January/March 2015

January/March 2015
Cover Contest
Winner
Jamie Vanessa
Kevin Hamilton
Southwest Soul Circuit
Jan / March
TucsonModelMagazine.com
Tucson’s BBQ Spot
Chef Robert
Ramos
The Elite Glam Squad
Sharon Kumle
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January / March 2015 Issue10
Business
10
UP AND COMING MALE
Entreprenuer
Ryan Brimmer
M A G A Z I N E
COVER Contest Winner
38
Jamie Vanessa
12
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Robert Ramos
14
UP AND COMING FEMALE
ELITE GLAMOUR SQUAD
Sharon Kumle
18
20
Entreprenuer
Jonathan Russell
Featured BUSINESS
FINE ART FRAMING
Mo’s Gallery
28
32
SPORTS & FITNESS
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Phoebe Jenkins
MODELS & PHOTOGRAPHERS
COVER CONTEST RUNNER UP
Tianna Camacho
COMMUNITY/cHARITY
BUILDING
BEAUTIFUL
CONFIDENCE
Bellezza Models
Top Model
Contest 2015
24
34
MIXED BEAUTIES
Maria Fernanda
Photographer
40
Roger DiFiore
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M A G A Z I N E
January / March 2015 Issue 10
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Bill Kilby
Musician / Entertainer
56 Kevin Hamilton
44
PHOTOGRAPHER
Fred Wille
Singer Song Writer
58 Julianna Bright
ACTORS
48 ACTOR
Jonathon Booker
60
Musical Comedy
Mik and Scott
FASHION/BEAUTY
HAIR STYLIST
50 Nyaana Minjares
64 Erin Photographer
Durband
52
SPECIAL EFFECTS
MAKE UP ARTIST
Beth King
66
HIP HOP Artist
Greg Sacks
Rapper
68 Stacc Styles
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M A G A Z I N E
Rhonda Moretti
Owner and
Founder was
originally born
in Wisconsin,
moved to
Tucson in 2001.
With a strong
background
in business and real estate
management, she is proud to call
Tucson her home. “I wanted to start
a publication that would showcase
the success of local hard working
Tusconans.” Her vision is to bring
all aspects of business in Tucson
together as one while raising
money for local charities and causes
through the magazine bi-monthly
launch parties.
Our Founders
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!
www.Tucsonmodelmagazine.com
Tucson Model Magazine celebrates the hallmarks of local everyday business. Our goal is to showcase the talented
leaders, role models and entrepreneurship of our community in Fashion, Beauty, Business, Music, Nightlife, Arts
and so much more. Our admiration of personal triumph, fascination with success, desire to be inspired, and
universal optimism will ensure a strong publication. In an effort to move Tucson and bring all of our blossoming
industries together as one, this magazine will feature Tucson’s best. The launch party for each issue will be a great
source of networking and will always benefit a local Tucson Charity.
Mission Statement
Brad Phipps
Originally
from Rockford
Illinois, Brad
moved to
Tucson in
1973. With
his specialty in
videography
and graphic design, he is a huge
asset to Tucson Model Magazine.
Known for his work and expertise
with Access Tucson, his knowledge
and capabilities are superior. “I
feel honored to be a part of Tucson
Model Magazine. I believe this
magazine is a great way for us all to
come together, share resources and
highlight some really great people
who inspire us everyday.”.”
WWW.TUCSONMODELMAGAZINE.COM
Tucson Model Magazine celebrates the hallmarks of local everyday business.
Our goal is to showcase the talented leaders, role models and entrepreneurship
of our community in Fashion, Beauty, Business, Music, Nightlife, Arts and so
much more. Our admiration of personal triumph, fascination with success,
desire to be inspired, and universal optimism will ensure a strong publication. In
an effort to move Tucson and bring all of our blossoming industries together as
one, this magazine will feature Tucson’s best. The launch party for each issue will
be a great source of networking and will always benefit a local Tucson Charity.

M A G A Z I N E
Meet our Team
Michael Anderson / Writer / Editor: Fell in love with the power of reading and writing at a very early age. He’s spent his life studying
history, particularly military history, and considers World War II one of the seminal events in human history. He has spent his life
meeting as many veterans and learning as much about it as he could. He grew up on the San Francisco Peninsula, has a BA in History
from San Francisco State University, and is a lifelong fan of the San Francisco Giants. He’s worked at publications in California and
Arizona and is published locally and nationally.
Therese Van Veghel Phipps / TMM Partner/Creative Assistant/Writer: Therese has always been passionate about expressing herself.
She enjoys acting, writing, designing, and doing anything creative. Therese attended the Art Center of Tucson for interior design, has a
keen eye and trend setting vision which adds a unique perspective to her work. Therese is also one of the owners of A Personal Reality
Video Productions. She loves being in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Aura Vidal Otero/ Event Director: Born in Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico, Aura moved to Tucson at the age of 3. Was a member of the
Mariachi Los Changuitos Feos and later Mariachi Tapatio. After many years in Banking she pursued Entrepreneurship in Residential
Construction and Drafting Design, after the housing market crash she decided to change gears and use her artistic talents to coordinate
and promote events from Tejano Music/Radio to Motorcycle Events. She is currently in the works of establishing Entrepreneurship
downtown. She has two children, loves Karaoke and is a social media addict #happy #silly #DontMindifIDont #hashtag. @sabinaura
David Clark / Photographer: Originally from a small town in Texas, David moved to Tucson in 1990, where he has worked as a
caregiver for disabled children for many years. In 1998 he discovered a passion for photography which consumes most of his free time.
It is not uncommon for David’s wife and son to loose him during family outings, as he frequently stops to photograph his surroundings.
David loves everything about photography, down to the sound of the shutter and the pop of the lights. When he’s not shooting, David
enjoys helping the rest of the TMM team in any way he can.
Sandra Testa/Writer/Editor: Sandra taught at Chaparall College for seven years and was an administration assistant at University
Medical Center for ten years. She is very detail oriented and possesses a strong background in editing, publishing and writing. She is a
huge asset and Tucson Model Magazine is extremely lucky to have her as part of our team.
Phoebe Jenkins/ Fitness Writer: An East Coast native who now calls Tucson home. She spends her time Health Coaching, teaching
IntenSati, yoga and belly dance, working as a Licensed Massage Therapist at the 6 th Avenue Wellness Center and helping run Spiritual
Gangsta Yoga (yoga classes with a live house DJ). To share a smile or connect with Phoebe, go to www.PhoebeJenkins.com or email
Phoebe@Phoebejenkins.com.
Cyrena Bagenstos/ Graphic Design (Intern): Cyrena is a feisty 21-year-old student, enrolled at Pima Community College, where she
majors in Digital Arts, with minor concentrations in Multimedia and Web Design. She plans to transfer to SUVA to get her bachelor’s
degree in Marketing. She is a Tucson native. She is the middle child of three girls; including her twin sister. She loves to read anything
from Jane Austen to Cassandra Clare. She watches movies from the 1940s to modern films. She spends her free time playing with her
four dogs and three tortoises. She is obsessed with anything British, from the television shows to the men. Her life’s dream is to live in
England one day.

Ryan Brimmer
Written by Michael Anderson
Ryan Brimmer’s journey
began in the high plains
and rolling hills of
Wyoming. He was born
in Gillette, a small town
in the northeastern part
of the state. He always
felt that he was destined
for bigger and brighter
things, and when 9/11
occurred he knew what
he had to do.
Photo by David Clark
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He had always been into technology and computers and he
figured that he could both serve his nation and further his
technological education by joining the United States Air Force.
“I wanted to be involved in something greater than myself. I
wanted to get out of my small hometown, and I knew I was
destined for greater things. 9/11 was a huge factor in my decision
to join the Air Force.”
In 2003, he was deployed to Italy, where he worked in medical
supply and distribution directly supporting Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
He also had the opportunity to visit the southwest African nation
of Angola to provide humanitarian assistance and training to the
local villagers. It was his favorite place that he has visited, and
his experience there was the most rewarding part of his military
service.
“The people there were completely in need of health care and it
was very rewarding to be a part of that. The people we provided
care to were so grateful and the whole thing was just extremely
humbling.”
In 2005 he returned from overseas and was stationed at Davis-
Monthan Air Force Base. During his time there he met his futurewife
Adriana and her nine-month-old son. After a six month
courtship the couple married in June,2006.
During the remainder of his Air Force career Brimmer was
deployed to Balad, Iraq and also completed his studies. He earned
an undergraduate degree and in 2011 he received his Masters in
Healthcare Information Systems Management from the Keller
Graduate School of Management.
of Phoenix weren’t enough to make him want to quit, the small
amount of money he made sure did. He is however grateful
for the lessons the job taught him about sales and marketing
techniques.
He decided to pursue another career and in October of 2011, was
hired as a QNXT technical consultant by TriZetto, a company that
provides a state of the art claims payment system to major health
insurance companies. QNXT is the system that TriZetto provides.
He quickly rose to become the lead consultant, learning much
about leadership along the way. He has been overseeing projects
worth more than a million dollars, and credits the environment at
TriZetto with helping him develop as a businessman.
In February, 2013 he was activated into the USAF Reserves and
retrained as a Systems Administrator. He continues to serve two
weeks a year maintaining computer systems for over 300 users.
In his spare time, of which he has precious little, he enjoys
hanging out with his wife, and watching his kids play sports. He
also plays golf and slow pitch softball. The remainder of his free
time is spent working on expanding his business with Seacret
Direct.
While he is currently enjoying his success, he intends to
keep building his marketing and sales team, both in the US
and internationally, with the goal of being one of the top five
producing sales agents for the company. Brimmer hopes to use
the income this will generate to continue to branch out into
other entrepreneurial endeavors. The future looks bright for
Ryan Brimmer, largely due to his hard work and determination.
Perhaps this is the beginning of an empire.
During that time he and his wife also added to their family,
having a boy in 2007.
In March of 2011, Ryan and Adriana partnered with Seacret
Direct, a skincare company whose products are infused with
minerals from the Dead Sea in Israel. With this partnership he
began building his sales and marketing team in Tucson and now
has a thriving and highly productive organization that he oversees
and manages throughout the United States and Mexico.
In 2011, Ryan closed an important chapter of his life, deciding to
separate from the active duty Air Force. This was a very difficult
and somewhat risky decision, but given his education, business
knowledge, and growing success in network marketing he figured
he was destined for greater things, so he rolled the dice.
At first it seemed like maybe he had made a mistake.
He began with a short career in door-to-door sales, never an easy
job. He was working for a roofing company selling new roofs after
a storm had caused wide-spread damage in Phoenix.
That was really not an easy job.
“Being on the Phoenix roofs in the middle of the summer with
the sun beaming off of the asphalt shingles…Everything is just a
blur,” Brimmer said. If the scorching experiences on the rooftops
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Executive Chef
Robert Ramos
“Always give your
clients and your
community your best
and the best will come
to you!”
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Local Executive Chef Robert Ramos has had a
love affair with cooking since he was a young
child. Watching his relatives cooking from scratch
and enjoying family get-togethers was all the
encouragement he needed to pursue his ambition of
following in their footsteps.
“My grandmother was an awesome cook! She always
took pride in preparing every meal,” he boasts.
Chef Ramos had successfully opened and cooked for
many restaurants and resorts before he opened his
own restaurant and catering business, R & R Catering
Company, in July of 2015. With his continued
success and growth he began to add more menus and
eventually changed his company’s name to R & R
Family Kitchen in March, 2012.
He believes in preparing healthy, fresh and nutritious
meals. He really enjoys working with his extremely
diverse clientele including the United States Forest
Service, the Department of Education National
School Lunch Program, various state groups, foster
homes and several Fortune 500 companies. He is the
official caterer for the Tucson Rodeo, and served in
that capacity for the 2008 NFL Super Bowl Tailgate
Party in Glendale, Arizona.
