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November 29, 2021
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Rejected photo for tech reasons but good seller on another stock site.

  • November 29, 2021
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I am fairly new to Adobe but have used a boutique stock site for a few years.  This photo was rejected for technical reasons by Adobe, but was my biggest seller on the other site and was even used in a couple of national magazines.  Just trying to learn -- any thoughts?

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Correct answer @MNiessenPhoto

Hi,

The main issue is probably the blown out highlights on the side of the forehead.

Hope that helps,

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

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Ricky336
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Community Expert
December 1, 2021

Hello,

Different microstock sites have differing acceptance levels. There are a lot of contributers now, so the market is huge! So, the quality has to be very good now, and in your picture, there are a few reasons that would be cause for rejection as pointed out!

This help link gives you an overview on hte review process:

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.ug.html

RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 29, 2021

In addition to what has already been said, the photographer should not be vissibe in the eyes.

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 29, 2021

Good catch, @RALPH_L 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
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Community Expert
November 29, 2021

Examine your image at 100-300% magnification.

  • Focus problems (both eyes are not sharp).
  • Lighting problems. Too much shadow on right side of model's face. Blown highlights on left.
  • Framing.  Subject's head and chin are clipped.

 

Also a model release must be signed by parent or guardian.

 

Adobe Stock customers expect the highest visual and technical quality for use in commercial projects.


Better luck with your next submission. 🙂

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
@MNiessenPhoto
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Legend
November 29, 2021

Hi,

The main issue is probably the blown out highlights on the side of the forehead.

Hope that helps,

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

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