The UjENA Jam is the place to get noticed, build portfolios, network with leaders in the industry, gain valuable knowledge in the workshops, compete in exciting events, get exposure, win cash and prizes from UjENA and partnering companies, and have FUN!
JOIN US FOR the UjENA JAM IN PUERTO VALLARTA IN 2010
"The Ujena Jam has become one of the most important events in PV. It has become an event the media can not ignore. This added attention gives our models and photographers more exposure," stated Bob Anderson, Jam Director
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Jam models and photographers will be worked from sun-up til sundown everyday of the Jam beginning August 28. UjENA Jam partners and guests will be observing, judging and assisting at the photo shoots. The best images will be submitted for judging. The photo shoots are a great way to discover new talent and also win prizes, awards, Jam scholarships and contracts to the winners.
UjENA JAM PV 2010 SCHEDULE
The 9 night program starts August 28, 2010, 7 night program starts August 30, 2010, 5 night program starts Sept 1, 2010
2009 Ujena Jam Puerto Vallarta Winners
Ujena Jam PV Image Award Winners - Congratulations to all our winners at the Ujena Jam held in Puerto Vallarta August 29 to Sept 7, 2009. More details and photos will be posted soon.
1. Ujena Model of the Year - Angie Quesada (34265) - $4000 contract with Ujena
2. Ujena Photographer of the Year - Edwin Jammer (24368) - $2000 contract with Ujena
3. Schwartz Marketing - Sandra (34070) - $3000 contract with Schwartz Marketing (Plus $500 Ujena Jam Scholarship for Allison Hand (27080) for most beautiful face.)
4. Maxim en Espanol - Mary-Elisha Harrison (31381) - Will be featured in magazine.
5. High Tech Design and Day Spa - Olympia (32347) - $1000 scholarship for Ujena Jam Cabo.
6. Piel Dorada Model Winner - Tatum Miranda (11493) - All expense paid trip to contest in Costa Rica
7. WOW model Winner - Tatum Miranda (11493) - $500 scholarship to Ujena Jam Cabo
8. Tinbu Model Winner - Mary-Elisha Harrison (31381) - $500 scholarship to Ujena Jam Cabo
9. Extra42TV Model Winner - Yildibel (33909) - $500 cash
10. Ujena Fitness Challenge Winner - Pamela Cusi (31143)
11. D-Antro Magazine Model Winner - Crystal Diaz (33958) - Featured on the cover of magazine
12. David Eisenberg Photographer Winner - Johan Rosen (25217) - One week working with David in his studio.
13. D-Antro Magazine Photographer Winner - Norm Edwards (13137) - Photo featured on the cover of magazine
14. Pepsi Model Winner - Maria Laura (34304) - One year contract with Pepsi
15. Ujena 5k Model Winner - Pamela Cusi (31143) $100 cash prize
16. Monster Energy Drink Photographer Winner - Edmond Jammer (24368) - $500 2010 Jam Scholarship plus air (Plus two other photographers won a $500 Jam scholarship to other 2010 Jams - David Rojas and Eric Garcia)
17. Turicia Model Winner - Casey Konkel (33361) - Kata Bag and mp3 player from Elincrome (Plus Allison and Tatum won product from Kata and Elincrome)
18. Best of Ujena Network (52 week long photo contest) - Melissa Ilievski (16463)
19. North American Travel Model Winner - Karla (28274) - PV travel package valued at $2500
20. Ujena Costume Party sponsored by Monster Winner - Cristina Blanco (25235) $10,000 pesos (about $750)
21. Dewar's Most Enthusiastic Person - Heather Renee (10999) - Special bottle of Dewars
22. Cuarto Obscuro Photographer Winner - Mario Malpica (30605) - Featured in magazine
23. Presition Productions Model Winner - Mandy (32277) - Will design and Create own personal website
24. Piel Dorada Photographer Winner - Johan Rosen (25217) - All expense paid trip to Costa Rica for contest
25. Conection MTV Model Winner - Heather Renee (10999) - Featured in special on Conection MTV
26. Greygoose most Spirited Person - Yildibel (33909) - Special bottle of Greygoose
27. Crown Paradise Club Hotel most spirited Female - Casey Konkel (33361) - 3 night stay for two at hotel in PV
