10 Top Creative Photography Instagram Profiles you Should Follow

Want to add a little more inspiration to your Instagram feed? We’ve compiled the 10 top creative photography Instagram profiles you should follow that will make scrolling much more inspiring!

Listed in no particular order, these profiles can inspire creativity and imagination as they photograph the world around them, either real or created. Check it out!

1. Paul Nicklen

First, in the top creative photography Instagram profiles you should follow is Paul Nicklen. Paul is a wildlife photographer whose work has been featured in National Geographic as well as many other exhibitions throughout the world. Most known for his exploration and documentation of polar bears and arctic wildlife, Paul is a suburb fine art photographer and one to follow on Instagram!

 

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2. Laura Zalenga

A creative photographer that combines reality with imagination and great storytelling, Laura Zalenga is one to follow along through her creative journey. She is also an Adobe Creative Resident giving followers an insight into what it means to have a residency at Adobe.

 

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3. Humans of NY

Part documentary, part humanitarian, Humans of NY is an account that inspires us to tell stories about the most unlikely of people. The photographer also travels and tells stories of people from all over the world. Sharing lots of different perspectives of ordinary people who sometimes don’t show their faces and whose stories connect with many followers.

 

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“My husband hasn’t been home in 153 days. There’s a legal case right now, so I can’t say exactly what happened. But he suffered a catastrophic brain injury in July. And so many of his memories are gone. Some days I’ll go visit him and it just won’t stick. He still remembers my name, but his memories about me are all wrong. Or the details are mixed up. But he’s one hundred percent convinced they’re true. He can’t be corrected. He’s steadfast in his memories. Right now I feel like we’re on two different tracks. I’m just trying to find the places where they merge. He recognized our wedding ring yesterday, even though it was around my neck—that was big for me. It was a moment when our realities came together. Our 45th anniversary is this Saturday. I’m just hoping it will be as normal as possible. I’m going to cook him dinner. Hopefully he’ll eat. And maybe we can share some of the same memories. I’m not sure if that’s enough for me, but it has to be. It has to be enough. Because he’s not going anywhere. And neither am I. We’re in this together.”

A post shared by Humans of New York (@humansofny) on Dec 19, 2019 at 11:15am PST

 

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“I vividly remember watching cartoons as a kid and seeing Bugs Bunny standing on a lily pad, playing ‘Hello My Darling,’ with a banjo in his hand and a drum on his back. I’ve always wanted to play music myself. But it’s so hard to make a living at it. For awhile I was playing the banjo in restaurants. But I couldn’t make it work. So I thought I’d try the Bugs Bunny thing.”

A post shared by Humans of New York (@humansofny) on Dec 4, 2019 at 4:16pm PST

4. Minh T (thismintymoment)

Minh T is a superb photographer combining geometric architecture with a clean portrait creating a style all of his own. Minimalistic in nature but drawing the eye to the focal point using negative space and clean lines. This is a profile on Instagram worth following.

 

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A new set of images inspired by the bold diagonal lines of the most provocative letters of the alphabet, the letter X, which happens to be the namesake of this seductive scent from the house of @clivechristianperfume. Spicy and woody, it leaves a strong impression — full of strength and sensuality . #CliveChristianPerfume #DiscoverClive #CliveChristianX #sponsored #architecture #icons

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5. Tropicophoto

This duo brings color, creative imagination, and narratives that tell stories to a whole different level. Their entire feed is an explosion of color.

 

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6. Eva Kosmas Flores

Eva is a food stylist, cook, and photographer that brings moodiness and a bit of warmth to her photography. She also gives workshops on how to better your food photography even if you’re not a photographer. Her presets also set her photos apart giving them that dark and inviting feel.

 

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7. Peter Hurley

Peter Hurley is a renown headshot photographer giving workshops all over the world to photographers helping them master headshot portraiture. He is down to earth and fun to follow along in Insta Stories for behind the scenes of his shoots, travels, and life.

 

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8. Stormy Solis

Stormy is a portrait photographer who has carved her own style creating beautiful images of connection, love, and intimacy among families and couples. Truly captivating her imagery inspires her followers to take a more intimate approach to portrait photography.

 

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9. Reuben Wu (itsreuben)

Reuben Wu is the creator of the Aerogliph. Using the light from drones and slow shutter speed, he light-paints in mid-air creating the most interesting and thought-provoking images.

 

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10. Donatella Nicolini (donatellanicolinistudio)

And finally, in the top creative photography Instagram profiles you should follow is Donatella Nicolini. Donatella is an Italian portrait photographer focused mainly on fine art maternity. Her images are paint-like and breathtakingly timeless!

 

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In conclusion

Instagram is a great source of inspiration and there are some great photographers making incredible photographs! Add these Instagram profiles you should follow to your list of inspiring photographers on Instagram!

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