Sleeping Beauties: Newborns

On April 8th, 2010, during the eight o'clock hour, Tracy and Kelly will be featured on The Today Show. PEOPLE Magazine will be reviewing Sleeping Beauties in their April 16th issue, which will be on sale on April 8th and 9th.

The photographs captured by Tracy Raver and Kelley Ryden of babies at rest, nestled in soft surroundings, are nothing short of magical. After the photographers' portraits of sleeping babies were showcased on the Today Show in September 2009, a national sensation was sparked - the public simply cannot get enough of these slumbering babes.

In their book, Sleeping Beauties: Newborns in Dreamland, the lens of Tracy and Kelley has captured newborns as they inhabit that ethereal realm, where past and future dreams converge. In most cases, the babies featured are brand new, on the cusp of embarking on their journey of a new life, having just recently transitioned from the warm cocoon of the past nine months.

It is in this state of newness and transition that the photographers have preserved the newborns as they slumber, dream, and awaken to their unfamiliar, yet wondrous, new surroundings. The images convey a sense of serenity and wonder, allowing the viewer to catch a fleeting glimpse into the private, peaceful moments of these tiny, sleeping beauties.

The power of these photographs lies in their ability to captivate the audience, inviting them to pause and reflect on the pure, innocent beauty of newborn life. Each image is a testament to the fragility and resilience of the human spirit, reminding us of the profound mysteries that unfold with the arrival of a new life.

Through their artistic vision and technical mastery, Tracy and Kelley have created a visual tapestry that celebrates the extraordinary in the ordinary, the profound in the seemingly simple. Their work invites us to slow down, to savor the fleeting moments of early childhood, and to remember the wonder and awe that often accompany the arrival of a new life.

The response to Sleeping Beauties: Newborns in Dreamland has been overwhelmingly positive, with the book resonating deeply with audiences across the globe. The images have the power to evoke a wide range of emotions, from the serenity of a quiet moment to the profound joy of new beginnings.

As readers delve into the pages of Sleeping Beauties, they are transported to a realm where time seems to stand still, where the worries of the world fade away, and where the pure, uncomplicated beauty of newborn life can be fully appreciated and celebrated.

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