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"21.10.2017 20:17:16" [] Boomerang by @tot.aw
Greetings from Jakarta! Meet Edi, Erwin and William, the trio behind @tot.aw — short for TOTally AWesome. This Indonesian pop-up restaurant serves quick bites, but they’re famous for a cake constructed of instant noodles, sausage,
"21.10.2017 12:51:13" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @its_jjayjay
Nico the golden retriever was in the right place at the right time with his human friend Julian Troi (@its_jjayjay) to catch this stunning scene in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains. “We were surrounded by wind and snow, but soon the fog
"21.10.2017 02:01:57" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] #Boomerang by @kosh_dp
Anastasia Kosh (@kosh_dp) ... or a modern-day Alice in Wonderland? 🐰 Just in time to celebrate #Boomerang’s second birthday this weekend, the 27-year-old photographer (and self-proclaimed fairy) from Moscow flew up a flight of
"20.10.2017 23:08:23" [whpperfectpair,boomerang] Featured photo by @markabramsonphoto
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPperfectpair
Some things are just better together. This weekend, the goal is to take photos and videos that capture duos that complement and enhance each other, as in this featured photo
"20.10.2017 20:20:35" [] Video by @angel_dancer_1
“The more the better.” This is Angelnae Randalle’s (@angel_dancer_1) stance when it comes to practice. On average, the 14-year-old, who currently lives in Michigan, rehearses 24 to 30 hours a week — and that number only goes up
"19.10.2017 21:53:23" [breastcancerawareness] Photo by @brittneybeadle
Brittney Beadle (@brittneybeadle) does not put off anything for tomorrow. “Do it now,” she advises. “Live in the moment and enjoy your life.” In May 2015, Brittney was diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer, at the age
"18.10.2017 21:22:01" [diwali] Photo by @samlaks
“I love connecting with people,” says documentary photographer Samyukta Lakshmi (@samlaks). “I think it’s a privilege when people open up their lives to you and let you tell their story through photos.”
Samyukta is currently on the
"18.10.2017 06:56:27" [whpmyeveryday] Photo by @manumanuti
For Manu Espinosa Nevraumont (@manumanuti), weekends are spent taking photos with friends — and colorful backdrops. “I wanted to express how important photography is to me, and how it’s a part of my everyday life,” says Manu. “This
"18.10.2017 03:05:44" [whpmyeveryday] Photo by @shaina_sullivan
After becoming a stay-at-home mom, Shaina Sullivan (@shaina_sullivan) focused more on capturing everyday moments with her camera, like this one between her son and his great-grandmother. “Never did I imagine life every day with a
"18.10.2017 02:06:21" [whpmyeveryday] Video by @domingoxlatarde
The energy and movement of downtown Los Angeles made its way into designer Domingo’s (@domingoxlatarde) #WHPmyeveryday submission. “My inspiration was the interaction between people and the city,” he says. “Every day on my way to
"17.10.2017 20:45:48" [nationalbodyconfidenceday] Photo by @artdr3am
Comfortable, secure, confident in your own skin — this is what body positivity means to Leia Immanuel (@artdr3am). For the past three years, Leia has dealt with hormonal acne. “I used to try and cover it all up with makeup,” says the
"17.10.2017 03:25:56" [whpmyeveryday] Photo by @kutovakika
“Fragmented” was the word that came to mind for Veronika (@kutovakika) when describing her day-to-day life. “Thus, a picture of a puzzle,” she writes in her caption. “Every day might not be a dance on roses, but sometimes the puzzle
"17.10.2017 00:57:46" [whpmyeveryday] Photo by @its_me_zazie
Lines from a poem by Australian poet Erin Hanson provide daily inspiration for Alessandra (@its_me_zazie) and her children: “And you ask, ‘What if I fall?’/ Oh, but my darling,/ What if you fly?” 🕊 #WHPmyeveryday
"17.10.2017 00:12:33" [whpmyeveryday] Photo by @vineet_vohra
Every morning for the past five years, photographer Vineet Vohra (@vineet_vohra) visits the bus terminal to observe “different people, buses, changes of weather and changes of mood.” 🚌
Follow along to see more of our favorites from
"16.10.2017 20:40:36" [worldfoodday] Photo by @milkwood_permaculture
From the golden pellets of sprouted grain they feed their chickens to the ingredients that make it to their kitchen table for supper, nearly every bite of food Kirsten Bradley and her family eats is grown on the sustainable
"15.10.2017 22:19:03" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @kyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyle
Round and round we go. 🌀 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"15.10.2017 21:50:04" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @ayane7628
It only took 20 or so jumps for Ayane Motomitsu (@ayane7628) to perfect her form in front of this art exhibit in Japan. 🏊‍♀️ #TheWeekOnInstagram
"15.10.2017 20:39:29" [] Photo by @cocodavez
Artist Coco Dávez’s (@cocodavez) “faceless faces” give pop culture icons a new feel. “I started with a portrait of Patti Smith. I was going to throw it away, but before doing that, I had so much paint left over that I did a brushstroke
"14.10.2017 22:15:59" [nationaldessertday] Photo by @bakedbymelissa
Melissa Ben-Ishay transformed her passion into her livelihood — but it only happened after she came up against some tough times. “In the summer of 2008, I was fired from my job in advertising,” says the 33-year-old from New York
"14.10.2017 13:51:07" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @jonathaspassoss
Flowers brighten up the weekend in Brazil. 💐 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"14.10.2017 12:54:34" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @carlos_oses79
One of these things is not like the other… 🐑 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"14.10.2017 01:35:36" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] #Boomerang by @macro.girl
Today’s #BoomerangOfTheWeek is brought to you by Sofia Englund (@macro.girl) with the help of some ferrofluid, a liquid that becomes strongly magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field. She calls it her “weird stress ball” —
"13.10.2017 23:01:51" [whpmyeveryday] Featured photo by @_nguan_
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPmyeveryday
There’s beauty in the everyday. This week, the goal is to take photos and videos that capture moments from your daily life, as in this featured photo from @_nguan_. Here are a few tips to
"12.10.2017 23:06:18" [] Photo by @heyshalice
“Just be yourself” is a defining motto for 18-year-old Shalice Ader (@heyshalice), who was diagnosed with alopecia when she was less than 2 years old. “That motto has stuck with me and motivates me every day,” says Shalice, who has
"12.10.2017 17:30:47" [kindcomments] Photo by @dallasclayton
“I write kids’ books, because it’s a thing that very few people do in the world,” says Dallas Clayton (@dallasclayton). “It’s very much like telling someone that you sell rainbows or produce magic from your fingertips.” Today,
"11.10.2017 07:05:05" [whpseasons] Photo by @damonbeckford
Damon Beckford (@damonbeckford) spent two weeks camping and exploring on Norway’s northern islands when he captured this autumnal image for #WHPseasons. “I like how the colors of the trees pop against the rocky mountain.” 🍁
"11.10.2017 05:20:16" [whpseasons] Photo by @sunsights
Fallen petals decorate the supermarket ceiling as @sunsights stocks up on spices. “Winter is setting in. Time for broths, soups and spicy curries.” 🌶 #WHPseasons
"11.10.2017 03:07:05" [whpseasons] Photo by @mcortizp
Over a long weekend, Maria Ortiz (@mcortizp) took her children out for a day on the water. “Right now is the off-season, and it’s pretty much cold and rainy all day long — the opposite of what one expects to find at the beach.”
"10.10.2017 19:57:35" [weeklyfluff] Video by @thunderboltpigs
Hello, world! The time has come for #WeeklyFluff. Today, we are introducing you to Thunder and Bolt (@thunderboltpigs), two porkers from Tampa, Florida. These brothers love playing in the grass, cooling off in the water and are
"10.10.2017 06:27:30" [whpseasons] Photo by @ilkinkaracan
🍁  👧 #WHPseasons
"10.10.2017 05:24:05" [whpseasons] Photo by @woodlucker
Artist Ann Wood (@woodlucker) created this autumn bounty by hand. “It’s a permanent paper garden that captures fall’s harvest forever,” she writes in her caption. #WHPseasons
"10.10.2017 01:03:23" [whpseasons] Photo by @felixinden
Autumn's golden light = 🙌🏼✨
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend's hashtag project, #WHPseasons.
"08.10.2017 20:28:45" [] Photo by @_fabiozingg
Boredom brought Fabio Zingg (@_fabiozingg) to photography. Two years ago, when he was restless on a family vacation, the now 17-year-old from Busswil, Switzerland, picked up a camera for the first time. During the week, he’s a
"07.10.2017 19:27:19" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @ohthattimdavis
Tim Davis (@ohthattimdavis) drives a little slice of the beach home. 🏄 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"07.10.2017 18:14:56" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @stefano_de_luigi
Oh, hello Liouba the cat. We didn’t see you up there. 😸 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"07.10.2017 02:41:10" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] #Boomerang by @backmango
“The sunset. The ocean. The dress. My beautiful wife on the pier.” Göran Backman (@backmango) captured our #BoomerangOfTheWeek during a 24-hour romantic trip. “This was our first day and night away from our daughter, who was born
"06.10.2017 22:50:13" [whpseasons] Featured photo by @dansmoe
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPseasons
Change is in the air. This weekend, the goal is to take photos and videos capturing the signs of a new season, as in this featured photo from Daniel Taipale (@dansmoe). Here are some tips to
"06.10.2017 19:44:28" [myinstagramlogo] Photo by @srtrastorno
Rafael Morales Hernández (@srtrastorno) brought together white flowers and books — two of his great loves — for his take on our logo. “Photography, for me, is a way to express myself: what I see or what I’m feeling,” says Rafael, who
"06.10.2017 18:22:01" [myinstagramlogo] Video by @godyar
Over three weeks, 232 toy cars made moves for Khodayar Ahi’s (@godyar) stop-motion remix of our logo. The artist from Tehran, Iran, was inspired by the view and sounds from a high-rise building.
Today, we’re celebrating Instagram’s
"06.10.2017 17:18:04" [whp,myinstagramlogo] Photo by @mariesaba
This sweet treat was constructed in response to a creative block. “During those times, I often look to Instagram (#WHP or #myinstagramlogo) as a source of inspiration,” says Marie Saba (@mariesaba), from Austin, Texas, who loves to
"05.10.2017 23:10:50" [weeklyfluff] Video by @mypalo
Hello, world! Today’s #WeeklyFluff is a crew of canines that hail from Minnesota. Finn, Teddy and Lina (@mypalo) love spending time together, whether they’re in the snow or out on the water. Follow @mypalo to make sure you don’t miss a
"05.10.2017 20:17:54" [] Photo by @gullyguyleo
“The way I see it, I’m wearing clothes that have always existed, just in different ways,” says 15-year-old Leo Mandella (@gullyguyleo), a model and creative from Warwick, England. “I’ve found that fashion is the perfect way to show
"03.10.2017 19:22:42" [] Photo by @chefjoshr
It’s no coincidence that 14-year-old Josh Reisner (@chefjoshr) has already been cooking for more than half of his life. “Some kids like sports, some like video games — a weird thing about me is that all the restaurants that I go to,
"03.10.2017 05:30:22" [whpdayoff] Photo by @eryhardani
Ery Hardani (@eryhardani) spent the morning with friends, photography and the sunrise. 🌅 #WHPdayoff
"03.10.2017 03:44:10" [whpdayoff] Photo by @wellettas
Nora the pup enjoys a lazy afternoon at home in her favorite armchair. 🐶 #WHPdayoff
"03.10.2017 02:50:11" [whpdayoff] Photo by @thomasvong
Catching the day’s first light for #WHPdayoff 🤸‍♂️
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
"02.10.2017 20:42:29" [] Photo of @jebraks by @jackysuharto
Check out today’s Instagram story. Twenty-four-year-old skateboarder Rushdi Supardi (@jebraks) is showing off his skills at a local skate park in Jakarta, Indonesia.
