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VIDEO: A New Way to Sell Your Old Gowns

Will Henderson — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:36:50 +0000

Each year, pageant contestants and titleholders reach the point of competition retirement. Whether one ages out or simply moves forward, a common question arises: “How can I sell my old gown?” Take a quick look on Facebook and you’ll easily find in a former contestant’s Photo Album or Wall Post…gowns and dresses for sale. On [...]

A Bit of Clarity: Using Social Media for Pageants

Claire Buffie — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:27 +0000

Welcome to the guest blog we’re cleverly calling “A Bit of Clarity” by Claire Buffie. [Not so] Quick intro: In addition to being Miss New York 2010, one of Will’s video interviews featuring Miss America contestants [video], I am a photographer and graphic designer—visual communicator, if you will. I grew up in Indianapolis, IN where [...]

VIDEO: Morgan Woolard on “How to Mentally Prepare for a Pageant”

Will Henderson — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:10:50 +0000

Returning back for another appearance on thePageantGuy.com is guest blogger and Miss Oklahoma USA 2010, Morgan Woolard. Based on her own experience competing in pageants, Morgan again offers her personal insight in a video series addressing pageantry’s tough issues. In this video — drawing on her experience preparing to compete at Miss USA — Morgan [...]

VIDEO: Miss Louisiana USA 2012 – Film

Will Henderson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:46:24 +0000

In October, I had the unique opportunity to attend and capture some rare moments of the Miss Louisiana USA and Miss Louisiana Teen USA 2012 pageant. Thank you to Paula Miles and the entire RPM Productions team for the exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the pageant! Special thanks to Zac Grimaldo for also capturing great footage [...]

VIDEO: Miss Nevada USA 2012 – Top 12 Swimsuit Highlights

Will Henderson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:45:59 +0000

Highlights from the Miss Nevada USA 2012 – Top 12 Semifinalist Swimsuit Competition. Styling by Robin Fleming of La Casa Hermosa. Pageant produced and directed by Maureen Atwell and Shanna Moakler. Choreography by Tony Dovolani. Best viewed in 1080p HD. Video by thePageantGuy.com in association with PixelBroom Studios/Zac Grimaldo. -Will the Pageant Guy

VIDEO: Tara Conner – Miss USA 2006

Will Henderson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:54:33 +0000

The words of Tara Conner: “…my life is over. But I didn’t know that my life was just beginning. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through, but it’s also one of the best things I’ve ever gone through. I learned so much about life, myself, and my future. And everything [...]

VIDEO: Jade Kelsall – Miss Nevada USA 2012

Will Henderson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:54:43 +0000

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to return back to Las Vegas to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Miss Nevada USA and Miss Nevada Teen USA 2012 pageant as well as provide a live Twitter photofeed from backstage during the final show. Just moments after being crowned the new Miss Nevada USA 2012, [...]

VIDEO: Katie Eklund – Miss Nevada Teen USA 2012

Will Henderson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:46:36 +0000

7 Ways to Identify a Winning Pageant Coach

Will Henderson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:53:02 +0000

I must admit this is one of the most difficult topics I have ever written about. The simple fact that pageants are a subjective competition makes the task of identifying a winning pageant coach a tall order, as their opinions on coaching may not align with what the judges are seeking. I don’t claim to [...]

VIDEO: Madeline Mitchell – Miss Alabama USA 2011

Will Henderson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:44:43 +0000

Last summer, I sat down to speak with Miss Alabama USA 2011, Madeline Mitchell before she went on to place 2nd runner up at the Miss USA 2011 pageant. During the interview, Madeline shares her personal experience of the tragic tornado that changed and took the lives of so many in Alabama last April. Today [...]