The Pink Line
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Title
The Pink Line
Subject
Documentary
Description
The Pink Line is a photographic record of two women's incredible bond of friendship through infertility and surrogacy and an exploration of a woman’s sense of self.
Katie has never achieved a pink line on a pregnancy test. After 8 failed rounds of IVF, including using donor sperm or eggs, Katie’s long-time friend Dani successfully conceived using a donor egg and Pete’s sperm.
Surrogacy in the UK is an under-considered option for couples undergoing fertility treatment and is often seen as a last resort. The commonly-asked question is ‘why not adopt?’
In collaboration with Katie, her husband Pete and Dani, The Pink Line aims to challenge stereotypes of what a journey to motherhood looks like.
Photographed over the duration of the surrogacy, the series explores Katie’s desire for motherhood and what drove Dani to offer her body as a surrogate.
Baby Arthur was born by Cesaerean Section at 9.20am on 8th August 2022 weighing 8lb 12oz. His middle name is Daniel, named after the incredible woman who made him possible.
Katie has never achieved a pink line on a pregnancy test. After 8 failed rounds of IVF, including using donor sperm or eggs, Katie’s long-time friend Dani successfully conceived using a donor egg and Pete’s sperm.
Surrogacy in the UK is an under-considered option for couples undergoing fertility treatment and is often seen as a last resort. The commonly-asked question is ‘why not adopt?’
In collaboration with Katie, her husband Pete and Dani, The Pink Line aims to challenge stereotypes of what a journey to motherhood looks like.
Photographed over the duration of the surrogacy, the series explores Katie’s desire for motherhood and what drove Dani to offer her body as a surrogate.
Baby Arthur was born by Cesaerean Section at 9.20am on 8th August 2022 weighing 8lb 12oz. His middle name is Daniel, named after the incredible woman who made him possible.
Creator
Rachel Rimell
Publisher
Rachel Rimell Photography
Date
2022
Format
Perfect bound, full-colour, 200gsm uncoated paper, cover 350gsm
Book Item Type Metadata
Dimensions
19.5x21.5
Number of Pages
68
Number of images
42
Place of Publication
UK
Designer
Rachel Rimell
Editor
Rachel Rimell
Website
www.rachelrimellphotography.co.uk
URL Link to project
https://rachelrimellphotography.co.uk/shop/shop-books/shop-pink-line/
Where to buy
https://rachelrimellphotography.co.uk/shop/shop-books/shop-pink-line/
Citation
Rachel Rimell, “The Pink Line,” Photobook Cafe Photobook Collection, accessed September 18, 2025, https://photobookcafe-archive.co.uk/items/show/1772.