"01.10.2017 23:01:11" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @llr.photographie
Free as a bird. 🕊 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"01.10.2017 22:08:15" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @escalhuda
In northern Portugal, biologist Gabriela Ribeiro (@escalhuda) took her daughter to a community corn harvest at an ancient monastery-turned-museum. “This was a true harvest, where visitors worked side by side with local farmers,” she
"01.10.2017 20:52:10" [] Video from @fendi
This past month, the top fashion houses, designers and models showed their best spring and summer 2018 looks on the runways — from New York to London to Milan and Paris. Watch our Instagram story to see some highlights from the shows. 👘
"30.09.2017 20:19:18" [] Photo by @tasneemalsultan
Photojournalist Tasneem Alsultan’s (@tasneemalsultan) work aims to transcend stereotypes and bring the world closer together. “Everyone can understand a picture and feel something,” says Tasneem. “Photography is a way to show how
"30.09.2017 13:56:17" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @paulrussell99
Perched. 🐦 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"30.09.2017 12:58:31" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @sxbxr_69
The blooming of the wild higanbana, or cluster amaryllis, marks the beginning of fall in Japan. “I love the contrast between the red and the green,” says Shota Saito (@sxbxr_69). 🍁 
#TheWeekOnInstagram
"30.09.2017 02:15:56" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] Boomerang by @mamaya4
At a birthday party with her youngest daughter, Zahara, Mumbi Muturi (@mamaya4) found her #BoomerangOfTheWeek inspiration, thanks to a classic toy. “It only took six takes and a very patient 9-year-old girl,” says the small business
"29.09.2017 23:07:19" [whpdayoff] Featured photo by @jimmymarble and @jimjam.jimjam
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPdayoff
This weekend, the goal is to create photos and videos that show how you spend your free time, as in this featured photo from Jimmy and Jesse Augusta Marble (@jimmymarble
"29.09.2017 21:08:40" [hispanicheritagemonth] Photo by @laguelaguetza
Rojo, negro, verde, amarillo — the rainbow of traditional Oaxacan moles on the menu at Guelaguetza (@laguelaguetza) have earned the Los Angeles restaurant top praise and honors. But there are no heavily guarded secret family
"28.09.2017 23:22:44" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time for another dose of #WeeklyFluff. Meet Kuzuki (@sou_ham), a happy hamster from Japan who has been described as a “small vacuum cleaner.” Follow @sou_ham to make sure you never miss one of Kuzuki’s — or Uzuki's! (the other hamster
"27.09.2017 20:22:11" [] Photo by @naomijon
Blue hair. Blue eyes. “These two things are kind of my trademark,” says German beauty blogger Naomi Jon (@naomijon). “If I had to choose between black and any color, I would always go for the color, because it’s way more exciting, and
"27.09.2017 19:06:03" [hispanicheritagemonth] Photo by @sweetllamita
In 2008, Brenda Castillo was shopping for a Father’s Day card when the seed for Sweet Llamita (@sweetllamita) was planted. “I remember walking into this stationery boutique and feeling very excited because everything was so
"27.09.2017 06:12:03" [whpdynamic] Photo by @rachel.keohane
As the sun set on an evening of river swimming, Rachel Keohane (@rachel.keohane) took a photo of her daughter, holding a round copper fitting up against the camera lens to create a “ring of fire” effect. “I love when light can
"27.09.2017 02:32:43" [whpdynamic] Photo by @ayoubarouk
Taking the leap 🤸‍♂️ #WHPdynamic
"27.09.2017 01:30:59" [whpdynamic] Photo by @unfounddoor
Saturday morning is a time for folding laundry. “The kids love to run under the sheets as I shake them out — they think it’s the funniest thing,” says Patricia Ferguson (@unfounddoor). “I like that you can see the readiness of my
"26.09.2017 23:13:35" [kindcomments] Photo of @lakwena by @portraits
“The best is yet to come.” “Do not relent in doing good.” “The future’s gold.” These are a few phrases central to Lakwena Maciver’s (@lakwena) art. “I was thinking recently about how my mother used to lead protest marches
"26.09.2017 15:05:18" [] Photo by @runnerkimhall
Today, we’re announcing new tools and programs to keep Instagram a safe and positive place for self-expression. Since the beginning, we’ve tried to make Instagram a welcoming place for everyone. Our community has grown to 800
"26.09.2017 05:17:24" [whpdynamic] Video by @omyudaa
Light and dust create a cinematic scene around this spinning motorcycle. 🏍 #WHPdynamic
"26.09.2017 03:10:53" [boomerang,whpdynamic] #Boomerang by @fluffandfur
Juno the beagle is completely “ear-resistible!” 🐶💕 #WHPdynamic
"26.09.2017 02:10:30" [whpdynamic] Photo by @venkatesulu
A soaring skateboarder brings a pop of energy to a peaceful landscape in Isabel’s (@venkatesulu) #WHPdynamic submission.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
"25.09.2017 20:29:34" [] Video by @pierresturnyunicyclist
Pierre Sturny (@pierresturnyunicyclist) is fresh out of university with an engineering degree, a new job and an unexpected side-hustle — the unicycle. Since picking up the hobby from his sister in 2007, Pierre has ridden
"24.09.2017 23:21:15" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @jessartes
A pile of stones stood in for a tripod as Jessé Manuel (@jessartes) posed in these roadside latrines with his friend — and an unexpected third party. “Inside one there was a baby rattlesnake. We only noticed after we’d taken lots of
"24.09.2017 22:25:18" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @nastyagooz
Deep in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains, photographer Anastasiia Guz (@nastyagooz) spent time in a small house with only one type of resident nearby. “In this photo, I’m petting our lovely neighbors,” she says of the horses. “Although
"24.09.2017 20:34:46" [alessandromichele] Video by @mrsjaydefish 
Jayde Fish’s (@mrsjaydefish) artistic road from admirer to muse is a Cinderella story. “I had been working on my tarot [card] series, which was inspired by Gucci’s (@gucci) new designs, when creative director Alessandro Michele
"23.09.2017 22:23:09" [] Photo by @geoffreyberliner for @penumbrafoundation
“The greatest artists, the most eternal artists, the ones that really have longevity, are the ones that were dedicated and devoted to their work and gave parts of themselves,” says Geoffrey Berliner,
"23.09.2017 13:00:06" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @zahramonsef
It wasn’t the colorful hair accessories that drew Zahra Monsef’s (@zahramonsef) eye at this weekly Monday market — it was the car they’re sitting on. “The Paykan is an old and memorable car for most Iranians,” Zahra explains. “It
"23.09.2017 11:57:15" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @poli_gri
A feeding frenzy took place when Polina Grigorieva (@poli_gri) and her son tossed bread into a crowd of sea gulls. “Most of all in this photo, I like the moment of fleeting summer,” she says. 🌞 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"23.09.2017 01:26:47" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] #Boomerang by @angiegoesboom
On an adventure with her husband, Angie Sayers (@angiegoesboom) captured our #BoomerangOfTheWeek in a field of sunflowers. “They bring happiness,” says the Denver resident. “I can’t help but smile when seeing them and while
"22.09.2017 22:58:35" [whpdynamic] Featured photo by @filipefoto
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPdynamic
Ready, set, go! This week, the goal is to create photos and videos that capture energy and movement, as in this featured photo by Filipe Costa (@filipefoto). Here are some tips to get you
"22.09.2017 22:33:15" [] Photo by @elias.williams
Twenty-six-year-old photographer Elias Williams (@elias.williams) works quietly and methodically with his large-format camera, a cumbersome device about the size of a toaster oven. “Visually committing to a space or a person,
"21.09.2017 23:21:30" [weeklyfluff] Video by @roru_tan
Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Piyo (@roru_tan), a snuggly bunny whose twitchy nose, perky ears and chubby cheeks have us feeling all kinds of 😍. Follow @roru_tan to make sure you never miss a moment of this
"21.09.2017 18:35:18" [] Starting today, you can play with face filters while sharing live video. Whether you’re channeling a kitten or want to add some stars or rainbow light to your face, you can easily try on face filters while connecting with friends and followers in the
"20.09.2017 23:31:56" [] Video by @e_known
Enon Avital (@e_known) reached for a bottle of honey, not an inkwell, when he wrote a message of good wishes for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. “At the beginning, I was doing traditional typography — just ink on paper, pencil on
"20.09.2017 20:57:23" [] Photo illustrations from (in order of appearance) @babbym for @fashion_east, @halpernstudio, @susiebubble and @richardquinn1
Preppy uniforms, band Ts, combat trousers, Japanese prints — you name it, Susie Lau (@susiebubble) has worn it. “What phase
"20.09.2017 02:44:21" [whpmadewithlove] Photo by @allthatisshe
A family love for food and bicycles came together to create Dominique Davis’ (@allthatisshe) edible scene, using ingredients she’d just bought for their weekend away. “By asking the kids to get involved with the styling of the shot,
"20.09.2017 01:45:43" [whpmadewithlove] Photo illustration by @ivvnwong
A toy taxi enters Manhattan’s fast lane in this #WHPmadewithlove submission from Ivan Wong (@ivvnwong). “I came up with a similar idea a year ago,” says Ivan. “I thought remaking this concept would reflect just how far I’ve
"19.09.2017 20:37:51" [] We’re heading to Brazil to spend the day with Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) at Rock in Rio (@rockinrio), one of the largest music festivals in the world. Watch our Instagram story with Justin as he gets ready for his headlining performance. 🕺
"19.09.2017 04:54:21" [whpmadewithlove] Photo by @kutovakika
Veronika Lindberg (@kutovakika) understands a true labor of love when she’s knitting a long scarf with her playful cat by her side. “[It’s a] project that requires a lot of yarn, patience and a bit of love,” writes Veronika in her
"19.09.2017 03:56:12" [whpmadewithlove] Photo by @keepingwiththetimes
A cheerful burst of color was just the inspiration Alberta, Canada, blogger and photographer Barb Brookbank (@keepingwiththetimes) needed to create this beautiful wreath. “I stopped in a parking lot to gather my thoughts;
"19.09.2017 02:52:02" [whpmadewithlove] Photo by @kajeh
Creating love with light and a long exposure for #WHPmadewithlove.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
"18.09.2017 08:27:27" [emmys] Acting runs in the family for 17-year-old Yara Shahidi (@yarashahidi). “My mom is a commercial actress, so for most of my childhood I worked on commercials with her,” says Yara. “It was always like a playdate with one of my favorite people, so it never
"17.09.2017 19:09:30" [emmys] Photo by @colbertlateshow
When “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” host Stephen Colbert (@colbertlateshow) was younger, comedy was his great love. “I had comedy albums that I would play over and over, like George Carlin’s ‘Class Clown’ and Steve Martin’s
"16.09.2017 19:16:58" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] #Boomerang by @made_by_helga
The lack of a real-life vehicle didn’t get in the way of artist Helga Stentzel (@made_by_helga) on her family vacation in Greece for this #BoomerangOfTheWeek. “My boys wanted to use their swim rings for wheels, and at some
"16.09.2017 16:54:32" [theweekoninstagram,wwim16💌] Photo by @yuzooooo
Soap bubbles and sunlight came together for this moment at a #WWIM16💌 event in Tokyo, captured by Yuzo Arihara (@yuzooooo). ✨ #TheWeekOnInstagram
"16.09.2017 15:58:41" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @frederikschindler
Alone in the Swiss mountains, German filmmaker Frederik Schindler (@frederikschindler) waited for moody weather to settle in before heading out with his tripod and camera. “It was an exciting feeling to be there alone at this
"16.09.2017 14:55:45" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @cadillacranchdressing
Working on a series of long-exposure photographs using medium-format film, this scene caught photography teacher Josh Sinn’s eye as he drove through the Baltimore suburbs. “The house and car were located on a somewhat busy
"16.09.2017 00:39:58" [hispanicheritagemonth] Photo by @hijadetumadreshop
What began as an expression of personal identity has transformed into a colorful business pursuit for Patty Delgado, founder of Hija de tu Madre (@hijadetumadreshop), an online apparel store. Back when she traveled a lot,
"15.09.2017 22:57:56" [whpmadewithlove] Featured photo by @olgaprinku
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPmadewithlove
You won’t find idle hands here. This weekend, the goal is to create photos and videos that highlight a passion or hobby you put your time and heart into, like this handmade floral
"15.09.2017 22:02:30" [myinstagramlogo,wwim16💌] Photo by @egoorushka
In celebration of #WWIM16💌, Ann (@egoorushka) gathered friends together to create this heart-filled #myinstagramlogo. “Someone made a lot of little paper hearts at home and colored them in red,” she says. “Then we decided to make a
"14.09.2017 21:17:02" [] Photo by @foodventurer_
Despite the endless spread of delectable dishes that Indonesian food photographer and blogger Prawnche Ngaditowo (@foodventurer_) enjoys, it’s the people that matter most when it comes to dining. “Without the company of friends,
"13.09.2017 23:07:19" [weeklyfluff] Video by @serena.gff
Hello, world! Pucker up for today’s #WeeklyFluff: two golden retriever sisters named Serena and Donatella (@serena.gff), who spend a good part of their days in São Paulo, Brazil, snuggling nose to nose. When they aren’t twinning with
"13.09.2017 21:42:11" [] During New York Fashion Week, some creative directors barely have enough time to finish just one collection. But if you’re Laura Kim (@tokibunbun) and Fernando Garcia (@fernandogarciam1205), co-creative directors of Monse (@monsemaison) and Oscar de la
"13.09.2017 04:56:24" [wwim16💌] Photo by @aki09merluza
@aki09merluza discovered a new interest during #WWIM16💌 at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art. “I’ve never taken portrait images so I was just observing in the beginning, but gradually I was able to take part in the photo shoot.
"13.09.2017 02:57:28" [wwim16💌,kindcomments] Photo by @ederla.mx
With his lens above the crowd, Eder López Aguilar captures an epic selfie with the community that gathered for #WWIM16💌 in Mexico City. “I value #KindComments because they help to grow and form community. They make us more human,” he
"13.09.2017 02:08:27" [wwim16💌,kindcomments] Photo by @fazlushdqie
For Fazlus Shidqie (@fazlushdqie), #KindComments mean building a circle of love — literally — to spread positive feelings and create a social
support system. Follow along as we continue to feature #WWIM16💌 gatherings from around the
"12.09.2017 22:16:12" [] Photo of @selenagomez by @luisadorr
Lighting, timing, location — all of these were obstacles that Brazilian photographer Luisa Dörr (@luisadorr) faced as she photographed the subjects of Time magazine’s (@time) “Firsts” project, which showcases 46 women
"12.09.2017 05:30:44" [wwim16💌] Photo by @easonhsiung
One way to celebrate community: gather your friends together in a sweeping, coordinated pose. This group shot from Taipei is just one example of #WWIM16💌 events that happened around the world last weekend.
"12.09.2017 03:14:43" [wwim16💌] Photo by @sergeymysak
Surrounded by autumn hues, new friends found inspiration for a posed group portrait to celebrate #WWIM16💌.
"12.09.2017 01:55:13" [kindcomments,wwim16💌] Video by @merizaakbar
You’ve got mail from Banda Aceh, Indonesia, where more than 300 members of the Instagram community gathered to celebrate #WWIM16💌 and spread the weekend’s theme of #KindComments.
Watch our Instagram story now to see #WWIM16💌
"10.09.2017 20:20:44" [] Photo by @majorwavez
Ruben Barraza (@majorwavez) was working in retail and could never escape one burning question that customers kept asking him: “Where are your shoes from?” The answer? He makes them himself. Eventually, sales from his bold and colorful
"09.09.2017 20:08:20" [] Video by @cass.fb
Ramps, ollies and kickflips, decks plastered with branded stickers — it may look an awful lot like skateboarding in miniature, but to aficionados like 17-year-old Cass Hirst (@cass.fb), fingerboarding is its very own sport. “People are
"09.09.2017 15:56:24" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @j_wolftero
On the cliff’s edge with a canine companion: “He rose to feel the air on his face,” says Spanish winemaker Jaime Otero (@j_wolftero). #TheWeekOnInstagram
"09.09.2017 14:55:35" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @passionmontreal
“I saw the opportunity to capture the wind in the ribbons,” says Myriam Bouroche (@passionmontreal) of her daughter strolling between the bright billowing ribbons at the McCord Museum in Montreal. “Montreal is my city for the
"09.09.2017 13:55:45" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @jure_maticic
An amusing scene caught 43-year-old photographer and graphic designer Jure Maticic’s (@jure_maticic) eye on his day trip to the Opatija Riviera in Croatia. “Just moments after I arrived, three men came and started to play on the
"09.09.2017 02:20:09" [kindcomments,wwim16💌] Photo by @soraky
Two women often make their way into Japanese InstaMeet organizer Soraky’s (@soraky) playful photos. “They’re my wife and my friend, who represent peace and love,” says Soraky, who impulse-bought a camera 10 years ago and has been taking
"08.09.2017 23:16:13" [kindcomments,wwim16💌] Photo by @luccico
Worldwide InstaMeet 16 (#WWIM16💌) is happening this weekend, September 8-10! Join tens of thousands of people around the world to share, explore and celebrate while spreading this InstaMeet’s theme: #KindComments, a global movement to
"08.09.2017 20:45:33" [kindcomments,wwim16💌] Photo by @lucy_mail
“Mail could be awesome if it weren’t just bills and catalogues and stuff,” says artist and stationary designer Lucy Halcomb (@lucy_mail). After moving to New York from Alabama seven years ago, Lucy sent hand-painted postcards and
"07.09.2017 20:59:28" [kindcomments,wwim16💌] Discussions of mental illness, self-love and acceptance take center stage in “Dear Evan Hansen” (@dearevanhansen), a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that tells a coming-of-age story of high schoolers wrapped up in a small-town tragedy. “It’s so easy
"07.09.2017 08:18:54" [whpgreatoutdoors] Photo by @thegoodly
Taking in the morning mist. 🦌#WHPgreatoutdoors
"07.09.2017 07:27:23" [whpgreatoutdoors] Photo by @nastaran__fp
In a coastal region of Iran along the Caspian Sea, Nastaran Farjadpezeshk (@nastaran__fp) spotted this recently married young woman helping her husband carry home fishing tackle. “I like the reality of this photo,” says Nastaran.
