As if you needed more motorcycles occupying your Instagram feed...
Filters galore. Babes on bikes. Bros on bikes. Glamour shots. Show bikes. Photos of your Auntie’s breakfast. Perhaps, just maybe, your Instagram feed could shift up a gear, or four? Check out these ten motorcycle Photography Instagram accounts we follow, and we’ll bet you put your phone down with the urge to grab the GoPro to hone in on your own amateur motorcycle photography skills. And the deep yearning to plan your next getaway to any destination with insanely photogenic backdrops. Bali, anyone? These artists capture the passion to ride with a unique perspective behind the lens, so give them a follow! Also, how are some of these bikes so clean?
This photographer’s work makes us believe we are destined for the dirt. As an official photographer for the Dirt Quake USA showdown, a lot of his shots come from memories of 100+ degrees, no shade, fast track and fast times. While the majority of his page is filled with race bikes of all kinds, including vintage, Anthony Scott is a lover of all engines, hence the name. This account feels real and not over-processed with filters like we are used to seeing during our lunch break scrolls.
Give this be-bop drummer turn custom motorcycle and biker lifestyle photographer a follow. Michael gives such an eclectic variety that includes biker humor, past and present perspectives and doesn’t discriminate one bit on what genre of custom bike he wants to share with us. He was one of the first on the map who captured this niche style of photography, starting in the 70’s!
Erik Jutras, aka Mr. Pixelhead floods his B&W Insta with adventures, custom bikes and two-wheeled life in general that bring the FOMO out in even the wildest riders. His profile is unique also because it includes analog/film on the medium format. He captures some epic moments on his Ducati Scrambler, which is the obvious choice ride for this thrill-seeking artist soul.
This photographer’s work makes us believe we are destined to experience a ride like that of David Beckham’s ride through the Amazon. Enter: a rugged bike and an unbelievable picturesque scenery. This is what you can expect from renowned traveling photographer, Aaron Brimhall.
This photographer takes us all around Australia with extremely attractive photos, and rider lifestyles for that matter. Jason’s work makes you feel like you’re along on the ride and is consistent about tagging products and gear that he believes are geared towards his followers. After obsessing over a few of these Sunday rides, I’m ready to move to Australia.
Tony Goldsmith takes stunning photos of motorcycles you will likely never see clearly—partly because they’re surpassing speeds of nearly 200 mph while he’s snapping away. His lens were the preferred choice for the infamous Isle of Man race for years. Just when you thought your Boomerang skills were on point, Tony’s shots are brilliant considering the technical challenges this genre of photography faces. This account is your pass into the paddocks at any MotoGP race.
Biker life and laughs. G Stanley shares with us a great depiction of just how vibrant and thriving the Texan biker community is and more on his growing account. He truly is capturing life as he sees it and his sharp and raw images show the people behind the shiny wheels and show-worthy paint jobs, and wants to share their story with us.
What does it take to be a MotoGP photographer? James Wright makes it looks easy. Polarity Photo is simply put, a digital shrine to MotoGP photography and all the exclusive and up-close shots of the fastest racers in the world. There is also a splash of other two-wheeled shots in the mix but we don’t mind. One can never have enough Marc Marquez moments in my Insta feed. Please and thank you.
This Aussie’s focus is fairly consistent: custom bikes and all their glam and glory. Chop_Shop specializes in delivering phenomenal studio lighting to all of his shoots in order to deliver a more dramatized effect that is particularly special to the bike owner. Drool over these details as you start to build your dream chopper after scrolling through a few of David’s shots.
Mihail Jershov’s page is filled with mini bikes, eccentric rallies, vintage sidecars and most importantly, FUN. This photographer reminds us why we ride; for that ear-to-ear grin and a fabulous community. Drool over the fun these Brits are having on their cafe racers and vintage 2-strokes. Mjstudio_uk captures the excitement of riding nearly anything on two wheels and makes us instantly want to be that person in the photograph. Talk about FOMO.
