A model’s comfort during a shoot is essential to the shoot being a success. Certainly there are some models who are able to control their face enough to not portray discomfort (often most useful during poses that are awkward and/or painful), but not everyone is capable of doing so.
The bottom line, however, is that during a shoot, the model is responsible for maintining her comfort at a level that is satisfactory to her. That means, that if a model is uncomfortable in any way during a shoot, she needs effectively communicate that to the photographer using actual words, not body language, expressions, sighs or other not-so-obvious displays.
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Thoughts of a Hobbyist Model 