Using hashtags on Instagram hiding my post from followers?

I'm becoming more and more frustrated with Instagram. I'm finding that when I use hashtags in a post, the post is only being seen by people that use bots, or follow, those hashtags. When I don't use hashtags, the photo is being seen by my followers. So now I have to decide whether I want my followers to see it and not reach non-followers, or have random bots like my photos. Help!