Re: My photo was rejected

Ricky336 · ‎Dec 05, 2025

My photo was rejected because it was supposedly created by AI, and I didn't mention that. But it's 100% my photo, photoshopped! I even have the unprocessed RAW file. By @serg27048016vx7f Your original question - so based on this question and the raw photo you provided, of course, you will get such responses! Bear in mind that the Adobe moderators don't respond. This forum is for the community to get feedback on their rejected asset. By the way, posting an untouched version as one member suggested actually led to the comments you received. So, in this case, it is a case of a misunderstanding!

Ricky336 · ‎Dec 05, 2025

Hello, Composition could be improved on, colour balance and exposure could also be improved, and you will also have to get a model release from the workers.

Ricky336 · ‎Dec 05, 2025

Hello, I would suggest you think about the composition. In my view, the background is not a good choice. The picture isn't balanced. And as already mentioned, the focus of the berries isn't good. Composition: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html

Ricky336 · ‎Dec 02, 2025

Hello, Focus, your depth of field is too shallow. White balance could be one of the reasons for the skyscraper, as well as converging lines. It has a bit of a yellow cast.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 25, 2025

Hello, You could improve the composition of the flower and leaf photo. The fungi photo would benefit from more space around it; it is a bit too tightly framed, and the white balance could be adjusted slightly. The composition of the drone photos seems to be fairly good. Anyway, as a guide, read about composition from Adobe. Composition: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 22, 2025

Hello, My suggestion would be to try to work on your composition. Composition: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html Composition is fundamental!

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 22, 2025

Hello, My critique would be your white balance. It is too yellow. You should correct the lighting.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 22, 2025

Hello, This is what I would say as well, with what @daniellei4510 mentioned. It would also be my first thought. In addition, I don't think that the background colour is a good choice. (By the way, is there any connection with the 'red pill, blue pill' regarding the syringe?)

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 20, 2025

Hello, The key point to remember is that the keywords used must be indicative of the type of picture/asset it relates to!

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 18, 2025

Hello, I think you could improve your composition! Composition also covers quality issues! Composition: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 18, 2025

Hello, I'm afraid to say that both of them have 'quality issues'. Not a good scan/print. Did you scan these from a negative? If so, the negative has had issues in developing. It is not a 'clean' negative. Likewise, the magenta sky is a problem!

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 17, 2025

...but if it doesn't have commercial value to the viewer, ... By @Nancy OShea This is key - commercial value. In my personal opinion, people forget about this.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 15, 2025

Hello, You could adjust the white balance a bit. It has a very slight magenta cast. Corrected example. It is a subtle change, but it can be enough for rejection.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 15, 2025

I think you have misunderstood this forum. It is not for promoting anything. This forum's purpose is to ask for feedback on why an asset was rejected.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 10, 2025

Hello, Could you post an example of your image? Perhaps there is something you missed. Also check your keywords. There maybe a keyword, that is IP protected. Also make sure there are no watermarks—such as your signiture—and no borders. These isssues could rasie such a rejection.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 10, 2025

Hello, For what it is worth, I honestly cannot find any quality issues with these shots. Composition, white balance, focus and so on are fine. Can't tell why it was rejected based on quality. In this case it is just a guessing game! As the idiom goes - that's the way the cookie crumbles!

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 05, 2025

Hello, The overall quality of the photo isn't that good, so I doubt it will pass. When viewed at 100% you can see this: Noise, not sharp focus... I would say the quality of the lens that you used isn't that good. Composition could also be improved.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 05, 2025

Hello, You will have problems with IP due to logos, cars, buildings... Remember this is for commercial use, so such photos can and will raise flags of IP. Removing the logos as well as the cars and motocycles may help.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 04, 2025

Hello, For one thing, your images are too dark—underexposed. You need to brighten them up more. Read about exposure. Exposure: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/exposure-in-photography.html

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 04, 2025

Hello, This may or may not be a consideration, but the background with the blurred lights as round dots are somewhat distracting. I think the steam from the cup is okay, as one wants to give the impression of a hot cup of chocolate, especially with the marshmallows on top. Do something else with the background.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 02, 2025

Files should be submitted as sRGB, if you are talking about colour profiles.

Ricky336 · ‎Nov 01, 2025

HEIC is iPhone's compression files, it's not'raw'. Raw files will be DNG, which iPhone can take, if for example, you have LC mobile installed and use that camera app. The DNG files can them be adjusted in Lightroom.

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 31, 2025

the real thing. By @ZALEZPHOTO Coca-Cola—' It's the Real Thing '. 😊

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 31, 2025

My point is only that one should think about what one is taking and why. Who is the target audience, and so on.

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 31, 2025

In all fairness, it was not shot with commercial intent. By @nalin_1478 For stock photography, it helps to think about commercial intent! If such a photo got accepted, and it wasn't shot with commercial intent, then sales may be nonexistent! If a shot is shot with commercial intent, then the chances of making a sale increase. Getting accepted is only half the battle!

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 31, 2025

Hello, I think your composition could be improved, and you should also think about lighting and exposure. Read these links from Adobe about composition and exposure. Exposure: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/exposure-in-photography.html Composition: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html There are a lot of pet photos, so in order to be original, you really have to think about how to make the pet stand out from the crowd!

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 30, 2025

Hello, Composition is essential. There is also another issue you ought to consider, and that is your white balance/colour temperature. Your shots are too yellow. I assume you took these under indoor lighting. You have to account for this. Read these links from Adobe about composition and white balance.

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 30, 2025

Hello, Composition is really important. Read this link from Adobe about composition. Composition: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html There is also another issue you ought to consider, and that is your white balance/colour temperature. Your shots are too yellow. I assume you took these under indoor lighting. You have to account for this. White balance: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/white-balance.html

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 29, 2025

PS composition is part of quality issues!

Ricky336 · ‎Oct 29, 2025

Hello, In my opinion, take more care with your composition. Don't always take portrait orientation; you can also take landscape-oriented photos with smartphone cameras. The portrait orientation is a dead giveaway that it was taken with a smartphone camera! This is where orientation also plays a role in composition! Composition: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html

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