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Rejected for quality issues

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
March 13, 2025
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I just started on Adobe stock, and all my photos were rejected for quality issues. I was hoping I could get some advice because I'd like to be able to sell my photos.

daniellei4510

Community Expert

The dark frame in DSCF9149 would be classified as a "frame," and frames are not allowed. There is nothing in this image for a graphic designer to work with.

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Delightful_teacher5C49

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I don't understand AdobeStock's logic. I sent it before and they didn't accept it. I sent it again a couple of months later and they accepted it even though I didn't change anything in photo!

Jill_C

Community Expert

Adobe has hundreds of human moderators, so there is the human element of inconsistency in reviews; it's possible that a different moderator looked at the resubmitted image. Nevertheless, resubmitting a rejected image without having re-edited it to remove the issues is considered spamming and can result in your account being blocked.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

Abambo

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0744: It's good for the butterfly, but not good for your picture: the butterfly does not stand out enough. And you included too much of disturbing surroundings. Cropping differently would help.

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daniellei4510

Community Expert

9149: Looks like it was photographed through glass.

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Jill_C

Community Expert

DSCF9149 (18).JPG - hazy and overexposed

DSCF9149 (20).JPG - blurry

DSCF0744.JPG - underexposed and not well composed, partially blurry

if these were taken in a zoo and aquarium, you should check the organization's restrictions on commercial use of photos acquired in their premises. Many do not permit you to use the images commercially.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

Lux_Clark4451Author

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All my photos followed guidelines, and none were taken professionally or with the proper "composer" because I take my photos creatively. They are also completely unedited copies taken based on my skill. I appreciate your reply, but I am looking for constructive feedback, not just criticism.

Jill_C

Community Expert

You came here to learn why Adobe has rejected your images, and I have provided that information. Understanding Adobe's quality criteria can be a learning curve for many new Contributors. Unedited images are usually not going to meet their quality criteria, and Adobe expects Contributors to have basic editing skills. Exposure issues can often be fixed with editing, though blur cannot. Have you read the help pages relating to, preparing your images for submission? They contain a lot of very helpful information.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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