The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REPOSING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result REPOSING
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The straight part
We know that "Appearing before the photographer again/taking a rest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appearing before the photographer again/taking a rest = reposing.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REPOSING mean?
REPOSING verb- To lie at rest; to rest.
- To lie; to be supported.
- To lay, to set down.
- To place, have, or rest; to set; to entrust.
- To compose; to make tranquil.
- To reside in something.
- To remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
- (Eastern Orthodox Church) To die, especially of a saint.
- To pose again.