Chef Ramos caters any special events and works
with every budget. He believes that the key to his
continued success has been “paying attention to
details.”
“Every guest and client, no matter how old or how
much they’re paying, we cook for with the same love,
pride and consistency. Always give your clients and
your community your best and the best will come to
you!”
Chef Robert Ramos can be contacted at
wwwrrbbqtucson.com or by calling (520) 258-9994.
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“Jonathan Russell IS a
rock star, but he is so
much more than that. The
man is a class-five artistic
hurricane full of talent
and potential.”
Photos by David Clark
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Written by Michael Anderson
The first time I saw Jonathan Russell I knew he must be a rock
star. It seemed obvious. I was at Mr. Head’s to see Stands With
Fists, a heavy metal band that I’d heard good things about. I saw
this tall guy who stood out from the crowd. He had wild hair,
funky jewelry, and a flamboyantly awesome faux-fur jacket. I kept
seeing him around the bar and he definitely had a charismatic
aura about him. I was not the least bit surprised when Stands
With Fists took the stage and he was their front man.
Jonathan Russell IS a rock star, but he is so much more than
that. The man is a class-five artistic hurricane full of talent and
potential.
He is a singer and the spiritual guide for Stands With Fists, a
pioneering glass artist and a host of his own musical variety show.
He is constantly working, and is a hard man to keep up with. He
hasfun too, but he is very driven. “Relaxing is something that’s not
going to happen” he said with asmile.
Jon seems to belong in Tucson with its eclectic mix of cultural
and artistic influences. He is a graduate of Tucson High School
and is very grateful for his experiences there. They offered him
opportunities to experiment in a broad artistic spectrum, from
music to sculpture to television production. He had teachers that
inspired him and helped him find his voice as an artist. Russell
learned his lessons well, and continues to use and develop the
skills he learned at Tucson in all of his endeavors.
While he was well schooled and certainly has worked hard, he
was blessed with enormous natural ability and a fiercely creative
spirit. “I must have been born to work in these mediums, because
they come so naturally to me” he said. He was not bragging, he is
actually a humble guy, but he is extremely confident in his abilities
and they are undeniable.
Visually, he has drawn inspiration from the likes of H.R. Giger.
I suspect he also gained some of his interest in extra-terrestrials
from Giger as well. Aliens are a recurring theme in Russell’s
artwork, and he was one tattooed on his arm.
His artistic career began after high school when he started
learning to blow glass. He turned himself into quite an artist
during his eleven and a half years working for someone else.
He grew tired of making money for others while gaining little
recognition himself, so in 2013 he formed his own company, JRE
LLC.

He does what he describes as “scientific glass art” and he has
taken a leading role in incorporating glass into fashion. His line
of accessories is named Sio2, after the formula for silicon dioxide.
He makes jewelry, buckles,decorative plates for shoes and other
accessories. Over the last yearhe has been attaching custom glass
plates to special Sio2 hats for clients and members of his “crew”
giving them a wearable, unique piece of art reflective of their
personality. They are quite cool and can be seen in the crowd at
local shows.
He has taught classes at the Sonoran Glass School, and is a regular
competitor in their annual “Flame Off ”competition. He is a twotime
champion, and this year was pleased to take second place
with his “Zombie Voodoo Doll” entry.
His clients include many Tucson businesses and major music
groups such as Sepultura, and Fear Factory. If you are interested
in having some work done, contact him at Facebook.com/
jonathan.russell.
While he obviously has a passion for creating art with his hands,
it’s onstage where he seems to be happiest.
He was the founding vocalist of Stands With Fists, a band that
plays what he described as “cinematic metal”. They have played all
over Tucson and have developed a large following. Last year they
appeared at Knotfest in San Bernardino, California, and recently
performed in Mesa on their way back to the coast on a brief tour.
They recently released their second full-length album, “Cinematic
Mind” which was very well received on Amazon.com and will be
available in physical format soon. Check them out at Facebook.
com/standswithfists.
Musically some of Jon’s main influences are Jim Morrison and
Kurt Cobain. He definitely has some of their soulfulness, but he
brings an energy and athleticism to his performances that they
didn’t. He is adynamic stage presence, sharing singing duties with
Marcus Davis, who joined the band last year. He uses his signature
twin-microphone technique to achieve an array of sounds and
effects, and he and Davis work very well together, trading verses
or joining in powerful harmonies.
Russell gives his all onstage every time, pouring his heart and
soul into each song. At the recent
“Battle for KFMA Day” at
The Rock, Stands With Fists
took it up another notch. Towards the end of their electrifying set,
both Davis and Russell leapt offstage and “surfed” the enthusiastic
crowd. The sense of joy in the building was palpable. I followed
his spiked-mohawk as he hugged and thanked his way through
the crowd after the show and he reminded me of a Sioux warrior
returning from a “Vision quest.” He was spent, physically and
emotionally. He was in such a state of euphoria that it was
contagious, and I can not imagine anyone there failed to be caught
up in the intense feeling of release that Stands With Fists provided
that night.
Stands With Fists is not Jon’s’ only musical undertaking. He
works with IPO Radio and has a local cable television show called
“Music and Mayhem with Jon Russell and Mischief Madness.”
Russell says “It’s my rendition of a new school version of what
MTV should have been.”
They show videos, conduct interviews with musicians and engage
in shenanigans. They are currently in their fourth seasonand can
be seen at 11 pm Friday (replay at 12am Tuesday) on Comcast 74
and Cox 20.
Jon is a fascinating artist with interesting tastes, including his
predilection for faux-fur jackets, his fondness for skateboarding
and his choice in pets. He has an adorable Chihuahua named
Lady Chupacabra, whom he describes as the “World champion of
snuggling.” Despite his out-sized personality he is a soft-spoken
guy who can almost come across as shy, but he is friendly and
engaging. He is very much an enigma, and he is doing a wide
variety of work that Tucson can be proud of.
Jon has travelled a long personal road and overcome many
obstacles and much heartbreak to get to where he is now, but
he believes that those difficulties have helped give him new
perspective and mature as an artist and person. He thrives on
positivity and wants “Everyone to love everyone.”This thought
might ring hollow coming from some people, especially rock
stars, but not from Russell. He has a genuineness about him that is
very disarming and welcoming, and you can tell that he means it.
Jonathan Russell has certainly achieved some success in multiple
aspects of his life, but he thinks this is just the beginning. He has
wild dreams and big ideas, and he does not plan on stopping until
they reach fruition.
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Sharon
Kumle
Elite Glamour Squad
Photo by
David Clark
Written by Matrix Media Group
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By all counts and measures, Sharon Kumle is an unequivocal
business success. The picture of the young female entrepreneur,
she’s the CEO and owner of Elite Glamour Squad, a Tucson-based
beauty, hair, and fashion services company. Kumle, a South Pacific
Islander-American born in the Philippines, came from humble
beginnings.Her step-father is a retired United States Marine
Corpsveteran, her mother is also from the Philippines, and she
has a teen brother as well.
Sharon did not grow up with beauty all around her and never
really knew the meaning of true beauty until later, much later in
life.
We tell a story of darkness, of both mental and physical abuse,
but Sharon insist that you never feel sorrow for her, only elation.
Despite these horrific stories, she arose from the mundane to
the glamourous life she now enjoys through her company Elite
Glamour Squad. A driven and passionate entrepreneur with a
love ofmakeup artistry, fashion, and beauty is at your service:
MUAHs/Photographers/Fashion Stylists of Elite Glamour Squad
–Glamour/Pinup Home Parties, Princess Parties, Weddings,
Quincieneras, Proms, Special Occasions, Boudoir Photo Shoots,
Fundraisers, you name it. That is exactly where Sharon Kumle
wants to be.
As a 5th grader she dressed up like every little girl does. It was her
first pathway to glamour and she absolutely loved it. However,
unlike other little girls Sharon didn’t have anyone to compliment
her and tell her how pretty she was, which led to her having a
feeling of non-acceptance.
“Despite living what some might think is the ‘entrepreneurial
dream’, I have suffered from very bad depression throughout all of
my success and failures. We aren’t meant to be a success and suffer
from depression. Just like many others, I had lots of probably
outdated misconceptions about depression and thought it would
never affect someone like me. Yet I was running a business when I
first discovered I was suffering from it.”
Sharon’s success depends upon her own resilience stemming from
her inner-strength. She has the support of her husband of ten
years, her dad, grandparents, extended family, and close friends. It
has been her support system that has showed her what beauty was
and it was her husband who showed her the love and support she
needed in order to work past what she had considered for many
years “faults”, realizing that they were actually stepping stones to
what is now her future in business.
Sharon, a United States Navy veteran herself balances her business
while being a wife and mother of four. Her children are Kayla,
17, Austin,16, Travis, 14, and three-year-old Zack. This is no easy
task, but it makes her message even louder.
“As women, we can do it all.”
Here at the Elite Glamour Squad we want every woman of every
age, of every ethnicity, of every walk of life to know that they are
beautiful inside and out, and amazing in every possible way. It is
important to us. Understand that we don’t sell makeup, what we
do is create a lifetime experience, we build self-esteem, we groom
young minds for greatness, we encourage excellence and most
importantly teach that superficial beauty is insignificant and true
beauty is character which exudes from within.
Philanthropy: The Elite Glamour Squad continues to give back to
the communitywhich they are a part of. Sharon Kumle’s passion
for protecting and championing abused children, adults with
mental illness and women who are victims of domestic violence

-Sharon Kumleis
what drives her in her quest.Here are some of their more recent
contributions:
December 7, 2014- I Am You360 Fundraiser,“Old Hollywood
Glamour”, Tucson, Arizona.
December 22, 2014- Lend a Helping Hand: Families In Need at
Christmas,sponsored a family in Tucson.
January 31, 2015- Miss Cochise County Scholarship Foundation
Fundraiser and Glamour Contest – sponsored 2 future pageant
contestants in Cochise County. Sierra Vista, Arizona.
February 28, 2015- PINK Fundraiser for
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, southern
Arizona affiliate, Tucson.
Meet The Squad:
Sharon Kumle: Principal/Owner/Makeup
Artist/Fashion Stylist
Carmen Bussey: Photographer since 2011,
from Sierra Vista.
Brittany Marie Schultz- Photographer,
from Sierra Vista.
MUAHs:
RhaineThuma – MUAH for over 15 years,
cosmetologist for over 22 years.
Titia Lewis – MUAH for over 15 years,
Faces by Faye.
Kristopher Osuna – MUAH
forover12years, graduate of Vidal Sassoon
and has had work published 12 times.
Maria Fernanda Machado – MUAH forover 5
years, owner of Mixed Beauties.
Samantha Gochanour – MUAH for over 5
years, fashion stylist.
Squad Highlights:
Hair/Makeup – “Angels of Christmas” Fashion
Show, December 2014 at Fox Theatre, Tucson.
Hair/Makeup – Bollywood movie star
and producer KalpanaPandit for Maya
Palace Spring and Summer 2015 fashion
commercials, Tucson.
Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe Styling – Bollywood
movie star and producer KalpanaPandit for
the M.E.L. Show at Access Tucson, February
2015.
Makeup/Hair - Bellezza TOP MODEL 2015
Competition, March – May, 2015.
Makeup/Hair – Women In Business
Conference Fashion Show at theDoubleTree
by Hilton, Reid Park, Tucson. March 2015.
Coquette Boudoir by Elite Glamour Squad –
debut February 2015
Sharon Kumle did not start in makeup artistry, but has always
had a flair for the dramatic and started as a consultant, working
for Mary Kay Cosmetics, Younique Cosmetics, and a few other
direct-sell retailers. For information about The Elite Glamour
Squad, log on to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elite-
Glamour-Squad/1549905445244691 or call (520) 678-0887.
Lexi Dellafosse – MUAH for over
fouryears, and two years photography
experience.
“I want to be able to
create an excitement
amongst women of all
ethnicities. I want
them to feel beautiful
both inside and out”
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Mo’s
Gallery &
Fine Framing
Photo by David Clark
Written by Therese Van Veghel Phipps
“Good framing can make a world of difference to a piece of art.
Just like a stunning mirror can change the feel of a room or make
the bathroom pop.”- Corinne Gaul
Mo’s Gallery & Fine Framing is an elegant custom art, mirror and
framing store adjoined to Copenhagen and nestled on the south
west corner of Ft. Lowell and Dodge in Tucson, Arizona. It offers
a wide variety of services including art and mirror hanging for
residential and businesses, picture and mirror hanging tutorials,
placement and display consultation, art transportation, delivery
and more.
Mo’s Gallery, also known as Mo’s is a family owned business and I
would like to introduce you to the owners, Mo and his daughter,
Corinne Gaul.
Their beginning: Mo was born in sunny California ,although he
moved to Tucson with his family when he was nine years old. He
graduated from Catalina High School in 1973 and decided to skip
college. Mo has always had a passion for art and photography and
in1981 he began his career working as a picture framer at the Ben
Franklin’s store. He fell in love with and married his charming
wife Carolyn in 1983, and in 1985, she gave birth to their daughter
Corinne. In that same year, he proudly opened the doors to his
own framing company:Mo’s Gallery & Fine Framing.
According to his daughter and now business partner, Corrine,
“Mo loves photography.” (Yes, she calls him Mo.)“He especially
enjoys being out in nature and takes the opportunity to shoot
whenever he can and got into the picture framing business by
framing his own photographs. He has a real talent for that too.”
Corrine would also describe him as “tinkerer” or an inventor. She
says with admiration, “His mind works best when faced with a
new challenge. It could be an unusual framing or display request
from a client or coming up with the most efficient way to lay out
his workroom. Mo’s mind is always thinking forward about how
to improve.”
Corrine and her father share a passion for the arts. She says, “We
have similar interests where that passion involves the business
but our own unique artistic interests as well. Art is our job, so
it is a good thing that we enjoy it. However, our eye for art and
beauty goes beyond appreciating the vision and the talent it
takes for artists to capture something on paper, canvas or film.
We find interest and beauty in even the ordinary, sentimental
things. Our job as picture framers is to enhance that which brings
visual pleasure to others, whether it is a simple memory or a
masterwork.”
Corinne was literally born into the business. She grew up playing
in its rooms, looking into its mirrors, absorbing the ins and outs
of the business and getting lost in the artwork that hangs on
the walls. While she was in junior high, she worked there in the
summer for extra money, later on in her high school years at
Salpointe, she worked at Mo’s on Saturdays and then continued
working there while pursuing a nutrition degree at the University
of Arizona. After five years of part-time college and working at
Mo’s whenever she could, she says, “I was unmotivated by my
major. Instead, I realized that the family business was my passion
after all and I embraced it.” Corinne has now been working in the
business full time for over ten years, enjoying every moment, and
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says, “I am so proud of the tradition my father built that I now
have the honor to now share in and carry on into the future.”
When asked about herself and her hobbies she replied “My
personal artistic bent manifests in what I would call craftiness. I
am a very tactile person and enjoy making things with my hands.
Handmade cards, journals, books, anything that involves paper,
leather and odd bits of fabric or ribbon, that is my medium. I also
love reading and dancing, ballroom in particular.” She also claims
to be a bit of a perfectionist and says, “I am passionate about a
job well done and giving the best I can. Art is so personal to
each individual and I want everyone to feel that his or her art or
sentimental memories are being cared for.”
Their family business bases itself off their love for art, each other,
and God. Being a business owner takes courage and optimism;
sometimes the uncertainty can be scary. Corrine says with all
honesty, “There have been many times that we have been in
anguish wondering if we will make it, and how will the bills get
paid? However, because of our faith in God, there has always
been enough. I believe it has been this dedication to do the best
we can and being faithful to that even in uncertainty that has seen
us through hard times and will see us through them in the future.”
“We have similar interests
where that passion
involves the business but
our own unique artistic
interests as well.”
Did I mention that this year marks their 30th anniversary of being
in business?
All of us at Tucson Model Magazine would like to congratulate
them on their huge accomplishment and thank them for all that
they have done for us!
“Good framing can make a
world of difference to a piece
of art. Just like a stunning
mirror can change the feel
of a room or make the
bathroom pop.”
- Corinne Gaul -
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Who will be Bellezza’s Top Model 2015?
Written by Bellezza Models Inc.
The lights are set, cameras are rolling and hair and
makeup is on point this year for the Bellezza Models
Top Model 2015 competition. The 22 contestants,
ranging in age from 5-21, are ready to rock Tucson in
preparation for this year’s competition that will run
from February 28 th all the way to the Finale on May 3 rd .
This year’s contest consists of five weeks of photoshoots
with five photographers in five different locations that
showcase the most talented photographers, hair stylists
and makeup artists in Southern Arizona.
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Throughout the competition videographer Brad
Phipps of APR Video Production and David Clark
Photography will be watching the girls’ every move.
The Bellezza Top Model Competition judging is based
upon performance, preparation, attitude, and overall
photographs. Bellezza’s current Top Models Ashley
Murariu, Cassie Wilkinson, and Chanel Stansberry
will be crowning the new winners for 2015 at the Finale
where the contestants will also be collecting donations
for Goodwill.
Bellezza Models celebrates its fifth year in business
building confidence in Tucson’s youth and young adults
by offering affordable modeling and acting classes.
Bellezza Models’ monthly sessions strive to not only
Photo by Neil Peters

uild confidence within each individual but also
to foster character development which will lead to
strong future endeavors for each of the students.
Owner of Bellezza Models, Rhonda Moretti states
“Our mission at Bellezza Models and in this yearly
competition is to build beautiful confidence within Tucson’s
youth and young adults. It is so much more than just modeling
and acting, it is about developing future leaders in our
community by teaching them about the beauty within each of
them. You do not have to be a ‘model’ to look and act like one.”
With the help of co-owner Lou Pimber, this power team
also strengthens the kids’ personal development and public
speaking skills. With a strong acting background and
experience in law enforcement, Lou has been the perfect
mentor and instructor for the kids and young adults at
Bellezza. Some of his film acting credits include AMC’s
award-winning “Breaking Bad”, Fox’s “Gang Related”, and he
is currently filming a mini-series for the EWTN Network in
which he plays “Chief Iowerano.”
“We teach kids to become the main characters in the story of
their lives” boasts Pimber. A special “Thank you” to all of our
amazing assistants who are performing a variety of tasks this
year for the Top Model Competition: Aura Vidal Otero, Maria
Fernanda, and Therese Phipps.
The Bellezza Top Model Finale will be held at the Scottish Rite
Cathedral on May 3, at 5pm and is open to the public.
Bellezza Model TOP MODEL 2015 Line Up
Week One: Photographers Joe Ramirez/Bill Kilby
Week Two: Photographer Neil Peters/ Hair by Kristopher
Osuna/Makeup by The Glam Squad
Week Three: Photographer Ashley VerHalen/Hair by The Glam
Squad/Makeup by Ashley Verhalen
Week Four: Photographer Domini Guintoni/ Hair by The Glam
Squad
Five: Photographer Erin Durband/Hair by The Glam Squad/
Makeup by Nayaana Sarahy Minjares
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Spring Cleaning From the Inside Out
Written by Phoebe Jenkins
You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your
arms too full to embrace the present. -Jan Glidewell -
Spring is here! It’s time to get rid of what we no longer need and
make way for the new. Below are five simple poses to help you
cleanse your body from the inside out and become more vibrant
than ever.
People like “stuff ”. We tend to hold onto
it year after year. We save and stock up
on things that we do not know what to
do with anymore. Maybe we keep things
because they hold precious memories
of days gone by, they remind us of our
loved ones or we just think they might
be useful someday. Sound familiar? To
part with these precious possessions
seems out of the question. However,
there is a saying that goes, “You have to
get rid of the old to make way for the
new.” If you are feeling stuck or stagnant
in your life, try spring-cleaning from the
inside out. Say goodbye to your past and
welcome the new energy of your happy, healthy future.
any number of ways”.
You can clutch the past so
tightly to your chest that
it leaves your arms too full
to embrace the present.
-Jan Glidewell
Have you ever worked out or experienced a physical activity that
brought up an emotion or memory for you? Think of all these
emotions literally lodged in the body. Just like old shirts in your
closet that no longer fit, it’s important to spring clean these out.
Exercising is an effective way to spring clean your body.
As well as releasing endorphins in the
brain, physical activity helps to relax
insides some shine and polish as well.
the muscles and relieve tension. It can
also bring improved immune function
and better digestion. Since the body
and mind are so closely linked, when
your body feels way better, your mind
will too. Throwing away old stressors,
stored emotions, and negative thoughts
that no longer serve you will allow
you to open your heart, make way for
the new, and feel better than ever. We
spend so much time perfecting our
outside, our clothes, hair, car, home,
that now is the time to start giving our
I like to remind people that we actually have two “Houses” that
need spring-cleaned: our physical homes and our physical bodies.
Just as we accumulate “Stuff ” in the form of outgrown clothes,
magazines, rusty bicycles, tools and random keepsakes, so do our
bodies accumulate old food residues, emotions and toxins that
need to be cleaned out. Just like we hold onto material possessions,
we can also hold onto angers, past relationships, stress, anxieties
and regrets.
It is amazing to think of our organs, tissues and cells as a storage
places for stress, emotions and old anxieties. Our body, however,
is our subconscious mind and can be changed by the emotions we
experience. Ever notice how your body feels when you’re under
stress? Your muscles may be tense, especially in your face, neck,
and shoulders, leaving you with back or neck pain, or painful
headaches long after the original stressor has ended. You may feel
a tightness in your chest, a pounding pulse, or muscle cramps.
You may also experience problems such as insomnia, heartburn,
stomachache, diarrhea, or frequent urination. The worry and
discomfort of all these physical symptoms can lead to even more
stress, creating a vicious cycle between your mind and body. Dr.
Candace Pert, a Neuropharmacologist who worked at the NIH
and Georgetown University Medical Center explains, “A feeling
sparked in our mind or body, will translate as a peptide being
released somewhere. Organs, tissues, skin, muscle and endocrine
glands all have peptide receptors on them and can store emotional
information. This means the emotional memory is stored in many
places in the body, not just in the brain. We can then access the
emotional memory anywhere in the peptide/receptor network, in
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Here are five simple poses that will help you spring clean from
the inside out.
Pose #1. Simple Seated Twist
Twisting positions relate to managing and untangling the knots
and twists of life. They help us to deal with the problems and
obstacles we all face. Twisting gives us the confidence and
energy to learn to deal with these problems. As you do this pose,
imagine yourself wringing out your spine like a dirty dish rag,
getting rid of the old dirty water and preparing to cleanse it with
clean, fresh hydration. Just like twisting a dishrag, winding your
body around its axis compresses the organs, restricting blood
flow and allow fresh oxygenated blood to flow back in when the
twist is released. Twists are one of the most cleansing poses and
often leave you feeling refreshed and clear-headed. Breathe deep
in this pose!
Pose #2. Easy Backbend with Heart Opening:
While you are cleaning out your body and home, do no t forget
to spring-clean your heart. A clean, open heart will allow you to
receive all the good that awaits you each and every day. If your
heart and mind are cluttered, there is no room for life’s gifts and
surprises to enter. To cleanse and open your heart, try this pose.
