DFW Photographers To Follow On Instagram

Instagram was invented to allow people to tell stories or share information with photographs. It just makes sense then that professional photographers would be a natural fit for this medium. With that in mind, here are five photographers in the Dallas - Fort Worth area that are worth following on Instagram. These photographers have an eye for the story they want to tell, so you are sure to get striking images from their Instagram posts.

Trey Hill is a story teller, and he uses films and photos for his stories. He is heavily involved in "One by One," an ongoing artist movement in Dallas to feature the work of mobile photography. He also travels a lot and takes pictures one might not expect. His visit to England recently featured a photo of a path, not the usual tourist type scenery. He also writes a little about his photos and shares that different thoughts and feelings that go with the images on Instagram.

Justin Terveen can make you want to go camping in downtown Dallas. His work features urban scenes and architecture, as well as outdoor life in general. He posts interesting scenes of Dallas outdoors. These photographs feature places you may not know exist, even if you live in Dallas. Most people don't often think of urban areas as "nature" areas, but they are natural areas in the sense that they are there. This is the story Terveen tells with his urban nature photography. He also calls colorful Colorado home at times, so you will also get some nice views of the Rockies as well.

Tommy Esco specializes in portraits, but not just pictures of people in their best outfits. These are portraits of people in their natural environment, which tells the story of the portrait in a personal way. They are called "stylized" portraits. This style of picture is what portraits should be: Real people in real natural situations. These are not just cool pictures of people, but photos that tell real life stories that we all experience in one way or another.

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This photographer lists himself as only "Majjor Tom." Much of his work is shot with an iPhone, or so his Instagram account says. He shoots a lot around White Rock Lake, and his work focuses on nature scenes. His photographs include some very serene looking visuals that can help you relax even if you can't be there. There is a lot of wildlife in the Dallas area, and this photographer captures some of the best of the wildlife world and shares it with Instagram friends.

Jackie Lee Young is first an artist, and her photography is one of her favorite mediums to tell her stories. She is also an arts director and is involved in the Dallas arts scene. She shows her portraits on Instragram, as well as pictures from various adventures. She has a unique way of looking at life, and you can get a good glimpse of her vision by following her on Instagram.

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