The Dangerous Book For Boys

First of all, thank you so much for the congratulations and well-wishes. We’re excited about adding to our family and I’m especially excited to have a brand new baby at my disposal - I can’t wait to photograph him! I’m due just after the holidays which means I’ll have a darling little Mudrick monkey to post come winter.

Now on to a non-Mudrick monkey … this future engineer was studying how to build a catapult and I’m in love with all the expressions we captured. More of this guy to come … more of his adorable siblings too!

xoxo,

Rebecca

p.s. travel announcements coming very soon!

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Posted on August 14th, 2008 | Filed under: Sneak Peek

7 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Kristin wrote: What sweet expressions you captured!! (08/14/08, 7:30 pm)

  2. Lisa Kelly wrote: OMGOODNESS. I love these. The colours are perfect, the location is just divine and his expressions just make me smile. Thanks for sharing these (08/14/08, 10:05 pm)

  3. Brandy wrote: Hee hee! What great captures! My husband has that same book. (08/15/08, 5:58 pm)

  4. Anna Jones wrote: i *love* these - your color is gorgeous perfection! i love the slight whimsy and classic-ness you're so good at capturing. (08/16/08, 1:42 pm)

  5. Susan Braswell wrote: teehee I love these so much!!! Your color is very nice. I always thought you were a b&w photographer? (08/16/08, 4:54 pm)

  6. Daveen wrote: What a cutie! Love the one where he's pondering the words and looking off into the distance. So cute! (08/16/08, 10:38 pm)

  7. PamN wrote: What gorgeous eyes! Love the looks you captured, his parents have to be thrilled! (08/19/08, 2:02 pm)


News

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This is an image my dear friend Anna took of me with my four crazy monkeys. Four monkeys you ask? But you only see three? Look a little harder … there’s another monkey hiding in there and he’ll most likely make his appearance shortly after the holidays.

So what does this news mean for my clients? Not too much for the remainder of the 2008 portrait season. I’ll be taking clients until October 31st after which I’ll wrap up sessions and get out holiday orders until my maternity leave starts. Portrait sessions in Chapel Hill (and throughout the Triangle, for that matter) will resume again in April 2009.

Posted on August 5th, 2008 | Filed under: News

19 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Steph wrote: Congratulations!!! Good Luck! (08/05/08, 2:20 pm)

  2. rik wrote: terrific news, rebecca! good luck in all that is to come! (08/05/08, 2:32 pm)

  3. Chelsey wrote: Omgawsh! As soon as I saw the image I gasped and started to smile (okay, and tear up too :) I'm a sap) - congratulations! So-so happy for you! {{hugs}} Enjoy that maternity leave when it comes around - it goes by too fast! I should know, my little one will be 4 months in just a bit over a week... how did that happen???? Congratulations again a million times over!! xo! (08/05/08, 3:11 pm)

  4. Lisa Kelly wrote: Congratulations. You look fabulous. Good luck with everything (08/05/08, 6:39 pm)

  5. Jen wrote: How cool!! Another kindred spirit photographer expecting their fourth right after the holidays!! I'm so excited for you!! (08/05/08, 10:23 pm)

  6. Jessica wrote: Oh my how wonderful! Another little man monkey! A sincere heartfelt congratulations Rebecca! (08/06/08, 5:27 am)

  7. Lindsey wrote: so happy for you! Congratulations!!! (08/06/08, 1:54 pm)

  8. Sam wrote: Congrats again, Rebecca. Girls are overrated anyway. It was great seeing you guys this weekend, can't wait for your next trip up here. (08/06/08, 4:11 pm)

  9. Kate in OH wrote: Well, Congratulations! Another boy, you did say HE right? such an exciting time for you and your family.. enjoy it! (08/06/08, 9:41 pm)

  10. dena wrote: Such a lovely little belly! Congrats over and over again and again. (08/07/08, 2:48 am)

  11. Brenda wrote: Woo-Hoo Reb!! I'm soooo happy for you and you're family!!! (08/07/08, 8:18 am)

  12. Annie wrote: Congratulations - what a clever announcement :) what a blessing - 4 monkeys! (08/11/08, 8:53 am)

  13. toni wrote: congrats! I'm due around the same time! And this is #4 for me too... and I have three boys already! crazy! Hopefully you'll have a healthy, and easy pregnancy!!! (08/11/08, 5:21 pm)

