Jackie D ‘Acerca‘ by Leonardo
Although I’ve viewed, enjoyed, and praised the elaborate lighting and set designs employed in many erotic photo sets by prolific Met Art contributor Leonardo in the past, here he offers a simple, stripped-down treatment. The glossy white of the studio floor fades into a diffused white background. The lighting is uniform, with one stray highlight striking the model in just a handful of shots (see #066 for an example). The model is barefoot and dressed in a tight black lace dress in the first section of the series, and then totally nude with the unexpected addition of a pair of high heel sandals in the final images.
Appropriately for this simple setting, Jackie D is subtly styled. Her plump, luscious lips sport a slick, wet-look gloss, and her long, thick hair has a rich, almost damp, luster. Although the dress she’s wearing is essentially sheer, Jackie D still makes a show of taking it off in a prolonged tease — and she displays considerable delight in doing so. This model definitely looks like she’s enjoying herself, and she offers up both highly stylized poses, some seemingly dance-inspired, as well as relaxed, spontaneous expressions that range from gleeful to thoughtful.
“Acerca” isn’t a set that hooked me instantly, but as I browsed through the collection and studied the obvious highlights I developed a finer appreciation both for the photography and for the subject. #015 is a fine showcase for Jackie D’s style, attitude, and that see-through dress. I love her sly expression in #051 as the dress comes off. Standing, with her back to the camera, in #063 we find a beautifully composed figure study. The pose in #093 is certainly stylized, but Jackie’s facial expression is wonderfully spontaneous and natural. Arching in a full bridge in #124 is impressive physically and photographically. And #134 wins with pure, natural, candid simplicity.
Since there was no preview gallery for ‘Acerca’, I’ve included another great preview of a classic early photo set as you can see above. Have a look at Jackie D in ‘Vilomax‘
