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August 13, 2026
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Why were my photos got rejected?

  • August 13, 2026
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I tried to upload 2 photos to Adobe Stock but they got rejected with a “Quality Issue” reason. Can someone explain what’s wrong there and how can I fix it?

 

 

    11 replies

    jacquelingphoto2017
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 14, 2026

    Hi ​@excited_Crystal693e 

    The edge of the first picture is jagged and not sharp. Also it is a bit too cool.

    The second picture is underexposed not sharp and has chromatic noise.

    Regards
    Jacquelin

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 13, 2026

    The cityscape is dramatic but still too dark for professional print process. 

     

    The Ferris wheel is cluttered & visually confusing. It’s challenging compositionally due to unfortunate surroudings. I don’t think there’s an easy way to improve this in post-ediitng. 

     

    Hope that helps.

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Participant
    August 13, 2026

    ultimamente me ha pasado subo las fotos a varias agencias y solo aqui las rechazan, yo creo que no es tanto la calidad si no creo que cuando tienen muchas fotos con esos conceptos o estilos la rechazan 

    Ricky336
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 13, 2026

    Adobe is more rigorous and have a higher bar for acceptance.

    Ricky336
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 13, 2026

    Hello,

    Two things you can read about and more:

    Exposure

    Composition

     

    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 13, 2026

    The photo of the Ferris wheel lacks sufficient contrast.
    Additionally, a property release may be required for a Ferris wheel located at a commercial facility.
    It will also be rejected due to intellectual property (IP) issues, as something resembling a logo is visible at the center of the Ferris wheel.
    A model release will also be necessary if any faces are recognizable.

     

    The photos of the city are dark.

    Jill_C
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 13, 2026

    Neither image seems to be sharply focused, and the first one has chromatic aberration.

    Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 13, 2026

    The Ferris wheel: There’s just too much going on compositionally. Is the subject the boats? The Ferris wheel? The building in the background are distracting and too dark.

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    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 13, 2026

    Too dark and the shadows need opening.

     

    Adobe Community Expert | I have miles to go before I sleep, but I'm all done on this end.