Real Photos (non-AI) Rejected and I'd like to Know Why

[mj_0228]

These are xamples of what was rejected. I had very similar photos approved. What is the dividing line? What is "acceptable" versus what is rejected?

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[daniellei4510]

The first one looks underexposed. The second two are poorly focused or lack depth of field when viewed at 100%. Especially the waves, which almost look like stone steps. Possibly the effects of over-upscaling? Also, the logo on the woman's carry bag probably needs to be removed, either for IP infringement or because it could help identify the person holding it. Of course, without seeing the ones that were accepted, it would be difficult to determine the "dividing line."

[mj_0228]

Thanks, appreciate it! I'll be more selective.

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

The portrait orientation of scenes that should ahve been capture in landscape orientation are clear signs that it's a mobile phone image, and they exhibit typical artifacts from small sensor phones, some of which @daniellei4510 has indicated. The horizon is leaning the second and third images.

[mj_0228]

Noted. Thanks.

[Nancy OShea]

All three exhibit poor technical and visual quality, unsuitable for commercial use.

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[RALPH_L]

The third photo will also need a property release and possibly a model release.

[Abambo]

Especially the second one is full of artefacts, you see them without even checking at 100%:

Check your pictures at 100% and when you see artefacts, correct them. If you can't correct them, do not submit. Logos need to be edited out (last picture). The exposure and white balance need to be OK.

The similar pictures may have been OK, or the moderator was not doing his job. Both options are probable, but if they were taken with the same camera, I would guess that the second is true. The first buyer will probably ask for a refund for those.

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