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A newbie needs criticism for an AI stock image

Forum|Forum|2 days ago
April 3, 2026
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Hello! I apologize in advance for any mistakes; English isn't my native language, so I'm using a translator. I'm a newbie and tried to upload my first AI-powered image for stock photography. I was rejected and told to post it on the critics' forum, and the link led here. I assume I should just create a thread with my question, since I couldn't find anything similar... which is strange... but here I am, and I need your help. Something's wrong with the image I created for stock photography. Please help me figure it out.
(I also apologize in advance if my image violates any moral standards or concepts; I'm from another country, and we just don't understand the situation.)

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

While you’re learning to work with AI, stick with simple prompts.

Complex images containing many objects chews up server resources, increasing the potential for AI Slop. One object is easier to control and less to edit later.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

This might be OK for posting on social media, but Stock is not social media. It’s a global assets service that provides customers with commercial quality content.

Adobe customers are professional creators working in print, TV, film, marketing & merchandise. Before submitting to Stock, compare your best work with similar Stock inventory. This is the quality bar that you’ll be competing with in web searches:

https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=outdoor+party

https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=outdoor+party+DJ

https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=whimsical+outdoor+party+DJ

As a customer would you buy your image? If so, what would you use it for commercially?

Good luck

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Concentrating on just a small area, faces, arms, hands, all appear distorted. Always view your images at 100% (I recommend 200% for AI) and inspect the asset from corner to corner before submission.

Adobe Community Expert | If you can't fix it, hide it; if you can't hide it, delete it.

0Invisible0Author

Participating Frequently

Oh my God... their faces look creepy. Thank you so much for the tip; I'll be extra careful in situations like this from now on.😅

daniellei4510

Community Expert

More people, more problems. But if you’re willing to put in the time, effort, (and credits) on an image you’re in love with, everything can usually be corrected or improved, section by section, face by face, hand by hand, foot by foot and so on. This is still far from acceptable for stock, but it can be done.

Adobe Community Expert | If you can't fix it, hide it; if you can't hide it, delete it.

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Watch the hands.

Adobe Community Expert | If you can't fix it, hide it; if you can't hide it, delete it.

0Invisible0Author

Participating Frequently

Oh, I didn't notice at all at first, but now they've shown me what's going on with the hands in the image, and I'm a little shocked I didn't notice it at first :D Thank you so much!

Jill_C

Community Expert

Zoom in and carefully inspect the image. There are arms that don’t belong to anyone, arms with no hands, hands facing the wrong direction, etc.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

0Invisible0Author

Participating Frequently

Yes, thank you very much! I've identified my shortcomings and will work on them!

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Oh.N8

Hey @0Invisible0

First, each country and region has different ideas and needs for festivals.

When submitting images ask yourself these Qs:

Who is going to buy this image? meaning who is your target audience and what purpose will this image serve?
Where would this image be used? What company or type of person is going to buy this image?
When have i seen an image like the one I m submitting been seen besides a social media post? or when would this image be used in a commercial setting?

Adobe stock is not a social media platform. My meaning is Stock images are often used in a commercial/ profession setting. People take a bit of time to clean up their images to ensure they meet the commercial value expected of Stock sites.

Finally, how would a prospective buyer use the image?

The image is very lively and fun. This is great. who would need such an image. For example, here in Ireland The Electric Picnic might want to buy this image. However, the facilitators or organizers would probably want authentic material.

You may want to reach out to festival organizers in your area and see what type of content the festival would need.

Cheers

Nate

0Invisible0Author

Participating Frequently

Thank you so much! These are very relevant questions; I'll start asking myself them. For this image, I assumed it would be used for a simple party, without telling myself there were any specific ones.

I'm very grateful for the kind words about the image; I really appreciate it! I'll try to apply all the advice you've received and improve. Thank you!

Cosmic Studio

Known Participant

The image is fun and interesting. But there is a lot going on! From an AI perspective, this means more chances for unwanted artifacts.

For example, if you zoom in, you will notice that: 1. many fingers are distorted; 2. the AI seems unsure which arms belong to whom (see the raised arm near the woman with sunglasses); 3. the ear of the man in the foreground looks very pointed; 4. one of the yellow ducklings has an unusual beak. 5. the black keys do not seem to follow the 2–3 pattern.

If you can fix all artifacts (without creating new ones) and resubmit the image, I think it would fit better in the Illustration category.

As for ethical concerns, unless I am missing something, I do not see any offense toward any specific group or individual.

I hope this helps.