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Feedback Welcome- Rejected Photos

  • February 10, 2024
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Hello! 

 

I'm a new contributor and I would love some feedback on the two rejected images. What are your raw opinions? I'm not asking so I can respond, I'm asking so I can be educated and improve my future content. Thanks in advance, I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

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    Correct answer Ars_Nova

    As others have mentioned here, the first thing that jumps out is the heavy use of filters. Adobe Suggests using the full range of colors and avoiding filters as it diminishes the commercial value of an asset and it may be rejected.

     

    A few other thoughts:

    When photographing object compositions, think about the main theme and idea you want to convey. In the first photo, we have a pirate-themed nick-nack, some sort of green gumball (a lime perhaps?), a yellow flower, and a letter "N". These objects don't seem to be centered around a main theme and look rather random. A buyer looking for pirate-themed photos might be distracted by the flower and a buyer looking for flower photos might be confused by the letter "N" or the green ball.

     

    The second photo seems to lean more towards the poetic side, where the visual could be interpreted as a reference for "the foam of blood". In this case, taking the photo further with photo manipulation, and fully leaning into the concept could result in something unique (although probably very niche) with commercial value. At this stage, it seems like a compromise that results in lessening the value of the original photo.

     

    Best of luck!

     

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    Ars_Nova
    Ars_NovaCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    February 10, 2024

    As others have mentioned here, the first thing that jumps out is the heavy use of filters. Adobe Suggests using the full range of colors and avoiding filters as it diminishes the commercial value of an asset and it may be rejected.

     

    A few other thoughts:

    When photographing object compositions, think about the main theme and idea you want to convey. In the first photo, we have a pirate-themed nick-nack, some sort of green gumball (a lime perhaps?), a yellow flower, and a letter "N". These objects don't seem to be centered around a main theme and look rather random. A buyer looking for pirate-themed photos might be distracted by the flower and a buyer looking for flower photos might be confused by the letter "N" or the green ball.

     

    The second photo seems to lean more towards the poetic side, where the visual could be interpreted as a reference for "the foam of blood". In this case, taking the photo further with photo manipulation, and fully leaning into the concept could result in something unique (although probably very niche) with commercial value. At this stage, it seems like a compromise that results in lessening the value of the original photo.

     

    Best of luck!

     

    Jill_C
    Community Expert
    Jill_CCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 10, 2024

    In the first image, the selective color processing you've used has created undesirable effects around the edges of the lime and the rose. The lime is not in focus. 
    The second image is excessively processed which has added artifacts and strange colors. 

    Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    Ricky336
    Community Expert
    Ricky336Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 10, 2024

    Hello,

     

    Firstly, if you want to upload photos to Adobe, don't use any colour filter of any kind; don't select parts in colour and parts in black and white. The downloader can change the photo to suit their preferences. If you colourise them, it reduces their saleability.

    The focus could be an issue with the flower shot and perhaps composition. 🤔 🤔

     

    You can also read these links from Adobe:

    User guide:
    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
    Exposure:
    https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/exposure-in-photography.html
    Composition:
    https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html
    Learn and support:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/support/stock-contributor.html

    Artist Hub:

    https://stock.adobe.com/pages/artisthub/

     

     

      Abambo
      Community Expert
      AbamboCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 10, 2024

      I suppose the reason was "quality issues", even that there are several reasons that may apply here. Just looking at the assets, without any deep diving: you should stay full colour with stock. Do not use the fancy filters as you used here. It's pleasant, but Adobe stock prefers assets that the potential buyer can mend to its use.

       

      The "captain's quarters" sign is an IP violation. 

       

      If you are new to stock, you should consider these resources: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/tutorials.html
      Please read the contributor user manual for more information on Adobe stock contributions: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
      See here for rejection reasons: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
      and especially quality and technical issues: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html

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