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December 9, 2022
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Adobe Stock Quality Issues rejection

  • December 9, 2022
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Recently, I've come across Adobe Stock and decided to upload a couple of photos. Sadly, all of them were rejected, the reason being Quality Issues.

I'd be very grateful for some more details explaining what went wrong so I could improve it next time :))

 

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Correct answer Ricky336

Hello,

Sorry, but there are quite a few problems - focus, 2nd photo is blurred - camera shake I suspect, composition and so on.

I think you should start by reading the Adobe help guide on taking photos for stock.

Have a read of this from Adobe about how to create better photos:

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jacquelingphoto2017
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December 11, 2022

Hi @zajka,

The first image is out of focus. 

The second image forefront objects are out of focus and is distracting.

The third has aqua color fringing around the edge of the leaves. It is particularly visible around the leaves on the right of the image.

The fourth image is not completely in focus and also has IP issues. You needed to remove all the texts from the building.

The fifth image is not completely in focus and has noise grains.

To add to the posted link also take a look on these tips that will help you to identify issues with four files before submitting them. 

Jill_C
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December 9, 2022

1. Depth of field is too shallow and it's cropped toomclose

2. I agree with @Abambo  - this one should have been refused because the blurry fence posts are distracting and shadows are underexposed 

3. Underexposed sections 

4. Depth of field is too shallow, underexposed shadows and a couple of blown highlights 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
zajkaAuthor
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December 9, 2022

Sorry, actually the 2nd one made it in. My bad.

Abambo
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December 9, 2022
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Sorry, actually the 2nd one made it in. My bad.


By @zajka

Congratulations. But that's astonishing! I would have refused it. I've seen by far better pictures that have been refused.

 

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
zajkaAuthor
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December 9, 2022

I hear you. I've read it all, thanks!

zajkaAuthor
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December 9, 2022

@Ricky336 @RALPH_L Thank you both!

RALPH_L
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December 9, 2022

Focus and lack of contrast in the first photo. The second is camera shake. The fourth is poorly cropped and needs an IP release. The fifth is also focus, poorly cropped and the shadows are underexposed.

Ricky336
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Ricky336Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 9, 2022

Hello,

Sorry, but there are quite a few problems - focus, 2nd photo is blurred - camera shake I suspect, composition and so on.

I think you should start by reading the Adobe help guide on taking photos for stock.

Have a read of this from Adobe about how to create better photos: