ConservationMag Photography Awards 2026
The ConservationMag Photography Awards is a free conservation-themed photography competition run by ConservationMag, focused on wildlife, ecosystems, and environmental storytelling. The rules name specific AI manipulations - sky replacement, element generation - as disqualifying, and reserve the right to request original RAW or JPEG files from winners for authenticity verification.
- Deadline
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- Entry fee
- Free entry
Authenticity policy
AI policy
Images created or heavily manipulated using AI generation tools (e.g., sky replacement, element generation) are not eligible. The organization reserves the right to request the original RAW file or original JPEG to verify authenticity for winning images.
RAW files
The organization reserves the right to request the original RAW file or original JPEG to verify authenticity for winning images.
Editing rules
ConservationMag's rules explicitly name sky replacement and element generation as examples of disqualifying AI manipulation. The contest reserves the right to request original RAW or original JPEG for authenticity verification of winning images. A clear, modern policy framework with named enforcement.
Verified on June 12, 2026