061 - Why You’re Constantly Inspired But Still Not Growing Creatively

<p>You want to make better work.</p><p>So you save photographs. Study photographers you admire. Build mood boards. Buy the camera. Try on editing styles...</p><p>And somehow, you still feel stuck.</p><p>In this episode, Brad shares his own journey of trying to grow creatively, including the mentoring experiences that changed how he saw his work, 3 days in Brooklyn with Ritual Collective, and the realization that his creative voice wasn't something someone else could hand him.</p><p>This is an episode about inspiration, taste, mentorship, creative resistance, trusting your own work, and learning to hear the quiet voice that says: Go there.</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 — When wanting to grow keeps you stuck<br />02:40 — Inspiration vs. participating in your own creativity<br />04:41 — When successful work stops feeling like your work<br />07:00 — Looking for mentors to help me “see the ants”<br />09:09 — Three days in Brooklyn with Ritual Collective<br />11:31 — The good photographs I didn't actually need<br />13:31 — What if creative growth is about removing, not adding?<br />14:45 — Changing how I photograph to stay connected to myself<br />15:55 — Joel Bedford and “go to the balcony”<br />17:57 — Your creative voice whispers<br />19:28 — Arriving creatively uncluttered<br />20:19 — The man behind the glass door<br />22:43 — Did any of this actually fix the stuckness?<br />24:06 — The walking reveals the map</p><p>LINKS</p><p>More Than Photos episode w/ Joel &amp; Justyna: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xYjmcfls4e1OoBG01u9qJ?si=6d81e69289ce4e17" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xYjmcfls4e1OoBG01u9qJ?si=6d81e69289ce4e17</a></p><p>Brad &amp; Jen Education: <a href="https://learn.bradandjen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://learn.bradandjen.com/</a><br /><br />Holger/Ritual Collective: <a href="https://ritualcollective.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://ritualcollective.net/</a></p><p><b><strong>KEYWORDS</strong></b><br />creative voice, creative growth, photography inspiration, photographer creativity, finding your photography style, photography style, creative block, photographer burnout, photography mentorship, Ritual Collective, Holger Thoss, creative resistance, artistic voice, photography education, wedding photography, wedding photographer, photography inspiration, finding your style, developing your style, creative confidence, trusting your work, comparison, photographer mindse