I love Instagram. It is my favorite social network. I love the community. I love the compassion. I love the humor. I love that no algorithm alters my feed and I am able to stay connected with friends near and far as well as gain inspiration from some amazing creators.
I thought I would share some of my favorite Instagram moms I follow in the Bay Area. There are so many talented women here.
1. Stephanie Rausser (@StephRausser)
Steph is a kick-ass professional photographer and her feed perfectly captures behind the scene shots, hilarious perspectives on teenagers and her innate sense of play.
A photo posted by Stephanie Rausser Photographer (@stephrausser) on
Feb 5, 2015 at 1:12pm PST
2. Tiffanie Turner (@TiffanieTurner)
Amazing paper artist? Check. Burlesque Dancer? Check. Loving mother? Check. Incredibly kind and emotionally available feed? Check. Go follow Tiffanie now.
Oliver is standing in. #paperflowers
A photo posted by Tiffanie Turner (@tiffanieturner) on
Feb 3, 2015 at 3:01pm PST
3. Felicia Gallagher (@Through_The_Blue)
Just a cool mom raising two kids on Nob Hill while drinking way too much Philz and announcing the coming arrival of indie rock bands to San Francisco sporadically in her feed.
The moon over Nob Hill last Tuesday night. #lunar #sanfrancisco #baybridge #nofilter
A photo posted by Felicia Gallagher (@fel__gal) on
Jan 10, 2015 at 10:42am PST
4. Jeanne Chan (@ShopSweetThings)
Inspirational photos but not so much so that they’re annoying. I’ve only met Jeanne in person once, but she gives an instant kindness that travels through her online work as well.
This makes me wanna watch Full House reruns, always. #sf
A photo posted by Jeanne Chan (@shopsweetthings) on
Jan 30, 2015 at 3:51pm PST
5. Erin Feher Montoya (@ErinFeher)
She is the editor of Red Tricycle Bay Area and she and her husband are opening a woodworking studio for kids in San Francisco. SO. MUCH. YES.
Just some gals at a beautiful Monday afternoon wedding at a penthouse in the Tenderloin.
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Feb 2, 2015 at 8:50pm PST
6. Kate (@StyleSmaller)
Sometimes I can’t even handle the cuteness of this feed.
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Feb 10, 2015 at 12:38pm PST
7. Katie Hintz-Zambrano (@KatieHintzZambrano)
Quite possibly the coolest mom in San Francisco.
Thankful for this chunk.
A photo posted by Katie Hintz-Zambrano (@katiehintzzambrano) on
Nov 27, 2014 at 6:15pm PST
8. Jessica Shyba (@MommasGoneCity)
Ok… So maybe Santa Cruz isn’t quite in the Bay Area, but how could I not include Jessica and her sweet family? If you don’t follow her already I don’t know where you’ve been. Under a rock?
Slow goes it on this perfectly lovely Monday. #theoandbeau
A photo posted by Jessica Shyba (@mommasgonecity) on
Feb 9, 2015 at 2:47pm PST
9. Liz Stanley (@SayYesBlog)
Richmond mamma and power blogger. She’s recently been doing these outfit posts that I strangely obsess over.
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Feb 2, 2015 at 9:09pm PST
10. Sarah Hebenstreit (@ModernKids)
I have been following Sarah since before she had her sweet baby. Her feed is as calming as it is joyful.
amazing weather + a nature walk with new friends + I figured out how to nurse in the ring sling = today was a good day // thanks @lindycwell @studiosires
A photo posted by Sarah Hebenstreit (@modernkids) on
Jan 23, 2015 at 5:51pm PST
11. Gabrielle Blair (@DesignMom)
Six kids. SIX. Gabrielle creates a beautiful, personal and creative feed. I have never met someone who is so interested in the person she is speaking with.
The people I love the most.
A photo posted by Gabrielle Blair (@designmom) on
Feb 3, 2015 at 3:56pm PST
12. Tracy Benjamin (@TracyShutterbean)
She’ll make you crave avocado toast like whoah. She also captures morning light like no one on the internet.
A photo posted by Tracy Benjamin (@tracyshutterbean) on
Jan 19, 2015 at 9:20am PST
13. Erin Hiemstra (@Apartment_34)
Pregnant with her her first baby and styling like a boss lady.
A photo posted by Erin Hiemstra (@apartment_34) on
Jan 17, 2015 at 11:12am PST
14. Kristen Philipkoski (@Stylenik)
Gorgeous. Lovely. Real.
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Feb 5, 2015 at 6:03pm PST
15. Maia McDonald Smith (@DesignConundrum)
Maia comes off so sweet and nice in person and then you see her work and what she can do and you’re like… “Oh, I get it now, you’re a powerhouse.”
This past weekend I went "full mom" and cut off all my hair! To celebrate I decided to put on a little eyeliner and take a picture with my sweet munchkin. #momhair #ingridgram
A photo posted by Maia McDonald Smith (@designconundrum) on
Jan 19, 2015 at 2:23pm PST
16. Jennine Jacob (@TheCoveted)
I first met Jennine when we spoke on a panel together last year. Little did I know this woman who was wearing a full-length jean overcoat was one of the original fashion bloggers.
Taking the boy to all the fancy parties around town. Regram from @katiehintzzambrano at the @longchamp party.
A photo posted by Jennine Jacob (@thecoveted) on
Oct 23, 2014 at 10:40pm PDT
17. Melissa (@SavvyInSanFran)
Cute kids, lovely scenery and makeup. What more could you ask for?
A little afternoon at #traintown in #Sonoma! #vscocam
A photo posted by Melissa (@savvyinsanfran) on
Jan 3, 2015 at 5:47pm PST
18. Me (@OurUrbanPlay)
It’s my list so…
When I am old I think I am going to look back at these years as the “happy years” when we were raising our children and working long hours to build a good life. I look tired in this photo but I also look happy. Chloe took it. @latch_girl
A photo posted by Jennifer Latch (@oururbanplay) on
Feb 5, 2015 at 7:01am PST
Who did I miss? Leave the link to your favorite feed or your own!