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Quality Issues

  • March 16, 2023
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Hello,

Could someone explain why was my submission rejected due to "Quality Issues"?

In general, I can't get why Adobe doesn't provide more details on what exactly is wrong with image (as does Shutterstock), which will make our lives much easier and reduce questions like this in forums...

Here they are:

 

   

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

When I buy Stock images, I want perfect (or nearly perfect) visual and technical quality.  No blurred edges, no soft focus, vibrant colors, proper white balance and good details for use in commercial projects.

 

As a visual training exercise, look at old magazines and cut out your favorite images.  If you don't have any magazines at home, old magazines are cheap as chips at thrift stores and garage sales.

 

What do commercial images have that yours don't?  Is it composition, depth-of-field, lighting, color saturation, details?  Make notes about what you like and don't like.  This little visual exercise will help train your eye on what to look for in your own photos and hopefully make you a better Stock photographer. 

 

Also read your Stock Contributor User Guide.  There is a lot of good information there to help you succeed at Stock.

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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March 16, 2023

When I buy Stock images, I want perfect (or nearly perfect) visual and technical quality.  No blurred edges, no soft focus, vibrant colors, proper white balance and good details for use in commercial projects.

 

As a visual training exercise, look at old magazines and cut out your favorite images.  If you don't have any magazines at home, old magazines are cheap as chips at thrift stores and garage sales.

 

What do commercial images have that yours don't?  Is it composition, depth-of-field, lighting, color saturation, details?  Make notes about what you like and don't like.  This little visual exercise will help train your eye on what to look for in your own photos and hopefully make you a better Stock photographer. 

 

Also read your Stock Contributor User Guide.  There is a lot of good information there to help you succeed at Stock.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Abambo
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March 16, 2023

First: not sharp (enough for this type of image), white balance error, missing contrast.

Second: inconsistent out of focus area:

Not as sharp as it should be. It could get a shadow lift and a contrast boost.

Your third: has a lens spot:

The last: the focus is on the wrong element, and as you have taken the picture with a narrow DOF, you have a focus miss.

 

 

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
VardanPixAuthor
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March 16, 2023

Thanks for your review @Abambo, will take them into acount the next time 😉

Abambo
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March 16, 2023

You're welcome.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Abambo
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March 16, 2023
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In general, I can't get why Adobe doesn't provide more details on what exactly is wrong with image (as does Shutterstock), which will make our lives much easier and reduce questions like this in forums...


By @VardanPix

Because you are supposed to be a seasoned photographer and to submit perfect pictures and moderation is as such much faster like this. Shutterstock does not provide additional information, maybe they have more categories.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer