Rollo David Snook wrote:

If a few more photographers tried it for themselves and put themselves in the model's shoes and nothing else that day, the world would be a better place, photographers would be a lot more considerate of models perhaps.

Thank you. I think it would also help them. There are many photographers who think modelling is about beauty or sexy. They think figure modelling is when art students draw anybody pulled off the street for a few quid. It isn't. If they actually did go to an advanced educational or Art institution they may actually see what 'modelling' can mean...as in the verb. Then perhaps they would get why we are paid by artists, why agency models are sent to us to observe and participate, and ultimately help bring greater benefits and dynamism to their own photographic work.

Jessica Dahl-face wrote:

It does help, thank you! I meant to say that I will be working the 10+ hours PER DAY for 3 days, so I will not have the opportunity (or the energy) to work elsewhere in the area.

Late discovery of this great thread and an even later contribution...

Marathon modeling scenarios and long physically idle travel periods present health risks that even the youngest of athletic models should be wary of and prepared for. Permanent nerve damage and thrombosis require some thought and discipline to avoid. Pose breaks by a structured schedule can spare you such a serious problem. With some poses, increasing pain and discomfort won't be ignored. Pain may pass as a more comfortable numbness overtakes. Some poses feel deceptive, like we're okay holding them for a new duration record. We don't know we're hurt until we try to move and recover. Serving the artists well is honorable. Appeasing the pride within for recognition as an exceptional model can be dangerous (I'm guilty). I know a former Chicago male model who suffered permanent abdominal nerve damage from a torso twist held in a couch prop for far too long. A 27 year old yoga-fit female model from Austin suffered a paralyzing stroke originating as Deep Vein Thrombosis in her leg. Carol Peebles is an amazing artist and teacher who also modeled. She posed a back-bend for 3 hours of life casting and suffered mysterious seizures. I've been foolish a few times over the years. Three days for semi-numb tingling sensations to subside might worry you. About a year ago, 5 consecutive days of driving and modeling 3-6 hours per day (apparently not hydrated well enough) led to superficial thrombosis in a scary place (inner thigh). Since then I modeled 32 hours in 2.5 days for one gig without a problem. The hydration already mentioned by others is crucial. An overall circuit training or calisthenics routine with stretching is a great prep before a long modeling gig. It helps safety and modeling performance. I now take the 81mg aspirin dosage daily (well almost daily), and an extra just before a long life modeling stretch to thin the blood and mitigate any chance of thrombosis recurring. I feel better while modeling now than when I first started, and am in better modeling condition too in spite of my age. Be smart while young, to be strong when old.

Reinforcing another good note, modeling made me a better photographer.