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October 13, 2026
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First time on photo stocks ever, and the photos were declined.

Ok, I’m not a professional photographer. These photos were shot on iPhone. Anyway, I would appreciate some feedback what’s wrong with them )

 

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 13, 2026

    3rd image requires correction for color balance. It contains too much blue.

     

    Stock is looking for commercial quality images that buyers can use in professional projects—print, digital & merchandise.

     

    Compare your best work with current Stock inventory. To get accepted, yours should be as good or better than what Stock is selling and offer buyers something unique.

    https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=moss+on+tree  

    https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=street+crossing

     

    For more tips, read through your Contributor User Guide. Start with the 4-part photo requirements.

    1. https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/submit-your-content/submit-photos/photo-submission-overview.html

     

    Hope that helps.

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Ricky336
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 13, 2026

    Hello,

    Composition could be improved. The street photo is very ‘busy’. There are a lot of elements. What is the photo of? What is the subject?

    Try not to cut off the hut:

     

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    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 13, 2026

    Image 1
    The highlights are blown out.

    Image 2
    It lacks contrast.

    Image 3
    Text or logos on the sign will be rejected due to intellectual property issues.

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