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richardj54715026
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August 26, 2023
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Adobe Rejections

  • August 26, 2023
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So most weeks i will have all my weekly 25 images approved then around 1 week per month all 25 images will be rejected under "quality" so definately something odd going on with the reviewers, its as if they reject one then cannot be bothered with reviewing the others, so just reject them all. Adobe need to sort out the reviews or be specific per image for rejections, other large agencies you can email someone and they will review the rejection and then approve if deemed appropiate.

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Correct answer George_F

All of my recent submissions have been accepted.

 

If Adobe had changed its policies and rejecting many more photos because of it I would expect the posts in this forum to rise, and the 30 average has fallen from when I last checked.  I just don't see any evidence of widespread or fundamental changes.

 

I hope you have better luck with your submissions, feel free to post more rejections for feedback it you'd like to.

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richardj54715026Author
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August 29, 2023

Reading independant stock foums and it rings true for me too, this reject all images policy occured the same time Adobe started accepting AI images. This new review system Adobe have started using has now made even truely gifted contributors too scared to u0loaded to Adobe as they images are 100% rejected or evenn fear of account being blocked incase Adobe deems images similar to previous uploads.

Adobe needs to sort this as it is nonsense at the moment and they will loose alot of contributors and its plain to see, all started when they started accepting AI, something happened. Like Shutterstock though, they probably wont listen to contributors.

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jslsvg
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August 29, 2023

In Shutter the problem did not last long, I estimate that it was a couple of months and then the reviews were normal again. I sent them an email and if they responded to me apologizing and saying that they had taken action, something that was true.
Here the problem is taking longer, I don't know how long it will last.
I am also very amused that there are some people in this forum who come out to defend the company, as if their lives depended on it, when they say they have no business relationship with Adobe.
I don't know, it's all very strange, but the reality is that those of us who don't do AI are the ones who are harmed right now.
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Jose Luis

Abambo
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AbamboCommunity Expert
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August 29, 2023

Most of what I saw here of rejected photos was rightfully rejected. Having unhappy customers costs more than having unhappy contributors.

 

Some customers are especially here with Adobe stock because they really appreciate the quality of the stock assets, a quality much higher than at competitor stock sites.

 

Adobe is consistently introducing new assets at a rapid pace; thus the high refusal rate appears not to be affecting everyone.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
    Jill_C
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    Jill_CCommunity Expert
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    August 26, 2023

    As you already know, Adobe does not provide an avenue for contributors to dispute the findings of the Moderators. Certainly, if they did so, the moderation process would come to a near halt as many contributors would consume their time arguing about each rejection. However, Adobe does provide this Community Forum as a means for you to obtain additional input from successful fellow contributors. If you would like to upload 2-3 of the rejected images here, the community will provide their opinions.

    Jill C., Forum Volunteer
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    richardj54715026Author
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    August 26, 2023

    Samples attached which were not approved within 2 to 3 days (all 25 were straight rejection) from submission date from Shutterstock, iStock, Alamy, Dreamtime, POND5, RF123, Deposit.....Last 6 years 99% images approved, last few months some weeks 100% rejection.....Regardless if personal opinion does not think a image is sellable does not matter as the rejections are down to "image quality"

    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity Expert
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    August 26, 2023

    Ship: you have one or more sensor spots:

    Ropes:

    I would check the white balance.

     

    Kitchen: I would add more contrast.

     

    I find the editing on all pictures a little flat. Noting bad and except for the spot, I did not detect big troubles. The moderator was probably quite picky.

     

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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