Call for Entry: Our Planet 2026: Nature, Landscape and Conservation
Date(s) - 10/19/2026 - 11/06/2026
Time(s) - 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Time(s) - 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Atlanta Photography Group
Our Planet 2026: Nature, Landscape and Conservation
For our Winter 2026 exhibition, the Atlanta Photography Group is partnering with The Nature Conservancy (https://www.nature.org) to produce a member-based exhibition opportunity that will encourage people locally, regionally and nationally to do everything in their power to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
This CFE invites photo-based artists to submit work around nature, landscape, environmentalism, nature conservation, flora, fauna, nature-based documentary / Fine Art or work about animals/insects/reptiles/fish and their habitat.
Our esteemed juror for this exhibition will be Alex Snyder, Senior Photo Editor, The Nature Conservancy.
Alex Snyder
Senior Photo Editor
The Nature Conservancy
Alex Snyder is an award-winning photo editor and photojournalist. As Senior Photo Editor for Nature Conservancy he has produced over 30 feature stories for their flagship publication Nature Conservancy Magazine. In this role he has also produced award-winning short film documentaries.
Alex also serves as Communications Director for The Photo Society — a collective of over 200 National Geographic photographers who are dedicated to supporting our member’s work and upholding the high ethical standards of documentary photography and photojournalism. Alex manages the groups online community of over 5 million and hosts the monthly talk “The Photo Society Presents — which is free and open to the public.
Prior to his current roles, Alex was the photographer at Peace Corps where he traveled to 15 countries documenting the volunteer experience. His images were also lead in First Lady Michelle Obama’s ‘Let Girls Learn’ initiative.
Alex’s work has been recognized by The Society of Publication Designers (SPD), Folio Awards (Eddie & Ozzies), Pictures of the Year International (POYi), Best of Photojournalism (BOP), and the Lucie Awards to name a few. In 2022 he was nominated for Photo Editor of the Year by the Lucie Awards. In 2025 he was named Photo Editor of the Year National, and Second Place International by the National Press Photographers Association’s BOP awards.
He is a graduate of Ohio University’s Scripps School of Visual Communication (MS 2012 & BS 2010).
About The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 1,000 scientists, we impact conservation in 86 countries and territories: 41 by direct conservation impact and 45 through partners.
Wedsite: https://www.nature.org
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
** Please note that submissions close on November 6, 2026 at MIGNIGHT ET. ALL WORK MUST BE UPLOADED BY MIDNIGHT ET ON NOVEMBER 6, 2026, OR THEY WILL NOT BE INCLUDED. No refunds will be issued for entries which are purchased but no images are uploaded by the deadline.
CFE Dates: October 19 – November 6, 2026
Entry Fees
Submit up to 5 images for one base fee, then add more images at $6 each, up to 10 total.
| Deadline | Up to 5 images | Each additional image (up to 10 total) |
|---|---|---|
| Early (by 10/23/26) | $35 | $6 |
| Regular (by 11/2/26) | $40 | $6 |
| Late (by 11/6/26) | $50 | $6 |
| Student | $20 | $4 |
Examples: 5 images at the Regular deadline cost $40. 8 images cost $58 ($40 + 3 × $6).
Student pricing is open to photographers currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
* Selected work can be up to 36” on the longest side framed for the exhibition.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline For All Submissions: November 6, 2026, Midnight ET
Notifications of Selections: Around November 13, 2026 – this is not a firm date and may change to accommodate the juror.
Deadline to Delivery Artwork to the APG Gallery: December 11, 2026 at 4pm ET
Exhibition Dates: December 15, 2026 – January 22, 2027
Opening Reception: December 17, 2026, 7-9pm ET
SUBMISSION FILE PREPARATION
(These Specifications are for Submission Uploads Only. Please see below for details on files to be printed for exhibition)
- Export images as .jpg. Resize to 2100 px on the longest side.
- Name your files as follows: first name_lastname_titleofartwork.jpg (Example: joe_smith_mygreatphoto.jpg).
- Create one text file which contains the following: your Personal Info (name, email, phone, website/social media), Artist Statement (500 words max), Bio (250 words max), and Image list (in this order: Title, Year piece was created, Print/Image Size (H x W), estimated Framed Size (H x W) Medium (archival pigment print, inkjet print, silver gelatin, cyanotype, etc.), and save this file as a Word doc or PDF. This must all be in 1 file. Do not create multiple files.
- Once you have paid the Entry Fee, you will receive an email with a link to upload your files
In order to submit your work you must be a current APG member. Join or Renew Now!
All entries must be completed ONLINE. Do NOT email any image files
- Complete Online Registration & Payment
- PLEASE NOTE: Once you receive the upload link, you must be logged into your account on the website in order to successfully upload your work.
- Upload Files to the Dropbox link found in the payment confirmation.
- If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact – gallery@AtlantaPhotographyGroup.org
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