Cat. Selfie. Kendall Jenner. Cat. Sunset. Selfie. If your Instagram account reads like this then is for you!

Instagram can be the source of a bright idea, some creative inspiration, a giggle on the bus or the motivation to get out of bed and go for a run. Check out this month’s guide of who you should be following on Instagram.

@MARGARET_ZHANG is one of Sydney’s biggest overachievers. She’s a writer, stylist, photographer and creative director all while juggling a Bachelor of Commerce and Law at The University of Sydney.

Her Instagram is full of high fashion shoots, flawless outfits, fleeting trips to Paris and delicious looking photos of avocado on toast. With Fashion Week on this month she’s a good one to follow to keep you up to speed.

@BROTHERSPENCER There’s little info on this Instagram account but that’s beside the point really. The point is: this Instagram is cool. This ‘grammer is overlaying red line drawings on images of celebrities and models. The resulting photos are eye catching and toe the line between inappropriate and hilarious.

@BROWNCARDIGAN is where it’s at for the LOLs. If you should be doing something productive but would rather scroll through pointless memes while tagging your friends in every one, then follow this account.

@LEILAJOY_ is yet another young Sydney photographer to be jealous of. Her feed ranges from glam shots of topless models on golf courses to elephants in Kenya. Isn’t that what everyone looks for in a good Instagram account?

@THATSVAL is based in Hong Kong and has an eye for composition and colour. For a photographer living and shooting in one of the busiest cities, this Instagram account is a beautiful example of order and space. Simple colour palettes and clever cropping make these pics easy on the eye and will definitely brighten your day.

@CULTUREMACHINE is a Bali-based agency showcasing talent in the tropics. Their Instagram account is full of shoots in cool locations and they seem to have an endless supply of beautiful people on hand. By checking out the photographers behind all the shoots you’ll find a thread of awesome accounts to stalk.

@MICHELGAUBERT
Michel Gaubert is a big name in the fashion world. This Parisian does sound design for runway shows for some of the biggest names in names in fashion. He’s one of those guys that you’re instantly jealous of because he just seems to ooze creativity. His Instagram is no exception. Follow this account for a succession of disjointed yet witty and clever reappropriations of pop culture.