5 Gulf Coast Photographers You Need to Be Following

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina and the resulting flood devastated New Orleans, the city is back, but undeniably different. Despite the innumerable changes of the past decade, NOLA remains a rich, wonderful place, one with a rhythm and pace all its own. There isn't another city like New Orleans or another region quite like the Gulf Coast. There's no end of Instagrammers offering small glimpses into the region. These five are especially compelling.

Baton Rouge photographer Patrick Melon's (@melontao) striking images document communities in Louisiana and beyond. Melon's Tumblr is worth a look too.

Elliott Kirkland Taylor's (@ekt) diaristic photos of everyday life have gained him over 50k followers on Instagram. Expect lots of interesting architecture and dreamy moods.

New Orleans photographer Chris Granger's (@cgranger) work is part journalism and part visual diary. We love this video of a rescue dog having a roll in the Bayou St.

Claire Bangser (@NOLAbeings) takes a Humans of New York approach to photographing the people of New Orleans. Her beautiful portraits are paired with equally eloquent stories.

New Orleans Abandonments (@abandonednola) is run by (@theshortestsim), but is actually sourced from submissions. For those who love deserted spaces and old buildings, this Instagram is the place to go.