28. LUSH model winner - Solange Tuyishime (33058) - $250 gift package of Lush products
29. Ujena Jam 50m Swim Model Winner - Mary-Elisha Harrison (31381)
30. Bacardi best personality winner - Eddie Schwartz (31682) Large bottle of Bacardi
31. Banderas News photographer winner - Bruce Brandon (9739) - Featured on website
32. Corona model winner - Aurora Rodriguez (16471) - Contract with Corona
33. Bisbee Model Winner - Karla (28274) - $1000 scholarship for Ujena Jam Cabo
34. Ujena 5k Photographer Winner - Jorge (33908) - $100 cash prize
35. Jordy Model Winner - Carolina Giraldo (34066) - $500 scholarship for Ujena Jam Cabo
36. PTV (Personal Trainers Vallarta) - Jimena (34044) - 6-months free personal training
37. Turicia Photographer Winner - Erik Garcia (26209) - Manfrotto Tripod
38. Max Model Winner - Elizabeth DeLeavey (31886) - 7 night package plus air to Ujena Jam
39. Color Couture - Rabecca Lee (15196) - Face of Color Couture and $300 in product
40. Gold's Gym model winner - Aurora Rodriguez (16471) - 6-month membership
41. Vista Vallarta Golf model winner - Sandrita (34070) - Three rounds of golf ($450 value)
42. Vista Vallarta Golf photographer winner - Steve Manente (9761) - Three rounds of golf ($450 value)
43. WOW photographer winner - Rich Sigmon (13921) - $500 scholarship for Ujena Jam Cabo
44. Bisbee Photographer Winner - John Childs (32884)
45. Ujena Bikini Acrobatics winner - Shelly Fraga (15451)
46. Crown Paradise Golden most spirited male - Ariel Chavez (20701) - three night stay for two at hotel in PV
47. Intercam model winner - Tatum Miranda (11493) - $200 scholarship for Ujena Jam Cabo
48. Red Vallarta model winner - Pamela Cusi (31143) - Featured on website
49. Punto V most spirited winner - Rodrigo Sanchez (20763) - Dinner for two at
50. Monster Energy Drink Model winner - Mandy (32277) - $500 2010 Ujena Jam scholarship plus air (Two other models also won a $500 scholarship for two other jams)
OFFICIAL 2010 UjENA JAM PV EVENTS
1. UjENA Model of the Year Finals Twenty models will be selected to compete in the UjENA Final Shootout Sept 4, 2010. Winning models from the UjENA Jams in Cabo and Cancun have already qualified. Other models in Puerto Vallarta (PV) will be judged on ten images taken in PV, their score from the Judged Location Shoot (a secret location TBA) and their UjENA Talent profile score. The 20 models will be photographed in the shoot by the top 10 photographers in two 20-minute sessions. After the UjENA Final Shootout, these finalists will be interviewed. The winning Ujena Model of the Year will be announced at the Image Awards Sept 5, 2010. This year's winner receives a $4000 UjENA 2010 Modeling Contract. $1000 will be paid in PV and the balance will be paid $250 per month for 12 months in 2010. (Should the winner for any reason not be able to fulfill her obligations the remaining contract will be transferred to one of the other top ten.)
2. UjENA Photographer of the Year Finals 10 photographers will be selected to compete in the UjENA Final Shootout. Winning photographers from the UjENA Jams in Cabo and Cancun will have already qualified. Other photographers in PV will be judged on the 20 images taken in PV, their score from the judged location shoot (a secret location TBA) and their UjENA Talent profile score. The ten photographers will photograph the top 20 models in the Ujena Final Shootout in two 20-minute sessions. After the shoot out, the top ten will be interviewed. The winning Ujena Photographer of the Year will be announced at the Image Awards Sept 5, 2010. The winner receives a $2000 Ujena 2010 Photography Contract. $800 will be paid in PV and the balance will be paid $100 per month for 12 months in 2010. (Should the winner for any reason not be able to fulfill their obligations the remaining contract will be transferred to one of the other top ten.)
