photo rejected for technical reasons

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My photo was rejected for technical reasons, how do I find out why?

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

The cat's face is not in focus and is somewhat underexposed also. Keep in mind that pets in general are a very over-represented category in Adobe Stock. In order for you to get an image accepted or ever sold it must be of exceptional quality and offer something unique.

[Nancy OShea]

If you're new to Adobe Stock, please read the Stock Contributor User Guide carefully.

Adobe Stock customers expect the highest visual and technical quality for use in commercial projects.

• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html
• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html/stock/contributor/help/photography-illustr...
• https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/how-to/tips-stock-image-acceptance.html

I second what @Jill_C said about sales potential.   Free snapshots of cats are all over social media as are plants, flowers, trees & sunsets.  If you want to succeed at Stock Photography, look for unusual subjects to photograph that tell a story, have some visual interest or social importance like climate change and cultural diversity.   Use your imagination.