"07.09.2017 02:04:56" [whpgreatoutdoors] Photo by @ga11mck
Graphic designer Gavin Mckay (@ga11mck) surveyed this expansive hedge maze in his hometown of Castlewellan. “It was planted in 2000 and represents the path to a peaceful future for Northern Ireland,” he describes. “Visitors attempt to
"06.09.2017 23:13:48" [weeklyfluff] Video by @amazeballsgracie
Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Gracie (@amazeballsgracie), a refined rescue cat who lives — and puts up with — two adorably feisty rescue kittens, Pippa and Pookie. These three fluffs spend their days
"06.09.2017 20:48:14" [wwim16💌,kindcomments] Video by @jacobfrerod
Stop-motion videos, retro aesthetics and a love for plants — these are a few of 21-year-old Jacob Fregoso’s (@jacobfrerod) favorite things. After participating in a Worldwide InstaMeet a few years ago, Jacob changed the way he
"06.09.2017 08:26:56" [whpgreatoutdoors] Photo by @simeonrusnak
A first-time visit to this powerful North American waterfall inspired Simeon Rusnak’s (@simeonrusnak) #WHPgreatoutdoors submission. 💦
"06.09.2017 03:04:40" [whpgreatoutdoors] Photo by @jilson.tiu
Photographer Jilson Tiu (@jilson.tiu) visited these limestone caverns in the Philippines with a conservationist friend to learn about the ecosystem — and to admire the ethereal light. “They call the last cave the Sun Room,” he writes
"06.09.2017 01:59:46" [whpgreatoutdoors] Photo by @fishide_
Taking a cool leap into warm Indonesian waters for #WHPgreatoutdoors.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
"05.09.2017 20:09:50" [] Photo by @sydn4sty
Sydney Szramowski (@sydn4sty) didn’t always wear such colorful makeup. “I did a thick black wing every day in high school,” she says. “I remember telling my best friend, ‘Cat eyes are definitely my best look.’” The cat eye lives on, but
"03.09.2017 20:50:05" [] Video by @ahmadmousa
Photojournalist Ahmad Mousa (@ahmadmousa) works to tell the stories of people from different backgrounds. “My favorite subjects are people’s lives, how they are different from one community to another. What are the things that we
"02.09.2017 23:04:11" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @kristiangabriel
The work of artist Piet Mondrian inspired creative director Kristian Godoy’s (@kristiangabriel) colorful hairstyle. “I love the composition that exists between the white but textured background, the stamping of clothes and the
"02.09.2017 22:13:23" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @takattun
Sunflowers and a matching bullet train contrast with the moody sky in Japan. 🌻#TheWeekOnInstagram
"02.09.2017 20:41:57" [] Photo by @amandacerny
A sense of adventure comes naturally to 26-year-old actress and director Amanda Cerny (@amandacerny). “The most important lesson I’ve learned from traveling so far is that no matter where you’re going, you should be open to new
"02.09.2017 17:01:27" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @nicolas_gaillard
Photographer Nicolas Gaillard (@nicolas_gaillard) got a pleasant surprise while reviewing the photos he took in this Mediterranean Sea cave. “This person underwater is a complete stranger. I didn’t know he or she was there!” he
"02.09.2017 13:52:13" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @masahirotaguchi___
Standing guard 🤖 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"02.09.2017 01:58:22" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] #Boomerang by @kateincape 
Lights, patterns, reflections, colors — Kate Morgan (@kateincape) recently began making daily Boomerangs to bring the interactions between these different layers to life. “I’m a daydreamer, not always seeing what’s around me,
"01.09.2017 23:01:07" [whpgreatoutdoors] Featured photo by @austin.mackay
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPgreatoutdoors
Nothing inspires creation quite like the beauty of nature. This weekend, the goal is to head outside and capture moments celebrating the great outdoors, as in this featured photo
"01.09.2017 20:22:21" [boomerang] #Boomerang by @kylana_whitley
For the safety of athletes like 16-year-old competitive cheerleader Kylana Whitley (@kylana_whitley), intense practice and concentration is required. “We put all of our phones in a box during practice, so we can really
"31.08.2017 21:00:57" [kindcomments,wwim16💌] Photo by @helloluckycards
Success was in the cards when two artistic sisters came together to form Hello!Lucky (@helloluckycards), a San Francisco-based greeting card and lifestyle company. “We’re both super creative and riff off of each other really
"30.08.2017 23:17:05" [weeklyfluff] Video by @munjiking
Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Munji the cat (@munjiking), a regal and eccentric bundle of white fur. Munji’s hobbies include lounging, sauntering, squishing himself into the bathroom sink and — above all —
"30.08.2017 21:00:21" [whereicomefrom] Photo by @madl_enka
“I grew up with stories in my house, and it had a big impact on my visual imagination,” says 26-year-old Australia-based photographer Madz Rehorek (@madl_enka). “My grandma was a writer and a puppeteer, and used to read out loud her
"30.08.2017 05:56:43" [whpimagine] Photo by @mayyabor
In Mayya Borisenko’s (@mayyabor) house, “impossible is just an opinion,” she writes in her caption. “Today, they are heavenly angels in the clouds traveling the universe. Because when you tell your little girls that everything you can
"30.08.2017 03:21:14" [whpimagine] Photo by @avdrvyk
As a fan of the surrealism art movement, #WHPimagine got Audrey Kwok (@avdrvyk) thinking about one of her favorite artists, René Magritte. “He has a running theme in his paintings where the face of the human subject is obscured by some
"30.08.2017 02:17:43" [whpimagine] Photo by @sophiejanephoto
On the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, photographer Sophie Jane (@sophiejanephoto) used a double exposure technique to capture this rare scene of her two boys in a sweet embrace — with a stunning backdrop. “We knew we’d
"29.08.2017 20:13:51" [] Photo by @tinydoorsatl
Magic happens every time artist Karen Anderson (@tinydoorsatl) creates one of her miniature scenes in Atlanta. “I love the potential for art to build community,” says Karen. “And I especially love how impactful that art can be when
"29.08.2017 18:03:41" [] Photos by @demo_zer
Part of Demo Zervoudakis (@demo_zer) has always been drawn to the water. “I’ve never lived in a place where there wasn’t a beach or a river in close proximity,” says the Greek-Canadian architect, who was born in Montreal and spent his
"29.08.2017 16:07:07" [whpimagine] Photo by @amyduckdesigns
Sunlight turns an average park into an otherworldly scene. ✨ #WHPimagine
"29.08.2017 08:46:09" [whpimagine] Photo by @romestebanr
A view over the water + daydreams of adventure = #WHPimagine
"29.08.2017 07:44:56" [whpimagine] Photo by @dubyo
When reflections and reality meet, #WHPimagine happens. 🎊
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
"28.08.2017 23:12:01" [tiffxinstagram] Photos by @madhatterzero
As a student at the Moscow Film School, it only made sense that Natalia Gurkina (@madhatterzero) enter the #TIFFxInstagram Shorts Festival, a digital short film competition. “I couldn’t imagine a reason why I wouldn’t
"28.08.2017 07:03:06" [] This year’s MTV Video Music Awards (@vmas) are already underway, but the women of Fifth Harmony (@fifthharmony) find it hard to believe they’re really here. “It still doesn’t feel real. This is such a monumental moment for us,” says Dinah Jane,
"27.08.2017 16:53:39" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @ttfn
When Eunice Lau’s (@ttfn) friend Natalie comes to visit her in Paris from Hong Kong, the two get silly. “We went to the park, arranged the chairs, set up the tripod and voilà!” says Eunice. “This photo is about how random and crazy we both
"27.08.2017 15:56:20" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @dronerobert
Art director Roberto Hernández (@dronerobert) captured these rows of bright pink taxicabs from above with the help of his drone. “I am always looking for symmetry,” he says. 💞 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"27.08.2017 14:54:36" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @i_square_you
“Listen to the water,” writes Pedro Matos (@i_square_you), floating in the Atlantic Ocean. #TheWeekOnInstagram
"27.08.2017 07:15:47" [] Boomerang by @sza
SZA (@sza) grew up surrounded by music, but it wasn’t until her early 20s that she knew she wanted to be a musician. “My dad had a super wide range of eclectic tunes,” says the artist, who grew up in New Jersey. “Music was definitely in
"26.08.2017 16:56:23" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @veysoo
Dmitry Matytsin (@veysoo) was accompanied by Kuzma the cat on his early morning stroll as he contemplated the fog and a few life lessons. “Remember that when the future is unclear, everything will be fine because there is always someone
"26.08.2017 16:25:53" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @garcia_alexandra
Photojournalist Alexandra Garcia (@garcia_alexandra) traveled to Kentucky to be in the path of totality during Monday’s solar eclipse. “It was an otherworldly event,” she describes. “During totality, we kept saying that the
"26.08.2017 01:54:28" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] #Boomerang by @liztsarevna
Inspiration for Boomerangs appears in everyday objects for Elizabeth Tsareva (@liztsarevna). For this #BoomerangOfTheWeek, mirrors got her thinking. “They’re often represented as something unstable, mysterious and scary,” says
"25.08.2017 23:04:13" [whpimagine] Featured photo by @ginebrasiddal
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPimagine
Time travel, outer space, a parallel universe — the goal this weekend is to bring your wildest dreams to life through surreal photos and videos, like this one by Ginebra Siddal
"25.08.2017 21:49:32" [whereicomefrom] Photo by @kaylabriet
“I was raised in a multigenerational home, under the same roof with my mom, dad, aunt, uncles and grandparents,” recalls Kayla Briët (@kaylabriet), a 20-year-old filmmaker, composer and artist from Southern California. “On my mother’s
"24.08.2017 20:21:08" [wwim16💌,kindcomments] Photo by @pieraluisa
Piera Gelardi (@pieraluisa), the co-founder and executive creative director of Refinery29 (@refinery29), is here to empower women through creativity. “Our mission is to be a catalyst for women to claim their power,” describes Piera,
"24.08.2017 02:07:59" [weeklyfluff] Photo by @ungdee
Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Ungdee (@ungdee), a 3-year-old French bulldog living and loving life in Boston. According to his owner, Ungdee passes his time eating, sleeping and 💩— what could be better? 
Follow
"23.08.2017 08:44:21" [whpadventure] Photo by @stillvisionphotographycamb
Low temperatures and high winds didn’t stop surfers in the UK from catching a few waves over the weekend — and photographer Michael Thornton (@stillvisionphotographycamb) paused to notice. “It struck me that the
"23.08.2017 03:11:35" [whpadventure] Photo by @dnym_
Alone with his camera on an Indonesian beach, a passing horse and rider sent Denny Muhammad (@dnym_) scrambling to click the shutter button. “This photo expresses my feelings about this world,” he describes. “In darkness, there is always a
"23.08.2017 01:53:09" [whpadventure] Photo by @marinobambinos
You never know what you’re going to get when you take a photo in the ocean, but Queens, New York-based writer Monica Marino (@marinobambinos) was pleased with this one. “My daughter was having a blast catching waves, and I went
"22.08.2017 18:02:55" [whpadventure] Photo of @erwnw by @jmmyylee
Erwin Widianto (@erwnw) and friends get some perspective from their vantage point in the Indonesian countryside. “We are only a small part of the universe,” writes Erwin. “Be nice and respect everything around you.”
"22.08.2017 08:04:10" [whpadventure] Photo by @wanderinglaur
Adventure can be found even on a train ride home, like in this photo by Lauren (@wanderinglaur). “These sweet little girls sitting across from me are reminding me that even things I take for granted, and complain about often, can
"22.08.2017 04:29:16" [solareclipse] Photo by @dave.krugman
Today’s #SolarEclipse traced its path of totality — the geographic line along which the sun is entirely blocked from view by the moon — across the United States, from the woods of Oregon to the fields of South Carolina. Its rarity
"22.08.2017 02:08:54" [whpadventure] Photo by @wallopart
Dog mom Katie Wall (@wallopart) set out on a local beach sojourn at home in England. “Zero to not-quite-seagull-speed in 60 seconds,” she writes of her playful whippet. 🐶
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s
"20.08.2017 20:26:42" [] Photo by @peachystudy
As a student, Emma (@peachystudy) wasn’t satisfied with her school-issued planner, so she turned to patterned tape, brush lettering and collage materials to up her homework game. “I really got inspired by the study community itself
"20.08.2017 16:49:15" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @yamacame
In Japan, summer is a time for suikawari. “It’s a traditional game that involves splitting a watermelon with a stick while blindfolded,” says Yousuke Yamamoto (@yamacame), who took this photo of his daughter with a film camera and
"20.08.2017 15:55:10" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @mximlr
A 4 a.m. wake-up call sent Max Müller and a friend on a three-hour road trip to western Germany. “It was raining that day, which I quite like. It brings a special mood to the photos,” says Max. “This scene looks very unreal, and that’s
"19.08.2017 16:53:55" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @galvartt
Felipe Galvão and his cousin headed into the Brazilian countryside to capture this moment of stillness. “I like the relationship between the rigid and the sensitive,” he says of the softness of the flowers and the toughness of the
"19.08.2017 16:04:02" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @nekojimakeibu
A majestic feline takes a leap of faith in Japan. 😸 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"19.08.2017 01:53:37" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] #Boomerang by @lavraieviedesdanseurs
We’re diving into the weekend with this #BoomerangOfTheWeek from Parisians Claire and Florent (@lavraieviedesdanseurs), taken on their sunny Spanish getaway. “Dancing and laughing is our motto!” says the graceful duo,
"18.08.2017 23:41:08" [whpadventure] Featured photo by @luisadorr
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPadventure
A sense of adventure manifests itself in many different forms. This weekend, the goal is to capture that feeling of newness, possibility and striking out on your own, like in this
"18.08.2017 20:17:26" [worldhumanitarianday] Video by @felipedana
Brazilian photojournalist Felipe Dana’s (@felipedana) mission is to use photography to inform. “In addition to covering major news, we can’t stop looking for stories that aren’t always in the media but that need to be shared,” he
"17.08.2017 23:09:49" [] Photo by @emiibook
“A day without seeing any books is a sad day for me,” says Emilie (@emiibook), a 21-year-old French student and bibliophile. After discovering her passion for reading just a few years ago in — where else? — a bookstore, Emilie was
"16.08.2017 23:14:52" [weeklyfluff] Video by @ziggythebird
Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Ziggy (@ziggythebird). Described by her human as “trouble making, curious and cuddly,” green-cheeked Ziggy is a conure, a type of parakeet named for its beautifully hued plumes.
"16.08.2017 21:08:08" [] Boomerang by @toshadaa
Whatever mood she’s in, model and entrepreneur Toshada Uma (@toshadaa) can find a way to express it. “I try to look at my identity as a piece of art I’m creating — and hair, makeup and styling are my tools,” says the 18-year-old,
"16.08.2017 19:15:03" [] Photo by @amybethellice_
When Amy-Beth Ellice (@amybethellice_) needs a bunch of lavender wisteria draped across a table or a handful of raspberries to decorate a freshly baked cake, she doesn’t have to go far. “Growing up in the countryside, I’ve always
"16.08.2017 04:53:19" [whpmini] Photo by @alittlescotch
Small but mighty Scottish terrier Winston Aloysius (@alittlescotch) prepares for bath time with two even smaller rubber duckies. 🐥 #WHPmini
"16.08.2017 03:16:51" [boomerang,whpmini] #Boomerang by @christyyeee
Architect Christie Tan (@christyyeee) was motivated by #WHPmini to finish this tiny model of an old, local coffee shop — pictured just behind it — over the weekend. “Heritage buildings tug at my heart,” she says. “I like that
"16.08.2017 01:57:54" [whpmini] Photo by @alef79
Drones have a knack for making everything appear small.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project, #WHPmini.
"15.08.2017 22:27:04" [] Video by @theharperwatters
Harper Watters (@theharperwatters) says he’s been “a constant mover” ever since he was a child, dancing in styles from modern to hip-hop, jazz to African dance while he was growing up in New Hampshire. After moving to Texas to
"15.08.2017 09:43:53" [whpmini] Photo by @pattischmidt
For Patti (@pattischmidt), mini is “when you’re a whole lot smaller than your 6’4” brother.” #WHPmini 👶
"15.08.2017 03:15:29" [whpmini] Photo by @rosaiyoo
“Yellow rain boots for a rainy weekend,” writes South Korean paper artist Rosa Yoo (@rosaiyoo). ☔️ #WHPmini
"15.08.2017 02:01:20" [whpmini] Video by @dyllonwolf
A recurring appearance from this tiny, leaping frog inspired Dyllon Wolf’s (@dyllonwolf) #WHPmini submission. 🐸
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
"14.08.2017 23:02:56" [myinstagramlogo] Video by @deivitt
Computer engineer David Moreno Garcia (@deivitt) got to unleash his playful side while building this #myinstagramlogo with Lego bricks. Always on the lookout for bright materials to make logos, it took David 45 minutes to record this
"14.08.2017 20:43:07" [] Video by @jonburgerman
Jon Burgerman (@jonburgerman) has never not been doodling. “I doodled all the way through school, often getting in trouble for drawing with the condensation on steamed-up windows,” says the artist, who grew up in the UK and now
"13.08.2017 19:58:19" [boomerang] Photos and #Boomerang of @jasmeannnn
For Jasmine Brown (@jasmeannnn), keeping makeup simple doesn’t mean keeping it boring. “Modeling, fitness and traveling make my beauty routine stay natural 90 percent of the time,” says the 22-year-old, who is
"13.08.2017 16:53:15" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @dllln
Dillon Jenkins (@dllln) and his husky, Coda, camped at this lake with the hope of catching a stunning sunrise. “We woke to a cloudless sky and fog floating above the lake,” he says. “Coda rushed down to the water to dip her paws in, and we
"13.08.2017 15:54:11" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @andrrresky
Fresh beets, carrots, basil — “I came up with the idea for this photo after I brought this harvest home and laid it on the table,” says food photographer Andrey Tulsky (@andrrresky). “I couldn’t resist the recipe for beet pappardelle.
"13.08.2017 14:55:26" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @evaxucs
During her annual US motorcycle trip, Spanish native Eva Oliveras (@evaxucs) spotted these plastic flamingoes on the side of the road. “I was on the lookout for them, as always,” she says. “So, I came back the next day to take the
"12.08.2017 16:55:47" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @andreslobatoes
After stumbling across a television crew filming a period piece, photojournalist Andrés Javier Lobato Bonilla (@andreslobatoes) “felt like I was traveling through time,” he says. “I love the way the raindrops fall over the scene,
"12.08.2017 15:46:02" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @marcosalfonso_
Marcos Alfonso Gallardo Negrin (@marcosalfonso_) came to visit friends in the countryside to drink maté, watch the sunset and take photos of horses. “When I’m in the city, I love the presence of people. But when I’m in the
"12.08.2017 15:04:37" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @elenyh
“I wanted to show the color of summer in this photo,” says Elena Aparicio (@elenyh). “Every year, I come here to walk through the sunflowers. I love the colors in this town.” 🌻🌻🌻 #TheWeekOnInstagram
"12.08.2017 02:12:04" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] #Boomerang by @frenchie_sweets
Perky ears, blinking eyes and wagging tongues — Oreo and Mars (@frenchie_sweets), two French bulldogs and best friends, are in perfect sync for our #BoomerangOfTheWeek.
Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next #Boomerang — yours
"11.08.2017 23:22:47" [whpmini] Featured photo by @chiisanashiawase2015
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPmini
Small is cute but mini is irresistible — like this featured photo of tiny teacups from Kiyomi (@chiisanashiawase2015). This weekend, the goal is to take photos and videos of all
"11.08.2017 21:48:34" [kindcomments,wwim16💌] Photo by @agirlwithajournal
Lina Doerwald (@agirlwithajournal) remembers her first journal: it was a birthday gift from her grandmother, and she would go months without writing in it. Fast forward a few years, and the 19-year-old German student is
"10.08.2017 20:24:06" [💅] Photo by @wahnails
From blinged-out 3-D acrylics to intricate portraiture, London’s WAH Nails (@wahnails) paints fingertip canvases using the most cutting-edge techniques. “If there’s new tech, we’re trying to use it,” says the company’s social and
"09.08.2017 20:09:56" [] Photo by @flyingkat
Katja Eshkileva (@flyingkat) moves in accidental spaces between highlights and shade. Born in Russia and based in the Netherlands, the freelance photographer travels widely and likens her images to snapshots of a performance space,
"09.08.2017 07:33:41" [whpinthekitchen] Photo by @ihappenedindubai
When food arrived at the hotel for Kunal Kataria (@ihappenedindubai) and his family, Kunal looked at his wife and said, “Our daughter looks like a queen at the table for breakfast in the royal kingdom.” 👑#WHPinthekitchen
"09.08.2017 02:55:28" [] Photo by @cakemaniaitalia
Sasha Carnevali’s (@cakemaniaitalia) grandparents bought this 17th-century villa — complete with frescoes on the kitchen walls — after World War II as a country escape. “Like many people who have lived through a war, my
"09.08.2017 01:58:54" [whpinthekitchen] Photo by @lokesh.dang
“I love the concept of an open kitchen,” says Lokesh Dang (@lokesh.dang), who took this photo as he stepped out for a quick bite with a friend. “It makes me feel like the cooks are scientists, experimenting with something new every
"08.08.2017 20:08:11" [weeklyfluff] Photo by @rojothellama
“More like a dog than a llama” — that’s how Shannon Joy describes today’s #WeeklyFluff, Rojo (@rojothellama), a 15-year-old, 400-pound (181-kilogram) therapy llama. “Most llamas are always looking for threats — they’re often used as
"08.08.2017 06:40:35" [whpinthekitchen] Photo by @troudibilel
Waffle pops, anyone? #WHPinthekitchen
"08.08.2017 02:58:39" [whpinthekitchen] Photo by @takemecooking
This not-so-average Argentine picnic spread is the perfect setting for #WHPinthekitchen.
"08.08.2017 02:07:09" [whpinthekitchen] Photo by @allthatisshe
“Cooking with kids is when you end up, quite literally, wearing the food,” describes Dominique (@allthatisshe), at home in the UK. 🍄
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project, #WHPinthekitchen.
"07.08.2017 23:07:06" [hellomynameis] Photo by @cristinaverdu
“#hellomynameis Cristina Verdú (@cristinaverdu). I’m 22 years old and I live in both Alicante, Spain — the province where I’m from — and Australia. I study design engineering and I love longboarding! I got into the sport when my
"06.08.2017 16:50:28" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @martinwehrmann
Martin Wehrmann’s (@martinwehrmann) dream shot at Athabasca Falls in Canada’s Jasper National Park required his wife to stand on a cliff for 30 minutes until the sunset’s glow was just right. “She was so brave!” says Martin, a
"05.08.2017 19:43:54" [sitc2017] Photo by @oliwhitetv
Eating ice cream, riding a bike, spending lazy afternoons sunbathing in the park — these are just a few of the ways British entertainer Oli White (@oliwhitetv) likes to spend his summers in London. Watch our Instagram story now to see
"05.08.2017 17:00:46" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @azrieahmd
“It was sunset and the group was performing a slower version of the dance,” says 28-year-old Ahmad Azrie (@azrieahmd), of his portrait of an Awa Odori dancer at the Tanabata Matsuri festival in Tokyo. “There was no loud music
"05.08.2017 16:03:00" [theweekoninstagram] Photo by @sara_mellinagottardo
We’re swinging into the weekend from the coast of Croatia with @sara_mellinagottardo. #TheWeekOnInstagram
"05.08.2017 01:56:41" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] #Boomerang by @imfaridhasan 
We’re jumping for joy at this #BoomerangOfTheWeek from 19-year-old Farid Hasan (@imfaridhasan) of two of his college friends. “Maybe happiness can be obtained from simple things,” says Farid, “like capturing this moment.”
Add
"04.08.2017 23:16:29" [whpinthekitchen] Featured photo by @h.rebel
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPinthekitchen
Magic happens in the kitchen. This weekend, the goal is to take photos and videos of the good food and better company you find in the kitchen, as in this featured photo by Hedi Gharrat
"04.08.2017 20:20:02" [] Photo by @karabo_poppy
Moving to Johannesburg from her small South Africa hometown was an inspiration game-changer for Karabo Poppy Moletsane (@karabo_poppy), a 25-year-old illustrator, street artist and graphic designer. “A larger city showed me
"04.08.2017 01:46:50" [maderight] Photo by @sukkhacitta
After spending years studying Indonesian rural villages and analyzing their market systems, Denica Flesch was restless. “I didn’t feel like I was making an impact — a real, direct impact,” says Denica, who lives in Jakarta. She found
"03.08.2017 21:34:50" [wwim16💌,kindcomments] Photo by @yokisetiawan 
We’re excited to announce that the theme of Worldwide InstaMeet 16 (#wwim16💌) is #KindComments, a global movement to spread kindness on and off Instagram. InstaMeets — gatherings of people who come together to connect over their
"02.08.2017 22:55:15" [weeklyfluff] Video by @riepoyonn 
Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: two sleepy kittens named Amelie and Canele (@riepoyonn). These siblings live in Japan and love spending their time curled up in a warm ball, snoozing away. Follow @riepoyonn to
"02.08.2017 15:56:11" [] Video by @100Soft

A year ago today, we brought stories to Instagram and quickly saw a shift in how people share their everyday experiences with their friends and followers. Our community had an entirely new way of sharing not just life’s highlights, but
"02.08.2017 06:35:48" [whptalentshow] Photo by @naomi_etcetera
This confident little navigator named Ruby strode through a field of sunflowers in Rhode Island with her mother in tow. “Instead of telling her which way to go, I decided to just follow and let her lead the way,” says Naomi Meller
"02.08.2017 06:20:51" [whptalentshow] Video by @xpogoryano
It took 12 years of pogo training for Ryan O’Malley (@xpogoryano) to successfully land this wall-plant/no-hands backflip. “I’d never tried them before in a combo,” he says of his #WHPtalentshow submission. “After pogoing for such a
"02.08.2017 01:59:09" [whptalentshow] Photo by @lemleite
With the help of his young daughter and nephew, Luís Leite (@lemleite) captured this moment on the playground. “When a hula hoop is around, of course adults start playing as well,” he says.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from
"01.08.2017 04:30:24" [whptalentshow] Talent times two! Ukrainian paper artist Eugenia Zoloto (@eugenia_zoloto) designed this frock as a seamstress would, except it is crafted entirely out of paper. “This dress is all about summer,” writes Eugenia in her caption. “Sunflowers, bluebells and
"01.08.2017 03:06:03" [whptalentshow] “Every movement has connection,” writes @rodagenic in his caption for this #WHPtalentshow submission from Jakarta, Indonesia.
Photo by @rodagenic
"01.08.2017 02:20:36" [whptalentshow,boomerang] Wally, a Welsh corgi, is right on the nose with this #WHPtalentshow submission.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
#Boomerang by @wallythewelshcorgi
"31.07.2017 23:25:37" [] Three straight days of mist, rain and occasional downpour didn’t discourage the tens of thousands of people who gathered for Fuji Rock Festival (@fujirock_jp), one of the largest outdoor music festival held in Niigata, Japan, last weekend — including
"31.07.2017 21:46:12" [] Debangshu Moulik’s (@debangshumoulik) illustration career can be traced back to kindergarten. At home in Pune, India, his family spoke Bengali — but in class, his peers spoke Marathi, Pune’s provincial language. “I couldn’t understand nor speak Marathi,”
"30.07.2017 16:50:20" [theweekoninstagram] “My wife and I were going to have breakfast with a friend at the Mumbai racecourse, one of the few open spaces in an otherwise over-congested city. When we got there, I saw this light streaming through the trees and I told my wife to go ahead and I would
"30.07.2017 15:48:54" [theweekoninstagram] Victor de Valles Ibañez (@victordevalles) dove into a brilliant blue sea cave in the Mediterranean to capture this underwater scene off the coast of Minorca, Spain. Plunging into the sea is nothing new for Victor, who is a lifeguard. “I just jumped in
"30.07.2017 03:49:46" [] We’re heading to sunny Florida for El Clásico Miami, a friendly match between soccer clubs FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) and Real Madrid (@realmadrid). Watch our Instagram story now to see the FC Barcelona players gearing up for the game. ⚽
"29.07.2017 18:51:43" [theweekoninstagram] A quiet moment, cool mist and a beautiful gateway set the perfect scene in Omachi, Japan. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @jinuco
"29.07.2017 16:54:33" [theweekoninstagram] “I just wanted a beautiful, different photo,” says 28-year-old Daianni David (@suryaepandora) of her photogenic canine siblings, Surya and Pandora. At first it was difficult to get these two to stay in position, but at just the right moment they struck a
"29.07.2017 15:59:01" [theweekoninstagram] “What really inspired me was the calmness of that morning. I felt happy to live where I live,” says Eduardo Oropeza Escamilla (@eduardooropeza), who captured this pop of color in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. “I appreciate the fact that this photo wasn’t even
"29.07.2017 01:47:45" [whptalentshow] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPtalentshow
The goal this weekend is to make photos and videos that show off a talent or passion — like this video by Nico Frank (@nicofrankfb) showing off some fingerboarding flips. Whether your talent shines on paper, in
"28.07.2017 22:24:16" [] Kiana Underwood (@tulipinadesign) doesn’t just stop and smell the roses — she looks for foliage, fruit and other wild things to combine them with. “I believe in creating arrangements that have the movement they would have in nature — asymmetrical, wild
"28.07.2017 20:30:49" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] Surfers on the Eisbach channel in Munich caught the eye of California native Carla Cuares (@wandermom28) for our #BoomerangOfTheWeek. “It was thrilling to see them tackle the water in such a very narrow stream,” says Carla.
Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your
"27.07.2017 23:16:47" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! Today’s #WeeklyFluff is bounding in from Oakland, California. Meet Birch (@thatdoodbirch), a goldendoodle that is sometimes described by his human as part bunny. When he’s not leaping down a grassy hill, Birch can be found chasing his ball
"26.07.2017 23:21:17" [whereicomefrom] Mohammed Elshamy (@elshamyme) is still looking for a home. Born in Cairo, raised in Lagos and working around the world as a photojournalist since the age of 17, he recalls a life as an outsider. “When I was only a few weeks old, my family moved to West
"26.07.2017 20:44:51" [] Vicky Graham’s Plan A was to open up a doughnut and coffee shop that was simple and authentic. But then she started experimenting, and people liked what she was coming up with. And then the special requests started pouring in — which quickly turned into
"26.07.2017 03:59:19" [whpmood] While learning underwater photography, Tessie Wallace (@tessiewallace) captured a moment of quiet sibling bonding between her two nephews. “I was really just trying to capture them in the light because it was so amazing — you could see that they are
"26.07.2017 03:02:55" [whpmood] Melissa Nordan (@mlnordan) wasn’t quite sure what she’d get when she decided to experiment with a glass block that she found in her garage. “Each picture was a surprise depending on how my daughter tilted her head, and at the age of 7 there is really not
"26.07.2017 01:52:06" [whpmood] “Photography has helped me pinpoint my exact emotions as I too experience it,” says Jonathon Collins (@easternsuns), an environmental scientist and photographer from Australia. This #WHPmood submission, from the streets of Havana, makes him feel
"25.07.2017 23:12:08" [] Shark attack survivor and amputee Mike Coots (@mikecoots) isn’t afraid of sharks. When he was 18, Mike was attacked by a tiger shark while surfing off the coast of his hometown of Kilauea, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai’s north shore; it took Mike five
"25.07.2017 20:42:20" [] Vivid colorist Kayla Boyer (@kayla_boyer) believes rainbow hair makes the world a happier place. “If I had it my way, everyone would have colored hair,” she says. Rainbow hair, unicorn hair, confetti hair and even black-light hair are more than just
"25.07.2017 04:03:17" [whpmood] There’s nothing like the silliness shared among friends, Astika Rumateor de Leeuw (@astikarumateor) reminds us. #WHPmood
Photo by @astikarumateor
"25.07.2017 03:15:04" [whpmood] Irina (@irinahp) captures her bright, summery state of mind with some juicy watermelon and a pink picnic to match. #WHPmood
Photo by @irinahp
"25.07.2017 01:59:13" [whpmood] In Jakarta, @masjiwa captures that familiar feeling of just hanging in there.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project, #WHPmood.
