ConservationMag Photography Awards 2027
The ConservationMag Photography Awards is a free conservation-themed photography competition run by ConservationMag, with categories for wildlife, birds, macro, landscapes and the human element and editorial features rather than cash as prizes. The 2026 edition opened on 1 March 2026 and closed on 31 May 2026; the organizers planned to announce the winners in July 2026, but no winners or finalists had been published on the site by 7 November 2026. The 2027 edition is expected to open in March, following last year's calendar. The rules, headed 'Strictly No Generative AI', name sky replacement and element generation as disqualifying and reserve the right to request the original RAW file or original JPEG from winners.
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Authenticity policy
AI policy
Strictly No Generative AI. Images created or heavily manipulated using AI generation tools (e.g., sky replacement, element generation) are not eligible. We reserve the right to request the original RAW file or original JPEG to verify authenticity for winning images.
RAW files
We reserve the right to request the original RAW file or original JPEG to verify authenticity for winning images.
Editing rules
The Official Rules for the 2026 awards (last updated 6 December 2025, still the published rules on 7 November 2026) head their editing section 'The No AI Rule' and name sky replacement and element generation as examples of disqualifying AI manipulation. The magazine reserves the right to request the original RAW file or original JPEG from winners for authenticity verification. Images showing harassment of wildlife, baiting or damage to the environment are disqualified.
Verified on November 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does ConservationMag Photography Awards 2027 allow AI-generated images?
- No. ConservationMag Photography Awards 2027 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
- Are RAW files required to enter ConservationMag Photography Awards 2027?
- Finalists may be asked to supply their RAW files for verification.
- How much does it cost to enter ConservationMag Photography Awards 2027?
- ConservationMag Photography Awards 2027 is free to enter.
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