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January 14, 2026
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Illustrative Editorial rejetion issues

  • January 14, 2026
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What is the best manner to write up editorial content. I keep getting quite few rejections for these type of photos unde that fail reason.  Its quite frustrating, as it seems I spend a lot of time trying to get the right wording, or I see other images in the same genre of similar quality / type on the system that have obviously got through. 

 

On some occassion, I have played with the description and the images eventually get through. 

 

This is one in particular that I am having issues with. Intiially I put it through as creative, but the bridge itself must be seen as IP as it got rejected for IP ( i had removed all other IP on there).

 

A search on 'low bridge'  shows many types, so these are getting through the filters. 

 

The question is more about general wording advice as opposed to this specific photo, this is just one example I have.  IMG_6701.jpeg

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Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 14, 2026

The graffiti, as well as the sign on the building, are most likely the reason for IP rejection. This image doesn't appear to meet the criterion for acceptance into the Illustrative Editorial collection:
At Adobe Stock, we define illustrative editorial as conceptual imagery designed to illustrate articles on current events and newsworthy topics. This type of content often features images of real brands and products — like signs on buildings, soda cans, computers, and cars — to convey a story. Illustrative editorial content is made available to Adobe Stock customers for editorial use only.

 

 

 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
root9mAuthor
Participant
January 14, 2026

The conceptual imagry I was thinking was that low bridges often cause various headaches for traffic when the nearest truck decides to plough in to them 🙂 Thank you for your feedback. 

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 14, 2026

Whether or not Adobe accepts IE images is highly subjective. I've had 1 from a series accepted (interior scenes from a State Capitol building), and 1 rejected...

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 14, 2026

The Graffiti on the right side is someones"artwork" or name. It must be removed or you need a property release.

root9mAuthor
Participant
January 14, 2026

Ah yes, although I would not think that would be too bigger issue for editorial content.