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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