Background
We publish a full range of articles about wildlife, parks, wilderness areas, environment issues and
nature-related activities. Most of our articles are procured from freelance writers and illustrated by
freelance photographers’ stock images. We strongly encourage photographers to submit high
resolution images. Any that are not used will be deleted. We never share them externally or use them
for other purposes. We always credit the photographer for selected images.
For the most part, we consider photos taken only in Ontario and of native species. We prefer photos
of species in the wild whenever possible unless the photography causes distress to the subjects, in
which case we would publish photos of captive species. The magazine is published by Ontario
Nature, a conservation charity, so our highest priority is to do no harm to wildlife and habitat.
Guidelines
We adhere to the principles of ethical photography. We will not knowingly publish any photo obtained by the harassment of wildlife including baiting, flushing or otherwise stressing animals. We will also not knowingly publish photos involved trespassing, or the destructive grooming or pruning of habitat. We ask photographers freelancing with us to always be conscious of the impacts of their activities on animals, and to follow the rules of the places they visit.
Photos of people – particularly minors – should have explicit consent when faces are visible.
Submissions
We publish photos from freelance photographers on our list or whom we reach out to directly. For rates, rules and submission methods, please refer to our Photographer’s Guidelines.
To apply to join our list of photographers who receive the photo want list for each issue of the magazine, please send a selection of your work – including a stock list and/or a link to more of your photos online – to Noah Cole at noahc@ontarionature.org. The images should be high resolution (300 dpi).
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Photos © (top to bottom) Joan Leblanc, Andy Reago and Chrissy McClarren, Nicole Beaulac