Why were my photos got rejected?

Forum|Forum|12 hours ago
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?

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Julio Andr�s

Participant

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

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

Ricky336

Community Expert

Hello,

Two things you can read about and more:

Exposure

Composition

yamato713108855

Community Expert

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

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

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

daniellei4510

Community Expert

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.

Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Too dark and the shadows need opening.

Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.

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