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Inspiring
July 18, 2017
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Exposure problem? Can I get a second opinion - Thanks in advance

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Other than the suspected [inappropriate remark] at Adobe, can I get an honest opinion?  Who thinks this photograph has an Exposure problem?

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Correct answer Szalam

It's hard to see because you've posted such a small example image, but it looks like there is no detail in the person's body area. It definitely looks a bit underexposed for that region. Especially if Adobe has a computer do a first screening pass of the images, I could definitely see an algorithm rejecting it for exposure issues. A person might too. It looks really dark.

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Szalam
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July 18, 2017

It's hard to see because you've posted such a small example image, but it looks like there is no detail in the person's body area. It definitely looks a bit underexposed for that region. Especially if Adobe has a computer do a first screening pass of the images, I could definitely see an algorithm rejecting it for exposure issues. A person might too. It looks really dark.

Inspiring
July 18, 2017

I am trying to remain civil.  As I said, you obviously only shoot white skinned or higher skinned models, If I expose the image further, her skin will wash out, as will the red laptop, and wooden desk, so you are suggesting I would select and expose the persons black dress only? - or have her wear another dress? - How many dresses other than plain black or plain white that are not name brand or proprietary?  Don't try to educate me on Stock Photography. Seriously, this is what we are talking about when we say[inappropriate remark].  You only look at things from models with white or similar skin (such as that Asian model in that underexposed coffee shop image).  Plus everything you said is subjective from a European point of view.  I've been doing this a lot longer than you, and I know what I am talking about, believe me you have nothing in terms or skills and experience with photography, development, exposure, and effects compared to me.  I've been shooting, and editing images since before Adobe acquired Macromedia, and long before you, Sir. Huge clientele, and am well aware of how these images were shot, but thanks for your technical suggestions anyway.

Szalam
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July 19, 2017

I'm from Florida and I'm used to even light skinned people having tans. I can't see the face in your picture. i would have never even guessed it was an Asian if you hadn't made such an issue of it. I really doubt the people at Adobe are "Racist"


https://forums.adobe.com/people/Big+YeloTaxi  wrote

I'm from Florida and I'm used to even light skinned people having tans. I can't see the face in your picture. i would have never even guessed it was an Asian if you hadn't made such an issue of it.

He's referring to another thread where he had images rejected for aesthetic reasons (bad lighting mostly, as far as I can tell). I shared an image that Adobe Stock did accept that was similar to his in content (business person with coffee cup) to try to demonstrate the difference between what they accept and what he had submitted. Well, apparently, he focused on the race of the person in the image instead of the lighting and composition of the image that I was trying to talk about.

https://forums.adobe.com/people/Big+YeloTaxi  wrote

I really doubt the people at Adobe are "Racist"

Me too. Have you seen the Adobe CEO​? He wasn't born or raised in Europe or America. From what I know of Britain's history in India, if the Adobe CEO is racist, it's probably racism against white people! (For the record, I don't think he is racist towards anybody.)