Photo by @masjiwa
"24.07.2017 20:43:14" [] Tens of thousands of electronic music revelers from around the globe descend upon the Belgium city of Boom for two weekends in July for the @tomorrowland festival. “I love how the festival keeps improving itself — the production, the stages — it gets
"23.07.2017 16:53:35" [theweekoninstagram] Fireworks are on display for one in this surreal scene from Japan’s Aichi Prefecture by Taizi Sakamoto (@aixphoto). “I was inspired by the light and shadow in the beautiful sky,” says Taizi. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @aixphoto
"23.07.2017 15:51:35" [theweekoninstagram] “Serendipity has played its role in making this photo,” says Marko Risovic (@markorisovic) of a timeless moment captured in Drvengrad, Serbia. The freelance photographer from Belgrade noticed the golden light on the mountaintops from the corner of his eye
"23.07.2017 14:53:14" [theweekoninstagram] A single flower becomes a giant gift when playing with scale in this coastal scene from Balaklava, Ukraine. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @chuuubaka
"22.07.2017 20:50:25" [] It’s been an exciting year for Sejahari Saulter-Villegas (@amaru_ler). The 18-year-old, who travels to NYU this fall to study dramatic writing, was recognized by Chicago’s young playwrights competition, and made his Broadway performance debut after
"22.07.2017 16:57:17" [theweekoninstagram] The majesty of the Matterhorn pales in comparison to the cuteness of these Valais blacknose sheep. “When I saw this herd of sheep and well-known Matterhorn in the background, I imagined exactly this picture in my mind,” says Iryna Raichuk
"22.07.2017 01:49:06" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] Two swans make guest appearances as Kate Matsevych (@kate_matsevych) strolls down a dock at Toronto’s Sunnyside Beach in our #BoomerangOfTheWeek. Kate has spent the past three years traveling the globe, and at each stop she tries to capture Boomerangs of
"22.07.2017 00:01:01" [whpmood] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPmood
The goal this weekend is to create photos and videos that creatively interpret specific moods, like this underwhelmed, sleepy cat by @rojiman. Whether you’re feeling amused, energetic, mellow or even bored, here’s how to
"21.07.2017 20:13:14" [] “I’m an adult and I dress up as people,” says 22-year-old cosplayer Kiera Please (@kieraplease). While Kiera enjoys seeing the reactions she gets from bystanders when she’s in costume, she says the process of transforming herself into beloved characters
"21.07.2017 01:57:55" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! Meet today’s squeaky-clean #WeeklyFluff, @sun.kyu39thankyou. This Himalayan cat and his brother from Japan are often seen soaking in the tub, dressing up and munching on treats. To learn more about these seal-point furballs, follow
"20.07.2017 23:44:59" [🇨🇦❤️] Lady Divine Tugade (@uhmlady) is a natural both in front of and behind the camera. “I’m not very camera shy,” says the 19-year-old fashion blogger and photographer, “but styling and capturing individuals is definitely something I love!”
Lady Divine moved
"19.07.2017 20:02:45" [eyeson] Foreign news correspondent Sune Engel Rasmussen (@suneengel) has his #EyesOn Afghanistan, a place he says is teeming with stories. “Afghanistan has, to some extent, dropped off the news radar,” he says. Sune is working to bring it back.
Sune, who is
"19.07.2017 04:08:42" [whpispyemojis] Turning an emoji into a polymer clay mosaic is no easy feat, but artist Linda Webb (@creekside_studio) made it happen with this little 😻. “This photo makes me happy,” she says. “This particular emoji is always used to communicate a positive message.”
"19.07.2017 03:03:50" [whpispyemojis] “If I could send one emoji to my dog, which one would it be?” asks Samuel Jurcic (@lookoflal), blowing 😘 to his loyal friend Lal. #WHPISpyEmojis
Photo by @lookoflal
"19.07.2017 01:56:51" [whpispyemojis] As an architect, “I’m always looking for simple, minimal structures,” says Aida Rivero Díaz (@candyperfumeworld). “The fact that this is not a regular emoji made it harder to find!” Ⓜ️
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend's hashtag
"18.07.2017 23:03:29" [] Many photographers seek out the light, but for Brooke Shaden (@brookeshaden), the most interesting aspects of human nature are in the dark. “I see a lot of beauty in the things I find dark and scary,” says the Arizona-based fine art photographer. “I’ve
"18.07.2017 07:34:38" [whpispyemojis] This little monkey-pup sees, hears and speaks no evil. 🙈🙉🙊 #WHPISpyEmojis
Photo by @danidlm
"18.07.2017 03:07:26" [whpispyemojis] 🌀 marks the spot. #WHPISpyEmojis
Photo by @cdziadurski
"18.07.2017 01:51:41" [whpispyemojis] “When I saw my husband’s yellow T-shirt topped with Misha’s black-and-white socks in my laundry bin this morning, I immediately knew I had to do an emoji,” says art director Helga Stentzel (@made_by_helga). 🙂
Follow along to see more of our favorites
"17.07.2017 20:20:40" [] Cars, a microwave, bread — these are all items that professional doodler Sam Cox (@mrdoodle) has used as a canvas. In other words, nothing is safe from a doodle: “As long as it’s got a clear, blank surface, then I’ll draw on it,” says the 23-year-old from
"16.07.2017 16:50:33" [theweekoninstagram] A young woman catches the camera’s eye in Japan. 👀 #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @_kody3
"16.07.2017 15:50:16" [theweekoninstagram] From the outside looking in, this 1950s-era swimming pool complex caught Thorsten Fuchs’ (@forstentuchs) eye on a sunny day in Germany. “It’s just a normal day at the pool, but the architecture makes it interesting.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by
"16.07.2017 14:54:25" [theweekoninstagram] Coming in for a landing. 🐝 #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @kimako_
"15.07.2017 16:55:33" [theweekoninstagram] It’s just another day at the beach for Tanya Michel (@thezenkitty) and her cat in the United Arab Emirates. “It inspires me to watch my cats outdoors,” she says. “All their senses are alive as they take in everything around them.” 😺
"15.07.2017 15:54:40" [theweekoninstagram] Sometimes it’s hard not to give a sideways glance. “I hope this makes people want to dive into the water,” says Jean Claude Luong (@fotomaniak) of this scene captured in the south of France. 💦 #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @fotomaniak
"15.07.2017 11:10:43" [] Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) has many titles under her belt — actress, Miss World 2000 winner, philanthropist — but her original career aspirations had her heading toward a very different field altogether: “I was studying to be an aeronautical
"15.07.2017 02:01:39" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] Laundry swaying on the line caught the eye of Norwegian art teacher Ragnhild Furulund (@ragnhildsvisuelledesign) for this #BoomerangOfTheWeek, captured on a road trip across a Greek island. “When I saw the clothesline, I decided to stop,” says Ragnhild.
"14.07.2017 22:56:53" [whpispyemojis] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPISpyEmojis
Start scanning your surroundings: The goal this weekend is to make photos and videos that catch your favorite emojis hiding in plain sight — like this curious tree 👀 spotted by @nori_qoo in Japan. Whether you’re
"14.07.2017 20:04:11" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Bacalao (@yogalgo), a shy, intelligent and loving Galgo Español, or Spanish greyhound. She’s the star of a documentary film called “Yo Galgo,” made by her human Yeray López, which raises awareness
"14.07.2017 01:44:36" [] Bellerby & Co. Globemakers (@globemakers) is one of the only companies in the world still handcrafting globes — everything from molding a perfect sphere to personalizing the maps to painting details — and they have no intention of stopping. “A globe is a
"13.07.2017 02:08:44" [] With a little bit of photo magic, Constantina Schmid-Mprigou (@focuscada) captures whimsical scenes of people, places and the natural world. “Even as a child, I liked to create stories. I could fill my books with drawings of my dream worlds,” says the
"12.07.2017 20:28:36" [] “I don’t want to be known as the girl who was shot by the Taliban. I want to be a girl who struggled for her rights,” says Malala Yousafzai (@malalafund), an activist for girls’ education and the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. After she
"12.07.2017 04:19:22" [whpmultiply] An almost-floating figure speeds through light and shadow in Boy Hardy’s (@boylagi) #WHPmultiply submission. 🏃
Photo by @boylagi
"12.07.2017 03:05:21" [whpmultiply] Up, up, up for a drone’s-eye view of the colorful levels of this elementary school in Victor Cheng’s (@veeceecheng) #WHPmultiply submission. “I often find myself photographing Hong Kong’s architecture,” he says. “I love the vibrant colors of this
"12.07.2017 02:14:52" [whpmultiply] For Ernanda Putra (@ernandaputra) and his coworkers, downtime at work can be twice the fun. “When we have the right lighting in the right moment, we just create.” 🎈🎈
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project,
"11.07.2017 22:57:36" [] Bryce Harper (@bharper3407) has a few important rituals before each big game — “most involve a pre-game meal, a fresh shower and getting my hair right” — and he’ll be indulging in them just the same before the Major League Baseball (@mlb) All-Star Game,
"11.07.2017 08:14:24" [whpmultiply] “Three’s company,” writes Andrew Kuttler (@andrewkuttler) in his caption. 💚💛❤️ #WHPmultiply
Photo by @andrewkuttler
"11.07.2017 03:09:34" [whpmultiply] One after the other, boys take the plunge into the waters of the Balearic Sea for #WHPmultiply. 🏊
Photo by @ztarekz
"11.07.2017 02:04:26" [whpmultiply] A shower of hats seems to fall from the sky in @mywitsend’s #WHPmultiply submission. 🎩
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
Photo illustration by @mywitsend
"10.07.2017 23:01:19" [myinstagramlogo] Glue, borax and food coloring came together to create the slime for Brenden Urick’s (@slimejellies) #myinstagramlogo. “This was one of my least time-consuming slimes to make — it only took 10 minutes,” says Florida-based Brenden, who began creating her
"10.07.2017 20:34:04" [🇨🇦❤️] Samantha Heidinger (@catfriendo) creates her delicate cutouts with paper, a knife and a whole lot of patience at her home kitchen table. “Some of my bigger, more detailed pieces can take days,” says Samantha. “Earlier this year, I did a 9-inch by 9-inch
"09.07.2017 16:56:03" [theweekoninstagram] While visiting Japan’s Kusasenri prairie, Naomi Fujimoto (@naocan8) took this photo through the fog. “I was inspired by the bonds between human and animal,” says Naomi. 🐴 #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @naocan8
"08.07.2017 16:58:39" [theweekoninstagram] Architect and artist Cyril Lancelin (@town.and.concrete) designed this bubblegum-pink installation to look like “a magical place during an unreal night.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo illustration by @town.and.concrete
"08.07.2017 15:57:00" [theweekoninstagram] On holiday with her husband on the Greek island of Kythira, Evangelia Kalogeraki (@getxomujer) jumped into the water in a sea cave to take this photo from below. “I love the sunbeams entering the water that make the bodies seem like they’re dancing.”
"08.07.2017 01:48:00" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] Bubbles and pugs — what could be better than this #BoomerangOfTheWeek by Maitri Mody (@honeyidressedthepug) with her pup, Ari? “On most weekends, Ari and I are out and about in London, exploring new neighborhoods and dressing up in coordinated outfits,”
"07.07.2017 23:18:01" [whpmultiply] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPmultiply
This weekend, the goal is to create photos and videos that show duplicates of different people, places and things, like in this image by @yagazieemezi. Here are some tips to get you started:
Keep your eyes peeled for
"07.07.2017 21:17:59" [dronies] “The first time I ever saw a drone, I knew that I wanted to have one,” says Renee Lusano (@wrenees), who uses her drone to photograph vast landscapes. “Drones really appeal to me because they’re a fun toy, but also a photographic tool. And as I started to
"07.07.2017 02:08:30" [] For Hedi Gharrat (@h.rebel), creativity starts with setting the table. Inspired by books, history and the far-flung places that she hopes to visit, Hedi creates delectable dreamlands from her home in Tehran, Iran, that burst with detail. “I don’t want the
"06.07.2017 23:04:41" [weeklyfluff,internationalkissingday] Hello, world! Here’s a special edition #WeeklyFluff coming at you for #internationalkissingday: Kingston (@hellokingston) the pup riding in his human’s dog-mobile. No matter where they’re going, Kingston and his friends always make time for a few kisses.
"06.07.2017 17:01:58" [] Starting today, you can reply to stories with a photo or video. From selfies to Boomerangs, now you can be even more fun and playful when you respond to friends.
To reply with a photo or a video, tap the new camera button while you’re watching a story.
"06.07.2017 02:04:42" [] Slovakian photographer Maria Svarbova’s (@maria.svarbova) work focuses on the loneliness and isolation of modern life. “My images have something almost theatrical about them,” says Maria, who studied archaeology before turning to photography. “It’s as if
"05.07.2017 20:36:39" [] This year, tennis player Andy Murray (@andymurray) is walking into his 12th Wimbledon tennis tournament (@wimbledon) as the defending champion and world’s top ranked player — but it hasn’t gone to his head. “It’s a great feeling, but my ranking isn’t
"04.07.2017 20:03:33" [] “Most of my memories revolve around really good food,” says Esteban Castillo (@chicanoeats), the Southern California-based blogger and cook behind the bold colors and flavorful recipes of Chicano Eats. After growing up in Los Angeles in a Mexican-American
"04.07.2017 16:47:22" [whpsparkle] The sun shines through Kouichi Chiba’s (@chibichibin) resin-coated illustration for #WHPsparkle.
Photo by @chibichibin
"04.07.2017 15:58:51" [whpsparkle] It’s sparkler season. #WHPsparkle 🎇
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
Video by @_nomadicmom
"04.07.2017 06:16:04" [whpsparkle] Twinkling fireflies add light to dark woods in this animated illustration by @jesuso_ortiz of Spain. #WHPsparkle
Video by @jesuso_ortiz
"04.07.2017 04:28:49" [whpsparkle] @aravisdolmenna’s hand metamorphoses into an iridescent butterfly for #WHPsparkle.
Photo by @aravisdolmenna
"04.07.2017 03:17:42" [whpsparkle] “Rise and sparkle,” writes @dianrockmad in his caption for this photo of a forest in Java, Indonesia. ✨
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project, #WHPsparkle.
Photo by @dianrockmad
"03.07.2017 17:27:05" [] As a child growing up in western Pennsylvania, Paige Davis (@pythonpaige) was entranced by the natural world. “I always knew I was going to work with animals when I grew up,” she says. “I just didn’t know what that work would be.” Years later, while
"02.07.2017 20:27:37" [] Since Trench (@acoustictrench) was a boy growing up in New England, he's always been drawn to music. “One of my earliest memories is playing the air guitar in the kitchen when the Beach Boys came on the radio,” he says. Fast forward 20 years, and Trench
"02.07.2017 16:58:01" [theweekoninstagram] “Fancy a swim under the moon?” writes Aurélie (@afadingsummer) in the caption for her photo of artist Luke Jerram’s work, which is displayed in Rennes, France, through this weekend. “It’s a huge helium balloon with detailed NASA imagery of the lunar
"01.07.2017 23:03:05" [pride2017] Irina Alegre (@irinacosmopolitan) first came out on Instagram. “I was tired of keeping it a secret, so I posted a picture of us,” says the 24-year-old Madrid-based blogger and artist, who’s been with her girlfriend for four years. “It was never an
"01.07.2017 20:53:47" [🇨🇦❤️] When she first arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from Harare, Zimbabwe, as a student 16 years ago, Musemo Handahu (@misslionhunter) couldn’t believe the temperatures she encountered. “Each winter, I ask myself why I’m in this cold country,” says Musemo, a
"01.07.2017 16:55:11" [theweekoninstagram] While heading home from his grandparents’ house in West Bengal, India, Arnab Maity (@arnabmaity163) spotted a group of women riding their bicycles home from a local college. “This might look like just another simple moment from everyday life in rural
"01.07.2017 15:55:14" [theweekoninstagram] While enjoying the sun’s last rays in Catalonia, Spain, Susanna Ginesta Coll (@sginesta) just happened to have a rubber ducky with her. “I saw this hole on the beach and put the little duck inside for a sunset bath,” she says. #TheWeekOnInstagram
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"01.07.2017 02:02:21" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] Disco ball + flowers = “It’s so good to be home” in Sasha Donskova’s (@sunya_d) #BoomerangOfTheWeek. 💐
Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next #Boomerang’s caption — yours might show up here on @instagram. 
#Boomerang by @sunya_d
"30.06.2017 23:03:27" [whpsparkle] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPsparkle
This weekend, the goal is to let shining, sparkling light catch your eye. Here are some tips to get you started:
Look for pops of light against a dark background — fireworks, sparklers and bonfires included. Don’t
"30.06.2017 20:37:29" [] Since childhood, sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane (@izzywheels) have been best friends on a mission, creating colorful spoke guards for wheelchairs. They first began collaborating when Izzy, who was born with spina bifida and navigates her daily life in a
"30.06.2017 02:02:13" [eyeson,pride2017] Through his project “Where Love is Illegal” (@whereloveisillegal), Robin Hammond (@hammond_robin) has his #EyesOn survivors of transphobia and homophobia. “The project hopefully provides a platform where these people can say, ‘We are not unholy, unnatural
"29.06.2017 23:55:15" [] Painter Fátima Carrión (@premamabodypaint) turns women’s pregnancy bumps into colorful works of art. “It’s super relaxing for the mother and stimulating for the baby,” says the artist, who lives and works in Sant Feliu de Guíxols in northeast Spain.
