With millions of active accounts, Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps on the market. It can be easy to get caught up in the crafting of captions and seemingly candid pictures with your friends, but for some, the app is far more than a personal photo album.
Throughout Baton Rouge, there are people and businesses here to nurture your interests and expand your horizons. Here’s who to follow on your Explore Page, right in your own backyard.
Lifestyle Blogger: @januaryhartrizzo
January Hart Rizzo is a lifestyle blogger and mother from Baton Rouge. She has nearly 43,000 followers on her page. Her page is aesthetically pleasing, with photos depicting her in various outfits she recommends and food spots she visits around the country. She has links to the clothes and accessories in her pictures, which is a helpful tool for followers wishing to emulate her style. Overall, Rizzo has created a clean, welcoming brand for herself and her content is a nice addition to any timeline.
Restaurant: @tinroofbeer
Tin Roof Brewing Company is a popular spot in the city for its weekly trivia nights, Juke Joint events and Yoga on Tap sessions each week and diverse beer options — however, its Instagram account is something to be seen as well. The brand posts about its upcoming events, new beers and their contact information is clearly posted in their biography section. The page has a darker, more rustic feel and has nearly 12,000 followers.
Photography: @dariankayce
Local portrait photographer Darian Tarver’s Instagram reflects her understanding of people and how to capture them best in photography. The 23-year-old’s work is simple and modern with strong colors throughout. Her portraits evoke a sense of emotion, and her work has been featured in various blogs like Urban Outfitters and Defend New Orleans. Her photos are a nice departure from the usual pictures from the weekend.
Shop: @shopsft
Southern Football T-Shirts is a Baton Rouge based T-shirt company The family-centric page posts about new shirts and other items on its site. Anyone from the South can appreciate a down-home sense of comfort every now and again, and Southern Football T-Shirts acts as an ambassador of the Capital City.
Feel good: @friends_of_the_animals_br
For an instant mood boost, follow Friends of the Animals BR. Most of their photos are of adorable pets up for adoption, with a full bio and information in the caption. They also post about the shelter’s upcoming events and promotions. You won’t be able to keep yourself from smiling when scrolling past these pups.
