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January 15, 2026
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Feedback Request: Stock photos rejected

  • January 15, 2026
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I’m a beginner photographer learning the craft using a Canon 1800D. These are a few of my recent shots. I’d really appreciate any feedback or suggestions that can help me improve and grow. All feedback is welcome!

 

Below pics were rejected due to quality issues. Most of my pictures uploaded are rejected because of quzkity issues but no details provided.

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jacquelingphoto2017
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 15, 2026

Hi @janakrbabu 

In addition to the sensor spot, the first image is underexposed and has chromatic noisy. 

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The second image is also under exposed and has grain noise and chromatic noise.

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Also, in the second picture are other issues. There is a sign with information on it and motor bikes with licenses numbers on them. Those would fall under intellectual property violation. You'll need to remove those when post processing to resubmit.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

 

 

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 15, 2026
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I’m a beginner photographer... Most of my pictures are rejected because of quality issues but no details provided.

By @janakrbabu

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Stock reviewers don't have time to critique every asset they receive. That would add unwanted delays to the review process. 

Consider joining a photography club where fellow photographers can provide feedback & tips on ways to improve your technique.

 

In the meantime, read your Contributor User Guide and compare your best work with available Stock inventory.  To be accepted, your photos should be as good or better than what Stock is selling.  Stock customers expect the highest visual and technical quality for use in commercial projects.

Hope that helps.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 15, 2026

In this image you've got a sensor spot in the sky as well as some artifacts. The shadows are also underexposed and there is some chromatic aberration. This is exactly why moderators don't provide more detail as to the flaws they see before rejecting an image - there can be numerous reasons, and it just takes too long to list all of them.

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer
RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 15, 2026

 

The white border is not allowed. 

There are two sensor spots and two birds that need to be removed.
There are objects that are cutoff and need to be removed.
The shadows are underexposed and need to be lightened up.

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Same thing with te second photo! Also here you need to remove the IP violations. (The signs and vehicle plates.)