3. UjENA Jam Judged Location Shoot All competing models and photographers will be taken to a secret location. At that location, models and photographers will pair up and take images. UjENA staff photographers will work with competing models and competing photographers will work with staff models. Each model and photographer will be scored on technique. This provides an opportunity for UjENA and partner companies to see you in action. The entry fee is included in your Jam package.
4. 5th Annual UjENA Image Awards will be bigger than ever. UjENA and more than 30 Jam partners will be honoring their selected winners from the week long events. Each winner will be presented the coveted Image Award, cash, prizes, trips, contracts, Jam scholarships and gifts will be awarded. The Image Awards show will be held Sept 5, 2010. The evening will also feature a fashion show and entertainment. Free entry with your VIP Ujena Jam Pass. tickets are $50 without the VIP Ujena Jam Pass.
TALENT CASTING
5. UjENA Jam Talent and Partner Expo and Casting The "Jam Expo" is where everyone meets and mingles. Models and photographers will be booking photo shoots, Jam partners will be doing castings and Ujena and partners will display their product and services. The three day show starts Sept 1 and ends Sept 3, 2010.
6. UjENA Jam Partner Casting More than 20 UjENA Partner companies will be actively casting new talent on the spot at the Expo and during the Jam. Companies will be interviewing and reviewing portfolios for upcoming magazines, catalogs and promotions.
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
7. UjENA Talent Workshops There will be ten informative one-hour workshops for photographers, models and anyone interested in the exciting fashion industry. Speakers for the workshops are being confirmed.
JAM LIFESTYLE EVENTS
8. 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta UjENA 5k For more than 20 years, the UjENA 5k run/walk has been part of the Jam. All models and photographers interested in being selected for the top UjENA awards are required to participate. Fitness is very important to UjENA and this event also brings everyone together. Every Jam offers something to the hosting community, and the 5k is an open event for anyone who wants to participate. $1000 in cash prizes, medals to the first 200 finishers, t-shirts for the first 300 finishers and additional prizes will be awarded. First Ujena model and photographer (including staff) finisher wins an UjENA Image Award and $100 cash. All competing models will be provided a special running outfit for free. Entry fee for competing and staff models and photographers is included in the Jam package. $20 or 200 pesos entry for everyone else. For additional information: Ujena 5k
9. 5th Annual UjENA Jam Golf Tournament August 30, 2009. The tournament will be held on one of the best courses in Puerto Vallarta. The Vista course is as tough as it is beautiful. This exciting event, which also includes competing bikini models on the course, just keeps getting bigger. Great prizes and one model showing the must spirit will be selected, given a special prize package and awarded the coveted Image Award. Entry fee is $150 per player and is not included in your Jam land package. Great prizes for the winning team. A team is three golfers and one Ujena Pin-Girl. Starts at 9am August 29.
10. Bisbee's Off Shore Ujena Jam - 4th Annual Ujena Fishing Tournament Sept 2-3, 2010. A Ujena photo team (model and photographer) will be put on the boats and one model and photographer will be selected by the anglers to receive the Image Award (based on images taken). Angler's entry fee is $4000 per team (up to four anglers per boat) and is not included in your Jam land package. The entry fee does not include the cost of the boat and crew. Over $10,000 worth of prizes will be awarded to the team with the most points for full catch and release Marlin, largest Tuna and for the largest Dorado. For additional information go to: Bisbee Off Shore Ujena Jam
11. 4th Annual Ujena Jam Bikini Acrobatics Championships Sept 4, 2010. This exciting event takes place right after the Ujena 5k run. Image Award will be presented to the winner. Entry fee $25 or 250 pesos or included with your Jam package.
12. 3rd Annual Ujena 50m and 2nd Annual 100m Freestyle Swim The 50m event is open to only Jam participants (men and women). Entry fee is included in your Jam package. Prizes go to the top three female and male. Image Award to first Ujena model and photographer. The 100m event is an open event for anyone staying at the official Jam hotel. Entry fee is $20 or 200 pesos and is not included in your Jam package. Winning female and male wins $100 cash each. Special prizes to top three male and female finishers and first three male and female over 40 years old. This event is being held at hotel starting at 10am Sunday Sept 5.
