During August 29th to September 4th 2006, I had the fantastic adventure in being part of the UJENA BIKINI JAM competition. There were 129 bikini models from all over the world and 65 photographers representing 10 countries. Being my first competition I didn't make it to the top 10 photographers but I know why: I did some mistakes...which won't be happening next year.
This was the best learning experience for all. Where and when would I have the opportunity to work with so many models in a week at such a wonderful location (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico). The weather was hot and humid and I put my equipment under conditions that I never thought could happen. How could I know that Hurricane John would be coming our way! So, it rained a lot and there was no way I could dry my clothes!
UJENA will be having their 22nd Bikini Jam next August 27th to September 3rd 2007 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and I'm going back. Believe me when I tell you that this is one of the greatest experience that any model can be part of.
| 1: You can pick from over 60 professional photographers from all around the world to improve and add to your portfolio |
| 2: You will meet top professional models that you will surely become friends with and learn much from |
| 3: You have the opportunity to be one of the many winners in various categories |
| 4: Practically guaranteed to be published in the UJENA bikini catalogue. |
| 5: To shoot in your UJENA bikini in one of the most exotic places in the world: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| 6: Since this shoot is for catalogue, height does not matter. All you need is to be toned. |
| 7: Get involved in the UJENA family and really get your bikini modeling career get started. |
| 8: The BIKINI JAM is usually done during Labor Day weekend, so you might only miss one or two day of work or school |
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| Step 1: Do you have any good pictures of you in a bikini? "Good" is the key word here. If the pictures were taken with a cell phone or a low quality camera, this will not help you. If you are serious about this, I strongly suggest that you have good pictures taken of you. Look around to find a good photographer and have a session done with him/her. | ||
| Step 2: Go at Ujena Talent and submit some of your pictures. This is entirely free. But do it only if you are serious. This is not a website to show to your friends like MySpace. | ||
| Step 3: The competition is not free but the price is not exorbitant. Last year it cost only $895.00 US for five days with everything included: food, double room, drinks, party's (there are many). | ||
| Step 4: Work out! You need a beautiful body to be a bikini model. No one is perfect. This is true. Stretch marks, cellulite and pimples are all little imperfections that can be worked with good make up. However your shape is something that will sell the bikini. | ||
| Step 5: Even color skin. If you're planning to wear a thong, make sure that your booty is the same color as your legs. You don't have to be tanned to be a bikini model. But you do need to have the skin of your body to be all of the same tone. | ||
| Step 6: So, you've done the five steps and you've paid your fees to enter the competition. Get ready to work hard. I've shot 12 models a day and many models have shot 10 to 15 times a day with as many photographers. Even though there are parties, be reasonable. Don't drink too much and don't go to bed too late. | ||
| Step 7: This is no cheesy competition. UJENA has class. In some of their events you will need to bring one or two formal gowns. (Men have to bring suits with shirts and ties.) There is also a fantastic costume party that happens and prizes are given for the best costumes. | ||
| Step 8: UJENA promotes also health and there will be a 5 km run. Bring your running shoes and be ready to run. You don't have to race but it is important that you do it because it also gives you some points. (When I crossed the finish line, I thought that it would be fun doing the cha-cha with Michelle! |
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