so i know that pictures aren't necessarily the most trust-worthy source of speedrun times, yet I only get good times off-camera. so if I take a picture of the in-game time (or record me opening the game so i can't edit an image ) will that count as solid proof, because i want to cry because i didn't record my Karlson Sandbox 1 speedrun of 00:04:49.

You'll need to check the rules or ask the moderators for that game.

for karlson you need video proof