Marta Bausells and the readers of Guardian Cities collaborated to create a list of top Instagram photographers from around the world.
For the uninitiated, Instagram is a social media app that allows users to edit and share photos, and it’s become a popular place for planners, architects, and, yes, politicians to share their eye with the rest of the world. It’s a recommended platform if you’re looking for inspiration, trying to improve your photo documentation skills, or you just enjoy seeing new places. (And, of course, here's a few words of caution about the dangers of too-shameless self promotion.)
The list includes photographers from some of the most picturesque and endlessly interesting places around the world, including Johannesburg, San Francisco, Mexico, and more. The article by Marta Bausells includes quotes from the photographers about how their cities and subjects inspire them.
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