Top Photographers on Instagram Worth Your Follow

Instagram has made it easy to visit virtual galleries and find incredible talent online. Whether you’re a professional or a beginner photographer, there’s no better platform to feature your work. Instagram’s emphasis is on visuals, and sometimes finding the most inspiring content takes time. Popular photography accounts show us what it takes to maintain and promote a successful Instagram accounts. We put together a list of the top Instagram photographers to keep the inspiration coming. 

All of the individuals on this list are exceptionally talented, but keep in mind that your own photos (even the most mundane ones) can be turned into masterpieces with easily accessible editing apps. If you read our tutorial on VSCO, you’re halfway there. Get inspired today, and curate your own account to follow in the footsteps of these Instagram legends.

Top Instagram photographers

1. Murad Osmann – 4.5m followers

#followmeto Louvre Abu Dhabi with @natalyosmann where East meets West. Feels like you are on a different planet. What are your favorite museums? #InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi #louvreabudhabi

Публикация от MURAD OSMANN (@muradosmann) Дек 13, 2017 at 8:16 PST

Murad’s famous #FollowMeTo series has swept over the world. His photos feature his wife, often dressed in beautiful locally made outfits, leading him to stunning sceneries around the world.

2. Paul Nicklen – 3.9m followers

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Do you ever feel like you are being watched? While hiking along the shores of Great Slave Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories, I had that feeling. I sat down quietly and waited. Eventually, a gorgeous male white wolf came out of the forest and stared right through me. The position of his tail told me that he was relaxed and didn’t feel threatened by my presence. For me, this fleeting acceptance is the most precious gift I can hope for from a wild animal. Those moments, in which I feel a deep connection to a being that is much wiser and in tune with its surroundings than I will ever be are truly priceless. I did not want to ruin the moment with the click of a shutter but I also wanted to remember him in all of his beauty and stoicism. #gratitude #nature #wolf #apexpredator #love #beauty #instagood.

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Paul Nicklen is a photojournalist from National Geographic. He takes images of wildlife in their natural environment, which is the kind of beauty that’s out of our reach. He is also a biologist and a co-founder of SeaLegacy which is devoted to wildlife and ocean protection.

3. Chris Burkard – 2.9m followers

Luck… If there is such a thing… exists on Patagonian mountain tops.

Публикация от ChrisBurkard (@chrisburkard) Янв 24, 2018 at 12:40 PST

Chris Bukard shared some insights about his work with us in a previous post. He continues to travel the world in search for the perfect shot. His gallery is truly an inspiration of breathtaking sceneries. His account remains one of the most popular photography accounts on Instagram. 

4. Steve McCurry – 2.3m followers

Afghan boy wearing wig at an amusement fair in Kart-e-Sakhi Cemetery. Kabul, Afghanistan, 2016. This image is in my book AFGHANISTAN, published by @taschen.

Публикация от Steve McCurry (@stevemccurryofficial) Янв 25, 2018 at 6:58 PST

Known as a pioneer in photojournalism and portrait photography, Steve McCurry is known for his exceptional talent to capture the human spirit. His focus on individuals and their character never fails to amaze his followers.

5. Jimmy Chin – 1.8m followers

Upward mobility… @conrad_anker Ulvetanna, Antarctica @thenorthface @yeti #tnfantarctica17

Публикация от Jimmy Chin (@jimmy_chin) Янв 23, 2018 at 8:05 PST

Jimmy Chin was a renowned photographer well before Instagram. He is also a National Geographic photographer so you will recognize many of his works from around the web.

6. Dylan Furst – 1.2m followers

I’m grateful to have travelled all around the world to take photos, but hometown will always be one of my favorite places to photograph

Публикация от Dylan Furst (@fursty) Янв 2, 2018 at 9:23 PST

Dylan Furst’s account is all about outdoor adventures. His imagery of the Pacific Northwest is a soothing and coherent collection of stunning visuals in this popular photography feed.

7. Theron Humphrey – 1.2m followers

Put my blue collar shirt on the past few weeks, trying to remember where I came from. I love photography like nothing else in life. But some of my finest days where on a tractor in a field. I’m thinking my hands are gonna get a bit dirtier this year. – But for today we’re back to living the dream and sitting in the worlds finest hot spring ?

