Quite the following: Three locals developing large fan bases on Instagram

Benjamin Leger

January 1, 2015

The social media app Instagram has become more than just a place for friends to share pictures and try their hand at cool, artsy photo filters. It’s become a way for creative types to meet others who share their interests, their sense of wanderlust and their love of discovering new places, things and people. A few young Baton Rougeans have figured out how to tap into that pool of talent and make a name for themselves. In the process, they are shining a filtered spotlight on their work and what they do in south Louisiana, and bringing it to tens of thousands of followers across the world.

Click the images below to read about three locals who are doing just that.

Michael Tucker:

Jennifer Palpallatoc of Haute Off the Rack:

Lindsey Smith of Makers Workshop:

By Benjamin Leger

Benjamin Leger previously served as managing editor for 225 and was the editor of its Taste section from 2012 to 2021, editing, writing and steering the direction of its food coverage in print and online. He is passionate about all things food and food journalism, and has written about the greater Baton Rouge area’s cuisine and culture for nearly two decades.