"29.06.2017 20:28:43" [hellomynameis] “#hellomynameis Mikhaela Cherry Virginia Chandra (@mikhaelacherry). I am a 24-year-old freelance mural artist. I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, and went to college in Shanghai. I used to work a 9-to-5 job as a marketing assistant in Shanghai,
"29.06.2017 15:04:59" [] Today, we’re introducing two comment filters to help keep Instagram a safe place for self-expression: an offensive comments filter and a spam filter. These tools are the next step in our commitment to foster kind, inclusive communities on Instagram.
Many
"28.06.2017 23:00:20" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Rosa, Wilda and Missy (@rosawilda) — three Weimaraners living it up in Sweden. Sisters Rosa and Wilda look out for little Missy, one of Wilda’s young puppies, who loves sleeping, chewing and mischief.
"28.06.2017 20:35:56" [] Aurelie Cerise (@aurelycerise) never dreamed she’d become a paper artist for a fairly logical reason — by trade, she was a pharmacist. But during an especially hectic time in her life a few years ago, the Parisian found paper art as a calming hobby. “When
"28.06.2017 18:08:26" [] Masha Zakirova (@koteeeeo) takes to the streets of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, doing the sport she discovered just three years ago at 17. “I purchased a second-hand board, and it turned everything in my life upside down,” says Masha. “I’ve had so many exciting
"28.06.2017 07:41:49" [whp🌈] A heart-shaped rainbow on a cloudy sky reminds 17-year-old Adeline Wantiez (@toxicspiritss) that “love always wins, no matter what.” #WHP🌈
Photo illustration by @toxicspiritss
"28.06.2017 03:01:41" [whp🌈] When Erin Joy Seibert (@erinjoyseibert) called this small New England town home a few years ago, she never took a picture of this colorful site. “I took the rainbow wall for granted,” she says. “This seemed like the perfect occasion to revisit the spot.”
"28.06.2017 02:02:10" [whp🌈] Two girls put their heads together to create the colors of the rainbow. #WHP🌈
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
Photo by @rperspective
"27.06.2017 23:36:00" [🇨🇦❤️] For Cody Lawrence Dylan Avery (@codographs), who lives in the far eastern Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, a stunningly picturesque view is almost always a given. “From the rugged cliffs of the Avalon to the long range of mountains of the
"27.06.2017 20:14:00" [] Throughout his 22 years, dancer Kaner Scott (@kanerflex) has seen his share of hardship — but time and again he has chosen to learn from it. When he was 4, Kaner was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome; at age 15 he was re-diagnosed with autism. That same
"27.06.2017 05:03:27" [whp🌈] “A day filled with sunshine and rainbows,” writes Alpana Aras-King (@alpanaaras) of her #WHP🌈 submission.
Photo by @alpanaaras
"27.06.2017 03:37:04" [whp🌈] Kym Pham (@kympham) found the end of the rainbow in Iceland. #WHP🌈
Photo by @kympham
"27.06.2017 02:01:03" [whp🌈] Rainbow flags fly proudly in the Irish capital city’s LGBTQ pride parade.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project, #WHP🌈.
Photo by @inge19934
"26.06.2017 23:14:09" [🇨🇦❤️] “Being an accessibility detective wasn’t a job I wanted to have,” says Maayan Ziv (@maayanziv_), a photographer who was born with muscular dystrophy. “But I got so frustrated with spending hours calling ahead and researching to find out if the places I
"26.06.2017 10:06:46" [harrypotter20] Like millions of others around the world, Taryn Knight (@taryndraws) first discovered the magical world of Harry Potter when she was a young girl, and hasn’t stopped loving it since. “I just kept reading them over and over,” she says of author J.K.
"25.06.2017 21:12:11" [] For Javanese photographer Mast Irham (@mastirham), Indonesia can feel both intimate and colossal — a land of limitless possibilities. “Indonesian people have lived together with many differences for a very long time,” says Mast. “I think that’s why
"25.06.2017 16:54:31" [theweekoninstagram] Running through sprinklers at sunset in Catalonia #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @roger_bv
"25.06.2017 15:50:15" [theweekoninstagram] While having a visit in her mother’s garden in Austria, Nina Streit (@dreamingofmidsummer) spotted Moonie, her mom’s cat, crawling out of an abandoned birdhouse after a catnap. “I love the cat’s expression — so serious and self-assured,” says Nina.
"25.06.2017 14:55:20" [theweekoninstagram] “Once upon a time I ran barefoot on these roads,” says St. Petersburg, Russia-based photographer Ivan Pavlukhin (@ivan_pavlukhin), who recently returned to his childhood home near Pskov. “Now I have grown, but these smells of fields, grass and flowers are
"24.06.2017 16:56:05" [theweekoninstagram] Exploring the countryside outside of Bogota with a pup named Milo #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @villano1970
"24.06.2017 15:50:23" [theweekoninstagram] While strolling through the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City, Gustavo Marquez (@gustmv) spotted a man polishing his car. “It shows the dedication he has with his car and all the stories that they must have together.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
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"24.06.2017 14:53:54" [theweekoninstagram] James Kuan (@ohsnapjames) followed the sound of horns while visiting Kampenwand mountain in Germany and found these traditional Bavarian musicians. “One of my favorite styles in photography is blending different perspectives or genres together to create a
"24.06.2017 13:55:50" [theweekoninstagram] During a celebration of Iceland’s National Day, photographer Annie Ling (@annielingphoto) captures the crowning of a select “Fjallkona,” or Lady of the Mountain — the female incarnation of Iceland. “Here in Iceland, women are naturally perceived as
"24.06.2017 05:11:22" [] We’re heading to Los Angeles for @vidcon, an annual celebration of all things online video. Watch our Instagram story now to see the action with some of our favorite creators.
"24.06.2017 02:15:27" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] Now you see it, now you don’t, in this #BoomerangOfTheWeek from Elizabeth Tsareva (@liztsarevna). 🐈 🔥
Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next Boomerang’s caption — yours might show up here on @instagram.
#Boomerang by @liztsarevna
"23.06.2017 22:53:57" [whp🌈] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHP🌈 
In many countries around the world, June is Pride Month. So, for the third year in a row, we’re celebrating with #WHP🌈. The goal this weekend is to make photos and videos of people celebrating diversity, love and the
"23.06.2017 04:03:35" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Timothy (@timothy_the_mini_pig), a house-trained piggy with an adorably squishy nose. 🐽 When he’s not eating, sleeping or playing with his human mama, Timothy likes learning new tricks — as long as
"22.06.2017 20:17:44" [pride2017] Annie Flanagan’s (@annieflanagan) portraits are so intimate, so full of private moments and bared emotion, that you’re almost compelled to avert your gaze — but don’t. “Such a large part of the hate, confusion and judgement, gender-based or otherwise,
"22.06.2017 17:58:35" [nbadraft] “I’ve been looking forward to this moment since I was a kid,” says Malik Monk (@ahmad_monk), a 19-year-old former shooting guard on the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, who’s heading into today’s NBA draft as one of the most sought-after
"21.06.2017 23:03:05" [vidcon] Some 13 year olds ask for bikes, later curfews or larger allowances; Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight (@brooklynandbailey) asked for their own online video channel. “We grew up on our mom’s channel,” say the Texas-based twins, who gained their ease in front
"21.06.2017 20:20:21" [🇨🇦❤️,nationalaboriginalday] Before she identifies as Canadian, photographer Nadya Kwandibens (@_anishinaabekwe) identifies as Anishinaabe. “I’m an Anishinaabe woman and an Anishinaabe artist,” she says. “In Canada, native people belong to different nations that are indigenous to
"21.06.2017 04:55:29" [whpstandout] As seen through a puddle, cobblestones and nearby apartments became #WHPstandout material to Alek Malachowski (@hashtagalek). “I like how the reflection of the building disturbs the structure of the pavement,” says Alek.
Photo by @hashtagalek
"21.06.2017 03:08:08" [whpstandout] “I love making people laugh,” says Ashley Helbert (@tiny_chikn). “I bought this hanging basket plant a few weeks ago at a local Tennessee nursery, and I instantly thought it looked like some kind of floating plant monster. I finally took it upon myself to
"21.06.2017 02:00:42" [whpstandout] In the heat of the summer, “Cloudy sleeps closest to the AC,” says Chandan Bhola (@chandanbhola), who took this picture of his furry friend at home in Gurugram, India.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project,
"20.06.2017 23:01:16" [] Three — that’s how many trainers Isabela Moner (@isabelamoner) had in the six weeks leading up to filming the @transformersmovie, when the 15-year-old actress was getting in shape for her role as the independent Izabella. “I was doing cardio, boxing and
"20.06.2017 20:11:29" [vidcon] It was only six years ago that Sebastián Villalobos (@sebbbbas) first borrowed his mom’s camera to create his own videos and post them online. “Growing up, we didn’t have a computer at home,” he says, “so I had to go to a cybercafé and pay to go online!”
"20.06.2017 18:09:07" [] Starting today, we’re introducing the option to share a replay of your live video to Instagram Stories. Now, more of your friends and followers can catch up on what they missed.
When your broadcast has ended, you’ll be able to tap “Share” at the bottom of
"20.06.2017 17:03:58" [whereicomefrom,worldrefugeeday] “Photography allows me to stay on the move, much like I did throughout my childhood and young adult years,” recounts photojournalist Diana Zeyneb Alhindawi (@dianazeynebalhindawi), who was born in Romania to an Iraqi father and Romanian mother. “Our
"20.06.2017 05:37:27" [whpstandout] Two brothers play with optical illusions on a beach in the Netherlands. #WHPstandout
Photo by @chezdre
"20.06.2017 03:06:57" [whpstandout] An average man and an average fish transform into one extraordinary creature in Tehran, Iran. #WHPstandout
Photo by @anatiros
"20.06.2017 01:58:57" [whpstandout] A burst of bright yellow shines from Hong Kong’s monochromatic skyline.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project, #WHPstandout.
Photo by @ryanmamba
"19.06.2017 23:00:02" [vidcon] When Rosanna Pansino (@rosannapansino) first moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of Seattle, she decided to start making online videos to get more comfortable in front of the camera. “One of my first videos was me making a Mario-themed cake,” she says.
"19.06.2017 22:08:27" [pride2017,kindcomments] “I wanted to be a singer since I was a child, but the hunger and drive for it escalated when I saw Lady Gaga perform on her Monster Ball Tour,” says 18-year-old artist Trevor Moran (@trevormoran), who has since gone on to record two EPs and garner a
"19.06.2017 20:45:10" [kindcomments] Playing the inclusive, supportive character of Mae Valentine on Nickelodeon’s “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn” isn’t much of a stretch for 13-year-old actress Kyla-Drew Simmons (@kyladrewatla). “I try to congratulate, acknowledge and praise as many people as
"19.06.2017 18:51:23" [kindcomments] Actor Corey Fogelmanis (@coreyfogelmanis) has been performing since he was 6 years old, but it was around age 10 that it all really clicked. “I knew then that I wanted acting to be more than just a hobby,” says the 17-year-old California native, who’s
"18.06.2017 20:29:37" [fathersday] The only mystery behind the popularity of Mike Chau’s (@foodbabyny) pictures is why no one came up with the simple equation — food + babies — sooner. So, what inspired Mike to pose his son, Matt, and his daughter, Samantha, with delicious-looking foods
"18.06.2017 16:55:30" [theweekoninstagram] Lucie the sheepdog gets far too hot in the Midwestern summers, so her human, Amy Powell (@amy.lynn.powell), brought home a kiddie pool for her to cool down in. “Lucie went ballistic with excitement, jumping and biting at the water,” says Amy. “Then she
"18.06.2017 15:51:25" [theweekoninstagram] In Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, the June nights are long. “The moon shines double the time of the sun,” says Gisela Gomila (@giselagc_), who lives at the foot of the Andes Mountains with her husband and two children. “Some call
"18.06.2017 09:57:49" [] As the dad of four children ranging in age from 15 to 5, photographer Rob Yaskovic (@robyaskovic) enjoys untold opportunities for capturing informal family portraits — with “enjoys” being the operative word. “Every day, I’m taking photos,” Rob says.
"17.06.2017 20:38:56" [pride2017] The clashing colors, patterns and fabrics you see in Alexander Hernández’s (@hernalex_art) work are no accident — they represent the patchwork of the artist himself. “I like to mix different things together because that’s kind of my identity,” says the
"17.06.2017 16:53:12" [theweekoninstagram] Nastaran Farjadpezeshk (@nastaran__fp) is inspired by the simplicity of life outside of the city of Mashhad, Iran. “Whenever I get tired of the city, I take refuge in the suburbs,” she says. “It’s a new and different form of life.”
"17.06.2017 15:50:59" [theweekoninstagram] In the lush greenery of Taiwan’s Yangmingshan National Park, Vivian Huang (@vivianhaung) stops to smell the hydrangeas. “The light coming down from between the clouds made these flowers even more dazzling,” she says. #TheWeekOnInstagram
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"17.06.2017 01:59:16" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] We’re sliding into the weekend with this #BoomerangOfTheWeek by Christa Milster (@christamilster), captured at her family’s cabin in northern Michigan. “We used to play on this slide all the time when I was a little girl,” says Christa. “I had completely
"16.06.2017 23:46:51" [whpstandout] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPstandout
This weekend, the goal is to create photos and videos that capture one or several surprising elements — like this image by Ali Kate Cherkis (@cherkis). Here are some tips to get you started:
Look for unexpected
"16.06.2017 21:00:28" [] There’s no rule that kids’ birthday parties have to be splashed with cartoon characters, primary-colored balloons and superheroes, say business partners and mom-friends Gabriella Toscan and Dorothée Monestier. In fact, they prefer a more sophisticated,
"16.06.2017 02:02:06" [pride2017] There are two things 19-year-old trans model Ariel Moura (@mourariel) doesn’t leave home without: authenticity and self-love. “We learn something new every day, but a lesson that I take with me wherever I go is to be myself,” she says. Born in Belo
"15.06.2017 23:18:34" [] It worked out that 17-year-old fashion designer Shami Oshun (@bluexheeta) didn’t decide to go to prom until the week before — after all, she only needed one night to hand-sew her own gown. “I’m kind of a last-minute person. That’s where all my best ideas
"15.06.2017 20:52:51" [] Though she turned her own tassel last year, college graduate Kim Haskins (@kimscustomcaps) has been looking forward to the 2017 graduation season. Since high school, the California native has been helping friends add creative flare to their graduation
"15.06.2017 03:14:42" [pride2017,eyeson] Photographer Annie Tritt (@transcendingself) has her #EyesOn the journey of transgender youth around the world. “The project started with an idea of authenticity, of what it means to be yourself,” says the New York-based photographer, who takes portraits
"14.06.2017 23:38:05" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Malt (@apy.m), a big-eyed, sleek-haired Singapura cat who lives in Japan. Malt enjoys head scratches, ear cleanings and carrying a stuffed rabbit toy from room to room. Follow @apy.m to keep up with
"14.06.2017 20:31:56" [pride2017] “Every day I have to ask myself, ‘Am I ready to get harassed today?’” says Alok Vaid-Menon (@alokvmenon), a gender-nonconforming writer and performance artist based in New York City. “When I’m walking down the street, everyone knows I’m queer. I visibly
"14.06.2017 03:01:10" [whpfriendship] Summer break is in full swing for Sakura (the human) and MoMo (the French bulldog), whose mother Kyoko Mumm (@mummslove) took a picture of them one morning while they watched TV. “They can be the worst enemies — and the best friends,” she says.
