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will enhancing my iphone photos with Adobe photoshop CC meet Adobe’s qualification standards?

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will enhancing my iphone photos with Adobe photoshop CC meet Adobe’s qualification standards?

 

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Correct answer Jill_C

ALL images should be edited in Lightroom, Photoshop or whatever photo editing program you prefer prior to submission to Adobe Stock. However, editing your iPhone images will not guarantee that they meet the quality standards. You'll need to zoom in and inspect carefully to be sure the image is in sharp focus, has no artifacts, composition issues, etc. Read the help pages to understand what Adobe is looking for:

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/photography-illustrations.html

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Nancy OShea
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October 16, 2023

Depends on quality of native image.  Not even Photoshop can make a silk purse from a sow's ear. 

The best iPhone image will never contain as much data as one from a 30-40 megapixel digital camera.

 

If you're really serious about being a Stock photographer, start saving for a better camera, a couple of lenses, tripod and lighting equipment.  Consider taking some photography courses and joining a photography club. 

 

 

 

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Abambo
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October 15, 2023
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will enhancing my iphone photos with Adobe photoshop CC meet Adobe’s qualification standards?

 

By @lyn3174358381ar

You can't answer this with a straight yes or a straight no. iPhone pictures are accepted if they meet the quality requirements. You can use any method available to get pictures meeting the quality requirement. But not all photos (including pictures taken with the most sophisticated camera in the world) do meet the requirements.

 

To get iPhone pictures accepted, you will need to put all chances on your side:

  • Best lightning situation
  • Taking RAW format pictures
  • Do not use fancy filters or the portrait mode
  • Do not use digital zooms.

All quality requirements are valid for pictures taken with any camera.

If you are new to stock, you should consider these resources: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/tutorials.html
Please read the contributor user manual for more information on Adobe stock contributions: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
See here for rejection reasons: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
and especially quality and technical issues: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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October 16, 2023
Hi Abamo:
Thanks for your insightful expert response and resources...
Much obliged as I'm new to Stock...
(an avid iphone Cloud photographer)
cheers Love & Blessings
@lyn3174358381ar
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Abambo
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October 16, 2023

You're welcome.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Jill_C
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Jill_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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October 15, 2023

ALL images should be edited in Lightroom, Photoshop or whatever photo editing program you prefer prior to submission to Adobe Stock. However, editing your iPhone images will not guarantee that they meet the quality standards. You'll need to zoom in and inspect carefully to be sure the image is in sharp focus, has no artifacts, composition issues, etc. Read the help pages to understand what Adobe is looking for:

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/photography-illustrations.html

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
daniellei4510
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October 15, 2023

iPhone photos are accepted if well edited and if they meet the minimum file size requirements of 4MB.

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