How do you know you've made it as a social media star? When you're known by just your handle, like London's Clerkenwell Boy. His trademark artfully arranged, pin-sharp photography is so influential it can make a restaurant's dish. Basically, if he hasn't snapped it, it isn't worth eating. Want to know more? Read his tips on how to get the perfect shot.
Photograph by @clerkenwellboyec1
Go on Bitten & Written's Instagram and all you'll find is pure, unadulterated food, as far as the eye can see. Follow for shots of the capital's best dishes before you even know they exist.
Photograph by @bittenwritten
Whether it's coconut bread topped with poached rhubarb or toasted brioche topped with ricotta, pistachio and strawberry compote, it's pretty clear that Great Taste Award judge and food writer Felicity Spector has a serious sweet tooth – and it's not a bad thing when it looks this good.
Photograph by @felicityspector
The Cutlery Chronicles – AKA Leyla Kazim – is a curated diary of stunning food pics taken all over the world. Think the name sounds familiar? Kazim is also behind London Cheap Eats, making her a good person to follow for ideas on where to eat if you're skint like us.
Photograph by @thecutlerychronicles
Issy Croker's got a jump start on the rest of us: she's a food photographer by trade, with her pics appearing in newspapers and cookbooks. She's snapped the likes of the Hemsleys, Anna Jones, Magnus Nilsson and Ottolenghi, and her account is a cool insight into the world of food photography.
Photograph by @issycroker
How long til someone puts on a gallery exhibiton of the best food shots on Instagram? When it happens, we'll bet that Lina Lomelino's classic shots will be some of the first on the list – they're so good you could hang them on your wall.
Photograph by @lina_lomelino
Like eggs? If the answer's yes, you'll like this account, dedicated to perfectly wobbly, golden-yellow yolks. There's cooking tips, egg-related products and shots of the best eggy breakfasts in London.
Photograph by @you_gotta_be_yolking_
PR Director at the very cool Town Hall Hotel in Shoreditch – which, incidentally, is home to Lee Westcott's Typing Room and Corner Room – Massey's account will you life envy as well as food envy.
Photograph by @richardleemassey
The clue is in the name: each image is a perfectly symmetrical shot of two dishes side by side – and no, it's not photoshopped. It's weirdly therapeutic to look at, but we wouldn't suggest trying this at home, just for the sake of your nerves.
Photograph by @symmetrybreakfast
Ever wanted to work in a professional kitchen? Check out this Instagram account from the vaunted British restaurant Lyle's. Aside from the stunning shots of food, it's also a great behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to don chef whites.
Photograph by @lyleslondon
@thefeedfeed is a curated collection of photography from the wider feedfeed community, which is a crowdsourced digital cooking publication and community, making it great for inspiration from around the world.
Photograph from @thefeedfeed
Another professional photographer, Tom Bowles specialises in food and… dance. Sounds like an odd combination, but you'll understand the connection when you see Bowles' playful photography. He's worked with the likes of burger experts Lucky Chip and MeatLiquor, to name but a few.
Photograph by @tomsdinner
