This past year has been a wild one on Instagram. We’ve watched as events like Hurricane Sandy, the Olympics, and the Hajj unfolded all around the globe, added a new platform, and welcomed diverse, passionate new Instagrammers to our community.
We’ve even seen a few notable celebrities and brands come aboard this year. Be sure to visit photos taken by some of 2012's new notable celebs, including Beyoncé (@baddiebey), KaKá (@kaka), Oprah (@oprah), Lady Gaga (@ladygaga), Lebron James (@kingjames), Shakira (@itsshakira), Kim Kardashian (@kimkardashian), and Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano). And check out what some of the newest brands on Instagram are up to by visiting the profiles of Patagonia (@patagonia), Ralph Lauren (@ralphlauren), Sports Illustrated (@sportsillustrated), BMW (@bmw), GoPro (@gopro), Kiva (@kiva_microloans), and The Ellen Show (@theellenshow).