Backward bending poses are connected with the attitude of
embracing life while facing life and all its challenges. This pose,
also known as the Bridge Pose, will stretch your chest, neck, and
spine, calm the brain, help alleviate stress and mild depression.
It also stimulates the abdominal organs, lungs, and thyroid,

ejuvenates tired legs, improves digestion, and reduces anxiety,
fatigue, backache, headache, and insomnia.
Pose #3. Seated Forward Fold:
To calm the mind, unleash anger, release the ego and surrender,
try this forward seated fold. Forward bends stretch the muscles
of the lower spine, pelvis and legs. They also stretch and stimulate
the upper back, kidneys and adrenal glands. As you do this pose,
be willing to surrender to whatever thoughts and emotions lie
inside. Be willing to feel and breathe as you melt your heart
toward to earth. It’s okay if your legs are bent!
1.
Pose #4. Twisting Punches:
This is a fierce pose with the intention to bring awareness to what
you intend for your life. Start thinking of the new and exciting!
Start envisioning living a life you love in a body you love. Shifting
our perspective from the old to the new is the first step to
spring cleaning our body. In this pose, keep your knees
over your ankles and twist side to side in the core as you
alternate punching the arms forward. A great mental
affirmation to go with this pose is “I am STRONG. This is
my time. I am shining!”
2.
Pose #5. Seated Silence:
Sometimes to hear, we have to create a space of silence. As
you sit in this pose, mentally say “I am” while inhaling. On
the exhale, mentally say “here”. Try repeating this mantra
30 times. Know that there is nowhere to go, nowhere to be,
but right in that moment, nourishing and caring for the
wonderful body you call yours. It’s the only one you’ve got.
If you don’t take care of it who will?
3.
Spring Food Focus: Leafy Greens
To help cleanse your body from the inside out, try munching
on some leafy greens before or after doing these poses. Leafy
greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to
incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy
and nutrients they uplift, renew and revitalize the body. Try kale,
collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion
greens, broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, napa
cabbage, green cabbage, spinach or broccoli.
4.
Remember, that taking the first step is always the most
challenging. Once you take action to clean out your
“inner closet”, the journey becomes much easier and quite
rewarding. Happy Spring Tucson! May you fill your “inner
closet” with things you love that nourish and uplift you.
To share a smile or connect with Phoebe, go to www.
PhoebeJenkins.com or email Phoebe@Phoebejenkins.com.
Quote in the article is from this website: http://candacepert.
com/where-do-you-store-your-emotions/
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Written by Therese VanVeghel Phipps
The stunning Tianna Lynette Camacho, born January 16, 1986,
is a native of Tucson and attended Cienega High School. Tianna
is quite competitive and her hobbies include fitness, drawing,
singing, dancing, modeling, and volleyball.
She thinks of herself as outgoing, friendly, competitive, and possessing
the intense ambition to grow as a model, performer and
person.
Tianna began her modeling career when she was twenty-four
after winning her very first bikini contest at DV8 nightclub. After
the birth of her adorable daughter Thalianna, a local promotional
pin-up group called Your PinUps discovered Tianna in downtown
Tucson and asked her to join their group, an invitation which she
accepted with glee. It seemed like kismet, as she quickly began
gaining experience and recognition for her ever-growing abilities
and expanding her modeling portfolio.
Some refer to her as the “beauty under the sun”, and she is now a
professional both in front of the camera and in her public promotions.
She says that she is discovering a true passion for modeling
and acting, and aspires to be a very diverse actor.
She has made many appearances at car shows, charity events, and
on music videos, with artists such as Darren Vegas, Young Rich
Majestics, and MC Yo Wassup. She has also been using her vocal
skills collaborating with local talented artists.
Tianna is excited about being a calendar model for Sagebrush
Cantina and the featured model for the rap artist Eclipzo’s new
Eclipzo burger at Lindy’s on 4th Avenue in Tucson. She has
recently competed in many bikini contests, placing third at the
Harley Davidson’s Hogtoberfest bikini contest, her burlesque Marie
Antoinette doll with an Asian twist won the sexiest costume
contest at Junxion nightclub and she received second place in a
photo contest for Tucson Model Magazine.
Aside from her ambitious career plans that include more music
and video collaborations, acting roles, merchandising, contests
and event appearances, Tianna wants to travel. She is preparing
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to travel to the Mendenhall Ice Caves of Juneau in Alaska, and
cannot wait to see White Heaven Beach on White Sunday Island
in Australia. Although, when asked by our editor if she would like
to stay in Tucson or is there somewhere else she would like to live
she responded by saying, “I do not think any where would make
me as comfortable as my home town and I love the weather.”
She is extremely busy with her family and blooming career and
says, “My motivation and dedication stems from regular exercise
and positive influences in my life.”
Tianna has a big heart and one of the ways that she has contributed
to the community is by volunteering with the Salvation Army/
by participating in charity car washes and promoting charity
awareness.
She wants to be a positive role model for her four year old daughter,
who she wants to grow up to be a smart, positive and strong
woman.
Tianna has some advice for younger girls who want to model,
“Encourage yourself to pursue your passion and feel secure with
yourself in front of the camera , stay motivated through local
events. The best way to grow as a model is by putting yourself out
there to meet new people, and photographers to work with. Every
accomplishment starts with the decision to try. Do not be afraid
to fail. Learn from it. Grow and always stay humble.”
Speaking of growing, lately she has been producing more than
just her career; Tianna has a green thumb. Her gardening hobby
began when she opened up an avocado to remove its seed and it
had started spouting inside. She cleaned it, buried it, and completely
forgot about it until one day she looked over and there was
an avocado plant with three leaves. She says that she currently is
growing an avocado tree that is over three feet.
I believe that because of Tianna Camacho’s talent and positive
attitude, that just like her avocado plant, her career and success
will continue to grow.

“My motivation
and dedication
stems from
regular exercise
and positive influences
in my
life.”
Tianna Lynette Camacho
Photos by C. Reynolds Photography
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Written by Sara Schaffer
Maria Fernanda was born in 1993 in Obregon Sonora Mexico,
and had early dreams of the fashion world. In her youth she
pictured herself owning over 1000 pairs of heels. At twentyone
years old, she has achieved her desire, yet this is only
one of her visions. Her entrepreneurship and draw towards
beauty combined when she began Mixed Beauties in 2013.
Maria wanted an outlet for girls to help them feel better
about themselves and embrace their lives, instead of turning
to wild parties, drinking and drugs. She envisioned a group
where all bodies, races and sizes were valued for their natural
state, and all seen and respected as beautiful. With societies’
preoccupation with a very narrowly defined set of beautiful
attributes, her message is a well needed change of attitude.
A few years ago, at the age of nineteen, she was hosting
her first fashion show. Like many first-time events and
fashion shows, there were many road blocks and hardships
throughout the process, yet she did not let anyone in on
that, and stayed positive. She felt her first fashion show was
a disappointment with only eight girls showing up to walk,
yet she did not let that stop her. Maria did not show her
discontent, and instead focused on the things she could learn
from the event. After putting photos from the show online,
she saw quite an influx of attention, and quickly had a second
show scheduled. She has grown and learned with every show
since, and continues to seek the positive in her events and life.
Maria did not let her personal life slack, and has graduated
with a business degree from Pima Community College
Right now she is working towards a University of Arizona
scholarship to further pursue her business education. She
would also like to get herself a cosmetology license, as she
has always loved the transformative power of makeup. Her
favorite part of makeup is before and after’s, and capturing the
delight and surprise in the people she works on. She sees how
looking good can help a person feel good about themselves,
and would like to bring this feeling to as many women as she
can reach. She says “Confidence is the best product a girl can
carry with her” and a cosmetology license would help her
bring this positivity to reach more people and she could assist
more at fashion shows and with her girls.
Being only 4’11”, Maria did not fit the typical model profile
but did not let that deter her at all. This fueled her desire to
achieve her ambition.She has been able to make money selling
posters of herself. There are also various cover photos of
Maria on many people’s Facebook pages.
Photo by David Clark
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She loves when young girls come up to her or write her fan mail and
tell her how she inspires them or they want to be like her. It makes her
feel like a celebrity, and she is honored. Maria had her own celebrityshock
moment when Rhonda Moretti asked her to work with her for
Bellezza models in the 2015 Bellezza top model competition. She has
long since followed and looked up to Moretti, and is thrilled to get the
chance to support her by representing her and working at the 2015
Bellezza top model competition. Like Fernanda’s own Mixed Beauty
shows, she will bring a noble attitude and her strong work ethic. She
feels her determination can help her push through many difficulties
and rise to the heights she envisions for herself.
Currently there are 32 girls representing Mixed Beauties and over
4,500 followers on Facebook. Maria refers to her followers as “Beauts”
and has her own personal fan club on Facebook with over 3,000
likes. She would like to see Mixed Beauties develop into a clothing
brand, with makeup and accessories. Maria is appreciative of all her
supporters, and thankful for all the opportunities she has been given
thus far in her career.
“
Mixed Beauties
Fernanda would like
to see Mixed Beauties
develop into a clothing
brand, with makeup
and accessories.
Fernanda is appreciative
of all her supporters,
and thankful for all the
opportunities she has
been given thus far in
her career.
“
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Jamie Vanessa
Written by Sara Schaffer
Jamie Vanessa was born and raised in Tucson, AZ and began
her modeling career at the age of 18. She initially had a passion
for acting, and her first on-screen experience was hosting a
television show on a local network. Jamie first dabbled in modeling
while she was interviewing at a Tucson car show. She was asked
to model for a few photos on a motorcycle. Although she did not
have much interest in modeling, she agreed and found it to be fun
and exciting experience. About a week later she saw her picture on
the front page of a website and was surprised to see how well the
photos had turned out. This helped her gain a new appreciation for
modeling. Jamie then began appearing at more local car shows and
met many people who shared her passion.
During this time she met Angelica Pequeño, owner and editor of
Latin Affiliated Magazine. Angelica was in the beginning stages of
her magazine when she asked Jamie to join her team. Jamie was
responsible for composing interview question and conducting
interviews. Jamie then moved to Long Beach, California for the
summer where Jamie and Angelica were present at red carpet
events, movie sets and video shoots. Jamie also saw her move
as an opportunity to gain more modeling experience. Jamie
appeared in her first music video with former Roc-A-Fella artist
Omillio Sparks’ “Dj Turn It Up”. After a successful summer, she
moved back to Tucson, AZ with an even stronger desire to pursue
modeling.
Jamie began traveling to Phoenix, Arizona to model at car shows,
as well as in photo shoots and music videos. In 2008, she met her
fiancé Alex Siqueiros. Siqueiros recognized her passion and knew
she was driven and unique. Believing in her dream, he offered to
help push her career further and became her booking manager.
Together they traveled to California, Nevada, New Mexico and
Texas for different projects which have added to Jamie’s extensive
résumé; including photo-shoots featured in Lowrider Magazine
and Impalas Magazine, a music video starring Nicki Minaj, Chris
Brown, Problem, Juicy J, 2Pistols and many more.
She also appeared in the film “Big Red Friday”, playing the role of
a “homegirl” named Vanessa. Jamie was very excited to play this
character because it was different from the sexy video vixens she
commonly played. This opportunity allowed her to experiment
with different roles and flex her acting skills.
Clothing and, is now their featured model. Jamie is currently in
the process of releasing her 12 th and 13 th posters in spring 2015.
She has accomplished much in her modeling and hosting career,
and has done the work to create a name for herself. You can view
her most recent work, resume and many featured music videos at
ModelJamieVanessa.com.
