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TaylorGC
TaylorGC
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February 13, 2026
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Quality issues with first submission

  • February 13, 2026
  • 4 replies
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Hi, I’m new. I submitted a ton of pictures and none of them got accepted. Wondering what could be the issue. Here’s a few.

 

 

      Correct answer Jill_C

      Composition is suboptimal in each of these. The first image is cropped too close, omitting part of the dog’s head. The DOF is too shallow. The second image should be cropped tighter and straightened. The third image is also cropped too tight and is leaning.

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      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 13, 2026

      Since you’re new here, I urge you to compare your best work with similar Stock inventory to see what gets accepted.

       

      As you can see, DOGS are generously represented in Stock. With so much competing content, your work will need to be extra special to get accepted & sold.

      https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=dog  11 Million Results.

       

      Also read your Contributor Use Guide. It contains important information about what’s required by Adobe Stock. 

      https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html

       

      Good luck.

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      Jill_C
      Community Expert
      Jill_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      February 13, 2026

      Composition is suboptimal in each of these. The first image is cropped too close, omitting part of the dog’s head. The DOF is too shallow. The second image should be cropped tighter and straightened. The third image is also cropped too tight and is leaning.

      Jill C., Forum Volunteer
      RALPH_L
      Community Expert
      RALPH_LCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 13, 2026

      Slanted images, bad cropping, lack of contrast and some sharpening required. The goat is over exposed.
      Notice the difference:
       

       

        daniellei4510
        Community Expert
        daniellei4510Community Expert
        Community Expert
        February 13, 2026

        Keep contrast in mind when editing. The goat and the grasshopper: It’s never a good idea to slant your verticals and horizontals when it comes to stock. The dog is cropped too tightly and the leash is distracting.

         

         

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