iLCP Core Values
- CONSERVATION. Helping to safeguard the biodiversity of the planet and the integrity of natural ecosystems.
- COMMITMENT. Remaining true our to our values and photographic and conservation aims
- INTEGRITY. Adherence to moral and ethical principles especially in our behavior towards and depiction of the natural world.
- GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS. Using our photography to educate and inform with integrity and to communicate conservation messages worldwide.
- LEADERSHIP. Showing the photographic community by example what can be achieved.
- PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCELLENCE. Striving to attain the highest quality photography possible - pushing the boundaries.
- COLLABORATION. Using our combined strength and joining forces with like-minded organizations to further our conservation aims.
The iLCP seeks to empower conservation photographers by creating an
organizational structure that allows them to focus on the creative aspects of
their work while at the same time finding venues that allow their images to make
a significant contribution to the understanding and caring of the
environment.
Objectives
• To use the power of photography to help educate the world community and to further conservation goals.
• To create compelling and informed images and to develop visually based campaigns to promote conservation issues.
• To facilitate the connection of photography with environmental,
scientific, cultural media, governmental, religious and educational
resources.
• To be a virtual clearinghouse of information for members.
• To develop a code of conduct for photographers.
• To promote business practices that demand truth in and high ethical standards in captioning and manipulation.
• To encourage conservation education
• To encourage an ethnically and geographically diverse membership.
• To attract fellowships and grants to support young photographers or
photographers with innovative ideas to promote conservation.
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