Jamie also loves to give back to her community. She volunteers
with the Salvation Army serving and delivering meals to those in
needEaster, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Jamie has overseen
or participated in fundraising campaigns for young athletes and
other similar events. She believes strongly in helping others and
lives by her motto to “never judge a book by its cover, be kind to
one another, stay humble and always chase your dreams”. Jamie
Vanessa is living proof that growing up in a small city does not
mean you have to dream small and she’s a shining example of
anything being possible with determination, passion and hard
work.
“Never judge
a book by its
cover, be kind
to one another,
stay humble and
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Magazine Awards Show Gala. She has recently joined School 46
Productions, owned by artist Joey “Delinquent” Velasquez and
graphic designer Desirae Edaakie. Jamie is also sponsored by
Determined Records & Clothing, AZ Vixen ENT. and Impalas
Clothing. Jamie is in her second tour with Impalas Magazine &
always chase your
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Photos by Joey ‘Delinquent’ Velasquez
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very least Godard’s. In this era of multimedia and rapidly shifting technology, he assists aspiring and experienced
photographers in connecting to both digital and traditional photography. He is rare in this ability, not only
bridging the perceived gap between the two forms, but also in simplifying and making accessible each format
to even the newest beginner. Due to this, he finds himself sought out as a teacher to newcomers and a resource
and guide for photographers trained in one or the other style. He is able to teach the digital connections to those
steeped in the “Film” photography world, and to give the new photographer a solid footing in the basic skills of
the art and craft.

Roger DiFiore
The University of Arizona Continuing and Professional
Education department reached out to Roger in 2014 to develop
and instruct new and exciting comprehensive modern DLSR
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photography students at an affordable cost to the community.
These classes launched in January 2015.
The classes are marketed to students who may be unfamiliar
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with digital cameras, but learning more advanced techniques,
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people access to photography that was previously unavailable.
Due to both the expense in time and materials required to
capture, develop and masterfully print traditional film photos,
it is no surprise that the popularity of digital photography
has so rapidly overtaken the medium. However, the cameras
themselves only do part of the work. There is still a great deal
of flexibility and freedom to interpret, compose and work with
digital photos, both in the use of the camera as well as once the
picture has been taken.
Roger began his career in 1980, when he received his early
training in the field by a protégé of Ansel Adams, one of the
grand masters of film photography. Ansel Adams is known for
his sweeping black and white landscapes, a great deal of the
contrast and fine-tuning of which were done in the darkroom.
Adams experimented with various exposures in specific ways to
bring depth and flavor to his photos, developing a unique style
which continues to inspire love of nature in his audiences to
this day.
From his first experiences with it, Roger developed a quick
passion for photography. He subsequently operated his own
darkroom for almost 20 years, all the while studying such
things as camera, lens and film design, lighting, posing
theory, and make-up for photography. In the mid-90’s,
when digital technology began to revolutionize the world of
photography, Roger was an early adopter, buying a Kodak
DC50 camera (which had a “whopping” 1/3 megapixel!),
learning 3D animation with Autodesk 3D Studio, and
beginning a now 20-year relationship with Photoshop. For
those who feel intimidated by the thought of using computer
and photography together, Roger D has already done
the legwork.
A 13-time winner of the worldwide Model
Mayhem Picture of the Day Contest, Roger’s
enthusiasm for photography led him to
start hosting workshops for the Tucson
Photography Meetup Group (TPMG)
in 2008. He then took over as organizer
in 2010 and increased the group’s
membership from roughly 100 to more
than 1000 today. As TPMG organizer,
in 2011 Roger brought Lee Varis,
author of “Skin: The Complete Guide
to Digitally Lighting, Photographing,
and Retouching Faces and Bodies”,
to Tucson for a seminar and
demonstration for members of
TPMG. Varis uses Photoshop
techniques for skin smoothing
in digital photography, as well
as a host of other methods for
a fulfilling and rich photographic
relationship.
Roger’s experience as a composition
photographer gives him versatility to
work with photography of all kinds,
though his most notable work utilizes
models. His approachability and
welcoming demeanor create a relaxed
presence, while his experience makes
the time well-spent and efficient. Roger’s
continually evolving ardor for the medium
as well as a patient willingness to share his
knowledge make him a valuable asset to
Tucson’s arts community.
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P H O T O G R A P H E R
Bill Kilby
“He fell in love with
photography in 1980, and
dabbled in his passion for
many years before he decided
to look at life through a
completely different lens.”
Written by Therese VanVeghel Phipps
Bill Kilby was born September 15, 1958 in Kansas City,
Missouri and graduated from Solanco High School in
Quarryville, Pennsylvania. He studied Electronics System
Technology and Management at Eastern Kentucky University.
He is also a former motivational speaker for teens at Motivational
Productions, motivationalproductions.net.
Bill enjoys traveling and I am assuming that this zest to explore
helped guide him to enlist in the military. After many years
of actively serving his country in the United States Air Force,
he can enthusiastically say that he has seen most of the world.
Some might even call him some sort of a gypsy because he
has lived in so many places in the United States and abroad,
including Pennsylvania, Maine, California, Louisiana, Florida,
Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, England, and South Korea. In
1987, after his many feats, and immense and extensive travels,
he retired from his military career to develop his more creative
side.
This positive and empowering man is also a professional photographer
and the owner of Copper Sky Images, copperskyimages.com.
He says that he fell in love with photography in 1980,
and dabbled in his passion for many years before he decided to
look at life through a completely different lens.
Speaking of love, on September 10, of 1994, Bill married his
friend, soulmate and business partner of Copper Sky Images,
Danetta (Dani) Patton Kilby.
While on one of his many business trips as a teen motivational
speaker, he says that fate brought him and his wife Dani to
Sierra Vista, Az. They really enjoyed Sierra Vista, and made
the life altering decision to stay and continue building their
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photography business there. They were also looking to expand
their business, broaden young people’s minds and to help them
in achieving their goals. Bill says, “We had some friends in the
pageant industry and always had a desire to help young people
fulfill their aspirations. Following along with the pageants
and our love for photography, modeling and acting portfolios
seemed to be the logical and natural next step.”
You might be wondering what exactly Copper Sky Images does.
According to Bill, “We perform any kind of photography from
scenery, to commercial, to weddings and graduations, but we
specialize in modeling and acting portfolios. We do not just
stop at building portfolios. We work with parents to use photography
and modeling as a motivational tool as well. We have
found that photography is a great way to help build confidence
and self-esteem.”
What else do they do? “We also advertise for our clients to
talent and advertising agencies wherever they might live. Most
recently, one of our models signed with Heyman Talent Artists
Agency, a Screen Actors Guild agency in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is
our goal not just to build a portfolio, but also to help the individuals
become successful.”
Bill and Dani want the very best for everyone, especially their
clients, selflessly connecting their models to fashion shows
with well known companies like Dillard’s, Rue 21, Eccoci, Sears,
Maurice’s, and Spur Western Wear, just to name a few. However,
it is very important that I make it abundantly clear that according
to Bill, “We are not a talent agency, as we do not represent
any of our talent but we do serve as a communication point.”
He continues by saying, “We have considered becoming a talent
agency but for right now we are concentrating on the photography
and advertising end. We are excited to be expanding
our role in the Tucson and Phoenix areas and so pleased to be
working with Tucson Model Magazine to help bring success to
all those around us.”
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Q & A
Fred Wille Jr.
“I do photography
to open doors for
me, to meet new
people, pass out
business cards,
show people
my work and
have a great
time. Every
time I go to an
event, I meet
new people, I learn
stuff and it’s like a
whole new world
out there.”
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By Andrew Paxton
Native Tucsonan Fred Wille Jr. has been snapping shots of
beautiful cars and models for more than 15 years. Tucson Model
Magazine recently sat down with the shutterbug to pick his brain
about his work, and a few other things along the way. Some
answers are edited for clarity.
Tucson Model Magazine: So tell us a little about yourself to get
started.
Fred Wille Jr.: Well, I was born in Tucson, back in the day. I lived
here all my life, and I love it. I work for transportation here in
Tucson, been doing that almost 20 years. I mostly do photography
as a hobby, on the side, stuff like that.
TMM: How did you get started in photography?
FWJ: My sister was going to high school and took photography,
and one day I was helping her move out of the house and I
happened to see a Canon camera sitting there. So one day I just
picked it up, put a roll of film in there and started taking pictures.
The pictures came out ok, so I took it to a camera shop and the
guy said, “Let me make it better.” So he fixed up all the settings
and said “Now go out and take some pictures.” From then on, I’ve
been experimenting with cameras and photography.
TMM: So you’re self-taught then?
FWJ: Self-taught, and self-motivated. I love it and enjoy it. I
wish I would get paid more sometimes, but I do it more as a
passion. It keeps me out of trouble. So probably back in 1989
is when I started shooting, to present. I’m still advancing in
my photography and I’d like to get better. I learn from other
photographers in general, ask questions, go to seminars.
TMM: Your work features mostly cars and models. What led you
that type of photography?
FWJ: A long time ago, when I had my first 35 (mm camera),
I went to my first car show, a low-rider show. It was different.
(laughs) A friend of mine was into low-riders, and he took
me with him. So I just started taking pictures. It wasn’t what I
expected, but I went in thinking “I’m going to have fun.”
I started taking pictures of all these cars, would get the film
developed and then call up the guys and show them the pictures
of the car. Before you know it theywerewanting to schedule photo
shoots. This was way back before anybody had digital. I just wish
I had a better camera back then. Now I’m shooting with a Canon
T3.
I just really enjoy it. During the week, I work Monday through
Friday, and on the weekends I check the pages, see what’s going
on, whatever events are coming up, I call my friends and go shoot
it and see who we can meet.
expect, but she was the most sweet, most awesome person I ever
met. She knew her stuff, and I was nervous at the time. But she
learned I was an OK guy, not the best photographer, but I’m going
to do positive work. So I’m sort of the event, behind-the-scenes
photographer for the past few years.
TMM: What challenges have you faced with your photography?
FWJ:Right now my struggle is learning lighting techniques,
indoor and outdoor lighting, to make the models look more
glamorous.
TMM: Is there a photo shoot that sticks out in your mind as
particularly memorable?
FWJ: I did one with a friend of mine, it was her first shoot, at
Sabino Canyon, bikinis and waterfalls. That shoot was intense, the
water was cold, but there were people around and I was taking
pictures, we started getting an audience. The model felt like she
was on top of the world, so it was a very fun shoot.
TMM: What’s your favorite part about shooting in Tucson?
FWJ: It’s the positive impact I get from people. They like my work,
when I post pictures and they say “great shot” or start asking me
how I got the shot. So they are asking me questions, so now I
feel like I’m helping and teaching them, and that’s positive. It’s all
positive feelings.
TMM: Let’s switch gears a bit. What’s on your playlist right now?
FWJ: Oh, music? I like classic rock, AC/DC, a little bit of rap.
When I’m driving my truck, I’ll listen to just about everything.
I can go from hip-hop to country or heavy metal in minutes,
whatever mood swing I have.
TMM: Favorite TV show?
FWJ: Anything educational, channel 6 (PBS). Space, science,
how it’s made, those are my programs. They talk about people
who travel all around the world, take photos of volcanoes and
stuff I would never dream of doing. I love learning the science
of photography, the world and things around us, making and
creating positive things.
TMM: Building positive things seems to almost be
a motto for you.
FWJ: Yea, that’s correct. I like to work with my
hands and build things, just to see what I can
do. For me, if I can build it with my hands,
or shoot it with my camera and make it
look good, that’s what it’s all about.
The camera is a tool that I use to
transform the image in my mind
and share it with other
people.
I do photography to open doors for me, to meet new people, pass
out business cards, show people my work and have a great time.
