Original by Design: How To Find Inspiration for Photography Offline
Thu May 08 2025
Feeling creatively stuck or overwhelmed by too much scrolling? In this episode, we’re stepping away from the algorithm and exploring how to find inspiration for photography offline.
I’m sharing why Pinterest can’t be your starting point and how volunteering might be the most powerful way to reconnect with your spark.
You’ll also hear a Q&A on creative jealousy, finding your voice, and how to tell the difference between trends and true alignment. Whether you’re new to photography or rediscovering your style, this conversation will help you create from a place that’s original—by design.
Business Basics Course: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics
Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/
Unplug from your phone episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EIe18ddba23Q3QUFbPVmo?si=CDShZlXoR-GmqY9DesTe3Q
Timestamps:
0:00 Business Basics
0:41 Intro
11:50 Where NOT to look
27:52 Shopping for inspiration
38:25 Volunteer
44:22 Q&A: Have you ever felt jealous of someone else's creativity?
53:09 Inspo vs trends
58:53 What’s something you wish someone told you when you were figuring out your style?
1:00:03 Outro
What's Next:
Follow me on Insta: https://instagram.com/jessicawhitakerJoin the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitakerBusiness Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics
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Feeling creatively stuck or overwhelmed by too much scrolling? In this episode, we’re stepping away from the algorithm and exploring how to find inspiration for photography offline. I’m sharing why Pinterest can’t be your starting point and how volunteering might be the most powerful way to reconnect with your spark. You’ll also hear a Q&A on creative jealousy, finding your voice, and how to tell the difference between trends and true alignment. Whether you’re new to photography or rediscovering your style, this conversation will help you create from a place that’s original—by design. Business Basics Course: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/ Unplug from your phone episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EIe18ddba23Q3QUFbPVmo?si=CDShZlXoR-GmqY9DesTe3Q Timestamps: 0:00 Business Basics 0:41 Intro 11:50 Where NOT to look 27:52 Shopping for inspiration 38:25 Volunteer 44:22 Q&A: Have you ever felt jealous of someone else's creativity? 53:09 Inspo vs trends 58:53 What’s something you wish someone told you when you were figuring out your style? 1:00:03 Outro What's Next: Follow me on Insta: https://instagram.com/jessicawhitakerJoin the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitakerBusiness Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics