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John Gilham Photography
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April 28, 2025
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A magazine purchased my image but then cloned a driveway into grass.

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Kent Life Magazine used my photo on the front cover of Kent Life March issue which they accredited me for as purchased from Adobe Stock. I am though very disappointed that they chose my image but then cloned the driveway into grass which was not the photo they purchased and credited me for. Is this allowed as I feel my artistic value is lost when this happens. 

최고의 답변: Suomii

Your question is absolutely legit, John. And also your feelings. Take it just as an experience to understand if Adobe Stock is the right place for your art.

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John Gilham Photography작성자
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April 29, 2025

I have only posted two questions on this forum hoping for expertise advice but on both occasions I have had reply's making me feel stupid so I won't be posting any further requests. 

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    Suomii
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    April 30, 2025

    Dear John, I agree with you, in this forum there is a bad vibe, I don't know why. Maybe the three/four people that always reply are bored to repeat the same stuff over and over again, or maybe they feel superior to us who are just starting out! Don't feel discouraged, post any question you like, this is a FREE forum and evey question is legit. Take what can serve you about the answers, and discharge the bad vibes. You matter and your art matters. Big hugs!!!

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      John Gilham Photography작성자
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      April 30, 2025

      Thanks Suomii for your kind words. Adobe Stock is a great platform and I like working with it but I confess I dont know everything and so thought the forum was a way of getting things explained. But as you say some seem to feel superior and love to put people like me down. Kind Regards John

      RALPH_L
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      RALPH_LCommunity Expert
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      April 28, 2025

      You will find your answers to "editing" and "credit line" here:
      Common Questions, Adobe Stock

      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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      April 28, 2025

      Your artistic value??? 

      Oh, come on.

      This is Adobe Stock, not the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

       

      If you don't want your assets to be manipulated, you should NOT be selling them through Stock image agencies.

      Of course, customers are going to edit images to suit their project requirements. That's why they use Stock images.

       

       

       

       

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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        John Gilham Photography작성자
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        April 28, 2025

        Ok thanks Nancy for your constructive response. Not sure I want any further comments nor will I ask this forum for any other help 

          Nancy OShea
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          Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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          April 28, 2025

          You're welcome. 

           

          Stock recently added features for customers to refine Stock images using generative AI.  So customization is now baked into the system.

          https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock-contributors-discussions/adobe-announces-the-new-customize-experience-on-adobe-stock/td-p/15204112

           

          Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
          Jill_C
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          Jill_CCommunity Expert
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          April 28, 2025

          Read the Adobe Stock License Agreement. Buyers are allowed to alter the image as required to incorporate into their designs. You are not selling artwork here; you're selling images for commercial use.

          Jill C., Forum Volunteer
            daniellei4510
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            daniellei4510Community Expert
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            April 28, 2025

            It's basically the whole point of stock. Purchased assets are almost EXPECTED to be edited. Buyers can even edit them prior to purchase using FireFly.

            Adobe Community Expert | If you can't fix it, hide it; if you can't hide it, delete it.
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              John Gilham Photography작성자
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              April 28, 2025

              I get that as I am not in it for money and sales mean little to me. I am more concerned that someone buys your image and alters it but then accredits you for the image you didn't make. If the buyer had just accredited Adobe I wouldn't have been so bothered but they didn't. It's like taking your image and putting something in it that is very controversial and then crediting it to your name. 

              daniellei4510
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              daniellei4510Community Expert
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              April 28, 2025

              If it was submitted for editorial use, then accrediting the asset is required. If purchased as a standard asset (I assume the buyer paid for an extended license) then no, giving credit isn't required. Or it's possible perhaps that the publisher requires it.

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