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Nature First Principles

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." ~John Muir 



Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator)
Maryland, USA

Nature First is the Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography to "Help conserve the places we love and photograph through wise use, education, outreach, community, and research."

The Nature First Principles are:

  • Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography.
  • Educate yourself about the places you photograph.
  • Reflect on the possible impact of your actions.
  • Use discretion if sharing locations.
  • Know and follow rules and regulations.
  • Always follow Leave No Trace principles and strive to leave places better than you found them.
  • Actively promote and educate others about these principles.

If you'd like to make a difference. Take the pledge. Join the movement...

Membership is free and you can add yourself to the member directory. To learn more and create an account, please visit the website at:

Nature First Principles

Conservation efforts to preserve and protect the natural environment is everyone's responsibility and when we work together, it makes a difference!


Lake Burba 
Maryland, USA

Exploring the World Day-by-Day; Capturing Nature's Wondrous Display! ~ Jen

Despite the differences that exist between political, cultural, religious, or national values, we all share the common need for a healthy, clean, sustainable global environment.

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