I didn't really start using Instagram until recently. The photo sharing site is owned by Facebook and I've never been a fan of their terms-of-service and business practices. But as a professional photographer it was becoming increasingly difficult to avoid Instagram's impact on the landscape of photography so I succumbed and finally signed up to join Instagram this past year.

If you are new to Instagram yourself (not likely) or just want to inject some Montana love into your Instagram account then this is just the place for you. I have collected 25 of my favorite Montana Instagram accounts that everyone in Montana should follow. They are photo feeds that belong to Montana photographers (amateur and professional alike), travel bureaus, and businesses. But all of them share one thing in common...an obvious affinity for the great state of Montana.

So, in no particular order, I give you the 25 Montana Instagrammers you should follow:

1. Ami Vitale has one of the most epic accounts on Instagram. The fact that she hails from Montana only makes it that much better. We won't hold the fact that she uses Nikon cameras against her.

Photo by @amivitale. Ranchers herd cattle at Yellowstone Grassfed Beef, (@yellowstonegrassfedbeef) a unique conservation-friendly ranch that is a partner to J-L Ranch (@jbarlmontana) nestled in the wide open land of western Montana just outside of Yellowstone National Park. These ranchers believe in and practice low stress livestock handling, which translates into some of the most mellow cows I've ever seen. There was no yelling, no stressed cows and the calves were suckling milk from their mothers as the branding was going on. It was the quietest branding I've ever seen. @natgeocreative @thephotosociety @nikonusa @natgeo #jbarlmontana #centennialvalley #yellowstone #natureisspeaking #conservation #montana #cows #nature #animals #seetheworld #bestdestinations #nikonnofilter #nofilter #nikon #d4s #nikonambassador #photojournalism #montana #americanwest #montanamoment #montanagram #montanalife #montanalove #montanasummer #summer #west #inspiring #amivitale

A photo posted by Ami Vitale (@amivitale) on Aug 2, 2015 at 4:48pm PDT

2. Glacier Country Tourism has a wonderful feed of photos and fun...one of the best Montana destinations on Instagram. And in real life, too.

3. Bozeman based Simms Fishing Products has such a wonderful stream of photos on its Instagram accounts it makes me want to fly fish. And I don't even fish at all.

Smile for the camera. Photo: @kingpin_angler #forgettheforecast #keepemwet #simmsfishing

A photo posted by Simms Fishing Products (@simmsfishing) on Jan 21, 2016 at 4:55pm PST

4. Everyone thinks about Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, but the official Instagram account for Montana State Parks reminds us there are many beautiful state parks in between, too.

Some days you just have to find a nice bench and watch the sunrise. Photo by @andyaustinphoto at Makoshika State Park. • • • #mtstateparks #mtexploremore #montanamoment #montana #makoshikastatepark #makoshika #southeastmontana #getoutdoors #getoutside #projectexplore #adventure #montanagram #bestofmontana #neverstopexploring #optoutside #mtbigskyseries #bigskycountry #exploremore #departedoutdoors #wanderlust #sunrise #scenic #findyourpark #unplugged #nature #travelawesome #keepexploring #letsgosomewhere

A photo posted by Montana State Parks (@mtstateparks) on Jan 15, 2016 at 6:15am PST

5. Myke Hermsmeyer is an endurance sports and adventure photographer based in Montana and his photos show places in Big Sky county many of us will never see in person.

None of us know the scores of today's football games. We just know that the mountains always win. #themountainswinagain #mcclurepass #earnyoursunset #lesscomputersmoresunsets #peoplestaringatstuff #wintheweekend #gobroncos @evanpletcher @raven_meganscraft @chrisddean

A photo posted by Myke Hermsmeyer (@mykehphoto) on Jan 17, 2016 at 7:55pm PST

6. The Southwest Montana tourism district maintains a nice Instagram feed of photos and is a must follow if you are a Montanan, whether you live in southwest Montana or not.

With 10 square miles per person, your only neighbors in the Centennial Valley have fur, feathers, or fins. J Bar L guests disconnect with the world and reconnect with what's really important. Nature. Family. Friends. Food. #southwestmt #montanamoment #ranchgetaway

A photo posted by Southwest Montana (@southwestmontana) on Nov 18, 2015 at 5:29pm PST

7. Montana Maggie captures and shares beautiful Montana photos almost daily on her Instagram account almost daily. It's one of the best photo feeds out there.

Same view different year

A photo posted by Megan🌲🏔🙋🏻🏔🌲 (@montanamaggie) on Jan 4, 2016 at 8:23am PST

8. Krissa Muonio is based somewhere in Montana west of the Rockies. And her photos are stunning.

9. Holly Horning is lives on a ranch and her photos shed some wonderful light on ranching life from the perspective of a real Montana cowgirl.

10. Sarah Calhoun's Red Ants Pants is an inspiration for any Montana entrepreneur and their Instagram account is a must for anyone who considers themselves a true Montanan.

Happy almost weekend! Get out and do something fun! Shoutout to #montanaconservationcorps @mtcorps for the great photo! #redantspants

A photo posted by Red Ants Pants (@redantspants) on Jan 8, 2016 at 12:10pm PST

11. Donnie Sexton is the official photographer for the Montana Office of Tourism and her photos on Instagram are always a treat.

It's one of those moody winter days where the clouds refuse to part and let the sun in! #lifeisgood #moody #montanamoment #montana #nikontop #barnlife #color #bestofmontana #earthporn #RealAmericaUSA

A photo posted by Donnie Sexton (@donniesexton1) on Jan 17, 2016 at 11:25am PST

12. The Great Falls Tribune maintains a wonderful photostream of timely and relavent photos on Instagram and is well worth following.

