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Portraits of Pregnancy: The Birth of a Mother

Acclaimed photographer Jennifer Loomis and journalist Hugo Kugiya combine captivating fine-art photographs of pregnant women with intimate stories of their transformative journey into motherhood. The inspiring words and gorgeous photographs of these strong women from all walks of life show others how to deal with conflicting feelings of vulnerability and joy, and underscore that when a baby is born, so too is a mother. Already getting attention, Portraits of Pregnancy will be featured in Fit Pregnancy, Pregnancy Magazine and has been endorsed by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein (Filmmakers of The Business of Being Born and authors of Your Best Birth), Peg Moline (VP/Editor-In-Chief of Fit Pregnancy), Jeff Probst (Host of Survivor), Erica Lyon (Founder & Director of Education at realbirth and author of The Big Book of Birth), and mom’s groups from coast to coast. This is the ideal gift for the 3.5 million women who become pregnant in the US each year.

Trim size: 8.5 x 10
ISBN: 978-1-59181-082-7
Estimated page count: 160

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SEATTLE, Barnes & Noble Northgate, Saturday, May 8, 2010, 11AM-1PM.
SEATTLE, Barnes & Noble Northgate, Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11 AM.
SEATTLE, Third Place for Books, Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 7 PM, 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. 206-366-3333
SEATTLE, Seattle Studio, Saturday, May 9, 2009, 2-5 PM (Readings begin at 3:30 PM).
NEW YORK, Monday, May 11, 2009, 6:30-9 PM (Readings begin at 7:30 PM) Real Birth, 715 9th Avenue (at 49th St.) New York, NY. Please RSVP. 646.894.4772
NEW YORK, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 4-6 PM (Readings begin at 5PM) Divalysscious Moms. Private Mocktail Party.
NEW YORK, Friday, May 15, 2009, 4-7 PM (Readings begin at 6:00 PM) Destination Maternity, 575 Madison Avenue (at 57th St.).
SAN FRANCISCO, Saturday, June 6, 2009, 2-5 PM (Readings begin at 3:30 PM) BBQ at the San Francisco Studio. Please RSVP because of limited space. 415.420.3883
LOS ANGELES, Thursday, June 25, 2009, 5:30-7:30 PM Freestyle Creative Center for Photography, 5124 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA. 800.292.6137.
SEATTLE, Saturday, May 9, 2009 2-5 PM (Readings begin at 3:30 PM)Seattle Studio.
NEW YORK, Monday, May 11, 2009 6:30-9 PM (Readings begin at 7:30 PM) Real Birth, 715 9th Avenue (at 49th St.) New York, NY. Please RSVP. 646.894.4772.
NEW YORK, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 4-6 PM (Readings begin at 5PM) Divalysscious Moms. Private Mocktail Party.
NEW YORK, Friday, May 15, 2009 4-7 PM (Readings begin at 6:00 PM) Destination Maternity, 575 Madison Avenue (at 57th St.).
SAN FRANCISCO, Saturday, June 6, 2009 2-5 PM (Readings begin at 3:30 PM) BBQ at the San Francisco Studio. Please RSVP because of limited space. 415.420.3883.

Praise

“Jennifer’s evocative and moving portraits of pregnancy will captivate you and the stories of these women’s diverse journeys to motherhood will touch your heart.” — Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, Filmmakers of The Business of Being Born and authors of Your Best Birth.

"By now, we've all seen gorgeous photographs of pregnant women. But Jennifer Loomis' Portraits of Pregnancy goes further by giving us an intimate look at pregnant women and their stories. No matter who you are - young, older, single, married, part of a traditional couple or same-sex couple, small, big, tattooed or pierced - you can see yourself represented in this book, and think, "I am beautiful, too." Very touching and valuable, indeed." — Peg Moline, VP/Editor-In-Chief of Fit Pregnancy.

“This is a book that shows the beauty of pregnancy in all its vulnerable, raw, sensual and powerful forms. Through stunning photos and personal narratives of the subjects, Jennifer shows us a world where women inspire each other through the fullness of their graceful form and touching quotes. It's a book that will make every pregnant woman feel beautiful.” — Erica Lyon, CCE, realbirth Founder & Director of Education, Author, The Big Book of Birth.

"Jennifer's photographs are works of art, incorporating honesty, vulnerability, and a sense of humor. Every woman she photographs looks absolutely beautiful." — Jeff Probst, host of the Survivor television series.

"Jennifer Loomis has been capturing the beauty and essence of pregnant women with her lens for years. This book reveals the magic and emotional journeys of her subjects. The photographs and stories combine sophistication and grace with a raw truth that left me captivated from the first page. There is a photo and story that every woman will connect with. This is a book that will inspire and that you will be excited to give." — Jessica Denay, author of the Hot Mom Handbook series and founder of the Hot Moms Club.

"Portraits of Pregnancy: The Birth of a Mother is a must-have book for all women who are undergoing the beautiful nine-month transformation of pregnancy or considering motherhood. This gorgeous book of art photographed by Jennifer Loomis and heart-felt stories by Hugo Kugiya is a gift to buy yourself and for a friend or family member who is will be experiencing the joys of motherhood. The glowing faces Jennifer has captured makes me want to become pregnant all over again." —Lyss Stern, Founder of Divalysscious Mom, the premiere luxury lifestyle company for NYC Families and co-author of If You Give A Mom A Martini.

PRESS

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