I can't gain anymore followers on instagram past 12k?

[Morgan.]

I work very hard at getting my photography noticed (I'm actually really good) and can't get past 12k. I've been trying for months.

- I am very active with liking and commenting.
- I try to be really nice to everyone.
- I post at peak times during the day here in the US.
- I post only the best pictures.
- I use tagsforlikes and the most popular hashtags.
- I have an awesome bio, I think.

I'm so sick of seeing people that don't try whatsoever gets hundreds of thousands of followers when I'm working so hard to be a good photographer & get noticed and it never works.

@umhiblondie

Can someone give me some constructive advice?