The Tampa Bay Instagram accounts you should follow

Carlton Ward Jr. (@carltonward)

Do you like Florida wildlife photos? You should follow Carlton Ward Jr. He's doing a lot to protect Florida's wildlife. Check out his Florida Wildlife Corridor project @fl_wildcorridor, and you'll see what we mean.
Photo via Carlton Ward Jr.

Fringe Art Show (@fringeartshow)

Remember when we told you about all those cool art shows Fringe Creatives are putting up in breweries around town? The best way to find out when and where these shows are happening is to follow their Instagram feed.
Photo via Fringe Art Show

Selina Román (@selinaroman)

Tampa photographer Selina Román does a great job of capturing Florida, especially its seedy side.
Photo via Selina Román

Fountain of Pythons (@fountainofpythons)

This Tampa-based photography collective is always churning out interesting work. And yeah, things are about to get weird. Just go with it.
Photo via Selina Román

Matthew McGee (@thematthewmcgee)

Matthew McGee repeatedly gets voted Best Drag Performer in our annual Best of the Bay awards. We love him.
Photo via The Matthew McGee

Chef Tony (@tonydecuisine)

Thai Prime's Chef Tony has elevated food to an art form. He's one of the best food stylists we've ever seen, and he's sharing pics of his fabulous sushi creations on Instagram.
Photo via Chef Tony

Cam Parker (@painkillercam)

Tampa muralist Cam Parker is always out painting the town, meeting famous people, and painting them too. Just this year, he painted a kick ass mural of Dr. BBQ on the side of Ray Lampe’s (Dr. BBQ) new restaurant in St. Pete’s EDGE district; met Leslie Jones (and painted her portrait) before her appearance at Tampa Improv; and presented Janelle Monae with one of his, now-famous, musician portraits when she came to Jannus Live. He’s documented all of this and more on Instagram in fun, artistic self-portraits with friends, celebrities, and his latest artwork.
Photo via Cam Parker

Separate Checks (@separate.checks)

This new Tampa artist collective is already rocking the Instagram world. Think of their Instagram account as an online gallery, where you can see interesting photography, poetry, paintings, and video. The account is thoughtfully curated by Adam Mathieu and Katelyn Montagna, who couple each photograph with an informative description or a statement from the artist. Follow them and feed your creative soul.
Photo via Nabil Harb

Katelyn Montagna (@katelyn_montagna)

Enjoy some more stellar photography from Separate Checks' Katelyn Montagna.
Photo via Katelyn Montagna

Tampa Noms (@tampa_noms)

Tampa Noms is maintained by two awesome couples who love eating good food in Tampa and St. Pete. It's a great place to discover local eats, and the food photography here is exquisite. Want one of your food photos featured here? Tag them @Tampa_Noms
Photo via Reservations for 2, please @reservationsfor2

Tampa Theatre (@tampatheatre)

We all love movies, and the Tampa Theatre is one of the best places to see one. Stay on top of what they're showing next by following their Instagram page.
Image via Tampa Theatre

Tampa's Downtown (@tampasdowntown)

Remember when there wasn't anything to do in downtown Tampa? Not anymore. Follow Tampa's Downtown so you don't miss any of the cool events. #TampasDowntown
Photo via Tampa's Downtown

Fourth Friday Tampa (@fourthfridaytpa)

Don't get confused over who's offering discounts during Fourth Friday. Follow the official Fourth Friday Instagram feed instead. It's good for your wallet. #FourthFridayTPA
Image via Waterworks

Armature Works (@armatureworks_tampa)

They’re new. They’re hot. They have an Instagram Page. Follow Tampa’s Armature Works for lunch specials, night markets, outdoor movies, and other special events. #armatureworks
Photo via Francesca/invaligiaconchicca

Sparkman Wharf (@sparkmanwharf)

Channelside is about to be fun again thanks to Sparkman Wharf. Follow them on Instagram to see what's it's all about. #sparkmanwharf #makewavestpa
Image via Sparkman Wharf

UPA Gallery (@upagallery)

UPA Gallery represents some of the best fine art photographers in (and outside of) Tampa. You want to see beautiful photography on Instagram, right? Follow these guys.
Photo via Julio Calvo

illsol (@_illsol_)

Tampa muralists Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol, a.k.a. Illsol, are the folks responsible for many of those cool murals you've been seeing around Tampa. Follow their page and find out what wall they're painting next.
Photo via illsol

Tempus Projects (@tempus_projects)

Tempus Projects was the first gallery to hit Seminole Heights. Now they serve as an anchor for the area's burgeoning arts scene. Follow them to stay on top of art shows in the Seminole Heights neighborhood.
Photo via Tempus Projects

Sandra Rodriguez (@srod2000)

Sandra Rodriguez loves focusing her macro lens on the insects in Tampa's Lettuce Lake Park. We bet you've never seen insects like this.
Photo via Sandra Rodriguez

Amalie Arena (@amaliearena)

Follow the Amalie Arena to know when the big acts are coming to town.
Photo via Amalie Arena