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From Art to Politics: 8 Instagram Accounts to Follow Now

I just became active on Instagram! You can find me @catherinegacad. I never thought I’d be an Instagrammer, but I recently had a photography consultation with @spottedsf and she encouraged me to start posting.

Despite my inactivity, I’ve followed my own network plus several others, and thought I’d share 8 of my favorites across categories.

Animals

@buddyboowaggytails

Profile: Buddy, Boo, & Blue take on the world! We are here to smother all with cuddles and kisses!

This is the famed pomeranian Boo who looks like a miniature teddy bear. Boo has his own instagram account, but I prefer this account which includes his friends.

Art

@burningman

Credit: @benja_benja

Profile: A city in the desert. A culture of possibility. A network of dreamers and doers.

Oh my heart, Burning Man! The greatest temporary museum on earth. These pictures make me swoon and reminisce. Some of the best memories ever.

Celebrity

@rashidajones

Credit: Pamela Hanson

Rashida Jones has always been one of my celebrity crushes.

Design

@jonathanadler

Profile: Our design philosophy: build a timelessly chic foundation, then accessorize with abandon.

Hands-down, our favorite designer. I like how he appeals to both men and women.

Food

@smittenkitchen

Profile: The place to find your new favorite thing to cook.

Just because I don’t cook, doesn’t mean I don’t like to eat. Get in my belly!

Inspiration

@mikedooleytut

Profile: New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of TUT.com and Notes from the Universe, and a world traveler who speaks on life, dreams, and happiness.

I’ve been a subscriber of the TUT (The Universe Talks) daily email for several years. Great way to start the day.

Politics

@petesouza

Profile: Citizen. My new book, “OBAMA: An Intimate Portrait” now available for pre-order at Amazon, B&N, IndieBound and your local bookstore.

This could be my very favorite Instagram account. Pete Souza was the White House photographer under Barack Obama. He responds to current events by posting parallel photos from Obama’s tenure. After Melania swatted Trump’s hand, Souza posted this one of the Obamas holding hands.

Travel

@doyoutravel

Profile: Jack Morris. Livin’ on the road – currently in Tahiti.

You can’t beat this guy’s travel photos. Apparently he is rolling in the dough, as he deserves. Better than National Geographic.


Here they are again for quick reference:

  • @catherinegacad
  • @spottedsf
  • @buddyboowaggytails
  • @burningman
  • @rashidajones
  • @jonathanadler
  • @smittenkitchen
  • @mikedooleytut
  • @petesouza
  • @doyoutravel

Please comment with your Instagram account if you have one. I would love to follow!

Any favorites you would like to share?

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  1. Janine Huldie

    May 27, 2017 at 6:19 am

    I just followed you and thanks for sharing some of your favorites here, too. By the way @petesouza is one of my favorites, too being an Obama fan still 😉

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  2. Tamara

    May 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    I love smitten kitchen!
    Also, do you think Rashida Jones will tell me where she got that dress??

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  3. Patrick Weseman

    June 3, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I am following you and I will check out the others.

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