Quality issues rejection

[Andrew28981754t4on]

Hi there, im very new to the adobe stock contributor and most of my pictures that i submitted got rejected with the quality issues rejection. Can i have some feedback and insights on why my pictures is rejected? so that i can try to submit better photos in the future. Thank you 🙇‍:male_sign:

[gleeful_dragonfly2226]

:pushpin: Overall Analysis (Combined Review of All Images)

Your images have some common quality issues that likely led to their rejection by Adobe Stock:

:keycap_1: Sharpness and Focus Issues

• Some images appear soft or blurry, which does not meet stock photography standards.
• Example: The sharpness level of "20250208_090323.jpg" is 7482, which is on the lower side.
• Solution: Use a tripod or faster shutter speed to capture sharper images.

:keycap_2: Noise (Graininess in Image)

• Some images have high noise levels, making them appear grainy:
  • "20250208_090323.jpg" (Noise: 60.77)
  • "20241025_131423.jpg" (Noise: 60.38)
  • "20250128_173729.jpg" (Noise: 61.28)
• Adobe Stock prefers clean, noise-free images.
• Solution: Keep ISO low (100-400) and reduce noise in post-processing.

:keycap_3: Over-Editing and Compression Issues

• Excessive sharpening or smoothing makes images look unnatural.
• High compression causes pixelation or artifacts.
• Solution: Export images in high-quality JPG (with minimal compression) or PNG.

:keycap_4: Composition and Lighting Issues

• Adobe Stock requires well-lit and properly composed images.
• Every image should have a strong subject and a clean background.
• Solution: Pay attention to better lighting setups and framing.

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:white_heavy_check_mark: Final Suggestions for Better Stock Photography

:pushpin: Use a tripod or stable hand movements for sharper images.
:pushpin: Keep ISO between 100-400 to reduce noise.
:pushpin: Avoid excessive post-processing (too much noise reduction or sharpening).
:pushpin: Export JPG images in high quality without excessive compression.
:pushpin: Follow Adobe Stock guidelines and analyze similar approved stock images.

By following these tips, you can significantly improve your approval chances in future submissions! :rocket::sparkles:

[Andrew28981754t4on]

Thanks for the feedback and insights! i'll try to improve in the future. can i also ask, how do you get those noise numbers? sorry, i dont know much about photography 😅

[Jill_C]

High ISO levels can result in visible digital noise in your images. You need to learn the highest ISO at which your camera can capture useable images. Before you jump into stock photography, it's better to learn more about the craft. This is no place for beginners, and it isn't Adobe Stock's job to teach you the skills.

[Abambo]

@gleeful_dragonfly2226 ,

Why are you duplicating OPs assets?

[RALPH_L]

What I see are simple things like exposure, highlights and shadows, focus and composition.

Here is how I would edit your photo. 
I darkened the highlights, lightened the shadow, sharpened the photo, cropped to utilize the Rule of Thirds and Diagnle Lines. I removed some irregularities.