smitten with . instagram
13 Jul
i’m fairly certain most people that follow along here are quite familiar with this little habit of mine, but just in case you aren’t and because i left my big camera in my bag this weekend, here are some of my favourite recent phone photos.
this all feels a bit like a love letter, haha, but there is honestly just so much i love about instagram. i love the challenge of creating art with my phone camera (i’m not always toting my big camera around when my hands are full of three kiddos these days). there’s the fact that i don’t need to spend time sitting at my computer to quickly get a photo edited and uploaded (i use the pictapgo app), and all of the fun indie shops and designers i’ve come across (from kids’ clothes to toys to home decor and on and on), but most of all, it’s the community that keeps me coming back! i’ve connected with some amazing people and opportunities (along with with friends and family near and far) in the year and a half since i joined and am still finding awesome new gems every day.
for those who are interested, you can follow along with [even more of] our adventures over there — my user name is andreahanki — and if you leave your username below, i’d love to check out your feeds as well.
hope to see you there!
(along with all of the love though, i can’t help but mention all of the accounts that keep getting deactivated these days. . . hoping there will be some clarification of guidelines and a resolution soon so that we don’t have to stop posting photos of our kids being kids for fear of losing our whole accounts!)
Can you believe they still haven’t reinstated Deanna’s account? I love me some Instagram, but that is Messed. Up.
i can’t!! but it looks like there is a new lead that will hopefully work out for her. fingers crossed! (how sad is it that it took me a few hours to decide whether or not to post that first photo of cole in case someone reported me for sharing a photo of my two year old son without a shirt on…)
Love following your Instagram feed. So inspiring what you can do with just a camera phone. Find myself looking just at your feed just to see if there were any photos I missed! You can follow me at kikifiddle if you like :)
I love your feed! It’s one that inspires me for sure. My username is @kyliepond. It’s not much but I enjoy it :)
I can’t say it any more without feeling like a creepy stalker ;). Your work is so inspiring to me on every level. I have a passion for photography that gives me goosebumps and makes my heart race and I see that same passion in your work. Your iPhone work is just as gorgeous as your ‘real camera’ work :). I’m stacykrager on IG :).
Your Instagram feed is wonderful just like your big camera pics…challenges me to be better! McFarland2213 is my Instagram handle but it’s mostly pics of my 2 year old son :)
I’m actually getting rid of my big canon & fancy lenses because my phone is really all I need
LOVE your IG feed… and have since day 1 when you joined the IG family! Keep em’ coming, please! : )
I’m over at @christinkreml if you want to follow me.
Yours is one of my absolute favorite feeds! And I love how you always get back to me on where Oscar’s baby clothes come from! Here is my little family of 3. http://instagram.com/mrslhd
I’m no where as talented as you are but you can check out my feed @mrskagan
I seriously love following you instagram the pictures you take with your phone? just as amazing as with your camera. You are seriously talented!
I adore having you on my ig feed! Your pictures are always so beautiful! :) I’m amyshaped over there if you want to look. :)
love.love.love following you. so whimsical yet inspiring – goes to show that it’s not the medium but the person behind it! I often feel unworthy of your nice comments and likes but hey, they make my day ;)
I’m agree 100% with all the above. I too have 3 young kiddos and rarely have time to grab my big cameras. But I’ve loved the challenge to find the best angles, light and composition to make some of my most favorite images of my babies and our life. Love following you on Instagtam and you’re welcome to photograph my family with your phone any day. ;)
My username: _emilymontgomery
Hi Andrea – your feed is gorgeous. Also, I think I saw you once upon a time at Urban Barn in the West End. I almost came to say hi, but I think you were with your fam. But then, that’s kinda weird. “Hi – I love your blog and your IG feed – huge fan… And here’s your adorable family. Can I come camping with you, your trips look so fun. Blah blah blah”… Not a loonie, scouts honor on that one. Total jokes by the way. :)
I’d love if you checked out my feed. Nothing special. How do you find room on your phone for all your pics? In a new momma, and only two and a half months in, I’m almost out of room. @lilunit
Take care!
You bet, I’ll follow you! I think I’ve tried to find you before. Love, love, love your work! I’m new to instagram @ sfannini
Hi Andrea!
I have been following you on here and instagram for like ever. I cannot get enough of your photos. I have never came across a pic you have posted that I wasn’t in love with! Every single one is AMAZING! And your nuggets are adorable! I wish I was even 1/3 of as talented as you, whether it be with your camera or your phone. :)
My IG username is brittanyldeaton
i agree! it’s my favorite social media platform! but you’re right, i’m so sad these disabled accounts keep popping up! i’m @bsmoley. xoxo
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I am an Instagram lover as well and I love when your photos pop up in my feed. You are such a talent! My username is @awaga if you’re interested in following :)
these photos are the proof its not the tool but the photographer . you have an inspiring feed .
sometimes it looks like your photos are arranged for albums . are you printing all these in albums ? wish you could write here about what you’re doing with all you kids photos…
I always enjoy your posts on Instagram :) All the recent deactivations have made me a bit bummed out though. It’s the malicious, reporting for no reason that’s got to me more than anything. I’ve definitely been posting less. You can find me @warnjai xx
I remember commenting to beg you to join because I couldn’t get enough of you’re beautiful Lila! I’m over at @lilsunpacker with a babe of my own now (and you’ve added two!). I love love your feed. Thanks for sharing!
I love seeing your pics on Insta! Thanks for sharing them!!
I’ve been following your blog for quite a few years now and have always been so inspired by your photos. And I love Instagram too. The quick editing, the almost journaling aspect of it, and definitely the community!
My Instagram username is jordanreasy
I have been following you for a bit now, love your photography!
My instagram is melkev40
You are such a Superwoman with your trio! You are so talented and your photography inspires & uplifts our hearts across the globe! Instagram is my favorite social media hands down! Best way to mama-document for sure ;) Thanks for sharing your lovely family with us! Natalie :) @happysmiles12
Why did it take me so long to check out your instagram stuff??? Glad I fixed THAT! What great shots! Surprising? Not even a little bit. :) My username is sarahabolfathi
Hey !
I must admit, I don´t even remember if I ever commented something of yours (sorry!!), although i’m a fan of your work and pictures!
i first discovered lilawashere by random “surfing” online, and i just could not stop revisiting you time and time again! i love your instagram,blogs….little family!
You make me smile every day…and even sometimes feel bad when I think i don’t have time to do “A” or “B” cause your arts and crafts and all your trips,and…and…. make me realize that IT IS POSSIBLE! and worth it!
Keep posting…and you’ll keep an admirer all across the ocean
Claudia (from portugal)
Instagram @claudialuxy
Love,love,love your pictures. My IG is kimistarr.
Your feed and your work are beautiful and amazing! I love it all. I’m at franbal – thanks so much!!!
I think you’re my favorite photographer on the planet and I would just about die if you followed me on instagram. @sue_erneta
keep taking pictures of your beautiful family!!!
I love your pictures – they’re my favourite! I’m amsawatzky and love me some instagram too.
Been following you from the start! Your photos are always fabulous:)) you can follow my feed of photos of my hooligans and daily adventures at @tika_photo
Huge IG fan here. I actually love it b/c of the many purposes it serves and the collection it creates. Sometimes it is art. Sometimes it is light. Sometimes it is a video. Sometimes it is a story. This morning, it was my twin boys – 5 months old – communicating with each other. ig: leslie_densford
Long time listener, first time caller! Love your insta shots and since moving back to Edmonton, I have run into you at a bunch of local “mumma” hot spots! Next time I will introduce myself as I think we are both on the same “mama of 3 kids” circuit… (I have 3 boys 4 and under). Love your blog too! Xoxo @sstuffco
Your feed is my favorite! Thanks for posting. I love how you see life. And, amen about the drama lately. @beeskneesphoto
I’ve been following you since my wedding :P. Not in a creepy stalker way or anything, I just really love your photography! Not to mention watching your cute little family grow! Currently trying to save some money for my son’s 1 year shoot :)
@zygmap
Hey !
I must admit, I don´t even remember if I ever commented something of yours (sorry!!), although i’m a fan of your work and pictures!
i first discovered lilawashere by random “surfing” online, and i just could not stop revisiting you time and time again! i love your instagram,blogs….little family!
You make me smile every day…and even sometimes feel bad when I think i don’t have time to do “A” or “B” cause your arts and crafts and all your trips,and…and…. make me realize that IT IS POSSIBLE! and worth it!
Keep posting…and you’ll keep an admirer all across the ocean
Claudia (from portugal)
Instagram @claudialuxy
I started following your Lila Was Here site back when my son was a baby. Totally inspired me to take more pictures of our everyday lives…so thanks! Instagram is a great way to share those moments, and I love looking back through my feed and my husband’s, since they’re like our digital family album. The easy editing is nice too. ;-)
I’m @michelledupuis on Instagram!
Love your insta feed! You have such a gift for finding the light. I’m @melaniemadeleine :)
I agree that Instagram is a wonderful discovery platform – it has become my favourite as well!
And, as everyone above commented, your work is beautiful and talented!
Instagram: @robynmlthompson
This post made me finally take the plunge and get Instagram! Definitely addicted :)
My username kaylapackford
Your photos are an inspiration! I’m @brittony
I love your feed and all the inspiration it provides me. If you ever feel like checking me out I’m justme824
Love love love your IG feed and your iphoneography skills!!! My IG is patti_h
Hey! I can’t say it enough, but your photography amazes me! Every single one of your photos are just phenomenal! So thanks, for doing what you do and inspiring me to do what I do, better! I’m “melbasham” in IG if you want to follow! Can’t wait to see your photos! :)
I love following your feed on instagram! One of my favorites for sure! If you’d like to check mine out Im @ptedesco
I’ve been following your work since Cole was born! Huge fan of all your photography – big camera and instagram. Feel free to take a peek at our life as Americans in Germany, if you’d like! @r_simplelife
I’m inspired by your ability to capture such stunning images with just your iphone! Following you for inspiration as I learn to navigate this new to me platform! You’ll see me (@StoryandSongPhoto) stalking you shortly! Also, gonna check out this pictapgo situation. Looks better than VSCO to me! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation this fine Sunday evening!