Every time I go to an event, I meet new people, I learn stuff and
it’s like a whole new world out there.
TMM: How long have you been shooting with TMM?
FWJ:I met Rhonda at a meet and greet event at a nightclub, to
see what the magazine was about. I didn’t really know what to
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Jonathon Booker
Photo by David Clark
“I have found myself
playing malefactor parts
in films due to my size,
physique and demeanor
on camera. To be honest,
I am completely fine with
it and very confident I will
deliver every time.”
Meet 6’4” Jonathon Booker, hailing all the way from Illinois. This Midwesterner was born in Carbondale Illinois on March
20, 1985 and was raised by his single mother Genevia Buchana In Marion, Illinois.
Jonathon graduated in 2007 from Milliken University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management. After
graduation, he worked in hospitality management for Main Event Entertainment. He currently works in education as a
behavior specialist where he enjoys making a difference and enriching the lives of young people. In his free time, Jonathon
is actively pursuing his dream career as a model and actor.
Jonathon was most recently seen as Martin in “Annihilate”, a web TV series. Other credited work includes “Anchored
Sky; Truth Beyond Convention”,” RideShare” produced by Rebel Saint Studios and “Rise of Capone” produced by Oculus
Films. All of the film work that Jonathon has done was for IMDB credited films. He recently worked on the set of “Kruger
Aftermath” produced by Oculus Films playing the role of Michael Kruger. Currently, Jonathon is taking on a new role
to gain acting experience in a play called “Dover Road” produced by The Comedy Playhouse where he plays a butler.
Additionally, Jonathon has also had some experience on the set of a few commercials cast by Bellezza Models LLC.
Jonathon’s goal is to make his mark in the film industry both locally and nationally. “I have found myself playing male
factor parts in films due to my size, physique and demeanor on camera. To be honest, I am completely fine with it and very
confident that I will deliver every time.”
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Nayaana
Sarahy
Minjares
Nayaana makes her client’s comfort
and trust her top priorities.
Written By Rebecca Bermudez
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Photo by David Clark
How many of us can say that we entered our high school
bathroom expecting a breathtaking new haircut and actually
walked out with one? Several San Miguel High School friends
of Nayaana Sarahy Minjares are lucky enough to have walked
into that bathroom, head held high and in defiance of all
odds emerged looking, yup, BETTER than when they walked
in. Nayaana, age 23, a 15 year Tucsonan (not to mention
borderline magician with a curling wand), has a long standing
history of working wonders on those that find their way to her
chair.
Like many of us, Nayaana took several detours along
the way to her current place as a passionate up-and-coming
member of the beauty community. She meandered through
several careers, searching for the right fit before finding herself
back where her true talent and motivation, the beauty industry.
This realization led to her attending and graduating from The
Aveda Institute Tucson where she honed her craft and gained
the experience necessary to begin her profession. She initially
wanted to own her own salon but then found a love of editorial
and runway work, noting she enjoys, “all of the creative
freedom it gives her” and states she has been hooked ever since
she first worked in this area.
Despite being a bright eyed and bushy tailed new graduate,
she has hit the ground running, styling hair for the Tucson
Model Magazine All White Party this past July as well as
their Red Carpet Awards Gala at The Fox Theater downtown.
She also brought her talents to Tucson Fashion Week where
she styled hair for many of the runway models. She has also
branched into the world of makeup, having worked on the hair
and makeup for the Buffalo Exchange Fashion Show hosted at
the Desert Museum as well as numerous weddings and other
special events.

From voluminous waves to intricate braids to a killer Balayage,
many of her diverse works can be seen at local events as well as
her personal social media accounts where she highlights some of
her finished clients and shares her more personal connection to
them. Knowing the vulnerability associated with revealing how a
person would like to change their appearance, Nayaana makes her
client’s comfort and trust her top priorities. After consulting with
one woman, she stated, “From talking to her she made it clear she
wasn’t very confident so I gave her a complete makeover. Seeing her
light up and smile made my day.” The joy she receives from helping
people feel more confident she says, is one of the biggest rewards of
her work.
She admits that much of her motivation and compassion is
rooted in the help and inspiration she has received from others.
Her aunt, she says, had a lot of influence over her drive to become a
stylist. She details her relationship as one of guidance and patience
and says her aunt taught her “The ins and outs of opening and
maintaining a salon.” Nayaana also lists her instructor at The Aveda
Institute as a strong influence. She feels her instructor encouraged
her to push her limits as a stylist and helped her, as she puts it, “
Develop and get the ideas out of my head” enabling her to make the
beautiful images she imagines into reality.
Now that she has finished her training at The Aveda institute,
she is doing freelance work and states that she is keeping an open
mind about any new professional opportunities that may come her
way. She wants to make sure that she finds a good fit for her talents
and interests. She says she has enjoyed her time at Aveda and is
excited to embark on a new journey. One thing she said she takes
away from the Institute that she tries to apply to her daily life is a
quote she learned there. “Beauty is as beauty does.” It is a gem she
says the Institute shared with her that reminds her every day that
true beauty is within us all.
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BETH KING
Photo by David Clark
Written by Therese Van Veghel Phipps
I am proud to introduce you to Tucson native, Beth King. She
is an extraordinary Special FX makeup artist, the creator of
The Look, and is constantly practicing, and expanding on her
multitude of artistic skills and knowledge.
As a child, Beth dreamt of becoming a superstar when she grew
up and was always fascinated with the application of cosmetics.
Her face became her canvas and her mom, awoke quite frequently
with her make-up done by none other than, wait for it, Beth
King. In 1995, her older brother Matthew, also known as “Zip”,
introduced her to horror movies. On that very momentous day,
an intense love and passion for horror and Special FX make up
began, Beth says, “Now I love all things horror, the scarier the
better. The movies that make you want to hide behind a pillow,
grab onto the person next to you and scream. Those are the
movies that I absolutely love!”
She has a long list of favorite movies, including, “Halloween”,
“Day of the Dead”, “Friday the 13 th ”, “Nightmare on Elm Street”,
“Evil Dead”, “Hellraiser”, “Dawn of the Dead”, “The Exorcist”, and
“Night of the Living Dead. She says, “The first time I watched “The
Exorcist”, it was like the clouds parted and the angels sang. I knew
that was what I wanted to do when I grew up, (she wanted to)
make the characters that make the viewers squirm.”
Throughout her high school years at Sahuaro, Beth took theater
classes, and shone especially bright doing hair and make up for
the Drama Department. Prior to her graduation in 2003, she
became aware that Pima Community College offered a Theater
scholarship and auditioned for it. After receiving the scholarship
at Pima, she took a Theater Makeup course where she feels
extremely fortunate to have met and studied under her mentor
Suanne Woodward. Beth says, “Suanne really opened me up
to different techniques for stage makeup: old age, cuts, bruises,
corrective makeup. This was when I was introduced her to Ben
Nye products, Scar wax, liquid latex, etc... All things that make an
FX makeup artist drool.”
When her scholarship ended, she decided to get her Cosmetology
license, she chose Artistic Beauty College, and received her
license in 2006. She worked in a couple of salons doing hair and
makeup, but it really did not make her happy, Beth’s passion is to
do FX. She says, “When Halloween came around, I was always
busy doing Special FX make up for friends and family, and one
year I decided this was going to be my main focus, not hair,
not formal make up, but special effects makeup. It was time to
make people squirm. I decided I needed to educate myself on
more FX techniques.” Beth began watching and practicing the
tutorials on youtube.com and says that Syfy Network’s show
“Face Off ” absolutely blew her mind and that it has been a hugely
educational tool.
Her FX career began to take off after a friend named Lindsey
Basham introduced her to model and creative director Jake
Rafus. She happily did FX makeup on Jake and professional
photographer, Dominic Arizona Bonucelli’s photo project entitled
“Zombie Apocalypse”. This creative project opened the door to
more work, including working on Dominic’s spoof of Bing Crosby
and David Bowie’s Little Drummer boy “A Very Special Bing and
Bowie Christmas” where she received a positive mention for her
FX work on Tucsonweekly.com. Beth did hair and makeup on a
pilot for a Netflix series written by John Brozo and directed by
Chris Klok, called “Lucky Stiffs”. She also competed and won first
place in both the Tucson’s Face Off Zombie Prom contest and The
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“Now I love all things horror,
the scarier the better. The
movies that make you want
to hide behind a pillow, grab
onto the person next to you
and scream. Those are the
movies that I absolutely love!”
Zombie Apocalypse FX Makeup Contest. She says, “Everything
has started to head in the right direction and I am so grateful for
all of the amazing opportunities.”
Beth is ready for anything and says with a smile, “I have always
been one to have a backup plan, and a backup plan for my
backup plan. If I were not doing Special FX makeup, I would be
a cake decorator and have my own bakery. I love making custom
cakes, wedding cakes, baby shower cakes...Hell, I even make
zombie cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries. I love baking
and I love feeding people!” Besides baking, she enjoys writing,
painting, sketching, and taking photos, which she says is a stress
reliever and she also has an insatiable love for reading, especially
mysteries, thrillers, and horror books. The book “Carrie” by
Stephen King is her absolute favorite.
Her life focus is building a bright and colorful future for herself
and her adoring family, which includes her two wonderful
parents, her mom, Kim, who she calls her life coach, cheerleader,
and the strongest woman she has ever met. Beth says, “My mother
is not only my number one fan, but she truly is my hero. I don’t
know if she knows it, but I am her number one fan.” Her step-dad
David King, adopted Beth when she was seventeen on Father’s
Day, and she is very appreciative of the fact that he has always
treated her with such love, as if she were his own blood. Then
there is her older brother and best friend Matthew “Zip” Howard,
and her nephew, Jacob, who she calls the “love of her life”. Beth
also has three dogs, or as she lovingly calls her “fur-babies,” a
Maltese named Kaydee, a Shih Tzu named Abbie, and Prescott, a
197 pound Great Dane, who she teasingly calls “My little pony.”
When I asked Beth if she thought of herself as a role model, she
said no. “I do not think of myself as a role model. I am just a
chick who loves doing what she does. As far as what is next for
me? Anything and everything, I believe life is like a ride. It has a
beginning and an end, it has its ups and downs, it can make you
want to puke sometimes, or you might freak out and want off
altogether, but when you choose to ride it, I mean really let go
and finally do it, you’re guaranteed to have a blast. In fact, if I was
to write my own epitaph, it would say; Here lies Beth mafuggin
King... she came, she saw, she conquered, #kickinItWithJesus.”
Photos by Dominic Bonuccelli
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Kevin Hamilton
As a singer and pianist he has
over 3,000 live performance hours
throughout the United States and the
Far East. Kevin has also produced
hundreds of hours of live concerts,
festivals and studio recordings
through various businesses over the
past 20 years.
Written By Kevin Hamilton
I have a drive and passion for entertaining audiences, expressing
my desire for cultural enrichment and entertaining people as
co-founder of Southwest Soul Circuit based in Tucson, Arizona.
As President, CEO, and Music Director, I have a unique position
as chief strategist and performing artist enabling me to know the
ins and outs of event production. As a singer and pianist I have
performed over 3,000 live performance hours throughout the
United States and the Far East. Kevin has also produced hundreds
of hours of live concerts, festivals and studio recordings through
various businesses over the past 20 years.
As Music Director for Southwest Soul Circuit, I am responsible
for providing music contracting services and musical direction.
With every event, my goal is to find the perfect balance between
fun, entertaining events, and cultural enrichment, all with a
specific goal in mind. As the Music Director for a local church I
coordinates rehearsals, service music, morale-building events and
the church ministry choir and band. My aim in everything that I
do is to uplift, inspire, and entertain audiences and congregations
through cultural and spiritual enrichment.
