Best of 2015

Meet our Team
David Clark / Photographer: Originally from a small town in Texas, David moved to Tucson in 1990, where
he has worked as a caregiver for special needs children for many years. In 1998 he discovered a passion for
photography which consumes most of his time. It is not uncommon for David’s wife and son to lose him during
family outings, as he frequently stops to photograph something or someone. 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 TMM and Bellezza Models team in any way he can.
Aura Vidal Otero/ Event Director: Born in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico, Aura Moved to Tucson at the age
of 3. After many years in the banking industry she pursued entrepreneurship in Residential Construction and
Residential Drafting /Design. Aura is currently the Event Coordinator with Tucson Model Magazine as well as a
Graphic Designer. She also takes on the role of Managing Bellezza Models with owners Rhonda Moretti and Lou
Pimber. In her spare time, she is a production assistant for a local Mexican TV show. Aura has 2 children enjoys
Karaoke and volunteering in the community.
Dominic Escamilla / Mens fashion: Dominic Escamilla is a Tucson native, a husband, a father of three, and
a business owner. He’s also a gourmet cook and a painter. He shares his expertise on men’s fashion in his column
“Slightly Overdressed”.
Marissa Selby / Writer: is a graduate from the University of Arizona with a degree in Film and
Television. A born and raised Tucsonan, Marissa has perfected the art of finding shady parking spaces
and knowing which 24-hour burrito location is best. A lover of culture, good food and adventure
Marissa is an active online contributor and filmmaker.
Seigi Butler / Writer: A native Tucsonan of Japanese, German and Irish descent. He attended college in Los
Angeles and New York before finally finishing at the University of Arizona having studied production and critical
studies in Film & Television. In addition to his writing for Tucson Model Magazine, he interned for the UA Hanson
Film Institute, which programs a diverse array of film festivals, lectures and related events throughout Southern
Arizona, and volunteers for The Loft Cinema.
Anna Luisa Griffith / Writer: is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, having studied creative
writing and business. She is inspired by many things, mostly feats of super heroism in spandex and
magical realism. Written words are her weapons, but she’d rather use them to spread happiness instead
of fear
Joshua Espinal / Writer: a native of El Paso, Texas before moving to Tucson, Arizona in September
2015. Received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Texas at El
Paso in 2014. Fan of all things soccer and all sports in general.
Stephanie Caffall / Writer: A Tucson native with a passion for writing. Stephanie’s friends and family all know
her as the girl who was holding a pencil and writing stories by age four. At 11 years-old, she received mention for
having a short story published in the Chicken Soup series by The Arizona Daily Star and The Tucson Citizen. In
2014, Stephanie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona and worked as an
Army reporter for the Fort Huachuca Scout newspaper in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Stephanie and her husband, Ryan, live
in South Tucson and enjoy spending their free time together working on home projects.