"14.06.2017 02:00:06" [whpfriendship] Diving in the blue waters off the coast of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Andrés Navarro Blanco (@andresnb77) spotted a pair of swimming friends. “These two fish always stayed together,” he says. “I saw them and I instantly thought about friendship.”
"14.06.2017 01:19:48" [whpfriendship] Two young friends hug goodbye during their last playdate before a move. “I expected some tears,” says Mel Karlberg (@melkarlbergphotography), one the girls’ mother. “But they were smiling and laughing the entire time — just enjoying the friendship, living
"13.06.2017 22:51:25" [pride2017] The rainbow hues favored by Canadian photographer Laurence Philomène (@laurencephilomene) are vibrant — think lipstick-red, banana-yellow and bubblegum-pink — but the most radiant part of the photographs isn’t the colors. It’s the models themselves, who
"13.06.2017 20:23:49" [] While dreaming up designs for their brightly colored, sporty-chic clothing line Maison Château Rouge (@maisonchateaurouge), co-founders Mehdi Bathily and Youssouf Fofana don’t have to look far for ideas. “Our inspiration is our moms, aunts and women in
"13.06.2017 19:04:08" [] Today we’re introducing Archive, a new feature that lets you move posts you’ve previously shared into a space that’s visible only to you. 
Your profile is a representation of who you are and evolves with you over time. With Archive, you now have more
"13.06.2017 06:32:03" [whpfriendship] A group of friends band together to play in the waves in Surabaya, Indonesia. #WHPfriendship
Photo by @harismuzzaqi
"13.06.2017 04:45:35" [whpfriendship] Friends who braid together, stay together. #WHPfriendship
Photo by @angelaruediger
"13.06.2017 02:10:22" [whpfriendship] Two iridescent butterflies perform a slow-motion dance around each other in Stephen Mangiulli’s (@batmangiulli) #WHPfriendship submission.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project.
Video by @batmangiulli
"12.06.2017 20:25:16" [] When Tristan (@tristantales) was growing up, he wanted to be a pirate-cowboy-firefighter-astronaut-detective — “or, realistically, anything that allowed me to be creative on a daily basis.” The Los Angeles resident has since carved himself out a role
"11.06.2017 20:11:35" [] Twenty-four-year-old American professional skateboarder Lizzie Armanto (@lizziearmanto) is on our Instagram story, sharing her skateboarding skills and favorite local spots. Watch right now to follow along on Lizzie’s California adventure. 🌴💫
Photo of
"11.06.2017 16:53:26" [theweekoninstagram] Casting shadows during an InstaMeet in Hamburg, Germany. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @aufzehengehen
"11.06.2017 15:52:57" [theweekoninstagram] Maria Angus (@myminiabode) took her daughter Lola out for an afternoon of exploring the Story Book Trail, a pathway leading through a 20th-century heritage garden in Australia, when they met this pair of life-sized zebra statues. “I managed to take this
"11.06.2017 14:55:17" [theweekoninstagram] Abdul Momin (@photographybd) came across this group of boys happily playing a rules-free game of badminton in Bogra, Bangladesh. “They get one hour of leisure time each afternoon, and they spend it playing badminton even though they don’t know the rules,”
"10.06.2017 20:29:02" [] Borax, cornstarch, detergent — these are the everyday household ingredients that Megan Li (@slimeysugar) uses to make her slimes. “Borax has the best texture, and doesn’t melt,” says Megan, a 14-year-old California student who began making slime when she
"10.06.2017 16:57:15" [theweekoninstagram] Two of Vanessa Miura’s (@vmiura) favorite things — lavender fields and her dog, Suri — came together at sunset in southern Brazil. “Suri is such an inspiration for me, with all her dog innocence and pure love.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @vmiura
"10.06.2017 15:51:50" [theweekoninstagram] On a warm afternoon in Budapest, Mae Ryan (@maeryan) spent some time people-watching at Széchenyi Thermal Baths, one of the largest in Europe. “My eye can keep moving around the frame between the statues, the exterior yellow walls, the shimmering sunlight
"10.06.2017 14:53:12" [theweekoninstagram] A flock of ducks waddle by their faux counterparts in Bangkok. “I like it when the audience is confused by a photo at first, but then smiles,” say Tavepong Pratoomwong (@tavepong_street). #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @tavepong_street
"10.06.2017 01:52:12" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] Three surprised kittens from Hungary are the stars of our #BoomerangOfTheWeek. “These cats were adopted some time ago and have been inseparable ever since,” says Dávid Gergelyfi (@gergelyfidavid), who snapped his fingers to make them turn around in
"10.06.2017 00:53:00" [whpfriendship] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPfriendship
This weekend, the goal is to take photos and videos that capture the many aspects of friendship. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Consider the different ways that friendship can be represented — not just
"09.06.2017 22:50:07" [] “Unlike a lot of people, I didn’t dream of being an interior designer my whole life,” says Veronica Hamlet (@hamletinteriors). In 2014, the Grand Rapids, Michigan, resident found her calling after she and her husband purchased their first renovation
"09.06.2017 01:50:33" [myinstagramlogo] Artist Lucia Balcazar (@luciabalcazar) spent two hours meticulously painting paper petals to create her #myinstagramlogo. “It took longer than I thought because I had to paint each petal individually for the gradient to work,” says the Bolivian-born,
"08.06.2017 22:47:11" [worldoceansday] “The ocean is the most magical place I have ever visited,” says Michaela Skovranova (@mishkusk), a photographer who brings ethereal underwater images back up to land. “In it, you experience weightlessness and an incredible sense of freedom of movement.
"08.06.2017 02:09:43" [🇨🇦❤️] Almost a decade ago, Caroline Huard (@loounie) had an epiphany about her health. “I had been so focused on helping others that I had forgotten myself,” says the occupational therapist from Montreal, who turned her once-sedentary lifestyle around with
"07.06.2017 23:02:49" [] Scenes from a community center in Maryland. A surprise 70th birthday party in Virginia. Peaceful protests in Philadelphia. These are the types of moments you’ll find on Everyday American Muslim (@everydayamericanmuslim), a collective photo project founded
"07.06.2017 16:55:04" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: Teddy (@ted_gram), a mini goldendoodle with a major love for dressing up. Whether he’s at home in New York or exploring a new city, you can be sure that Teddy’s rocking a stylish outfit. Follow
"07.06.2017 02:57:02" [whpgetaway] “I love my son's joy and energy,” says Matilda Richardson (@matildamyrtlemay), who took this #WHPgetaway photo while camping with her family along the coast of Wales. “These trips are such an escape — cooking outside, listening to the wind rustling the
"07.06.2017 02:00:41" [whpgetaway] Spring is the time to visit Galicia, Spain, for some birdwatching, says @maruxi_84. “It gets pretty crowded during the summer holidays, but June is perfect.” #WHPgetaway
Photo by @maruxi_84
"07.06.2017 01:26:34" [whpgetaway] At Fort Griffin State Historic Site in Texas, two historical re-enactors are transported into a past era. “This is inspiration for a future painting,” says Jennifer Thompson (@thread_indigo), an art teacher. #WHPgetaway
Photo by @thread_indigo
"07.06.2017 00:09:50" [whpgetaway] In Wisconsin’s countryside, Craig Shimala (@cshimala) shows us his idea of getting away: floating in the middle of a lake on a child-size inflatable donut.
Follow along as we feature more of our favorite submissions to #WHPgetaway.
Video by @cshimala
"06.06.2017 22:18:50" [🇨🇦❤️] Alleles Design Studio (@alleles) is on a mission to stop hiding and start celebrating amputations. McCauley Wanner and Ryan Palibroda are the entrepreneurs behind the company that creates stylish covers for leg prosthetics for people all over the world.
"06.06.2017 06:49:10" [whpgetaway] “Real dunes have curves,” writes Alexander Tran (@atranphoto) in the caption to his #WHPgetaway submission, taken in Death Valley National Park.
Photo by @atranphoto
"06.06.2017 06:05:07" [whpgetaway] The map took @junioraditya off the beaten path in Bekasi, Indonesia.
Follow along to see more of our favorites from last weekend’s hashtag project, #WHPgetaway.
Photo by @junioraditya
"05.06.2017 17:49:08" [] Illustrator Lara Costafreda (@laracostafreda) failed her drawing class in college. But today her dreamy, confection-colored art is found in children’s books and perfume ads, on hotel murals and her own wallpaper collection. “I used to draw very well when
"05.06.2017 03:35:36" [] For the first time in @nba history, two rival teams are facing off in the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year.
Watch our Instagram story now to join us for Game 2 in Oakland, California, where the Golden State Warriors (@warriors) will take on the
"03.06.2017 21:23:56" [pride2017] These days, 26-year-old Aubrey Johansen (@aubreystrawb_rny) is full of pride. “Pride is having the ability to thrive and know that you’re doing it. Pride represents my relationship with my fiancé. Pride is a way to celebrate the people who have fought
"03.06.2017 16:57:05" [theweekoninstagram] A proud flamingo sits atop a vintage Fiat, parked in Paris. Sofiane Jabeur (@sofianeryanj) calls this photo “an ode to summer and new adventures.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @sofianeryanj
"03.06.2017 15:44:37" [theweekoninstagram] On a very hot day in Berlin, a heavy thunderstorm quickly took over, and Maximilian Streich (@streichwerk) embraced the rain with his camera in tow. “The beauty of photography lies in the simple things happening around you, things you can’t possibly plan,
"03.06.2017 01:57:21" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] A woman (and her shadow) star in our blustery #BoomerangOfTheWeek that offers two times the payoff.🍃
Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next Boomerang’s caption — yours might show up here on @instagram.
#Boomerang by @jankatcapar
"03.06.2017 00:11:20" [whpgetaway] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPgetaway
This weekend, the goal is to take photos and videos showing how you escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life — like this one by @kilianschoenberger.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
If you live in the
"02.06.2017 22:14:33" [] Canadian musician Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) can easily pinpoint his favorite part of headlining a world tour: the fans. “Night after night, there are new amazing fans who are excited to see you perform,” says the 18-year-old. “It’s challenging to
"01.06.2017 23:26:53" [weeklyfluff] ‭‭Hello, world! It’s time to meet today’s #WeeklyFluff: one special little lovebird named Rhea (@rhea_thenakedbirdie). Rhea lost all her feathers when she was 2 years old — she has Psittacine beak and feather disease, which prevents them from growing
"01.06.2017 17:01:56" [pride2017] For Casey Hoke (@caseycreates), pride is all about resilience and community. “I love decking myself out in rainbows and trans-pride memorabilia, but I also find pride in that history of resilience and in learning about leaders before me,” says Casey, a
"01.06.2017 07:39:28" [whpcolorstudy] A gray thunderstorm saturates the scene in western Turkey. #WHPcolorstudy
Photo by @ozanguzelce
"01.06.2017 03:10:49" [whpcolorstudy] A mosque constructed from red sandstone was the perfect backdrop for photographer Rohit Vohra’s (@rohit_apf) #WHPcolorstudy submission. “Having studied art, I am attracted to color and light,” says Rohit.
Photo by @rohit_apf
"01.06.2017 01:57:34" [whpcolorstudy] Mexico City-based art director Ana Blizzard (@anablizz) created this laundry room scene for a commercial project. “I would totally have this at home,” she says. “It’s tidy and colorful, but peaceful at the same time.”
Follow along as we feature more of
"31.05.2017 23:27:51" [madetocreate] A flamingo-pink parrot tulip. A fistful of sun-yellow ranunculus and magenta anemone. (And not a single bouquet of two dozen long-stemmed red roses in sight.) This is Floom (@floomofficial), an online delivery service that supports locally sourced
"31.05.2017 20:24:59" [] Beef Wellington for a birthday treat. Scrambled eggs at breakfast. These are chef Gordon Ramsay’s (@gordongram) most-requested dishes ... when he’s at home. “They see me as a breakfast chef now in the house,” he says of his family. In the rest of the
"31.05.2017 05:52:27" [whpcolorstudy] Life is much more colorful filtered through an inflatable ball. #WHPcolorstudy
Photo by @whitecloudsart
"31.05.2017 03:01:21" [whpcolorstudy] The only thing better than a man in a pink suit is two men in pink suits. #WHPcolorstudy
Photo by @adithiadwiapriann
"31.05.2017 02:16:10" [whpcolorstudy] An evening thunderstorm casts sunset-colored ripples in West Texas for #WHPcolorstudy.
Follow along to see more of our favorites submissions from last weekend’s hashtag project.
Video by @geococcyx
"30.05.2017 23:39:58" [] “I want the world to know everything about my husband,” says Anjali Pinto (@anjalipinto), a 28-year-old Chicago-based photographer whose late husband Jacob Johnson (@jcb_jhnsn) died suddenly, almost instantly, on New Year’s Eve 2016 from an undiagnosed
"28.05.2017 18:12:42" [theweekoninstagram] In Brazil, Raphael Angelo (@raphaelang) was drawn to the shapes created by a goat peeking out from a square portal. “I could not escape the chance to capture that moment when I saw that goat, standing between shadow and light.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo
"28.05.2017 16:27:00" [] A lot has changed since Felipe Massa (@massafelipe19) was 8 years old, racing go-karts in his home country of Brazil, but his love for driving remains the same. “I can’t see myself doing anything else in my life,” says Felipe.
With more than 250 Grand
"27.05.2017 18:26:00" [theweekoninstagram] “I like the shadows that are cast on the wall when the sun goes down,” says Stefan Turtzer (@nineoutoften), a resident of Berlin, who frequents the local Sunday market here. “I believe the picture celebrates the chill atmosphere and the late afternoon
"27.05.2017 17:02:09" [theweekoninstagram] A fan of anime, Nijat Gafarson (@gafarsonn) saw this moment in a park in Vienna and imagined the story of a princess with a four-legged companion.
Follow along as we feature more of our favorite moments from #TheWeekOnInstagram.
Photo by @gafarsonn
"27.05.2017 01:55:16" [boomerangoftheweek,boomerang] A single daisy in a French field twirled its way into our #BoomerangOfTheWeek.
Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next Boomerang’s caption — yours might show up here on @instagram.
#Boomerang by @boomyourlife
"26.05.2017 23:30:11" [whpcolorstudy] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPcolorstudy
This weekend, the goal is to create photos and videos that celebrate one dominant color.
Here are some tips to get you started:
Capture light and dark versions of the same color to add more depth to your frame. All
"25.05.2017 22:56:11" [hereforyou] “I started being open about my experience as a person with mental illness, because there’s a real serious void in the dance world,” says professional ballet dancer Sydney Magruder (@theblackswandiaries), who has struggled with anxiety since childhood.
“In
"25.05.2017 18:05:14" [] Today, we’re introducing two new features in Direct: landscape and portrait orientations, plus links.
Now, whenever you send a permanent photo or video to your friends in Direct from your camera roll, you don’t have to worry about cropping it.
We’ve also
"25.05.2017 17:00:19" [africaday,madeinafrica] Twenty-nine-year-old Sarah Diouf calls herself a serial entrepreneur. She started a digital media and visual production company that houses two publications, and her latest venture Tongoro (@tongorostudio) is a ready-to-wear clothing line #MadeInAfrica.
"24.05.2017 23:28:02" [hellomynameis] “#hellomynameis Malena Flores (@imalenaflores). I’m 23 years old and I’m an illustrator. I live in Itamari, a rural town in Bahia, Brazil, where I find the small moments of beauty that inspire me — like a clear night sky, where I hunt stars. Drawing has
"24.05.2017 20:44:49" [whereicomefrom] “My first modeling contract was in Japan when I was 13,” says model, photographer and TV and radio personality Brandise Danesewich (@antimodel). “I’m Canadian, but I spent the majority of my youth in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
"24.05.2017 04:27:47" [whpreflections] This portrait was quite literally a flash in the pan. Saeed Kouhkan (@skouhkan) found his sister’s reflection in the oil of a frying pan while cooking at his home in Behbahan, Iran. “It’s a mysterious portrait,” he says. “I like the contrast between the
"24.05.2017 03:01:21" [whpreflections] By positioning her foster grandson and labradoodle, Reagan, along the reflective waters of the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon, Sandi Swiridoff (@reagandoodle) was able to capture two meanings within the #WHPreflections theme. “The practice of yoga
"24.05.2017 01:47:39" [whpreflections] At home in Izmir, Turkey, Serkan Çolak’s (@serkanncolak) daughter played with a pocket mirror as her parents looked on. “This photo tells the story of me and my family,” says Serkan.