I began my career as a performer at the age of five in Dallas, Texas
and never stopped. I started singing in church and community
choirs and quickly found myself singing in congregations,
auditoriums, and theaters for audiences of over 1,000 people.
At age twelve I lead choir songs in the Dallas Baptist Training
Union’s “Youth for Christ” Choir of over 600 kids, gaining big
exposure in the Dallas church community. Shortly after joining
the United States Air Force in 1989, I then started playing piano
for the Baptist Church Service at Chapel Number One on Kadena
Air Base on Okinawa, Japan.
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Southwest Soul Circuit
This on-the-job training created a sink or swim environment which accelerated
my growth as a pianist. While on Okinawa, I soon learned music direction while
working on various plays produced by a fellow US service member. Upon my
honorable separation from the military in 1994, I was asked to headline a tour
of Kyushu Island, playing eight shows over ten days in three cities including
Miyazaki and Oita.
In 1997 I started my formal collegiate training at Tennessee State University
and transferred to the University of Arizona in 1999. I took advantage of
living in America’s “Music City”, Nashville, Tennessee by playing for various
gospel legends and touring. While I served as Assistant Choir Director at
Tennessee State University I introduced various forms of gospel music
to the university choir.
As a student at the University of Arizona I landed
principal roles in various full-operas as a Baritone,
including the role of “Maseto” in Mozart’s “Don
Giovanni.” All that I do, I put my all into it. I
not only want to impact people’s lives
in a way that raises their quality
of life, I also want to make a
significant contribution
that will live long after
I’m gone in every
community I visit.
“All that I do, I put my all into it. I not only want to impact
people’s lives in a way that raises their quality of life, I also
want to make a significant contribution that will live long
after I’m gone in every community I visit.”
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Julianna Bright
“I am a survivor,
every day I use my
experimental knowledge
and troubled path to
bring a message of hope
to the lost, forgotten, and
addicted. It is possible
to break the chains, my
life is an example of
freedom.”
Written by Therese Van Veghel Phipps
This is a story of strength, of sinking low into the murky water of life, rising up
through its turbulence and becoming your own true, embodied, beautiful self.
This is Julianna Bright’s story.
Julianna is a talented Tucson singer/ songwriter and self-taught musician. She
has her own solo act and two bands that she artfully plays her guitar, keyboard
and sings lead in. She says that her band Rotary Speed Dial “has an Indie soul
rock vibe.” She continues, “We take you on a journey of powerful vintage vocals,
beautifully blended harmonies, colorful viola melodies, groovy, fat, funky bass
lines and ethereal beats that will excite and enchant you…Rotary Speed Dial is
comprised of drummer Casey Hadland, violist Seth Murzyn, backing vocalist and
guitarist Sandy Delozier, bassist Joaquin Zamido, and myself singing lead.”
Royal Agaves formed in the fall of last year, she joins with gifted bandmates
Sandy Delozier and Seth Murzyn to form what she describes as an “acoustic
indie trio.” Julianna plays regularly in Tucson venues as a solo artist or with
these talented musicians and is planning a summer tour, as well as a Rotary
Speed Dial EP.
Julianna was born into a large, musical family and states, “I guess you could say
that I was destined to be a singer, after all I was named after Julie Andrews.” She
has five siblings, but instead of feeling as though she was part of the group she
always felt like an outcast, or as she puts it, “the black sheep.” Her parents were
extremely religious and strict, and at the age of 16 she strongly rebelled against
their morals and Christian beliefs.
A year later her life spiraled out of control. She dropped out of high school and
became a slave to heroin.
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Julianna describes her fuzzy recollection, “The next seven years were a blur. I ended up
in San Francisco’s Mission District, where I found an unlimited supply of every drug,
and beat cops who were hot on the trail. On a good day, I played my guitar busking in
restaurants, in the subway, on the street, anywhere money was to be found. I recall belting
out Portishead’s “Glory Box.” As I sang“give me a reason to love you” a gentleman replied,
“I’ll give you 100 reasons to love me.” He handed me $100. I slept in a hotel that night.”
Julianna wrote hopeful songs, though she had little hope herself. She remembers a
homeless man telling her in 2003 “Honey, you don’t belong here, you have a gift, you can
touch the world with your music, why don’t you go home to a family who loves you before
the streets steal your soul?”
What he said haunted her, and she could not get it out of her mind. She says, “I had
created a self-imposed prison.”
She felt that it would be easier to die than to continue living such a bleak and
meaningless existence. After years of drug abuse and self-sabotage she decided to
make a change and rose up out of the gutter.
Eight challenging years later she says with passion, “I am a survivor, every
day I use my experiential knowledge and troubled path to bring a
message of hope to the lost, forgotten, neglected and addicted. It is
possible to break thechains; my life is an example of freedom.”
Julianna continues“I’m convinced that if it was not for the
multitude of prayers interceding for my life, my guitar
strapped to my back, and my voice which strived to
convey a message of hope through every desperate
note that I sang, I would have died a long time ago.”
She claims that if she were to sum up her life in
one sentence it would be that God gave her a gift of
undeniable favor and grace. She firmly believes that
being featured in this edition of Tucson Model Magazine,
and the events leading to her selection, are a perfect example
of her many blessings, and it is important to her to share this
story with the TMM audience.
On Thursday November 6, 2014 she decided to go “busking” on 4th
Avenue. She says that as she walked along 4th Avenue she was just
not feeling it and decided to go into a wine bar on Congress. She
walked in, and to her surprise, they did not have live music. The
bartender asked if she was there to play. A smile lit up her pretty
face as she placed a tip jar on the piano and according to the soulful
Julianna, poured her heart out onto the keys. Her night drastically
changed for the better when Rhonda Moretti walked up to the piano
and handed her a business card for Tucson Model Magazine. As
she read the card, Rhonda conveyed her intriguing proposition,
inviting her to perform at TMM’s Red Carpet event at the Famous
Fox Theatre. She happily agreed, beaming as bright as the moon.
On the night of the event last December, her performance was
amazing. She looked beautiful and completely captured the
audience with her soulful voice. Julianna has star qualities,
is ambitious, and is totally focused on her bright and
exciting future.She plans to release her first solo EP this
fall after working with talented producer Jim Waters.
In closing, she says with confidence,”I know that
God saved my life for a special purpose, to do
what he created me to do, touch people with the
gift of music, which is the life blood coursing
through my veins.”
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"We truly love mmmmusic!"
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Written by Sandra Testa
Mik Garrison a native Tucsonan and Scott Kerr who originally
hails from Ilion, New York (a small town of 8,000) are
musicians known for their high energy and animated dance
music. This multi-talented duo not only sings but each plays a
wide variety of common and not so common instruments. Mik
plays electric bass, baritone saxophone, keyboards, children’s toys
and beat boxes. They explain their unique approach by stating,
“Each instrument is played live in real time and then “looped”
using an effects pedal. While all of this is happening, Scott plays
trumpet, trombone (often at the same time), mountain dulcimer,
kid’s toys, and percussion. The result is a multi-layered and
organic groove machine that has much more raw funky power
than one would ever think possible from only two people.”
Both Mik and Scott are interested in and work on building
custom electronic musical devices. Their musical influences
include Parliament, Prince, Zapp and Rodger, Spike Jones, Charles
Mingus, Frank Zappa, Roland Kirk, KXCI and local music.
Before they met, Mik and Scott each played in dozens of different
bands some were the same bands but they never played in them
at the same time. Individually, they were each frustrated with
being in large bands. Both found success in performing on the
downtown streets and in 2011, their paths crossed and they
played together for the first time at the Ricas Art Auction.
Their combined years of experience and talents are evident when
they entertain. Mik started playing cello in the 4 th grade and
moved to the saxophone the next year. He played in his school
bands until his senior year when he picked up a bass and started
forming large funky bands. Scott, who played percussion since
infancy, took up the trombone in elementary school and switched
to guitar during his high school years. His musical experience

Saloon” and their plans to play music for a production of ‘Alice
in Wonderland’ in May. They went under the name ‘G’ playing
per-paired guitar with video artist Adam Cooper.
Aside from their music, Mik is a web developer, Scott works in
electronics, and they both enjoy traveling, hiking, swimming
and hanging out in coffee houses. When asked to describe the
best days of their life, the response is “Sundays is the ‘Funky
Brunch’ at La Cocina where we play for 3 or 4 hours with our
friends, great people, food and drinks”.
Mik and Scott give credit to each of their brothers for always
encouraging them to grow as musicians. They also both
appreciate the influence of several Jazz musicians that Mik
worked with who have re-invented music, they include
Thelonious Monk, Mingus, Miles, Roland Kirk and Sunny
Rollins. Both are fans of so many musical genres, theater and
dancing and are excited with the way music continues to evolve,
ways to get the music across and ways to play the music. They
say, “We truly love mmmmusic !”
allowed him to play in several bands during his college years. He
began playing multiple horns after moving to Tucson.
Mik and Scott gained popularity and public support allowing
them to catapult from playing in front of the Rialto Theater to
playing at the Rialto. In addition to their many duo performances,
Mik and Scott have been fortunate to play as background
musicians for local songwriters, to do avant-garde performances
and theatrical scoring.
When asked how they want others to see them and where they
get their strength from, their response was “We are all in this
together and we would like the listener to be a powerful part of
the music”. They go on to express, “Tucson has always been a
place of expression and creative musical experiences. We carry
the torch of the silly music of Fourth Avenue street musicians,
to the funky dance bands at the greasy dive bars, to the groovy
music played in the hotels, and troubadours’ of downtown
Saturday Night on Congress.” If they could have a super power,
it would be to make you dance, and if they were writing their
epitaph, it would say, “We made you dance, play and inspire.”
You can catch this dynamic duo at ‘Funky Brunch’ at La Cocina
(201 N Court Ave) Sundays 12pm – 3pm.
Mik and Scott enjoy playing in Tucson because its vibrant musical
scene encourages eclectic performances.
Going forward, the two have goals to produce videos
incorporating their music and to hit the road on tour. In that light,
they are currently working with videographer/photographer Abril
Castillio along with sound engineer Duncan Hudson to make
their first video “Tournament of Destruction”. Plans for their next
exciting video are in the works and they plan to call on Elysia
Hansel, puppeteer, along with an array of local talent.
They say, “The incredible Tucson community inspires us!
From the fans who stop and gawk on the street, to club owners
like Jo Anne Schneider from La Cocina, Joshua Levine at the
Tucson Weekly, and everyone down at KXCI, it’s the wonderful
local support system that inspires us.”
When asked about friends that inspire them, they credit Michael
P Nordburg. He is a friend and local musician that has played
around the world and makes music a full time job. He has played
with hundreds of local musicians, and at every venue in town. He
plays guitar/bass/drums, has put out powerful CD’s, does musical
theater and plays out all the time.
Always striving to improve and expand their skills, Mik and Scott
make a quarterly EP that pushes them to record & write a song
a month. In addition, they strive to expand their musical skills
by performing in theater and avant-garde shows. An example of
their success is the soundtrack they did for the play “Sinful Moon
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Written by: Therese Van Veghel Phipps
Erin Durband born in Page, Arizona is ambitiously working to
achieve her goal as a high fashion photographer. Her passion for
photography began in high school when she received her first
camera as a gift from her Dad. Erin remembers transforming
her bedroom into a studio, using sheets as backdrops and lamps
as camera lights. Her next step was getting a job in the business.
In 1998, without any previous training, she began her career
shooting old-fashioned style pictures of children at Antique
Tots photography booth in Foothills mall and furthered her skill
at Picture People. She briefly considered becoming a wedding
photographer and attended a bridal show in Las Vegas. At the
show, photographer John Michael Cooper’s work inspired her.
