The Pretty Focused Podcast

The Pretty Focused Podcast is your go-to resource for aspiring food photographers and food bloggers looking to elevate their photography skills. Hosted by the creator of Pretty Focused, each episode dives into practical tips for capturing stunning food photos, insights on running a successful photography business, and interviews with professionals. Whether you're aiming to improve your food blog visuals or turn your passion into a career, this podcast offers expert advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and actionable strategies to help you take your food photography to the next level.

What is Pretty Focused?
Pretty Focused is an online course and community that trains food photographers to work for food bloggers. We connect our students with potential clients inside of our Buyers Club when they graduate.

Podcasting since 2024 • 23 episodes

The Pretty Focused Podcast

Latest Episodes

The Chaotic Table: How Stephanie Is Building Her Brand | Behind the Blog

Stephanie walks us through how she created her blog, The Chaotic Table, as an extension of her photography career. She’s honest about the challenges and excited about the opportunities ahead. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested ...

October 07, 2025 • Episode 23 • 39:48

What to Do When You Lose a Client (Without Losing Confidence) | Coaches Corner | Coach Tialyn

From shifting budgets to changing business directions, there are many reasons clients move on. In this episode, you’ll hear how to separate what’s in your control from what isn’t—and why that distinction matters. Tialyn offers practical advi...

September 30, 2025 • Episode 22 • 57:40

From Learning to Earning: Malak’s Story With Pretty Focused | Grad Spotlight | Malak Yassin

I loved chatting with Malak about her journey through Pretty Focused—she’s honest about the learning curve and just as real about the wins that came with it. She walks us through how she built her skills step-by-step and what made the course st...

September 23, 2025 • Episode 21 • 39:52

Food Blog Growth Strategies: Lessons from Broken Oven Baking | Behind the Blog | Broken Oven Baking

In this episode, Kayla Burton reveals how she built a successful food blog from scratch in just two years. Without prior blogging knowledge, she learned everything from photography to SEO through hands-on experience. Now, she helps others ac...

September 16, 2025 • Episode 20 • 38:40

How to Stay Inspired as a Photographer: Tips from 17 Years in the Industry | Coaches Corner

Creativity can be hard to sustain, and Alicia knows that firsthand. After 17 years in photography, she’s learned what works when the inspiration runs dry. In this episode, she shares practical tips and deeper reflections to help you rediscov...

September 09, 2025 • Episode 19 • 40:54

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I can’t even tell you how much this resonates with me as a mom, but also the founder of a business, learning the need to step back and not do all the things, not burn out. I’m also in the PF course, developing a love for food photography and figuring out how to incorporate that in my business and in my life. So thank you! I 100% understand every word you said!

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