Best Nature Hashtags for Photographers
Photography hashtags are an easy way to expand your reach on social media and gain new likes and followers. You can use hashtags on most social media platforms, the most popular being Instagram.
Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn also allow and encourage hashtags if you want your work to be seen.
These days with so much competition, expanding your reach is essential in developing your photography business and portfolio. As people consume more social media, this is the perfect time to start mastering your hashtag skills.
Nature photography is a massive niche on Instagram. The potential is enormous because people love seeing the natural world from the photographer’s perspective. Many people don’t have access to beautiful landscapes, natural wonders, and animals on a regular basis. Therefore, they live vicariously through images.
So, now is your chance to make sure your work is seen in the online world.
In this post, we are sharing all the top nature-related hashtags photographers should use.
Using the Right Hashtags
I’m certain you’ve come across the #naturephotography hashtag. It has over 134 million posts, and it’s still going strong. But, if you want your photos to become popular within that hashtag, it’s going to take some work.
When you post photos that are nature related, you must combine nature-related hashtags with photography hashtags.
The secret to getting the most exposure is to use the correct combination of nature and photography tags.
So, what’s the point of hashtags?
What hashtags actually do is connect you (the photographer) to people searching for specific content.
As a photographer, you want to stand out from the crowd. If you’re using the nature hashtag as a photographer, you want your image to stand out from the general selfies and random photos people post. The people searching for nature-related content will only find you if they search for the same hashtags that you are using.
Let’s pretend you are shooting water-lilies on a pond; you don’t want your work to get lost in the thousands of similar water-lily photos that are, in fact, just random posts people are sharing but not focused on the flowers themselves.
That’s why learning to use the right combination of hashtags makes the difference between exposure and obscurity. Who knows? You may even get featured, which leads to lots of views, likes, shares, and even clicks to your portfolio or website.
Top Nature Photography Hashtags
If you want to conduct your own research, I recommend you go to the Instagram search feature and type in a word. Then, filter the results according to TAGS.
But, I’ve done most of the work for you in this article, and the best hashtags are already listed here.
These are the hashtags that people are searching for and using when looking for nature-themed content online.
You’ll notice that these hashtags are a combination of photography and just ‘nature’ related words.
Here are the most popular nature photography hashtags on Instagram right now.
These are directly related to the #naturephotography hashtag. But, they also come up first in the “#nature” search.
The ones at the top of the list are the most popular. Therefore, it’s difficult to rank there, and I recommend using ones that have fewer posts.
- #naturephotography
- #naturephoto
- #naturephotographer
- #naturephotos
- #naturephotography
- #naturephotograph
- #naturephotoportal
- #naturephotography
- #naturephotographers
- #naturephotoshoot
- #naturephotographyday
- #naturephotographylover
- #naturephotographychallenge
- #naturephotographie
The following tags are used by people searching for “nature photography” as opposed to just “nature”. Therefore, they’re more likely to be interested in the photography niche as well. Although they make seem unrelated, these are the words people use in combination with ‘nature photography’ when searching for content on Instagram.
Secondary Hashtags
#naturephotography #nature #photography #photooftheday #naturelovers #travel #landscape #travelphotography #love #instagood #photo #ig #picoftheday #instagram #photographer #beautiful #wildlife #landscapephotography #sunset #naturelover #art #flowers #birds #like #canon #perfection #macro #follow #bhfyp #bhfyp #photoshoot #sky #instadaily #likeforlikes #mountains #of #portrait #model #fashion #india #happy #style #captures #wanderlust #hiking #bird #travelgram #summer #myself #nikon #world #me #adventure #smile #beauty #animals #explore #photographylovers #clouds #green
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Many other hashtags are also used in combination with the nature hashtags, but they are also highly competitive. They work across several photo and video sharing sites, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, etc.
Here are the most used hashtags across multiple social media platforms:
#nature – 40%
#naturephotography- 30%
#photography – 10%
#photooftheday- 6%
#naturelovers – 6%
#travel – 4%
#landscape- 4%
#travelphotography- 4%
#love – 4%
#instagood- 4%
#beautiful – 4%
#picoftheday – 4%
(source: http://best-hashtags.com/hashtag/nature/)
Best Nature-Related Hashtags
There are so many nature-related tags, so you have many available options. I suggest you take a look at the other photos posted in these hashtags before you make up your mind. Your photo should be relevant to the hashtags.
#NatureLovers #Nature_Photo #IGNature #Nature_Of_Our_World #NaturePerfection #NatureDaily #WorldNature #NaturePic #NatureInstagram #NatureCapture #Nature_Shots #Nature_Seekers #IGNatureCapture #NatureIsArt #Nature_Brilliance #NaturalWorld #BNS_Nature #FiftyShadesOfNature #ColoursOfNature #Nature_Worldwide_Miracles #nature_pics #natureperfection #naturephotos #natureloversgallery #nature_photo #nature_addict #nature_shots #nature_of_our_world #nature_captures
When you decide to use the hashtags, don’t just copy and paste a whole group of them. Instead, paste a few that actually WORK with your photo. So, if you aren’t posting animals, don’t use #animallove, for example. It makes the post look spammy.
