Artists often think they lose jobs because someone “better” got the gig. But more often, they lose jobs for reasons they never even see. Not responding fast enough. Missing measurements. Old pictures. Incomplete profiles. Wrong categories. No references. Or simply: a booker couldn’t find them. Here’s how artists lose opportunities without realizing it — and how to stop it today. Reason 1: You Don’t Appear in Booker Searches Bookers use filters — height, skills, availability,

Let’s be honest: most artists don’t have a portfolio problem — they have a presentation problem. In a world where bookers scroll through dozens of profiles a day, the smallest red flag can push you off the list instantly. Not because you’re not talented — but because your portfolio makes it harder to trust, understand, or book you. These are the portfolio red flags that silently cost artists opportunities every single day — and how to fix every single one of them. Red Flag 1: