Contributor critique - "quality issues"?

[Guest]

Hello, of course these two photos were rejected, but I would like to hear your criticue and advice on technical and other aspects related to these photos.

[daniellei4510 · Accepted solution]

Your titles say it all. Don't try to make adjustments for "artistic purposes." Let the buyer do that if they so wish to do so. 

[Guest]

Thank you, very helpful!

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

Try to imagine how a Buyer would use such images. The first is so blurred and poorly composed that it's impossible to determine what's going on, the second image is also similarly blurred and not well composed.

[Guest]

Thank you, everything you said is correct, I see now.

[jacquelingphoto2017 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Deleted User ,

Nothing of the first file is in focus plus motion blur. Your subject must be in sharp focus. Also the composition is not good. Your subject must be easily identified.

In like manner as the first file, nothing of the second file is in focus. Also, you should not submit black and white. All your files should be in color.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

[Guest]

Thank you, especially for tip about submitting black and white images!

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @Deleted User,

You are welcome. You'll find more information here. 

Best wishes 

Jacquelin

[Abambo]

They are nice pictures, if you want to post them on social media. But do not expect commercial users having a need for such assets. Stock is about craft, not art.

Consider selling furniture, and you have a stool, where nobody can sit on. Nobody will buy that stool, even if it is the most artistic stool you can imagine. If the stool is usable you will sell it, if it is also beautiful, you will sell more of it. That is what your pictures for stock should be. Usable and beautiful.

[Guest]

Thank you, very valuable explanation.

[Abambo]

You're welcome.