  14. Stacie Smith wrote: Congrats Hon. Excited to see that new little man! (08/12/08, 10:13 am)

  15. allie wrote: Congratulations! Your monkeys are ADORABLE. What a cute way to announce this on your blog- love it!!! :) Enjoy! (08/12/08, 2:54 pm)

  16. Melissa M wrote: Congratulations!! (08/13/08, 9:26 pm)

  17. June wrote: Congratulations! What a fabulous image! (08/14/08, 11:20 am)

  18. Sharmeel wrote: Hi Rebecca! H and I have been thinking about you all and when I happened upon your blog at work (I was advertising your photography), I was so excited to hear about the next Monkey! Congratulations!!!! I hope that you are feeling well! Lots of love to Dan and the 3 boys! Hope that we get a chance to see you all when you are up in Boston. Now that 1st year of fellowship is done, life's certainly more managable. (08/15/08, 3:08 pm)

  19. Angela wrote: Darn it, always the last to know! CONGRATSSSS!!!!!!!!! (08/15/08, 11:39 pm)


Whew!

What an adventure we had during our 5 weeks away! We (miraculously) survived the long journey home, frantically unpacked, and then welcomed 13 family members to our home for a wonderful weekend of celebration together. I love summer adventures and house guests, but I’ll admit - I am glad to have nothing but everyday stuff on the agenda for the next few weeks. I foresee many long hours of editing and sharing ahead, and I’m excited to get in the thick of it.

I thought I’d share a fun picture my super talented photographer friend Anna shot of me while we were shooting together at the Great Salt Lake. I don’t have many pictures of myself (I know, I’m terrible!) and it’s especially fun to have an image of me doing something I love so much. Thanks Anna!

xoxo,

Rebecca

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Posted on August 4th, 2008 | Filed under: Just Because

3 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Jessica wrote: What a fun picture and keepsake of you. Your children will absolutely treasure this when they get older. Looks like an awesome location too:) (08/05/08, 6:31 am)

  2. Liz wrote: R- i love this pic, for some reason! your hair looks cute, too. send me an update when you get a chance. it's ok if it's not for a few months. i realize you're a little busy! (08/05/08, 6:33 am)

  3. Susan Braswell wrote: Look at you!! 5 week vacation? lucky you (08/05/08, 7:28 pm)


Last One

A shot from my second of many Utah sessions … but unfortunately my last sneak peek until I return to Chapel Hill.

This little guy was such a pleasure to work with. He was visiting from California and was surprisingly cooperative despite really wanting to play with his three very cool cousins who were also at the house. There are so many images I love from this session … so I just picked one at random. Meet my friend, “M”.

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© 2008 Rebecca Mudrick, Durham Chapel Hill Raleigh child photographer

Posted on July 14th, 2008 | Filed under: Sneak Peek

5 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. PamN wrote: What a good looking boy! Love the angle of this - very cool! (07/14/08, 12:28 pm)

  2. corey civetta wrote: What a cutie!! (07/15/08, 4:09 am)

  3. Carrie Steffe wrote: What a cutie pie! (07/15/08, 8:41 am)

  4. Danna wrote: awww, he is absolutely adorable, you always manage to get the best expresssions. You must be fun to be photographed by. (07/20/08, 1:47 am)

  5. Brandy wrote: Love this, his smile is totally infectious! (07/29/08, 11:59 pm)


Family & Field

Oooh, I have so much to share but I can’t trust my editing skills on my laptop … so I’m only sharing one for now and hoping (cross my fingers) that the editing is okay. I’m sure I’ll cringe once I get home to my perfectly calibrated computer and see that something is off, but my little sis and her family are too cute not to show off now. Aren’t they adorable?

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Sneak peeks will be sparse in the coming weeks … I think I’ll only do one more (that was already promised) and save the rest for after I return to my beloved iMac in Chapel Hill. There will be feast after famine, I promise! I only hope you will all hang in there with me until then.

xoxo,

Rebecca

© 2008 Rebecca Mudrick, Durham Chapel Hill Raleigh child photographer

Posted on July 10th, 2008 | Filed under: Sneak Peek

7 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Kimberly Hill wrote: Beautiful family, Rebecca! Love the lighting and the moment you captured here. Such fun! (07/11/08, 5:42 am)

  2. dena wrote: you clever cloner you... (07/11/08, 8:37 am)

  3. June wrote: Oooh, gorgeous. Can't wait to see more:)! (07/11/08, 9:31 am)

  4. PamN wrote: feeling your pain about proofing on a laptop - this looks great, though! (07/11/08, 12:10 pm)

  5. Stacie Smith wrote: Color, color. Lovin it! Looks ok on my laptop! ha! Have fun with family. Too bad we'll be there in August. (07/12/08, 9:50 am)

  6. Lisa Kelly wrote: Love the colour, love the location, love the family, love everything. (07/13/08, 5:43 pm)

  7. Kristina wrote: LOVE this image! So fun!! (07/28/08, 7:18 pm)


Happy 4th of July!

