Tampa Photography Blog

The most recent chatter about the Miss USA Pageant has nothing to do with the actual pageant.

All 51 contestants participated in a very sexy lingerie photo shoot with photographer Fadil Berisha called “Waking up in Las Vegas.”

The photo shoot has drawn some controversy because of its contemporary, sexual nature but personally, I am all for it. Controversy still draws attention the pageant, which has been less than exciting the last few years. I have never been interested in the pageant myself but seeing that they choose to go this route with a great photographer and some edgy photos, draws my interest.

A good point was made that in this photo shoot, no more skin is shown than during the swimsuit competition. It’s just different clothes to cover up X-rated areas. The women look sexual, beautiful and current but isn’t that what some of the pageant is about any way? I have never seen an unattractive woman compete in Miss USA.

What do you think? Is this too much for the traditional Miss USA Pageant or is this just what the pageant needs to bring viewers back?

Click here to view a video of the shoot.