Vignettes Verboten?

[picturemebahb]

Should we avoid adding a vignette to contributions completely? Will that automatically lead to rejection?

[RALPH_L]

Will lead to rejection if too strong. I often use a vignette. Max 15%.

[picturemebahb]

Thanks, Ralph! I've seen some get kicked back, but they're generally egregious use.

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

I'd say it all depends on the subject and how the effect is applied.  On board camera effects are usually rejected because they tend to be more gimmick than artistry. 

[picturemebahb]

Thanks, Nancy. I could see where that would be true. 

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

"Artistic" processing is usually not desired in stock images. On this page:

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/photography-illustrations.html

it says:

Effects

Don’t: Add sunrays or flares.

Don’t: Create mirrored images, kaleidoscopes, or patterns.

Don’t: Use effect filters.

Don’t: Add vignettes or frames.