“He really breaks the mold of conventional wedding photography
and pushes the limits on what is considered shocking in main
stream imagery.” Erin goes on to say, “He turned photography
upside down and did things with it that I didn’t know could
be done. I was mesmerized”. She decided to take one of Mr.
Cooper’s classes that he called an Anti-workshop. She said, “It
radically changed my view of what I wanted to do.”
Erin decided to explore the fashion industry and began
brainstorming. She invented her own photography style,
designed a career plan, and in 2008 she created her own business,
e-kah-d photography, www.ekahd.com. Her companies name is
pronounced E-K-D, which are also her initials. The name Kah is
very special to her because it is her grandmother’s maiden name
and her middle name.
Erin describes her photography style as edgy fashion and says, “I
love taking pictures for the art of it; the camera is just my tool of
choice. My images are meant to be blown up big and hung on the
wall as a piece of art.” She is elated that her work is published in
various magazines including 480 Brides, Eloise, Fashion Faces,
Meuse and Vedere.
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stems from being in front of the camera herself. Erin makes it
incredibly easy for them to focus on what they are both there to
do. They are there to take momentous and amazing pictures with
depth and they have a story to tell and/or a product to sell.
Photo by Erin Durband
Erin specializes in Trash the Dress or as she calls it, Dirty
Laundry photography. When asked to describe Dirty Laundry
Erin said, “I am always wanting to do pictures with people in
dressed up formal attire in the most un-formal locations, such as
water, mud, fire, snow, urban streets and forests, giving the image
a bit of shock value, causing the viewer to pause and really take a
look. “
Erin decided to follow her dream of being a high-fashion
photographer, various modeling agencies have contacted her
because of her raw talent and keen eye and she is now proudly
shooting for: Courtier, Kavir, Bellezza Models and Barbizon.
Photography is not her only talent. Erin has been on both
sides of the spectrum. She has dabbled in modeling and enjoys
transforming into something different, being a character in front
of the camera. Erin knows that modeling is challenging and gives
models props for what they do.
Advice from Erin: “I like working with people who study their
craft. If you are truly interested in modeling then you should be
studying images in magazines looking to see where the models
hands are, legs are, how their body is positioned, face angle,
and you should always know where your light source is.” Erin
respects models and what they do, but feels that photographers
deserve equal respect and says, “Great images come from a
balanced relationship between photographer and model. They
are there to do their job and I am there to do mine. We should
both bring important skills to the table. I am not there to tell you
how to model.”
Erin is a professional and likes to work with models,
photographers, and make-up artists that are also. One of her
many talents is making the model feel comfortable. Perhaps it
Underwater fashion-photography is extremely intriguing to Erin,
she loves it when the models dress in long flowing gowns, wear
heels, jewelry and use props, and she describes it as ethereal. A
couple of years ago she rented an underwater camera and decided
to take the plunge into the underwater world of high fashion
photography. After much practice, she thinks she has it down and
since then has done two underwater photo shoots for Bellezza’s
Top Model contest.
Erin has been married for 21 years to photographer Donovan
Durband and together they have two “fur babies”, dogs Coco and
Ruby.
Aside from photography, she likes to get crafty creating hair
clips made from pieces of vintage romance novels. For more
information visit www.contextomy.etsy.com. She also fabricates
packaging bags fashioned out of up-cycled men’s t-shirts, available
online at www.laundrybags.etsy.com.
Erin Durband’s ambition, dedication and talent are turning her
teenage dream into her fabulous reality.
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much of his childhood there, enthralled by the work of such east
coast rappers as Nas, Notorious B.I.G., and KRS One. His roots are
definitely east coast, but he was transplanted to Tucson to flower.
He considers Tucson to be his true home, and he is a graduate of
Sabino High School. It was during his time there that he began to
rap.
It was not until he was 26 that he became serious about his craft,
and began his career under the tutelage of fellow artists Shaun
Harris and Black 1. In 2011 he dropped his debut album “Release
Papers” and along the way he has performed at all of Tucson’s
seminal venues.
Relentless drive with a laidback attitude might seem like a
contradiction, but it is not. It is what rapper Greg Sacks is all
about.
Greg, 33, is well known in the Tucson music scene for his
promotional talents, high-energy stage persona and networking
abilities. Indeed he has the vast array of contacts befitting a man
whose mantra is “Network ‘til your head hurt.”
He is half of the rap duo The Optic City All-Stars, is frequently
called upon to host shows, and has recently been appearing with
metal band Stands with Fists as part of their “Wolfpack”.
In addition to working as an artist he does promotional work for
other musical groups and Space Galleria Smoke Shop. He’s also
involved in other projects coming down the pipeline. The man has
irons in a lot of fires, but manages to make time for all of them.
His grind is relentless.
“It’s where
I release
all of my
negative
energy”
Written by Michael Anderson
Even when he is relaxing he is thinking about work. He can not
help it. He definitely knows how to have a good time, but he likes
what he does so much that his gears are always spinning, always
formulating new ideas for his varied interests. I suspect this comes
from his east coast beginnings.
He was born Greg Redman on Long Island, New York. He spent
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In 2013 he teamed up with Stacc Styles to form The Optic City
All-Stars (he also serves as Styles’ hype-man for his solo shows).
Despite the fact that neither were born here Sacks and Styles are
proud to represent “The Old Pueblo”, and their name is a reference
to Tucson’s position as a leading manufacturing center of highquality
optics.
Over the last year they have crossed over into the heavy metal
realm, performing with Stands With Fists, A Fall to Break and
others. Sacks and Styles enjoy metal, and those audiences seem to
relate to their brand of “high-energy hip-hop”. Hip-hop and metal
have been melding ever since Run DMC and Aerosmith released
their collaborative version of “Walk This Way” back in 1986.
Somehow that fusion hadn’t really happened in the Tucson scene,
but Sacks hopes that they’ve broken the ice and that the crossover
will continue. He and Styles are very thankful for the positive
reception they have received from the metal fans and they want
them to know that they appreciate it.
Recently Sacks has begun to focus more on the business
side of music, working tirelessly to promote and foster other
artists, particularly Styles, but he will always thrive on the live
performance.
“Every time I even think about the 15 or 20 minutes before I hit
the stage for a live show I get goosebumps all over.”
Indeed he is a sight to behold when he’s in his pre-show trance;
pacing back and forth, visualizing and stoking the fire.
“It’s a beautiful transformation from my everyday laidback vibe, to
the MOST intense, focused and passionate side of me. It’s where I
release all of my negative energy…It’s my high and it’s better than
ANY drug out there.”
He clearly enjoys what he does and is fired-up to do it. This
attitude is contagious and when crowds here his booming voice
bellow out his familiar “ TUCSON, ARIZONA” greeting they
know it’s about to pop off and get crazy. This makes him a very
effective host and hype-man, as well as an entertaining performer.
All of his hard work has begun to pay off. He is currently hosting
the Strange Music “Southwest Kings” tour featuring Rittz, Crooked
I, The Horseshoe Gang and J Hornay. The tour will take Sacks
coast-to-coast playing 54 dates in 63 days. This is his biggest
opportunity to date and he is excited to see the country while
doing what he likes to do.
While he loves to perform and finds his work rewarding in many
ways, he acknowledges that it is a tough racket and has some
advice for those who might want to follow his path.
“If you’re thinking about rapping…Don’t...go to school, get a
regular job...be happy with a family…Don’t do this $%*@.”

Greg
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“Look into the ames…
See the Eye of the Dragon”
Written by Michael Anderson
Photo by David Clark
That dragon is here in Tucson and his name is Stacc Styles.
Styles, also known as “The Southwest Chopper”, has blazed a wide
trail through the Tucson hip-hop scene with his lightning-fast
delivery, sheer exuberance and unbridled energy. “Eye of the Dragon”
is a single from his first full-length album, “Inside the Ride”, dropping
this spring. It has been a highlight of his recent shows and is
becoming a signature tune.
In addition to his solo work, Styles has been a key member of the
heavy-hitting local rap outfit The CCS Crew, is half of the Optic City
All-Stars, and has his hand in several other projects as well.
Styles has always loved music, and his parents, both musicians,
encouraged his musical interests, “I’m pretty much musically driven”
he said.
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He was born in Conroe, Texas in 1984 and spent much of
his childhood in places ranging from Houston to Santa Fe
to Oakland before landing in Tucson. Being exposed to
those different cultures early in life taught him to appreciate
and enjoy a wide array of musical genres, from classic rock
standards to hip-hop to country rock and R and B. Despite
not being a native, Styles calls Tucson his home.
“I get sick of Tucson, but anytime I’ve ever left I’ve always
wanted to come back”
“Tucson is underrated and overlooked…On so many levels
of culture” he said proudly but more than a little annoyed.
“There’s such a beautiful mix here and I think a lot of people
overlook it, and pass up Tucson…They don’t realize how
many beautiful people are here.”
He also echoes a belief I’m sure many of us share, “We’ve got
the best sunsets hands down.”
Tucson may be his home, but it was in Oakland, California
where he found his life’s direction. It was there that he first
heard the west coast gangster sound typified by N.W.A, and
there that he decided he wanted to rap someday. When he
was twelve he began to rap, and in 1999, he helped found
The CCS Crew. They started out modestly, misbehaving
and making tapes on a boom box. From those humble
beginnings they rose to became a cornerstone of Tucson’s
hip-hop scene, withstanding several lineup changes and the
tragic death of their driving force, Joseph “MC Wobbly Pop”
Hernandez along the way.
The Crew has released four albums, including 2009’s “Lyrical
Bartenders” and 2011’s “Mental Currency”, both of which
were well received and kick serious @$$.
While the CCS Crew will continue to perform, Stacc and
some members have formed a side-project called Cultivate
Creative Sound which features a female singer and is
straying slightly from the Crew’s underground roots by
pursuing a more commercial sound. They will be releasing
their self-titled debut EP this spring.
While Styles has serious musical aspirations, he also likes
to have fun with it as well. He and CCS Crew member Jerse
record under the name Tustoned Kids. They just released
their self-titled second album, which is a collection of light
hearted and humorous party tunes with an herbal vibe. It’s
very funny stuff and is available on Amazon.com.
In 2013, while the CCS Crew was taking a break Styles
joined forces with Greg Sacks to form the Optic City All-
Stars. They have crossed over to become a presence in the
local heavy metal scene, both with Sacks as Styles’ hype-man
and as the “All-Stars”. As a nod to the metal fans they have
recorded a metal version of “Eye of the Dragon” with Adrian
Wilson on violin and Marcus Davis and Matt Good on
guitar. Wilson and Davis are members of local band
Stands With Fists and Good helped produce and master
“Inside the Ride”.
There is a video for the original version of “Eye of the
Dragon” on YouTube featuring Styles, Sacks, and Jonathan
Russell. Russell is Styles’ friend, sponsor, sensei, partner in
crime and a vocalist for Stands With Fists.
Sacks and Styles work very well together and have natural
onstage chemistry. Their shows are full of energy and the
joy they get from performing is contagious. Sacks is the
best hype-man and host around and Styles rapping skills
are renowned and impressive. His raspy voice is instantly
recognizable, and gives a distinct flavor to his rhymes. His
delivery styles vary widely from fast and choppy to slow
and ominous, adding to his appeal.
That appeal is widespread.
“Stacc is a great artist and I see big things for him in the
future. That future is now. He’s humble and talented, he’s
got a good team and a lot of support on the music scene”
said Han Yi, music promoter and owner of Sic6 Music.
All of Styles’ projects have pages on Facebook, and he has
just launched a new website at www.staccstyles.com.
With his growing popularity and variety of upcoming
releases, Stacc Styles is on the rise and poised to be the
next hip-hop star to break out of Tucson.
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