S4E57 - Chris "DJ O" Obando of SCE on Timing, Burnout & Saying Yes When It Actually Matters
Have you ever been in that phase where you’re doing the responsible thing, but also building something on the side, and both are starting to fight each other. One is paying your bills, the other one i...
27 Apr 2h 25min
S4E56 – WPPI 2026: What’s Changing in the Photography Industry (and What Actually Matters)
After a six-month break, we’re back—and catching up on everything from life updates to what we saw at WPPI 2026. This year felt different. More focus on content creation, social media, and business ed...
23 Mar 1h 16min
Episode 054 – From High School Teacher to Full-Time Photographer with Alexandra Peterson
When she wasn't teaching high school Spanish and French, she spent nights and weekends photographing weddings, blogging, and slowly building a brand from scratch.Eventually, Alexandra Peterson left th...
2 Sep 20252h 3min
Episode 053 - From Brooklyn to Santorini: Joshua Dwain on Luxury Weddings, Travel Drama & Creative Growth
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 d...
23 Jul 20251h 31min
Episode 052: Wedding Contracts, Legal Red Flags & Pandemic Lessons with Leah Weinberg
In this episode, we sit down with Leah Weinberg—former wedding planner turned attorney and founder of Weinberg Legal—to dive deep into the wild legal landscape of the wedding industry. From pandemic c...
14 Jul 20251h 27min
Episode 051 - Nicole Hoffman Talks About CRMS
In this episode of The Focused AF Podcast, Ben, Jen, and Ro sit down with the incredible Nicole Hoffman – a wedding photographer, educator, and CRM expert – to talk all things business, systems, and s...
2 Jun 20251h 26min
Episode 050 - Rabih Madi
What happens when talent, passion, and humility collide? You get Rabih Madi — an award-winning wedding photographer from Montreal and the guest on this week’s episode! Rabih isn’t just capturing weddi...
19 Mai 20251h 28min
