Meet Simon and Vanessa, just two of the many talented (and gorgeous) models with Escape Model Management in Taiwan.

I had the pleasure of working with Simon and Vanessa alongside friend and cultural photographer Craig Ferguson at First Zoom Studios in Taipei a few weeks ago.

Simon and Vanessa were both utter pros despite the fact that they are relatively new models in terms of actual modeling experience. In fact, all of the models I’ve worked with from Escape Model Management have been easy to work with and very accommodating towards all of our photographers in general.

With this in mind, I thought I’d introduce you to Escape Model Management…

Owner, founder, and director Daniel Tarpy created Escape Model Management in the latter part of 2009 to meet an ever-growing demand for models, actors, make-up artists, and aspiring talents in Taiwan. As someone who is already familiar with the modeling industry in Taiwan, (Daniel is a professional model himself), he uses his many contacts in Taiwan’s entertainment industry to meet that demand.

In December he was joined by Jaclynn Joseph, an international model hailing from Hawaii. As assistant director, Jaclynn helps Daniel with the day-to-day business of running a modeling agency by helping to set up meetings and appointments, place models with appropriate professionals, coach models on the ins-and-outs of modeling, and by accompaning them to each shoot to make sure everything goes smoothly.

In the past six months, we’ve worked with a number of models from Escape Model Management. Below, you’ll find my photos from that day of shooting, but I urge you to take a look at some of the links below to see what other photographers have accomplished with the talented and versatile individuals working with Escape Model Management.

Phottix Photo Shoot with Escape Models

Phottix Shoot with Simon and Vanessa

Su with Escape Models

For further information:

Visit the Escape Model Management Facebook Group

And stay tuned for their web site, which is set to be launched some time this summer.

Dive back into nature and uncover the beauty in the small little things that create your personal paradise. Time to get lost.

The third issue of Unearthing Asia was released earlier this week.

This issue’s theme is Lost Paradise, featuring content and photography on destinations throughout Asia, including Leh Ladakh, India; New Zealand, Yunnan, China; Puerto Princesa, Philippines; Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuta, Bali; among other stunning Asia destinations and locales.

Unearthing Asia is available for free online viewing as well as PDF download.

For this issue, you’ll find my article and photography on Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines starting on page 26. Enjoy!

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