“Presenting” Kate E — The light, the hands and the wardrobe…

The vast majority of MetArt‘s erotic photographers are male. This makes perfect sense, given the subject matter. But one need not be male to be drawn to the nude female form, and several of our contributing artists are, themselves, women. Of these, Catherine is certainly among the most prolific.
Her latest subject, and a first-time MetArt model, is Kate E. Based on the first shot in the series, I can easily see much potential. Kate’s face is particularly pretty, her lips full, her eyes a deep blue, and all this framed by long, wavy brown hair. In the second shot, although I do not yet realize it, she exhibits one of the telltale errors made by inexperienced models. Her hands — one held above her head, and one down at her side — are stiff and self-consciously “posed.” Indeed, there are few images in the set in which this isn’t the case. Now, I admit, the style and placement of her hands may well have been at her photographer’s request or direction. But, no matter the origin or motive, these rigid hands impart a stiff, artificial feel to the set.
And, for the second post in a row, I must grumble about two other factors here, both of them chosen by the artist. There is a light in an adjoining room that casts a coppery glow on the subject. In certain compositions, headshots in particular, the effect is flattering. But when there is more skin on display it skews the flesh tones in an unfortunate direction. Catherine also throws in a selection of oddly tilted frames. Between the light and the illogical tilt, I can now say I’ve had the opportunity to voice my two current pet peeves.
Because Kate E. has a “go-to expression” (lips neutral to almost pouty, head turned slightly to her right), the best shots are where she strikes an unusual or surprising pose. In #016, leaning against a large wardrobe, her costar in the set, she’s on her knees, with her feet raised, toes pointing skyward, and regarding the camera over her left shoulder. In #038, a stylish figure study, captures Kate from the rear, her face in thoughtful repose. And, for sheer, what-the-hell, variety, #084 provided a spontaneous laugh. Here Kate performs a graceful handstand and provides an unusual and eye-catching view of her body. Similar displays of spontaneity and athleticism will prove valuable in future sets.







Determining a model’s personality simply by looking at her photographs is an extremely inexact science. It is very difficult to say what, exactly, conveys an individual’s spirit, but there can be no question that we all come to our one personal assessments of a given model’s nature.
An imposing wrought iron portal provides this
It didn’t take me much time at all to fall in love with this model and 


