This is one photographer's idea on what it takes to be a serious model and succeed in it.

• Beauty
• Good, clear skin
• Minimal scars, discoloration, scar tissue, piercing, tattoos
• Ability to pose with people watching
• Project emotions
• Presence - see me now - it's all about me
• Grace, dance, fluidity
• Confidence and determination
• Physical fitness and body toning
• Multiple looks
• Self promotion and promotion of people who are helping you

Other skills that are super important

• Networking
• Focus, prioritization
• Desire,
• Communications ,
• Consistency,
• Timeliness,
• Willingness to keep pushing after being turned down
• Smart
• Professional
• Likable
• Relatable
• Unique
• Persistence
• Kindness
• Respect

It is just not enough to be pretty or handsome You'll need to work on all of these areas and work hard! Trust me!