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The Fourth Trimester

This photoreportage explores the intimate 'fourth trimester'—the weeks following childbirth—revealing the physical, emotional, and social realities of early motherhood. Through a quiet documentary approach, it opens dialogue on postpartum care, maternal mental health, and the invisible labor of caregiving.

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Tereza Valnerová

freelance photographer

A freelance photographer based in Olomouc, Czech Republic, with over a decade of experience in commercial photography and photojournalism. Her work spans brand, product, and editorial photography, with a strong focus on documentary projects exploring themes of motherhood and family life.