Photo Spotlights: Instagram-Worthy Locations

Searching out photogenic spots has become an exciting journey in today’s Instagram-driven travel world. A stunning landscape or historic building captured in an Instagrammable photo can evoke feelings of exploration – here is our selection of the top 30 destinations around the globe! Grab a camera and learn about photography to enjoy and capture these moments.

1. Santorini, Greece: Santorini is an idyllic destination for photographers. From picturesque, blue-domed churches and sparkling Aegean Sea waters to breathtaking sunsets, photography lovers will delight at all that the island has to offer! When in Oia be sure not to miss its picturesque narrow cobblestone streets; your memory won’t forget this stop on its travels!

2. Kyoto, Japan: For photographers interested in photography, Kyoto offers ample photographic potential. Popular photo op spots in Kyoto include Fushimi Inari Taisha with its iconic red torii gates and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove as must-visit spots that are worthy of Instagram photos.

3. Machu Picchu, Peru: As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu features unmatched natural beauty and ancient architecture that provides for stunning Instagram shots. Watch as the sun rises over these iconic ruins to capture one of your own!

4. Chefchaouen, Morocco: Also known as “the Blue City,” Chefchaouen offers stunning, blue-washed buildings set against Morocco’s rugged Rif Mountains and colorful streets that provide photo opportunities galore.

5. Grand Canyon, United States: For landscape photography enthusiasts, few sights rival the magnificent beauty of the Grand Canyon. From sunrise to sunset, every moment offers new opportunities to capture its ever-evolving colors and shadows.

6. Jaipur, India: Jaipur has long been considered India’s ‘Pink City’ and offers many stunning Instagrammable locations such as Hawa Mahal’s intricate facade and City Palace’s grand staircases; Amber Fort’s impressive setting against hills also make an eye-catching photo.

7. Positano, Italy: For photographers and influencers looking for iconic shots, Positano’s winding hillside of colorful houses overlooking the Mediterranean has long been an irresistibly alluring backdrop. Head directly to Spiaggia Grande beach for optimal shots.

8. Petra, Jordan: Petra is an ancient city built into a rockface. The Treasury or Al-Khazneh provides an unforgettable setting for travel photos.

9. Banff National Park, Canada: With Moraine Lake’s turquoise waters and snowcapped Rocky Mountain peaks providing photographers with ample photographic opportunities, Banff National Park provides plenty of photographic possibilities.

10. Paris, France: With Montmartre’s cobbled streets and book stalls along the Seine to Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower and glass pyramid of Louvre Museum’s glass pyramid from low angle viewpoint – Paris offers no shortage of photogenic spots! For an unusual angle shoot the pyramid from below!

11. Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia offers an enchanting landscape, ideal for taking Instagram-worthy shots after heavy rainfall has turned the flat into an enormous mirror.

12. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai offers many spots from its luxurious Burj Al Arab and towering Burj Khalifa to the historic Al Fahidi district and vast desert landscapes – providing plenty of photo opps!

13. Cappadocia, Turkey: Renowned for its stunning landscape of “fairy chimneys”, rock formations, and hot air balloons floating through the morning sky, Cappadocia offers many photo opps.

14. Sydney, Australia: With iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as Instagrammable attractions, Australia’s largest city makes for an engaging Instagram story – not forgetting Bondi beachside cliffs for stunning ocean views!

15. Bali, Indonesia: Two iconic landmarks on Bali are Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Pura Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven; both locations boasting both natural beauty and cultural significance – making these ideal photographic subjects.

16. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: From Sugarloaf Mountain or Christ the Redeemer statue, one can witness breathtaking panoramic views of Rio’s dynamic mix of urban life and natural landscapes.

17. Great Wall of China, China: Spanning over rugged mountains, China’s Great Wall offers ample photo opps worthy of Instagram post – especially at Mutianyu and Jinshanling sections.

18. Sahara Desert, Morocco: Morocco’s Sahara Desert provides an evocative backdrop for Instagram posts at sunset or sunrise, creating striking photographs. Pay attention to patterns in the sand or take note of iconic images for memorable Instagram posts!

19. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: With its dramatic limestone islands rising out of the sea and stunning beauty, Ha Long Bay makes an idyllic destination. Take in all this gorgeous place has to offer with either a boat ride or kayak journey and experience all its beauty first-hand!

20. Lake Bled in Slovenia: Lake Bled stands out among Slovenia’s beautiful lakes for its picturesque emerald waters and striking features, including a floating church on an island, medieval castle perched high up a rocky cliff and spectacular Julian Alps as a backdrop – this lake seems plucked straight out of a fairy tale!

21. Taj Mahal, India: For any travel photography enthusiast, visiting this iconic mausoleum crafted of white marble should be high on their wish list. While sunrise and sunset offer particularly impressive perspectives of this masterpiece of architecture.

22. French Polynesia, French Polynesia: Renowned for its turquoise waters and luxurious overwater bungalows, French Polynesia offers the ideal tropical paradise to take incredible Instagram shots.

23. Antelope Canyon in Arizona, United States: This iconic slot canyon is well known for its distinctive wave-like formations and vibrant light beams which illuminate it directly down through its openings to create a surreal yet spectacular scene.

24. Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland: Reynisfjara Beach offers breathtaking scenery for black-and-white photography. Boasting black sands, basalt stacks and huge waves crashing against its shores, Reynisfjara Beach makes a dramatic setting perfect for dramatic shots in black-and-white photography.

25. Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia: World renowned for its breathtaking cascading lakes interconnected by waterfalls, this park provides beautiful vistas at every turn – making it one of the most Instagrammable destinations in Croatia.

26. Lofoten Islands, Norway: Lofoten Islands in Norway are home to some stunning landscapes, featuring striking features like Svolvaergeita Pinnacle. Photography opportunities here abound – particularly during northern lights season!

27. Angkor Wat in Cambodia: This breathtaking temple complex can be enjoyed at any time of day; however, sunrise offers especially breathtaking scenery when its soft light illuminates reflections on nearby ponds.

28. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt: Nothing captures travel quite like an iconic photograph of Giza’s Pyramids with Sphinx at their center. Experiment with different perspectives or focus on details for an eye-catching image that perfectly sums up your journey.

29. Meteora, Greece: Meteora in Greece offers photographers an unforgettable backdrop. Boasting monasteries perched atop steep rock formations as well as stunning sunrise and sunset scenes when its rocks take on warm hues, Meteora makes an amazing photography destination.

30. Mount Fuji in Japan: This iconic mountain can be photographed from numerous vantage points; one of the best views can be found from Lake Kawaguchiko when cherry blossoms bloom across its shores in springtime.