13. Ujena Fitness Body Challenge There are two events in this year's event. The Ujena 5k run and the Ujena 50m swim. Your finishing place (based on the Jam participates) in each event will be added together to determine the overall model winner. This winner will also be awarded an Image award.
UjENA JAM OFFICIAL THEME PARTIES
The Metro Newspapers summed up the UjENA Jam parties best when they dubbed them, "The best party in Mexico." Come check them out.
14. UjENA JAM Costume Party This has become a regular event at all UjENA Jams. Everyone gets dressed up to have fun. $500 cash prize for the best costumes.
15. Maxim en espanol UjENA Clubkini Party This party has become a regular event at all Ujena Jams. We have teamed up with Maxim en enspanol for this party. They select up to five Maxim Clubkini Hotties at each event and feature them in an upcoming issue of Maxim. All models must wear either a Ujena clubkini or bikini top to be admitted.
16. 5th Annual Jam Party by the Sea This day party in downtown Puerto Vallarta has become a real favorite. The main event is simply photo shoots. This gives everyone in town a chance to see what the UjENA Jam is all about. And of course, it offers a great location for images. Sunday August 29 afternoon.
17. Media Martini Party This is your first chance to meet the media. Magazines, film and newspapers crews are on hand to meet our contestants. Sunday August 29.
18. All White Party be sure to wear white to this party.
19. Ujena Jungle Party Let the animal come out in you and join us for this fun party.
20. Jam Networking Parties At some of the Jam parties it just gets too noisy to network. This is why we have set up two of these parties. These will be held at the official hotel.
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HOW TO BE A COMPETING JAM MODEL OR PHOTOGRAPHER
The UjENA Jam is the place to get noticed, build portfolios, network with leaders in the industry, gain valuable knowledge in the workshops, compete in exciting events, get exposure, win cash and prizes from UjENA and partnering companies, and have FUN.
The first thing you need to do is post your profile at Ujena Talent. There is no cost to join Ujena Talent. Once your profile is approved, you can sign up.
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JOIN US AT THE 2010 UJENA JAM PUERTO VALLARTA
All competing models, photographers and lifestyle event participants must register with UjENA. We have set up special travel packages for you starting at $795 per person for five nights (double, food and drink at hotel and VIP Jam pass) not including air. We have nine, seven and five night packages. The deadline to be paid in full is Aug 3. After this date there is a $100 late fee. The final night is Sept 5, 2010 and you would depart Sept 6 (labor day). Sign up today at: Ujena Jam Sign Up
BE A UJENA JAM PARTNER
We are seeking partners who are looking for media coverage and brand awareness or to discover and work with models and photographers to advertise and market their product.
We work with several media companies exposing our events, participates, sponsors and partners to million of potential customers and clients.
Bob Anderson, Ujena Jam Founder and Director bob@ujena.com
MEDIA and PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Ujena Jam Talent Search Week offers so many different possibilities for media. It is the type of event that attracts a lot of attention. You need to include it in your editorial plans.
Our Jam packages do not include your air ticket since we have participates coming from around the world. Puerto Vallarta International is the airport you would book your ticket. There are many websites that offer good prices to PV. With planning, the prices are very reasonable. Once you have your flight information, click on the red "Your Account" tab and click on the link there to enter your flight details. Flight information is due by August 1.
Saturday, August 29 Arrivals for nine night package
12:30PM - 5:30PM Registration (At Crown Golden by Front Desk)
7:30PM - 9PM Opening Night Networking Party and Opening Remarks
9PM Ujena Staff and Ujena Jam Partner dinner (by invitation)
Sunday, August 30 7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
9:00AM 4th Annual Ujena Jam Golf Tournament (Vista Vallarta Golf Course)
UjENA TALENT WORKSHOPS (One Hour workshops each at the Golf Coursel)
10:00AM Getting The Most Out of Your Camera (Keith McNulty)
11:00AM On Location Makeup and Styling For Print (Catherine Cross)
1:00PM Working With the Light (Bruce Brandon)
4:00PM Party by the Sea and Open Staff Shoot (PuntoV Downtown PV)
Photo Shoot until Sunset.
