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July 20, 2022
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What "technical issues" was this photo rejected for?

  • July 20, 2022
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Hi, 

Any ideas why this photo was rejected? To me the focus and lighting seems fine... thanks:)

 

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Correct answer Ricky336

Hello,

The lighting could be a lot better; it isn't fine! Currently, you have spectral highlights on the bread. You have white balance issues - it is too yellow! Don't use indoor lighting (tungsten, energy saving, etc, as they give out a warm light). You really need studio-type lighting to give more even lighting conditions.

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Abambo
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AbamboCommunity Expert
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July 20, 2022

If you correct all the technical issues, you still have to cope with that partial logo in the background. That may trigger an IP violation.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    July 20, 2022

    Read up on white balance and depth of field below.  It will help you improve your photographic technique so you won't need so much post-time in Photoshop or Lightroom.

     

    Read the Stock Contributor User Guide for more tips.

     

    Better luck with your next submission. 🙂

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      Ricky336
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      Ricky336Community ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      July 20, 2022

      Hello,

      The lighting could be a lot better; it isn't fine! Currently, you have spectral highlights on the bread. You have white balance issues - it is too yellow! Don't use indoor lighting (tungsten, energy saving, etc, as they give out a warm light). You really need studio-type lighting to give more even lighting conditions.

      Leslie Moak Murray
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      Leslie Moak MurrayCommunity Expert
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      July 20, 2022

      I agree with @George_F re the color, but also it isn't quite as sharp as it could be.

      George_F
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      George_FCommunity Expert
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      July 20, 2022

      There is definitely a yellow cast to this photo, I'm guessing from the indoor lighting.  The depth of field seems a bit too shallow to me, and the bakery item is slightly out of the frame on two sides.

       

      Hope that helps!

       

      George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
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