Overview:
Ensure your photos meet our standards before uploading for licensing. Below are the essential guidelines to avoid unnecessary revisions or declines.

Technical Requirements

• File Size & Format:
  Upload JPEG files with a minimum size of 3MP. Photos should be saved in RGB color mode.

• No Watermarks or Signatures:
  High-resolution photos must not contain watermarks, signatures, or borders. Logos or branding, including trademarks, should be removed to prevent legal issues and allow for broader licensing.

• Artwork Releases:
  If your image includes recognizable artwork (e.g., drawings, paintings), a Property Release signed by the creator is required.

Quality Requirements

• Retouching:
  Basic touch-ups (e.g., removing blemishes or stray hairs) are encouraged, but photos of models must not have retouched body shapes in accordance with legal guidelines.

• Histogram & Exposure:
  Adjust shadows and highlights to avoid extreme under/overexposure. Use your camera's histogram to assess tonal range.

• Sensor Dust:
  Clean up sensor dust from your images. Regular lens maintenance helps prevent dust.

• Creative Filters & HDR:
  Use HDR carefully to avoid unwanted ghosting, noise, or over-saturation, especially on skin tones.

• Chromatic Aberration:
  Remove color fringing using high-quality lenses or post-processing tools like Lightroom.

• Digital Noise & Compression:
  Minimize noise by using low ISO and shooting in RAW. Over-sharpening or noise reduction can affect image quality.

• Avoid Over-sharpening:
  Over-sharpened edges can create halos, reducing photo appeal.

Submission Checklist:

• JPEG files in RGB color mode
• Minimum resolution: 3MP
• No watermarks or borders
• Logos and branding removed
• Files checked for noise, chromatic aberration, and sensor dust

The Art Stock Creative Content Team is committed to supporting photographers in submitting their best work for licensing, ensuring a rewarding experience for creators and buyers alike.