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May 11 2015

Interview with Denise Tapia — Singer, Songwriter and Freelance Model

Denise Tapia is a 23-year old model residing in Atlanta, Georgia.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello! I am Denise Tapia. I was born in Brooklyn, NY to Dominican parents, but am currently residing in Atlanta, GA. I have been here 2 years now working as a Receptionist at a hair salon, and freelance model, as well as learning the ropes in the music business. I am currently in the process of returning back to school to receive my Bachelors in Biology.

Modeling has always been a favorite hobby of mine, which I have been doing since I was 18. My true passion is Music. I remember writing my first song in the 5th grade for a math project, in which I was awarded a page in the newspaper. Ever since then, I knew music was my calling. I am looking forward into expanding and collaborating with other great artists and personalities. My dream is to one day own my own record label.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

My first official modeling gig was in 2011, when I decided to take a break from school and move to Los Angeles. It was a music video for Ace Hood. While in LA, I was also in a commercial for the Hairfinity hair product. I have always been a photogenic personality and love being in front of the camera.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In 5 years, I see myself established with my Bachelors degree, as well as working on music and maybe so still modeling as a hobby. However, music is my first passion and I definitely see myself successfully owning my own label 10 years from now.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I model often when I have the free time to do so. It consists mainly of music videos for various artists, including independent and established artists. I have also been in fashion shows, high fashion, urban, glamour, and implied nude modeling, and try to do photo shoots as often as I can.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The best would definitely have to be me meeting new people, photographers, and the like, as well as learning more about the industry as I go, and looking back and actually seeing myself grow throughout the years. The worst would have to be when people don’t take business as business, and become unprofessional.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Yes! I would change the height requirement for high fashion modeling!

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I do not practice any sports currently, but I was an active cheerleader from middle school throughout high school. I am so slim, but I eat crazy. However, I do tend to exercise at least 2 to 3 days out of the week.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

People may not know that I was born with Inverted Nipples-grade 2, which is a condition where instead of pointing outward, the nipple is retracted into the breast. I recently found out about this condition. Also, I do not believe in religion.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would change my shyness. I tend to be very shy, especially when I really like people. I love everything physically about myself.

Have you ever gone without wearing underwear all day? Why & what did you do?

I hate underwear! I cannot remember the last time I have even purchased a Bra!

Visit Denise Tapia’s website for more photos and information

Feb 13 2014

This jaw-dropping parkour compilation will amaze you

Set to the music of Crave You (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix) from Flight Facilities, the up tempo beat is the perfect backdrop to the heart stopping, heart pounding, jaw dropping and edge of your seat thrills showcased in this mix of video footage. This video brings all the finesse, style and excitement of parkour to your screen with entertaining tricks as well as cool first person camera views so that it’s almost like you were out there putting your skills to the test. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it felt like to jump, flip and scale your way over any and all obstacles, watching these clips from groups like Team Farang, In Motion, Cionn and Dante Grazioli will have you ready to jump up and go learn a few tricks of your own, or at least click onto another video to see more these experts in action. Some of these feats can only be described as “insane”.

+ Who: This remix video shows the skilled performances of a number of different talented athletes showing off just what puts the epic in this parkour video. The footage is a combination of clips from Team Franag, KrapVideo, Scott Reynolds and Sam Mcfarlane from Urban Artists, Daniel Arroyo, Dante Grazioli, Cionn, In Motion, Cherpk and shows everyone getting into the action with their best dazzling moves and will have you holding your breath to see just what each one will do to top the last trick. From urban landscapes of rooftops and stairways to indoor set obstacles, these guys flip, twist and jump their way through the video in gravity defying actions.
+ Where: These videos are bits and pieces of some of the best each of these skilled and talented athletes have to offer so you follow Team Farang as they race through the rooftops and other urban sprawl in Bang Na, Bangkook, Thailand to flips, twists and wall scaling around Praha, Czech Republic with In Motion. As well as clips with Dante Grazioli and friends while visiting North Carolina and Florida in the United States and with Scott and Sam in Scotland.
+ What: One of the first actions is a dismount off the cross bar has a push off from the ceiling. You know you are in for a wild ride when everything gets turned upside down. Then followed shortly after that by the amazing freefall off the building by Team Farang member Pavels Petkuns (0:35) has your stomach churning as the action just keep ramping up as each athlete continues to push it to the next level. As you follow others over rooftops and over walls you just don’t imagine that there could be anything you haven’t seen yet. Then by the time Urban Artist Scott Reynolds scales the brick fence section at (3:32) and finishes with a twisting leap off the top you’re ready for a break in the action so you can catch your breath.

Dec 05 2013

InMotionCZ parkour in Prague

Set to Kdrew’s “Danger Zone,” this video follows several young parkour and free running enthusiasts through a lot of different urban settings in Prague, Czech Republic. The cityscapes themselves deserve their own video, I’d definitely like to visit some of the locations that are featured in this video.

There’s a lot of interesting camera work that really puts you in the head-space of these guys, lots of movement and low angles to keep your adrenaline flowing. It’s difficult to capture the horizontal movements of parkour–a lot of people unfamiliar with it assume that it’s all about jumps and showing off. The beauty of this video is that it shows both sides of parkour. Some are drawn to the self-expression of movement, while others simply want a quick and smooth way to get from place to place. My hat’s off to their cameraman, who’s able to capture the motivations that bring people into the sport.

No Fear is the theme of this video. To question yourself while freerunning is to ask to get hurt, and swallowing your fear is essential to letting your body flow around obstacles and do what it needs to. Thinking “I could never do that” is the biggest obstacle we have to overcome before mastering our environment. The group is called InMotionCZ, and they definitely live up to their name.