I recently had several editorial images rejected...not a big deal. The rejection I believe is likely because the photos were "news oriented" even though there weren't people in all of the ones rejected
However, the "Illustrative Editorial Guidelines" seem to be a bit contradictory. In one paragraph it is stated:
"We are looking for imagery intended to illustrate articles on current events and news, focused on conceptual imagery using real brands and products to convey strong ideas."
Then a few sentences later it states:
"The most common cases for rejection from that collection are:
- The file includes identifiable people.
- The file is news or documentary editorial.
- The file did not have a strong editorial concept."
It is a bit confusing: "We are looking for imagery intended to illustrate articles on current events and news" vs. "...common cases for rejection...- The file is news or documentary editorial"
Seems to say imagery for current events and news is wanted and then says news is reason for rejection?
Can we have some clarification?
Thanks