One of the most common answers to that question is usually: “You have to be really beautiful and really tall.” Eh, not really the truest answer but the physical aspect does account for a lot in the modeling world. But there are many other factors and traits that you must have in order to not only be a model, but to be a good model.

Personality

No photographer or client wants to work with someone who has a dull or boring personality–or worse–no personality at all. If you’re not the type of person who can open up and get to know others or if you aren’t excited or enthusiastic about the work you’re doing, modeling is not for you.

The ability to take criticism

If you have soft nerves, you’ll be sorely disappointed if you want a modeling career. Not everyone is going to love your look or your photos. There will be jobs that you just won’t be right for, and they’ll tell you so. Your agent may tell you the things they don’t like and will need you to change. A model is put out there for the world to see and you will be criticized just as much as you’ll be praised and complimented.

Build up nerves of steel and be prepared to be fully inspected, stereotyped, picked at and critiqued. It doesn’t reflect on you as a person so don’t take it as a personal attack. This is a business and criticism is a huge part of the terrority that you agree to take on once you sign a modeling contract.

Patience

Nothing happens right away and the modeling world won’t always be so fast-paced. Photo shoots take time, getting the right shot takes time, even getting the right bookings takes time. Time is money but if you aren’t able to handle delays or standing around for periods of time without throwing a fit, then you’ll have a tough time making it in this industry.

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