The Missouri River near Fort Benton has a bunch of wild turkeys thanks to Nebraska. Read all about it at gftrib.com or in today's paper. #wildturkeys #MissouriRiver #FortBenton #wildlife

A photo posted by Great Falls Tribune (@gftribune) on Jan 14, 2016 at 7:41pm PST

13. No list of Montana Instagrammers is complete without the official photo feed from Yellowstone National Park. They regularly post beautiful photos from inside everyone's favorite national park.

Wondering where to catch that winter sunrise? You really can't beat the terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs. #yellowstone #yellowstonenps #sunrise #mammothhotsprings

A photo posted by Yellowstone National Park (@yellowstonenps) on Jan 7, 2016 at 7:41am PST

14. The Yellowstone Country travel district's Instagram feed features photos of the many beautiful and scenic places through out the greater Yellowstone region and the many activities that happen there regularly.

Bison #natgeotravel #bison #natgeotravel #yellowstonenationalpark #landscape #natgeotravel #natgeotravel #bisoncoolers #wildlifephotography #wildphotography #wildlife #wild #yellowstoneriver #yellowstonecountry 📷: @christian_sanchez_photography_

A photo posted by @yellowstonecountry on Jan 24, 2016 at 3:46pm PST

15. A native of White Sulphur Springs, Annie Bailey is a graphic artist and photographer who conveys her love for the state through her photography.

A frosty snowy day taking pictures near Three Forks, Montana. Grain elevators are my obsession. I can't ever pass one up without taking a photo.

A photo posted by Annie Bailey (@montanaphotojournal) on Jan 13, 2016 at 9:40am PST

16. The official Glacier National Park account on Instagram is filled with photos from staff and visitors to the Crown of the Continent and all of the beauty it holds.

On this cold and windy day in the park today we can't help but think of warmer summer days. #GlacierNPS Thanks to @stephendliang for today's #tbt. 👍🏻😍

A photo posted by Glacier National Park (@glaciernps) on Jan 7, 2016 at 3:22pm PST

17. I don't know Heidi Howeth's story, but I fell in love with her photos on Instagram the moment I first saw them. You will too.

whispering

A photo posted by Heidi (@heidihoweth) on Oct 28, 2015 at 6:31pm PDT

18. I don't usually like to give kudos to California interlopers, but the photos of Montana made by Morgan Phillips are stunning and well worth following on Instagram.

No one said it was easy finding the perfect patch of snow. The hunt was difficult, the climb was strenuous. I have always heard the saying, “You must earn those turns” and it certainly rang true while partnering with @Musclemilk. #strongereveryday

A photo posted by Morgan Phillips (@morganphillips) on Jan 19, 2016 at 8:07pm PST

19. This is the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Instagram account, which includes many great photos of Montana wildlife.

A big smile to match a big catch. This 13.3 pound monster walleye was pulled out of Fort Peck Reservoir a couple weeks ago. Photo by @b_z_montana_outdoors #MyMontanaWinter #icefishing #winterfishing #montanafishing #catchoftheday #fishstory #fortpeck #walleye #hardwater #fishMT #montanawinter #montanamoment #montanalife #bestofmontana #montanagram #optoutside #montanaoutdoors #montanawild

A photo posted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (@montanafwp) on Jan 21, 2016 at 1:09pm PST

20. The Billings Montana Trailhead Instagram account is chock full of great photos from Montana's largest city.

We love our downtown! Amazing photo by @elbryceito. #VisitBillings #MontanaMoment

A photo posted by Billings, Montana's Trailhead (@montanastrailhead) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:59am PST

21. This Instagram feed of compelling photos and stories belongs to Chris Eyer, a mule packer who works in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.

Magnum's super power is figuring out beginner rider's weaknesses and then exploiting them so he can eat on the trail CONSTANTLY. He's carried dudes thousands of miles for many years. I've ridden him for a total of maybe an hour☺️〽️

A photo posted by Chris 〽️ (@muledragger) on Jan 12, 2016 at 6:10pm PST

22. Everyone knows I'm a big fan of Central Montana. And you should be a big fan, too. Follow their Instagram feed for photos from the heart of Montana.

There's work to be done, even if it's snowy. Pam Voth photo #centralmontana #MontanaMoment

A photo posted by Central Montana (@centralmontana) on Dec 15, 2015 at 10:14am PST

23. Big Sky Brewing Company is a homegrown Montana original, and its Instagram account oozes Montana about as much as a swig of Moose Drool beer. Yeah, I know. I said "swig." Deal with it.

Rock 1, Snowbike 0. #powderhound #montana

A photo posted by Big Sky Brewing Company (@bigskybrewing) on Jan 19, 2016 at 7:49am PST

24. I'm not sure if there's someone who loves Montana as much as Tia Troy, which makes her Instagram account a must follow. But if there is, follow them too.

I think it's safe to say that this is one of the top views in #Montana. #GlacierMT #MontanaMoment

A photo posted by Tia Troy (@montanatia) on Nov 20, 2015 at 4:34pm PST

25. The Visit Montana Instagram feed is the official Instagram for the Montana Office of Tourism and features photography from photographers, amateur and professional alike, from across Montana.

Who is down for the #YurtLife? Photo via @runyourpack. #MontanaMoment

A photo posted by visitmontana (@visitmontana) on Jan 19, 2016 at 3:46pm PST

AND you didn't think I would let you out of here without pimping my own Instagram account brimming with Montana photos, did you? If you don't already follow my Instagram feed, please check it out.

A lone grain elevator stands tall, watching over the eastern Montana Great Plains near downtown Rapelje, Montana. #rural #grainelevator #montana #abandoned #old #landmark #smalltown #america #photography #building

A photo posted by Todd Klassy (@toddklassy) on Jan 24, 2016 at 3:12am PST