These inspiring Instagram accounts range from romantic story feeds -- that recount how couples of various ages met and fell in love -- to artsy flooring blogs that find inspiration at ground level.
As more and more consumers become enamored with social media platforms like Vine, Snapchat and Instagram, major brands are taking notice of online influencers and are engaging in collaborations with these emerging stars. While YouTube influencers have replaced models as brand ambassadors, Instagram stars are taking on creative roles and are collaborating with brands who are seeking to connect to a millennial demographic in a meaningful way.
Standouts include inspiring motherhood campaigns -- blogger Kristen Hedges has built an empowering Instagram community by encouraging moms to share their personal stories with an audience -- and rescue dog accounts that follow a pet's transition from shelter dog to a family's beloved best friend.
45 Inspiring Instagram Accounts
From Romantic Story Social Feeds to Artsy Flooring Photoblogs:
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Daily Ballerina Photography
This Inspiring Dance Instagram Account Showcases a Dancer's Daily Life
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Monster Cakes
Artist Christine McConnell Creates Terrifying Desserts Dressed as a 50s Housewife
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Fashionable Food Photography
Instagrammer Laura Miller of Sidesaddle Kitchen Wears her
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Artistic Hand Photography
These Hand Portraits Feature a Pair of Hands Conducting Daily Activities
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Underwater Yoga Instagrams
Britta Trubridge Shows the World She is a Flexible Mermaid
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Gradient Food Photography
Brittany Wright Arranges Produce for her Foodie Instagram Account
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Minimalist Colorful Photography
Aurelie Cerise Plays with Negative Space and Whimsical Hues
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Celebrity Makeup Transformations
Paolo Ballesteros Undergoes Makeup Metamorphoses
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Artistic Ballerina Photography
Darian Volkova's Soul in Feet Showcases the Classical Dance Style
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Advisory Doodle Feeds
Artist Amber Ibarreche Has a Cool Instagram Account Worth Following
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New York Canine Photography
These Bulldog Photos Feature Maya the New York-Based Bulldog
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Bird Friendship Photography
Cameron Bloom Captures the Adorable Relationship Between Boy and Bird
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Fashionable Grandfather Photography
Christina Belchere Photographs Fashionable Grandpas in NYC
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Mini Fashion Icon Accounts
The 2yungkings Instagram Boasts Dapper Twin Ensembles
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Monumental City Photography
Jason Peterson Captures Urban Scenery on His Instagram Account
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Social Media Topless Photos
The 'Topless Tour' Encourages Women to be Fearless with Nudity
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Rescue Dog Photography
This Carter and Toby Instagram Account is Cute and Sweet
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Illustrated Dog Portraits
Rafael Mantesso Puts His Bull Terrier in Imaginative Situations
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Spilled Coffee Art
This Artist Creates Intricate Images Using Freshly Spilled Coffee
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Food-Enhanced Artwork
This Artist Places Household Item Such as Food On Top of Her Drawings
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Trailing Wedding Photos
Murad Osmann Marries Longtime Girlfriend and Muse Natalia Zakharova
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Museum Spying Photoblogs
The Instagram Account 'Museum Babes' Snaps Dames Taking in Art
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Prismatic Mobile Photography
Benedetto Demaio's Blue Photography Defines His Instagram Feed
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Artsy Flooring Photoblogs
The 'I Have This Thing With Floors' Instagram Inspires to Look Down
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Caffeine Addiction Illustrations
Josh Hara's Coffee Cup Artwork Reflects Aspects of Pop Culture
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Romantic Story Social Feeds
The Way We Met is an Instagram Account Dedicated to Love Stories
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Miniature Watercolor Social Accounts
Elena Limkina's Daily Illustrations Can Be Found on Instagram
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Countdown Baby Costumes
Jessica Chavkin Celebrates Halloween with a Different Costume a Day
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Coffee Collar Character Doodles
This Instagram User Draws Pop Culture Figures on Starbucks Sleeves
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Brown Paper Bag Cartoons
Christy Kilgore's Lunch Bag Drawings Feature Cute Pop Culture Characters
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European Themed Animations
Rachel Ryle's Quirky Travel Instagram Posts are Stop Motion Videos
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Aerial Shoe Photoblogs
View from the Topp is an Instagram Account that Focuses on Footwear
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Floral Envelope Photography
Anna Remarchuk's #Envelopes_Series Project is Sentimental
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Emotional Mom Blogs
Kristen Hedges Builds Community by Sharing Moving Motherhood Stories
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Floral Zoological Art
Beth Collins Creates Animal Art Using Beautifully Vibrant Flowers
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Adorable Food Art
Sandra van den Broek Creates Fantastical Characters for Her Children
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Surreal Urban Cityscapes
Photographer Swopes Captures Submerged Stills on his Instagram Page
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Comparative Art Accounts
This Creative Instagram Account Pairs Alexa Chung with Paintings
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Whimsical Plus-Sized Fashion
Blogger Hayley Hughes' Instagram Account Features Fearless Styles
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Social Media Bird Celebrities
Jack the Cockatiel Boasts an Impressive Online Following
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Scenic Social Accounts
The Tomas Wells Instagram Page Displays Artistic Landscapes
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Bookworm Social Accounts
This Beautiful Book Instagram Shares the Sheer Joy of Reading Real Books
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Satirical Skeleton Social Accounts
This Instagram Skeleton Can't Even and is Literally Dead
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Food Face Social Accounts
The chiliphilly Instagram Account Highlights Crocheted Hat Creations
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