insta files friday: female photogs

because girls do it better.

by emma orlow

Instagram gives just about anyone the license to be a photographer these days. We all know Kelvin filter = no-go, and what angle makes our best shot. (And if we don't, we're learning quickly.) Nevertheless, seriously good photographers are still hard to come by. That’s why we’ve rounded up 10 rad female photogs who are seriously killin’ their snap game.

Hannah Metz (@HannahKristina)

Hannah Metz, owner of bi-coastal vintage shop, The Loved One, has one radical Instagram. If you’re looking for a feed of girls with bangs frolicking with giant swans, this. is. it.

Olivia Bee (@OliviaB33)

She may be only 20, but Olivia Bee has already given a TED talk, worked with Hermes, Converse, and, most recently, held her own solo show. Her photos focus on what it means to be young through candids of camp-outs, road trips, parties, and shared kisses amongst her friends.

Jacqueline Grossbard (@Jacqharriet)

NYU student Jacqueline Grossbard takes cinematic fashion photos that make us want to live in the world she’s constantly posting about on Instagram. Whether it's taking backstage snaps for Fashion Week, or playing around with cacti in the desert, all of Jacqueline’s photos manage to capture the essence of cool girls everywhere.

Petra Collins (@PetraFCollins)

The Canadian photog seems to only shoot dreamy, nostalgic photos that capture the modern American teenage dream. It's a hard concept to pin down in words, so do yourself a favor and check out her feed to find out.

Gia Coppola (@MasterGia)

You know Gia Coppola from her directorial debut in Palo Alto, but have you seen her photos? If the answer is no, then what are you waiting for?

Cass Bird (@CassBlackBird)

Cass Bird photographs our favorite celebrities, always showing them in a new light. Her cheeky realness and editorial professionalism has gotten her to collaborate with the likes of Adam Driver, Sky Ferreira, and Elisabeth Moss, and many, many more.  

Vanessa Hollander (@WiissaPhotos)

Vanessa Hollander, one-half of the couple behind the photography collaborativeWiissa, seems like one rad chick. Along with her boyfriend, Vanessa snaps '70s-inspired photos and films and dips them in this hazy glow. We can’t get enough.  

Maya Fuhr (@MayaFuhr)

With an amazing command of color, Maya Fuhr’s work has got those summertime sadness vibes.

Phebe Schmidt (@PhebeSchmick) 

This anti-beauty series of photographs by Phebe Schmidt are totally dystopian and totally awesome.

Zara Eloise (@ZaraEloise)

If you want to see the diary behind one of fashion’s up-an-coming forces, you should definitely follow snaps from Zara Mirkin. When she’s not consulting for labels like Stolen Girlfriends Club, she takes photos of her friends and models. 

photo via @hannahkristina instagram

Hannah Metz (@HannahKristina)

Hannah Metz, owner of bi-coastal vintage shop, The Loved One, has one killer Instagram. If you’re looking for a feed of girls with bangs frolicking with giant swans, this. is. it.

photo via @olivab33 instagram

Olivia Bee (@OliviaB33)

She may be only 20, but Olivia Bee has already given a TED talk, worked with Hermes, Converse, and, most recently, held her own solo show. Her photos focus on what it means to be young through candids of camp-outs, road trips, parties, and shared kisses amongst her friends.

photo via @jacqharriet instagram

Jacqueline Grossbard (@Jacqharriet)

NYU student Jacqueline Grossbard takes cinematic fashion photos that make us want to live in the world she’s constantly posting about on Instagram. Whether it's taking backstage photos for fashion week or playing around with cacti in the desert, all of Jacqueline’s photos manage to capture the essence of cool girls everywhere.

photo via @petrafcollins instagram

Petra Collins (@PetraFCollins)

The Canadian photog seems to only shoot dreamy, nostalgic photos that capture the modern American teenage dream. It's a hard concept to pin down in words, so do yourself a favor and check out her feed to find out.

photo via @mastergia instagram

Gia Coppola (@MasterGia)

You know Gia Coppola from her directorial debut in Palo Alto, but have you seen her photos? If the answer is no, then what are you waiting for?

photo via @cassblackbird instagram

Cass Bird (@CassBlackBird)

Cass Bird photographs our favorite celebrities, always showing them in a new light. Her cheeky realness and editorial professionalism has gotten her to collaborate with the likes of Adam Driver, Sky Ferreira, and Elisabeth Moss, and many, many more.

photo via @wiissaphotos instagram

Vanessa Hollander (@WiissaPhotos)

Vanessa Hollander, one-half of the couple behind the photography collaborative Wiissa, seems like one rad chick. Along with her boyfriend, Vanessa snaps 70s-inspired photos and films and dips them in this hazy glow that we can’t get enough of.

photo via @mayafuhr instagram

Maya Fuhr (@MayaFuhr)

With an amazing command of color, Maya Fuhr’s work has got those summertime sadness vibes.

photo via @phebeschmick instagram

Phebe Schmidt (@PhebeSchmick)

This anti-beauty series of photographs by Phebe Schmidt are totally dystopian and totally awesome.

photo via @zaraeloise instagram

Zara Eloise (@ZaraEloise)

If you want to see the diary behind one of fashion’s up-an-coming forces, you should definitely follow snaps from Zara Mirkin. When she’s not consulting to labels like Stolen Girlfriends Club, she takes photos of her friends and models.