Emerging Talent - International League of Conservation Photographers
I'm incredibly thrilled and proud to announce that I've just been accepted as an Emerging League member of the prestigious International League of Conservation Photographers! Joining this organization has been a dream since I started in conservation storytelling. It took a lot of guts to finally apply for the highly-competitive Emerging League Program and I'm honored by this distinction and responsibility. You can check out my profile on their website here.
Image courtesy of iLCP
This is made even more special as I'm one of the first two Filipinos to join the league, sharing the honor with fellow conservation storyteller and friend, Gab Mejia!
Screenshot of the current stable of Emerging League members. / iLCP website
As per the iLCP website:
“The iLCP Emerging League Photographer (ELP) Program is designed to support early career photographers or filmmakers who display inherent natural talent and significant promise in conservation photography. ELPs are still establishing themselves as professional photographers and/or filmmakers and have demonstrated that they would benefit significantly from access to iLCP Fellows, Affiliates, and the broader iLCP network in order to advance their careers and conservation outcomes. The key program features are:
Three candidates are accepted each year for this three year mentorship program.
iLCP will, to the best of its ability, offer the following opportunities:
Assign one iLCP Fellow as a personal mentor. Mentorship may be virtual or in-person.
Offer the opportunity for annual portfolio reviews with qualified Affiliates or other Fellows other than the mentor. Reviews may be virtual or in person.
Promote ELPs for assistant assignment opportunities with the Fellows.
Invite ELPs to attend the iLCP Fellows meetings and events, such as WildSpeak, to network and expand their professional community.
During the third year of the program, ELPs may apply for Associate Fellow standing. Participation in the Emerging League Program is not a guarantee of acceptance to the Fellowship.”