Follow along as we feature more of our favorite submissions to
"23.05.2017 23:04:16" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! Today’s #WeeklyFluff is a very good boy. Meet golden retriever Mambo (@mambohitsgolden), a therapy dog who is part of INATAA, an animal assisted therapy organization from São Paulo. Mambo spends lots of time volunteering for people in need
"23.05.2017 20:26:01" [] American athlete Christian Pulisic’s (@cmpulisic) first memories of soccer are with his father. “I remember my dad throwing a mini ball at me in the house and trying to score on him in the mini goal,” says the 18-year-old. Christian grew up in
"23.05.2017 16:05:08" [fromwhereirun] Today we’re excited to announce two new ways to discover the world around you on Explore: location stories and hashtag stories. Now you can see what’s happening around you and find stories related to your interests.
You’ll see a new story ring at the top
"23.05.2017 06:05:50" [whpreflections] Traveling photographer Piku (@xxpiku) doesn’t need any reflective props for his subjects when nature provides them all on its own. #WHPreflections
Photo by @xxpiku
"23.05.2017 05:07:42" [whpreflections] Thanks to a few carefully placed mirrors, hands emerge from the sand in Sonora, Mexico. #WHPreflections
Photo by @pacodelosmonteros
"23.05.2017 04:08:36" [whpreflections] “Upside down and right side up,” writes Carla (@carlaeez) in the caption to her #WHPreflections submission.
Follow along to see more of our favorite submissions to last weekend’s hashtag project.
Photo by @carlaeez
"22.05.2017 22:46:48" [] Spanish sculptor Isabel Tomás (@lisatoms_dolls) dreams up creatures that don’t live in our world. “My greatest source of inspiration is nature itself, not just animals and plants,” she says. From her home studio in La Sénia, Spain, she invents
"21.05.2017 16:50:34" [theweekoninstagram] Frida, a rescued Ibizan hound, and her human Miriam Behrendt (@tangoandfrida), took shelter from an approaching storm in a canola field. “We were on a walk and she instantly went there to hide from the weather,” says Miriam. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by
"20.05.2017 20:21:04" [] Music has always been a part of British singer Liam Payne’s (@liampayne) life. “When I was 6 years old, I sang karaoke for my granddad,” says Liam. “I knew then that I loved to perform, and now I’m doing something I’ve always dreamt of.” Today, Liam, now
"20.05.2017 16:56:49" [theweekoninstagram] With the blue hour waning along France’s Atlantic coast, a horse and rider passed by Pascale Fourteau (@halluci_nantes) as she took in the view. “The sound of the ocean empties my head and the sunset calms me,” she says. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by
"20.05.2017 01:57:49" [boomerang,boomerangoftheweek] We’re swinging into the weekend with Orso the Corgi (@churchilly) — the star of our #BoomerangOfTheWeek. “Orso loves to swing. He has been doing it since he was a little puppy!” says Christon, Orso’s human. “We enjoy making people smile and remembering
"19.05.2017 23:13:35" [whpreflections] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPreflections
Mirror, mirror, on the wall! This weekend, the goal is to take photos and videos of reflections, both man-made and naturally occurring.
Here are tips to get you started:
Notice reflections in all different surfaces
"18.05.2017 23:07:12" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time for your dose of #WeeklyFluff. Cookie and Kanpei (@usausausa1201) are two rabbits from Japan who always manage to pose for the perfect shot. When they’re not chomping away on a leafy green snack, they do their best to stay on
"18.05.2017 20:18:20" [] Gabriel Bouys (@gabrielbouys) discovered Instagram thanks to his daughter. “I work as a senior photographer for Agence France-Presse (@afpphoto),” says Gabriel. “I produce images for the media every day, but these are of specific subjects in specific
"17.05.2017 21:22:27" [whereicomefrom] “On the second night of our boat trip, the sea went rough and our boat leaked. One of the pumps stopped working and water was pouring in faster than the single pump could take out. The boat was floating in the sea like a matchbox.” Looking back at this
"17.05.2017 03:20:25" [whphomesweethome] Lake Garlate became even more picturesque when a swan drifted by. “I grew up on the shores of this lake, nestled among the beautiful mountains,” says Manuela Riva (@bellavitamanu) of her hometown in the Italian Alps. “I love to travel all around the
"17.05.2017 02:08:26" [whphomesweethome] Photographer Randy Haron (@2ndfloorguy) offered a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan for #WHPhomesweethome. “I wanted to get a shot of the residents in New York,” he says of the symmetrical apartment buildings below.
Photo by @2ndfloorguy
"17.05.2017 01:12:44" [whphomesweethome] Home = a kitten between the cushions. 😸
Follow along as we feature more of our favorite submissions to #WHPhomesweethome.
Photo by @franky.hoki
"16.05.2017 17:00:49" [] Picture this: 6-year-old Ashima Shiraishi (@ashimashiraishi) is playing in New York City’s Central Park when for the very first time she spots people rock climbing. “I was immediately intrigued,” says Ashima, now 16, who’s often referred to as one of the
"16.05.2017 15:05:19" [] Today, we’re introducing face filters, an easy way to turn an ordinary selfie into something fun and entertaining. Whether you’re sitting on the couch at home or you’re out and about, you can use face filters to express yourself and have playful
"16.05.2017 07:12:38" [whphomesweethome] “Is it croissant time yet?” Dominique (@allthatisshe) and her daughters catch a few extra winks before breakfast in bed. 🥐 #WHPhomesweethome
Photo by @allthatisshe
"16.05.2017 02:57:12" [whphomesweethome] Home is where the crafting corner is for Susan (@_susandrea_) in Pennsylvania. “You know, that place you must always have to ‘slow down’ and maybe take a picture or two?” she says. #WHPhomesweethome
Photo by @_susandrea_
"16.05.2017 02:13:03" [whphomesweethome] Growing up in Kampala, Uganda, soccer was the after-school event all the kids looked forward to, says Joel Nsadha (@joelnsadha). “We just played and played and played.” #WHPhomesweethome
Follow along to see more of our favorite submissions to last
"15.05.2017 23:00:56" [] For the past 10 years, José Naranja (@jose_naranja) has filled up notebooks with his adventures and reflections, synthesizing the wealth of the world around him. “Traveling is the best investment I can think of; it is the essence of freedom and being
"15.05.2017 20:33:46" [] French illustrator Inès Longevial (@ineslongevial) honors her inspirations, fashion, patterns and cuts in every project. She also believes in the power of sharing her artistic process, often showing pieces that are incomplete or in their infancy. “It’s a
"15.05.2017 17:03:11" [hereforyou] “Life is a tough game, and we can’t get through it alone,” says Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt (@arschmitty). After her 17-year-old cousin died by suicide in May 2015, Allison, now 26, decided to raise awareness and open up about her own struggles with
"14.05.2017 22:17:56" [theweekoninstagram] “There was just this puffin and me,” says Karl Steinegger (@karl_steinegger), of this moment he shared in Dyrhólaey, Iceland, near the Reynisfjara beach rock formations. “He looked at me and I looked at him.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @karl_steinegger
"14.05.2017 17:01:09" [mothersday] “We used to refer to our family as a pop-up family because that’s really what we were,” says @fostermoms, two lesbian moms who originally were emergency foster parents, taking care of children who needed unplanned, short-term care. After fostering “Tiny”
"13.05.2017 17:00:05" [theweekoninstagram] French travelers Laura De Menech and Timothé Renaud (@takatoukiter.leblog) captured this bird’s-eye view of a Vietnamese woman waiting for tourists to board her boat. “We like that you can’t see her face because of her traditional conic hat,” they say.
"13.05.2017 02:15:56" [mothersday,madetocreate] “Growing up, my mom always had this monster flower garden,” says Grace Lam. She and her four siblings own Fivefork Farms (@fiveforkfarms), a fresh-cut flower farm, inspired by their mother’s passion for planting. In 2012, after years of working in
"12.05.2017 23:04:42" [whphomesweethome] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPhomesweethome
There’s no place like home. This weekend, the goal is to celebrate home in all its forms — the people, the places, the things — and what makes them feel special.
Here are some tips to get started:
Take a portrait
"12.05.2017 17:03:12" [hereforyou] “On April 5, 2016, my brother-in-law, Andrew Roberts, took his own life,” explains Luke Ambler (@ambler09). He’s the founder of Andy’s Man Club (@andysmanclubuk), a UK-based community that offers men a space to talk about the real issues affecting their
"11.05.2017 21:42:31" [] Alongside veteran photographer Q. Sakamaki, Tokyo-based photographer AKO (@akolonic_) co-founded @everydayjapan, a collective whose members expose the reality behind day-to-day life in the country. Their photography covers difficult, and often
"11.05.2017 02:09:36" [weeklyfluff] Hello, world! It’s time for today’s dose of #WeeklyFluff. Meet Max and Louise (@max_et_louise), two pooches from Portugal who love to spend time in the water and enjoy their home city of Lisbon. Don’t miss out on any of their metropolitan (or nautical)
"10.05.2017 20:03:55" [myinstagramlogo] Tons of tiny hand-drawn circles came together for Ellen Eilander’s (@colorful_cards) #myinstagramlogo, her remix of our app’s logo. “Being 32 and very ill isn’t always cupcakes and butterflies,” says Ellen from the Netherlands, whose chronic illnesses
"10.05.2017 04:46:48" [whpdreambig] Books are Johanna Häusler’s (@beautelicieuse) motivation. “I love reading stories about brave characters who follow their dreams,” says Johanna, surrounded by novels at home in Germany. “They teach me that everything is possible.” #WHPdreambig
Photo by
"10.05.2017 03:04:02" [whpdreambig] Springtime blooms in the UK inspired Laura Di Stefano’s (@laly_dis) #WHPdreambig submission. “The petals were flying, and it seemed so magical,” she says. “It was like a shower of stars.” 💫
Photo illustration by @laly_dis
"10.05.2017 01:52:22" [whpdreambig] Kaushal Parikh (@kaushalpar) spent an afternoon people-watching at Marine Drive in Mumbai, India. “This is a place that people flock to to spend hours staring at the sea and contemplating life,” he says. #WHPdreambig
Photo by @kaushalpar
"10.05.2017 00:59:37" [] In the lush jungles of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, Danish chef René Redzepi (@reneredzepinoma) is adapting his ethos of hyper-local cuisine to Tulum's vibrant food culture. “I keep coming back to Mexico to learn and be inspired by the rich food history
"09.05.2017 07:51:38" [whpdreambig] Light filters into a cave and onto a lone explorer in Bangkok. #WHPdreambig
Photo by @myrulee
"09.05.2017 05:05:42" [whpdreambig] A surfer imagines the perfect wave in Kim’s (@kbw69) double-exposure photograph. #WHPdreambig
Photo by @kbw69
"09.05.2017 02:57:55" [whpdreambig] Friends flying kites and colorful pinwheel structures dot the Iranian landscape, evoking a sense of playfulness in Peyman Pustduzan’s (@peyman_pustduzan) #WHPdreambig submission. “A dream you dream alone is only a dream,” Peyman quotes Yoko Ono, words
"08.05.2017 17:00:51" [hereforyou] “When I was younger, I was very deeply involved with an eating disorder. I was suffering from anorexia, and I didn’t know how to get myself out of it,” says actress Troian Bellisario (@sleepinthegardn). “I was a privileged young woman. I was going to a
"08.05.2017 16:18:56" [hereforyou] “The Sad Girls Club (@sadgirlsclubpbg) started with me documenting my worst year of depression, and I created a film out of what I was going through,” says 27-year-old Elyse Fox (@elyse.fox). “My family never knew what was happening with me. I always
"07.05.2017 17:00:57" ["theweekoninstagram"] At a skate park in Portugal, German photographer Alexander Bechel (@alex.visuals) urged a young skater to conquer his fears on the biggest ramp in the park. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @alex.visuals
"07.05.2017 15:59:47" ["theweekoninstagram"] Jongbeom Lee (@johnbam_) took this playful photo of two newlyweds on Jeju Island in South Korea. “The weather was perfect,” he says, “and they had cute balloons.” #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @johnbam_
"06.05.2017 19:24:56" [] “As a young female entrepreneur, I felt like navigating the world of business was scary, intense and oftentimes isolating,” says Jaclyn Johnson (@jaclynrjohnson), the CEO of Create & Cultivate (@createcultivate), a site on a mission to inspire the modern
"06.05.2017 17:00:07" ["theweekoninstagram"] On a road trip from Switzerland to the Italian Dolomites, Johan Corminboeuf (@johanboeuf) and his friends got up early to watch the light pour over the mountains. “During the weekdays working as a designer, I don’t take the time to appreciate the moment,”
"06.05.2017 16:01:21" ["theweekoninstagram"] A girl and her poodle share a moment. #TheWeekOnInstagram
Photo by @photograph.joe
"06.05.2017 01:58:56" ["boomerangoftheweek", "boomerang"] “Keep exploring, keep inspiring, stay positive” = the mantra of Fikri Idris (@mrspade85), an engineer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, who made our #BoomerangOfTheWeek at the beach.
Add #BoomerangOfTheWeek to your next Boomerang’s caption — yours might show
"05.05.2017 23:14:37" ["whpdreambig"] Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPdreambig
Your dreams encapsulate your highest goals. This weekend, the goal is to capture that reach-for-the-stars feeling with photos and videos.
Here are some tips to get started:
Are you training to run your first marathon?
"05.05.2017 20:09:05" ["bettermakeroom", "", "collegesigningday"] “My name is Chris (@chrisjsuggs), and I’m 16 years old. This fall, I’m going to my dream school, the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, so I can continue my work in public service. 2014 was probably one of the darkest times you’ve seen in my
"05.05.2017 01:39:08" [] Raised on the sunny beaches of Málaga, Spain, Fran Mart (@franmart_) was always drawn to the earthy ocher, copper and wooden tones more commonly found in other countries. “Part of me felt like I belonged somewhere else,” he says. Four years ago, after a
"04.05.2017 17:00:02" ["maythefourthbewithyou"] When “Star Wars” fan Adam Milton (@adamkinskymilton) got a Darth Vader tattoo seven years ago, he was inspired to change careers. “Like a lot of young people, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” says the 29-year-old, who previously painted cars.
"03.05.2017 21:12:23" [] “If you like cute junk, I’m your guy,” says Truck Torrence (@100soft), a “kawaii” (cute) pop artist based in Los Angeles. His company’s name, 100% Soft, comes from how he sees his art: “I really love being able to take something, whether it’s a person,
"03.05.2017 17:11:15" [] From wild horses and women wrapped in burqas to cherry-red ATMs and guys in fashionably distressed jeans, street photographer Gökhan Değirmenci (@gokhan.degirmenci) captures the arresting intersection of tradition and modernity in Istanbul. “I love to
"03.05.2017 04:20:54" ["whpgoodnight"] Colors paint the sky. Children swing by the North Sea. The smell of saltwater fills the air. #WHPgoodnight 
Photo by @instalady_mo
"03.05.2017 00:02:02" ["whpgoodnight"] After a fun day at an InstaMeet in Singapore, James (@lumology) and a new friend he met (pictured) decided to wind down at a rooftop bar and market hidden in Singapore’s Chinatown. “I love the mix of chill and energetic vibes here,” he says.
"02.05.2017 23:06:56" ["whpgoodnight"] “Because of the extreme density of the city, the city becomes a dramatic collection of life and energy,” says architectural designer Irwin Chan (@irwinsychan) of Hong Kong at night. He captured the colors and chaos of the Temple Street Night Market for