Each portfolio is reviewed by experienced reviewers based on technical quality, aesthetics, and category-specific criteria.
Skill qualification matrix
Skill | What's expected | Common rejection reasons | Min. portfolio |
Gastronomy (Food) | Clean composition, natural rendering, sharp main dish, correct angle | Chaotic setup, wrong angle, filters, lack of sharpness | 5 images of different meals |
Why was a skill not approved?
It usually means one of these:
Not enough relevant examples in that category
Technical criteria not met (exposure, sharpness, perspective, natural rendering)
Here's what to do:
Review the criteria above for the skill you applied for
Strengthen your portfolio with more relevant examples
Reapply once your portfolio meets the requirements
Reapplying without improving your portfolio will lead to the same result.
If you're unsure what to fix, contact Support — we'll tell you exactly what to improve.