9:30PM Ujena Jam Media Martini Party (Mandala Downtown)
Monday, August 31 7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
Arrivals for seven night package
1PM - 4PM Registration (At Crown Golden by Front Desk)
UjENA TALENT WORKSHOPS (One Hour workshops each at the Hotel)
10:00AM Bikini Model Posing (Trisha Tompkins with Crystal)
11:00AM Editing and Selecting Images for Print (Addison Fitzgerald)
1:00PM On Location Photography (Steve Manente)
4:00PM Open Staff Shoot at Hotel (All Jam participates are invited) Photo shoot until Sunset
9:00PM Ujena Jungle Party (The Jungle downtown)
Tuesday, September 1 7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
UjENA TALENT WORKSHOPS (One Hour workshops each at the Hotel)
10:00AM Styles of Photography (Bruce Brandon)
11:00AM Getting The Most Out of the JAM
(Kimmie Anderson and David Rojas)
1:00PM Photographing Celebrites (David Eisenberg)
4:00PM Photo Shoots Until Sunset
Free Night
Wednesday, September 2 7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
1PM - 4PM Registration (At Crown Golden by Front Desk)
UjENA BIKINI EXPO and CASTING DAY 1 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Book Photo Shoots, Cast, Network and Shop)
Check In For Bisbee's Off Shore Fishing Tournament (At Expo)
7:00PM UjENA JAM Networking Party at EXPO
7:45PM - 8:45PM Orientation for Jam Participates (Required Event)
8:45PM - 10:00PM UjENA JAM Networking Party (continues)
10:00PM Official UjENA JAM Welcome Party (HIlo Club Downtown PV)
Thursday, September 3 7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
7:30AM Bisbee's Off Shore Ujena Jam Fishing Tournament Day 1
UjENA BIKINI EXPO and CASTING DAY 2 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Book Photo Shoots, Cast, Network and Shop)
Photo Shoots All Day
8:00PM - 9:30PM UjENA JAM Networking Party at Expo
9:30PM Ujena All-White Party (Glam downtown)
Friday, September 4 7:30AM Sunrise Photo Shoots
7:30AM Bisbee's Off Shore Ujena Jam Fishing Tournament Day 2
UjENA BIKINI EXPO and CASTING DAY 3 10:00AM - 2:00PM (Book Photo Shoots, Cast, Network and Shop)
1:00PM - Photos are Due For Models and Photographers (At Expo)
(20 images for photographers, 10 images for Models and Makeup Artists on CD)
2:00PM - Judged Photo Shoot site TBA (All Models and Photographers are required to attend)
8:00PM - 9:00PM UjENA JAM Networking Party at Expo
9:30PM Maxim en espanol Ujena Clubkini Party (PuntoV downtown)
(All models need to wear Ujena bikini or Clubkini Top)
Saturday, September 5 7:30AM Buses leave for Ujena 5k from Hotel
9:00AM - 4th Annual Puerto Vallarta UjENA 5k (Required event)
10:15AM - 3rd Annual Ujena Jam Bikini Acrobatics Championships
12:30PM - Announcement of Ujena Top 20 Models and Top 10 Photographers
(You must be present to win - location is by pool at hotel)
4:00PM - Ujena Finalists Shootout
8:30PM - UjENA JAM Networking Party (at Hotel)
10:00PM - UjENA JAM Costume Party (Mandala downtown)
(Cash prize for best costumes)
Sunday, September 6 10:00AM - Ujena 50m and 100m Freestyle Swim Competition (at hotel)
10:00AM - Ujena Finalists Interviews (at hotel between and after swim competition)
2:00PM - Rehearsal for Ujena Top 20 Models and Staff
8:00PM - 4th Annual UjENA Image Awards Show (50 Image Awards will be presented by Ujena and more than 30 Jam Partners)
