International League of Conservation Photographers
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| Abbreviation | iLCP |
|---|---|
| Formation | October 6th 2005 |
| Founders | Cristina Mittermeier, David Doubilet, Annie Griffiths, Amy Gulick, Alison Jones, Beverly Joubert, Robert Glenn Ketchum, Tim Laman, Thomas Mangelsen, Boyd Norton, Pete Oxford, Norbert Rosing, Joel Sartore, Florian Schulz, Brian Skerry, Roy Toft, Carlton Ward Jr, Michele Westmorland, Staffan Widstrand, Steve Winter, Art Wolfe, Christian Ziegler |
| Founded at | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Registration no. | 27-1455999 |
| Purpose | Ethical Wildlife Photography/Filmmaking, Environmental and Cultural Conservation |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership (2021) | 130 |
Executive Director | Susan Norton |
| Website | https://conservationphotographers.org/ |
The International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) is a registered U.S. based nonprofit organization.[1] It is a collective group of world-renowned wildlife, nature and cultural photographers and filmmakers who are committed to using their work to impact conservation efforts around the world.[2][3][4] iLCP was founded in 2005 at the 8th World Wilderness Congress in Anchorage, Alaska.[5][6]
Conservation Photography[edit]
Conservation Photography differs from nature photography in its intersection of social and environmental issues.[7] It covers subjects such as deforestation, water conservation, species at risk, and general threats and atrocities to the natural environment. However, it differs from traditional nature and wildlife photography in its focus on the ways in which people live on and affect the planet.[7] Conservation photography results from a combination of photographic talent and a commitment to conservation. According to Cristina Mittermeier, iLCP Senior Fellow and founder, "conservation photography showcases both the vanishing beauty of our planet and its disappearing spirit, and it puts the image to work. It is the pictorial voice used by many conservation organizations to further their messages." [8] Conservation photographers employ strategic visual communication in order to disseminate scientific information and conservation messages about environmental issues.[9] Conservation photography is built on the longstanding role that images play in the social, political, and cultural construction of the environment in environmental narratives. These 'visual artifacts' are thought to create a particular way of seeing in which images’ perspectives are normalized and construct a specific environmental reality.[10] Environmental organizations seek to use these powerful images to promote environmental concern and thereby shape people's perceptions of the environment.[10]
Photography Ethics[edit]
The iLCP has a longstanding commitment to ethical considerations in wildlife and nature photography. Its members are held to a high ethical standard of responsible behaviour in the field and honesty in captioning practices.[11][12] Practices such as wildlife baiting and photo manipulation are considered unethical.[11] Participating in any staging of wildlife where the mental or physical well-being of the animal is threatened or results in long term behavioural impacts is considered unethical.[13] Fellows must commit to producing work that is authentic, accurate and honest and that is captured demonstrating the highest respect for human, wildlife and environmental subjects. [12]
Fellowship[edit]
The organization selects professional photographers and filmmakers through an annual rigorous application and review process in two categories: Emerging League and Associate Fellows.[14] Acceptance to the Fellowship is only granted to individuals who have superior photographic and/or filmmaking skills, high ethical standards and have demonstrated a commitment to environmental conservation. [14][5][15] Senior Fellows are long-time members of iLCP who have reached excellence in their photographic or film skills and have worked towards clearly defined conservation goals.[2][5][14] Through the promotion of visual media and storytelling, Fellows work together with iLCP to raise awareness for and impact vital conservation issues worldwide [2][16][17]. As of 2021, iLCP has 131 Fellows and Emerging League members working in 190+ countries worldwide.[14]
| Some iLCP Fellows of Note (see full list [1]) |
|---|
| Cristina Mittermeier, Founding Executive Director |
| Beverly Joubert |
| Brian Skerry |
| Joel Sartore |
| Annie Griffiths |
| Tom Peschak |
| Frans Lanting |
| Tim Laman |
| David Doubilet |
| Jodi Cobb |
| Thomas Mangelsen |
| Art Wolfe |
Expeditions[edit]
iLCP is well known for its Conservation Photography Expeditions which connect local, national or global conservation partners with one or more Fellows.[18] The purpose of the expeditions is to thoroughly document through photo and film the threats faced by local environments and species that are in peril due to human activity.[10][19][18] The body of work created by these visual storytellers during these expeditions serves as compelling evidence for the need to protect these places.[10][19] Through iLCP’s network of media, policy contacts and conservation organizations, the organization works to amplify the message created by Fellows to a larger global audience in order to influence action and change, and create impact. [20][18][21]
Image Licensing[edit]
iLCP also offers Image Licensing Services which serves to meet the visual needs of their Conservation Partners as well as use media to influence policy makers and the public on specific conservation issues.[14] iLCP hosts Virtual Exhibitions of photographers work to highlight specific conservation issues in order to insight immediate action by policy makers on pressing environmental issues.[22]
WildSpeak[edit]
iLCP hosts the WildSpeak conference every year.[19] This conference draws world leaders in wildlife and nature photography and filmmaking, scientists, newsmakers, educators, conservation organizations, and the public together for a symposium of learning, discussions and presentations.[23][24] The goal of WildSpeak is for these thought leaders to come together to discuss how best to use visual storytelling to impact conservation efforts worldwide.[23][25] The iLCP is also the official conservation photography partner for the Wildscreen Festival, hosted by Wildscreen, a UK-based not-for-profit conservation organization.[26]
