedding brand with your spouse, traveling with 20K in camera gear, and staying creatively fulfilled. Whether you're a photographer, a creative entrepreneur, or just here for the stories (and Josh has stories), this episode delivers on humor, honesty, and hard-earned insight.
People in this episode
Host: Focused AF
Guest: Joshua Dwain
Topics covered
- luxury weddings
- travel
- creative growth
- photography
- entrepreneurship
- storytelling
Keywords
- luxury weddings
- travel drama
- creative growth
- photography
- Brooklyn
- Santorini
- border patrol
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Brooklyn, Santorini, Canada
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