To all my friends in Chapel Hill and beyond … I hope you had a wonderful Independence Day!

xoxo,

Rebecca

p.s. one from the balloon launch in Utah Valley early yesterday morning:

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Posted on July 5th, 2008 | Filed under: Just Because

9 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. corey civetta wrote: very cool shot! (07/07/08, 6:45 am)

  2. PamN wrote: What fun! It looks beautiful! (07/07/08, 6:45 am)

  3. Brandy wrote: Cool! Hope you had a great holiday! (07/07/08, 8:13 pm)

  4. Carrie Sandoval wrote: WoW! Super cool! Happy 4th! (07/07/08, 9:18 pm)

  5. Jean Smith wrote: what a COOL view that is...i have never seen that before!!! (07/08/08, 9:49 pm)

  6. dena wrote: is that a flying pig I see?? Such a cool shot! (07/09/08, 2:50 pm)

  7. kathy wolfe wrote: very very cool shot!! (07/09/08, 9:39 pm)

  8. jen wilson wrote: Very cool shot!! I hope you are enjoying your vacation!! jen :) (07/09/08, 10:03 pm)

  9. Julie wrote: amazing!! (07/30/08, 4:26 pm)


Out of the Office

Goodbye Chapel Hill … hello Salt Lake City! We’re escaping the heat and humidity of the South for the dry heat of the West. I’ll be away from my desk from Friday, June 27th - Monday, July 28th. I’ll still be checking email and voice mail while I’m away, so please email or call if you’re wanting to book a session and I’ll return your message as quickly as possible.

I’ve got loads of sessions scheduled during this working vacation, so stay tuned! I’ll post sneak peeks as often as possible.

I have one last sneak peek before we ship out - a Boston family we’ve known for years and love to death. We wanted them to come visit us in Chapel Hill, so I bribed them with a photo session and they took the bait. Thanks for visiting Jared, Mary & kiddos. We’ve missed you!

xoxo,

Reb

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Posted on June 26th, 2008 | Filed under: Sneak Peek, Travel Schedule

8 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Jared wrote: Wow! These turned out great. I love them. (06/26/08, 2:03 pm)

  2. The Grandmother wrote: They are beautiful, Rebecca. The kids and the photos. Joshua is such a cutie. So how do I go about ordering a pic if one is not already ordered for me? Hi to the guys. Love, Sally (06/26/08, 4:02 pm)

  3. PamN wrote: Great shot of all three! (06/27/08, 6:31 am)

  4. Danna wrote: love these, your b&w's are so wonderful and you always manage to capture such great expressions. (06/27/08, 9:01 am)

  5. dena wrote: Sweet! It doesn't seem that long ago when the littlest one was born...but time flies. Beautiful family. (06/27/08, 2:52 pm)

  6. Stacie Smith wrote: Glad to see the kids again, and get to see the babe. We miss them too! Have fun in SLC, we'll be there the first weekend in August, so will miss you... bummer. (06/28/08, 9:45 am)

  7. heather morrow wrote: Hey, lady! You still in Kansas? If so let me know where. I'm in Kansas City and I'd love to get together if you've got time. Happy travels, dear!!! (07/01/08, 3:47 am)

  8. Brandy wrote: Gorgeous images! (07/03/08, 11:42 am)


Glee Kids

My friend Melissa recently opened a beautiful little boutique on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill named Glee Kids (or “Ga-Lee”, if you’re my Glee obsessed 3-year-old). Melissa has impeccable taste and the boutique is absolutely wonderful (as my credit card statement can attest, lol). I was thrilled when she called wanting a photo shoot for an ad campaign and display. I had loads of fun working on this project and am looking forward to many joint ventures in the coming months.

If you’re in the Triangle area (most especially if you’re one of my clients needing an outfit for your shoot), make sure to check out Glee Kids. I promise you won’t leave empty handed!

xoxo,

Reb

p.s. here are a few of the shots we got … of Kit + Lili, Wati, Kit + Lili again, Tea, Glug, Appaman and City Threads all available - of course - at Glee Kids.