10:00PM - UjENA 25th Year Birthday Bash (Sky Bar downtown)
Monday, September 7 Departures all day
2008 Ujena Image Award Winners
Ujena Jam - August 31, 2008
1. UjENA Talent Award Amber Snow UT#14258
2. American Model Winner Kimmie Anderson UT#9933
3. North American Travel Model Marianela Valverde UT#28665
4. Christine Costume Party Roberto Dixon & Luis Castillo UT#26991
5. Women’s Fitness Photographer Magazine Keith McNulty UT#9870
6. D’Antro Revista Model Winner Karen Manzano UT#28839
7. Ujena 5k Run Photographer Johan Rosen UT#25217
8. Sarina Jewelry Model Winner Sky Connelly UT#12798
9. Tinbu.com Model CJ Lancione UT#26387
10. HoldonLog.com Model Jill Hardin UT#14902
11. Movietimes.com Model Adrean Butler UT#19111
12. Clamato Model Aurora Rodriguez Ortiz UT#16471
13. Crown Paradise Hotel Model Diana Rogers UT#10433
14. Ocho TV Model Karen Manzano UT#28839
15. Action Event Pros Tatum Miranda UT#11493
16. El Tigre Golf Tournament Winning Team UT#20483
17. El Tigre Golf Tournament Photographer Steve Manente UT#9761
18. Extra42 TV Costa Rica Model Karen Manzano UT#28839
19. Maui Jim Cristina Mendivil UT#13242
20. UjENA Make-up for Print Cristina Blanco UT#25235
21. Piel Dorada Costa Rica Photographer David Rojas UT#14880
22. Shirley of Hollywood Model Renee Sepulveda UT#28550
23. Conestilo.com Model Carmen Peña UT#27685
24. Women’s Fitness Model Magazine Rebecca Frechette UT#24683
25. Bisbee’s UjENA Photographer Addison Fitzgerald UT#12951
26. Pepsi Model Carmen Peña UT#27685
27. UjENA 50m Swim Model Winner Tatum Miranda UT#11493
28. Vallarta No Problem Model Winner Marianela Valverde UT#28665
29. UjENA 50m Freestyle Swim OverallWinner David Marcil UT#28707
30. Corona Light Model Lindsay Conklin UT#14241
31. Bisbee’s Offshore Fishing Model Adrean Butler UT#19111
32. Bikini Acrobatics Araceli Manjarrez & Hugo Fraga UT#15451
33. El Tigre Golf Tournament Model Lindsay Conklin UT#14241
34. UjENA 5k Run Model Allie Nixon UT#27283
35. Diamond International Model Jazmine Zuñiga UT#28921
36. UjENA TV México Photographer Alekz Benavides UT#14537
37. Verve Energy Drink Allison Hand UT#27080
38. Pelagic Offshore Gear Model Allison Timmons UT#26626
39. Bisbee’s Offshore Fishing Winner Pelagic Offshore Gear UT#21304
40. UjENA TV Special México Model Karen Manzano UT#28839
41. Circa Skateboards Model Winner Adrean Butler UT#19111
42. BetCris Mexico.com Jill Hardin UT#14902
43. Piel Dorada Costa Rica Model Amanda Bill UT#14441
44. Ujena Fitness Body Challenge Model Chanel Smith UT#28053
45. MAV-TV Model Rabecca Hewett UT#15196
46. Bisbee Model 2 Winner Jennifer Smithline UT#12221
47. Nikon Photographer Edwin Jammer UT#24368
48. Maxim en Español Model Rabecca Hewett UT#15196
49. UjENA Photographer of the Year David Rojas UT#14880
50. UjENA Model of the Year Kimmie Anderson UT#9933
51. UjENA Jam Team Award BetCris UT#26352
UjENA Network Networking 25336
UjENA JAM Puerto Vallarta Photo Gallery
Ujena Image Awards winners
Ujena crew hard at work in PV photo by Steve Manente
2008 Ujena Jam Image Award Winners David Rojas (Ujena Photographer of the Year), Kimmie Anderson (Ujena Model of the Year) and Christina Blanco (Ujena Makeup Artist of the Year)
UjENA JAM Puerto Vallarta Recent Folder Photos (Click To View)
