Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2026
Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year is the leading Africa-focused wildlife and landscape competition, published throughout the cycle as weekly editor-selected galleries. The 2026 cycle is open. Submissions must be of authentic African natural and cultural moments. The contest's AI policy is paired with an explicit RAW-file enforcement mechanism for finalists, putting it among the more rigorously verified wildlife awards.
- Deadline
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- Entry fee
- Free entry
Authenticity policy
AI policy
No composite images or images generated by AI will be permitted. Additionally, any software (including AI) used for post-production adjustments should be used appropriately, not to deceive the viewer or misrepresent reality.
RAW files
They may request RAW files and higher resolution photos, and refusal will result in that photo being disqualified and any awarded prizes forfeited.
Editing rules
Africa Geographic enforces its no-composite, no-AI rule with an explicit RAW request mechanism for finalists. Refusal to supply RAW disqualifies the entry and forfeits any prizes. The rules also prohibit the misuse of AI post-production tools to deceive the viewer or misrepresent reality, even where individual edits would otherwise be acceptable.
Verified on June 12, 2026