Awards[edit]
In 2021 iLCP was awarded the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashad Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) in the Humanity Category for the Emerging Person/Organization in Photography.[27]
Affiliates and Board Members[edit]
| Member | Notable Work |
|---|---|
| Sarah Leen | Former Director of Photography at National Geographic[29]; Founder of The Visual Thinking Collective [30] |
| Kathy Moran | Deputy Director of Photography; Former Senior Editor, Natural History at National Geographic[31] |
| John Harrington | Photojournalist, author[32] |
| Sharon Guynup | Journalist[33] |
| Gemma Ward | Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition Manager[34] |
| Kaitlyn Yarnell | Chief Storytelling Officer, National Geographic Society[35] |
| Declan Moore | Former Chief Executive Officer of National Geographic Partners at Twenty-First Century Fox[36] |
| Nancy Rosenthal | Founder: New York WILD film festival[37] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Directory of Charities and Nonprofit Organizations". GuideStar. Candid. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "About Us - Press Release - CEMEX presents 17th title in Conservation Book Series in Copenhagen, the European Parliament and in Mexico - CEMEX". www.cemex.com. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ↑ "Working Beyond the Click of a Shutter". sanctuarynaturefoundation.org. 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ↑ Nuwer, Rachel (25 October 2011). "A Photographic Call to Action". The New York Times Company. The New York Times. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Ward, Carlton (2008). "Conservation Photography". Institutional Repository at University of Florida: 54–57 – via University of Florida Digital Collection.
- ↑ "Wild9 Summary of Accomplishments" (PDF). Wild Foundation. WILD Foundation. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Houston, Jason (April 2015). "Creative Conservation Communication". EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts: 6974. Bibcode:2015EGUGA..17.6974H.
- ↑ Mittermeier, Cristina (2008). "Conservation Photography: Art, Ethics, and Action". International Journal of Wilderness. 11: 8–13.
- ↑ Ever Osborne, Neil (August 2010). "What is conservation photography? Evaluating visual communication's role in environmental research and outreach". COS 97 - Conservation Management. The 95th ESA Annual Meeting.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Gervais, Elizabeth Anne (2016). A Close-up of Conservation Photography: Bringing the Environmental Movement's Creative Industry Into Focus. UC Riverside (Thesis).
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 PhotoWings (2017-02-28), Kathy Moran on Ethics, retrieved 2021-11-01
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 McGaurr, Lyn (2016). "The photography of debate and desire: Images, environment and the public sphere". The International Journal of Communication Ethics. 13 (2/3): 16–34.
- ↑ McDonough, B. & Gimesy, D. "Winning at What Cost? Ethical Considerations for Wildlife and Nature Photo Contests". Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 "About iLCP". The International League of Conservation Photographers. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ "International League of Conservation Photographers | HuffPost". www.huffpost.com. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ↑ Heimbuch, Jaymi (October 11, 2018). "7 Conservation Photographers Saving the Planet Through Amazing Pictures". DotDash. Tree Hugger. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ↑ "The International League of Conservation Photographers". Pacific Wild. Pacific Wild. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Lacombe, Gaston. "Partner Profile: International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP)". Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 McDonough, Brooke (4 April 2020). "Working Beyond the Click of a Shutter". Sanctuary Asia. 40 – via Sanctuary Nature Foundation.
- ↑ McNeely, J; Mittermeier R; Brooks, T; Boltz, F; Ash, N (2009). The Wealth of Nature:ecosystem services, biodiversity, and human well-being. Arlington, VA: IUCN. ISBN 978-0-9841686-0-6.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link) Search this book on
- ↑ Perez, Jorge (15 December 2009). "CEMEX presents 17th title in Conservation Book Series in Copenhagen, the European Parliament and in Mexico". CEMEX Press Release. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ↑ "Virtual Exhibition". Wildscreen. Wildscreen. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Hoffner, Erik (7 November 2017). "WildSpeak conservation photography event set for Washington, D.C." Mongabay. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ↑ "Special Sessions at WILD11". WILD11. WILD Foundation. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ↑ "10th World Wilderness Congress". Wild Foundation. WILD Foundation. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ↑ "ILCP Announced as the Official Conservation Photography Partner at Wildscreen Festival 2020 - Virtual Edition". Wildscreen. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ↑ "WINNERS OF HIPA'S TENTH SEASON 'HUMANITY' ANNOUNCED". Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashad Al Maktoum International Photography Award. Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashad Al Maktoum International Photography Award. Retrieved 2 August 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Affiliates". The International League of Conservation Photographers. The International League of Conservation Photographers. Retrieved 11 August 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ thephotosociety.org/member/sarah-leen-editor-teacher-curator
- ↑ https://www.visualthinkingcollective.com/
- ↑ "Kathy Moran".
- ↑ https://www.johnharrington.com/
- ↑ https://www.sharonguynup.com/
- ↑ "Home | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum".
- ↑ https://www.nationalgeographic.org/
- ↑ "Gary e. Knell Named to Succeed Declan Moore as New CEO National Geographic Partners". 9 February 2018.
- ↑ "Team | New York Wild Film Festival".
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