Публикация от Theron Humphrey (@thiswildidea) Янв 24, 2018 at 12:18 PST

Like many adventurous spirits, Theron Humphrey left the corporate world for travels. He travels with his dog Maddie that’s featured in many of his photographs.

8. Hannes Becker – 1.2m followers

Just boarded my first trip of the year and it‘s an exciting one. Heading to explore my last continent. Can you guess where?

Публикация от Hannes Becker (@hannes_becker) Янв 20, 2018 at 10:44 PST

Hennes Becker is a globetrotter in the making. He’s passionate about traveling the world and documenting his experiences on the road. His Instagram account is a treasure for the curious and adventurous spirits.

9. Jason Peterson – 1.1m followers

searching for a former clarity

Публикация от jasonmpeterson (@jasonmpeterson) Янв 16, 2018 at 10:08 PST

Jason Peterson shares his unique perspective on urban landscapes. His photography is black and white, and he’s out to show us how dreamy this world is when drained of color.

10. Simone Bramante – 911k followers

{ Come With Me } • Doesn’t matter where you go if you have the right people with you. Check the short film of this experience on my Youtube, link up on my profile bio! ? A story directed and produced w/ my friends at @scramblerducati #scramblerducati Ps. Looks snow. It’s sand.

Публикация от Simone Bramante (@brahmino) Янв 22, 2018 at 5:17 PST

Simon Bramante’s photographs tell a story. There’s an illustrative quality to his work that focuses on rural landscapes during his travels.

11. Pei Ketron – 803k followers

A solo tree, not so alone

Публикация от Pei Ketron (@pketron) Янв 16, 2018 at 6:21 PST

Pei Ketron pursues influencer work on Instagram and has been using it as a platform to showcase her work since the early beginnings of the app. Her images are soothing and beautifully curated to showcase different themes.

12. Darryll Jones – 110k followers

. Eric was out, styling in his new jacket, when from yonder a soft whimpering, became an annoying racket… he found a small child buried, lying in the snow…cold as death, his shirt label read Morty don’t you know…. . #haveyouseeneric #rickandmorty #snow #winter #ihatedthelastjedi #stormtrooper #cold

Публикация от Darryll Jones (@darrylljones) Дек 17, 2017 at 7:42 PST

Darryll Jones’s account is slightly of a different genre from the rest. Instead of focusing on humans as his subject, he poses dolls (such as a Stormtropper). An account that became a popular photography hub quite recently. 

13. Hiroaki Fukuda – 561k followers

Shades of red

Публикация от Hiroaki Fukuda (@hirozzzz) Янв 11, 2018 at 5:27 PST

Hiroki Fukuda posts beautiful photographs from Tokyo. It’s things you likely won’t see in glossy magazines, but that’s what makes the page so luring. He also travels the world and shares unusual locations as seen through his unique artistic perspective.

14. Austin Mann – 90.9k followers

Nothing quite like waking up in a village deep in the African bush…  So much life, love and laughter in northern Ghana. . #mannarchives #AfricanCountries

Публикация от Austin Mann (@austinmann) Янв 21, 2018 at 6:03 PST

Austin Mann travels the world, illuminating remote destinations. He is an Apple ambassador, and uses his iPhone to take his high-quality photos. Truly an inspiration to us all.

15. Joel Robinson – 62.4k followers

Onward and Upward It’s a rainy day in the UK (what a surprise) so I’m dodging the raindrops while trying to brainstorm new photo ideas to work on when the clouds clear a bit. ☂️ . . . @adobe @photoshop #vanguardpro

Публикация от joel robison (@joelrobison) Янв 24, 2018 at 4:35 PST

Canadian artist and photographer Joel Robinson has mastered surrealist photography which is the first thing you’ll notice when you stumble on his account. He features people in dreamlike environments as part of his conceptual work.

One of the driving forces behind the more successful Instagram accounts is the work that goes behind each shot. Grow your Instagram account following with the right approach, but also don’t forget take care of the hashtags. If you specialize in photography, here is everything you need to know about Instagram hashtags for photographers. Good luck and come back for more insights from popular photography accounts!

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