We’ve got an awe-inspiring destination to explore here in Southwest Louisiana. Really, it’s remarkably photogenic!  And not just for travelers – our locals are out and about taking in all the sights, sounds and flavors the area’s got to offer. Here are 11 of the best local Igers, aka Instagrammers, who you should be following. (In no particular order.) 

 1. @daddyeaux (nature, wildlife)

 

A post shared by Will Daigle 📷 🐢 (@daddyeaux) on Sep 3, 2015 at 6:16pm PDT

2. @coachbeeson (city scenes, nature shots, wildlife)
 

 

A post shared by Ryan Beeson (@coachbeeson) on Jul 20, 2017 at 6:58pm PDT

 

3. @blafleur1003 (city scenes, nature shots, wildlife)
 

 

A post shared by Brenda Watkins LaFleur (@blafleur1003) on Jul 22, 2017 at 8:39pm PDT

 

4. @grossesavanne (nature shots, wildlife, water activities, sportsman paradise)
 

 

A post shared by Grosse Savanne Lodge (@grossesavanne) on Dec 29, 2016 at 4:16pm PST

 

5. @johnodonnell (city scenes, food, outdoor activities)

 

A post shared by John O'Donnell (@johnodonnell) on Aug 16, 2017 at 11:26am PDT

 

6. @lizannemueller (sunrise/sunset shots)

 

A post shared by Liz Anne Mueller (@lizannemueller) on Jul 18, 2017 at 6:40pm PDT

 

7. @magregoryphotos (city scenes)

 

A post shared by Maggie Gregory (@magregoryphotos) on Jul 26, 2017 at 6:45am PDT

 

8. @stevenaperez (city scenes, events)

 

A post shared by Steven A Perez (@stevenaperez) on Jul 7, 2017 at 8:07am PDT

 

9. @franciscarojekdumont (sunsets, city scenes)

 

A post shared by Francisca Rojek Dumont (@franciscarojekdumont) on Dec 8, 2016 at 5:25pm PST

 

10. @dlthibo (city scenes, events)

 

A post shared by Dennis Thibodeaux (@dlthibo) on Jul 7, 2017 at 7:45pm PDT

 

11. @wine (food & drink)

 

A post shared by Wine (@wine) on Aug 9, 2017 at 8:49am PDT

 

Make sure you're following our Instagram account, @VisitLakeCharles. When posting your Lake Charles photos, make sure to tag them with our hashtags: #VisitLakeCharles, #CreoleNatureTrail and #eatswla. Happy Snapping!