Here are more hashtags to select from:
#adventurethatislife #animallove #awesome_earthpix #awesomeglobe #beautyofnature #bestnatureshot #climbing #conservation #discoverearth #discoverglobe #earth_portraits #earth_shotz #earthfocus #earthofficial #earthpics #earthpix #ecology #fantastic_earth #fantastic_earth #fiftyshades_of_nature #ig_landscapes #ilovenature #jungle #keepitwild #landscape_lover #landscapehunter #landscapephotography #landscapes #marvelshots #nakedplanet #natgeocreative #natgeohub #natgeolandscape #natgeotravel #natgeowild #natgeoyourshot #nationalgeographic #nature_lovers #nature_of_our_world #natureaddict #naturebeauty #naturegram #naturehippys #natureisbeautiful #naturelove #natureonly #natureperfection #naturephoto #naturepic #naturepics #natureporn #natures_hub #naturesbeauty #natureshot #natureshots #naturewalk #ourplanetdaily #outdoorslife #places_wow #planet #planetearth #roamtheplanet #splendid_earth #stayandwander #theglobewanderer #theworldshotz #wildlife_perfection #wildlifephotography
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Secondary Nature Hashtags
These hashtags are slightly less popular than the ones listed above, but they can win you major exposure in small nature photography niches. The best way to grow is to get noticed in smaller niches and move your way up gradually. Be as specific as you can when using hashtags.
My advice is to study your photo carefully, and then make a list of 20 secondary hashtags you can potentially use. But, narrow down the best ones and select about 5-7 to post as you don’t want to overwhelm viewers with too many tags. Therefore, use them confidently, and make sure that they are actually RELEVANT to the subjects and theme of your images.
Secondary Hashtag List
#bigcat #bigcats #biodiversity #dream_spots #earthexperience #endangered #ig_divineshots #igworldglobal #landscapephoto #loveearth #majestic_earth #mammal #mountainscape #mthrworld #nature_photo #natureheals #naturehub #natureisamazing #natureisart #naturelife #natureloversgallery #naturephotos #natureview #outdoorfun #outdoorsy #pocket_world #respectnature #saveearth #visual_heaven #wildanimal #wildanimals #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifeonearth #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_seekers
#appreciatenature #conservationphotography #criticallyendangered #earthawesome #earthpic #naturegood #natureiscool #natureislife #natureisperfect #natureloves #naturepark #naturepicture #naturepower #naturerocks #naturevibes #protectnature #wildlifelover #wildlifephotos #wildliferefuge #wildliferescue
Best Outdoor Hashtags
These are perfect if you want to appeal to outdoorsy types of people. They are perfect for outdoor lifestyle content.
Outdoor hashtags appeal to hikers, extreme outdoor sports fans, and even those living the outdoor lifestyle from the comfort of home via Instagram.
#briskoutdoors #exploreoutdoors #exploretheoutdoors #goneoutdoors #lessismoreoutdoors #ncoutdoors #outdoors #outdoors360 #outdoorsecond #outdoorshoot #outdoorshooting #outdoorslife #outdoorslover #outdoorspace #outdoorspaces #outdoorsports #outdoorstyle #outdoorsupply #outdoorsy #seekingtheoutdoors #theearthoutdoors #theruffoutdoors
Here is an Instagram post from the #outdoorslover tag.
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Wildlife Related Hashtags
If you photograph wild animals, you must use some of the following hashtags.
Wildlife photography is a very popular niche and sought after by many. The truth is, people rarely have access to wildlife these days. Just think about it, when was the last time you saw a penguin up close? Maybe never. But if you have a chance to shoot photos of them, you can get lots of appreciation. Imagine all the youngsters interested in such content.
Even if you photograph native bird species, there are people who want to see such content but the challenge is getting those images to the audience.
My advice is to include the name of the species as one of your hashtags to target the people searching for specific animals.
Top Wildlife Hashtags
#wildlifetrust #wildlife_inspired #wildlife_shots #wildlifeartist #wildlifecentral #wildlife_vision #wildlifechile #wildlifeig #wildlifeseekers #wildlifeowners #wildlifefriend #wildlifeonearth #seewildlife #wildlifepics #wildlifeofinstagram #wildlife #wildlife_photography #wildlife_captures #wildlifeperfection #wildlifephotography #wildlifepage #wildlifeprotection #wildlifephotographic #wildlifetour#wildlifephotos #wildlifefriend #wildplanet #wildphoto #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife_shots #wildlifephoto #wildlife_perfection#wildlifephotography
How many hashtags should I use?
You’re likely wondering how many hashtags to use. On this platform, there is no right answer but it takes some trial and error to see what works and what doesn’t.
Instagram currently allows 30 different hashtags per IG feed post. But, social media experts will warn you about the dangers of overdoing it with those tags. If you use too many, or they aren’t relevant, you risk your account getting marked as spam. In that case, you won’t get seen and risk getting suspended.
Therefore, we recommend using about 10 to 15 tags per post. The key is to find a sweet spot and a good combination of hashtags. Try to use hashtags with a small volume because those have less competition than the huge #naturephotography one with 133 million posts!
If you choose something like #naturephotograph (340k posts), you’re more likely to have a standing chance to get your photos viewed by many users.
Concluding Thoughts
The bottom line is that nature photography is one of the most competitive hashtags out there but it’s also full of opportunities.
There are many smaller niches and sub-niches with far less competition than the big ones. That’s where you can easily make a mark and impress tons of users.
As long as you keep posting fresh, new, nature photos you’re bound to get new followers and connect with people who enjoy your work.
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