Can I submit my photos to National Geographic?
Sallie Waelchi
2025-10-21 03:50:25
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You must use that month's hashtag challenge in the caption of your submitted photo or video.
We will only be able to see submissions from public accounts.
Selected images and videos that meet the requirements outlined below may be featured on the Your Shot Instagram account and across other Nat Geo-owned digital media and social accounts in connection with promotion of the Your Shot challenge and/or community.
Submissions published on Nat Geo social accounts in connection with challenge will remain on the accounts indefinitely.
You may submit as many posts as you’d like.
If my photo or video is selected, what will I need to provide.
Photo / video selected
RAW / original file
Caption
Signed Asset Release.
Astrid Lemke
2025-10-21 02:49:42
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