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This one you’ve already seen, but I’ll share it again anyway …

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Posted on June 25th, 2008 | Filed under: Sneak Peek

12 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Anna Jones wrote: those are AWESOME! i love seeing this type of thing from you! makes me want to buy lots of clothes there, so i think you met your goal =) (06/25/08, 10:56 am)

  2. allie wrote: Wow, Rebecca, these are amazing! Love the outfits, gorgeous kids, and beautiful photography!! (06/25/08, 11:10 am)

  3. Anna Mayer wrote: Adorable! I LOVE that orange dress, it is so punchy and fun. And I have seen that photo of the boys before and loved it then and now! (06/25/08, 1:56 pm)

  4. Tobi wrote: What cool-cool stuff...that orange dress is just too cute and I love the bags on the heads!!! (06/25/08, 2:15 pm)

  5. Patti wrote: Awesome, awesome images! (06/25/08, 3:57 pm)

  6. Daveen wrote: Oh, wow! These are awesome! What a great concept on that last one and the others are so "darling" as well! (06/25/08, 9:42 pm)

  7. Stephanie wrote: Fantastic! What a cute little shop. I bet it's so fun to have friends who have these cool little treasures. :D (06/26/08, 12:46 am)

  8. Brandy wrote: These are sooo super cool, and I love that goldfish dress!!!! (06/26/08, 11:06 am)

  9. dena wrote: oooh, I *need* to shop there. Great work! (06/27/08, 2:54 pm)

  10. Stacie Smith wrote: After seeing that shot of the kids in the shopping cart a few months ago I thought, "she's gotta do more color!" Glad to see awesome color from you. (06/28/08, 9:43 am)

  11. Julie wrote: I know where we will be going when we visit in August! I love having girls (not to rub it in)! (06/29/08, 4:01 pm)

  12. kathy wolfe wrote: gorgeous clothes! these fantastic shots really highlight them sooo well!!! great work!! (06/30/08, 5:11 pm)


Wild but Worth It

This was one fast-paced, wild and crazy session. Mom had just come back into town … Dad was (quite literally) on his way out. But we were able to squeeze in a session and get a bunch of great shots. Sometimes it seems like there is never a good time to schedule a photo session, but trust me - there is always time for recording something as important as family.

Presenting, the “A” family:

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Posted on June 17th, 2008 | Filed under: Sneak Peek

13 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Gail wrote: Very nice! what a great looking family. :) (06/17/08, 2:19 pm)

  2. Lisa Kelly wrote: Beautiful images. I love the little boys eyes and lips, so perfect. These images show such fun and emotion. Great work. (06/17/08, 4:14 pm)

  3. allie wrote: i can tell from the images that it was a fast paced, wild and crazy session! Worth it all, with these amazing images!! (06/17/08, 10:14 pm)

  4. Danna wrote: stunning! (06/18/08, 9:14 am)

  5. corey civetta wrote: beautiful work! (06/18/08, 9:19 am)

  6. anita wrote: i love the family shots! fun composition (06/18/08, 10:34 pm)

  7. Kate O wrote: That first photo is adorable with a capital A! LOVe it! And the family shots are so captaviting!! How do you always have the perfect exposure with white outfits? I need to know your secret. do you shoot in raw? (06/19/08, 7:51 am)

  8. Stacy W. wrote: Love that second one! What a great laugh you caught! And the gapped tooth smile - what a perfect memory! (06/22/08, 1:16 am)

  9. June wrote: Beautiful, beautiful work. Perfect family shots and candid moments. (06/22/08, 11:23 pm)

  10. PamN wrote: oh my gosh, they are all so fun! love the missing teeth, he is adorable - and the baby is gorgeous! (06/24/08, 6:37 pm)

  11. Susan wrote: Beautiful work Rebecca. The litle girls smile on the bed just makes you smile in return! and that little boy has the most amazing eyes! (06/25/08, 8:33 am)

  12. melissa wrote: Hey Rebecca, I know this family and you captured them beautifully! That one of Zach is priceless! Love them. Take care, Melissa (06/25/08, 3:56 pm)

  13. Brandy wrote: Lovely family session, I would love images like this of my own. (06/26/08, 11:07 am)


Practically Perfect In Every Way

This little girl was the perfect subject - she was both beautiful and hopelessly sleepy. Gosh, I just love it when they make my job easy, lol!

Here’s a sneak peak of Ms. Sophia for her parents … because I know they’re anxious to show off their gorgeous new daughter.

Congrats to you both!

Rebecca

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© 2008 Rebecca Mudrick, Durham newborn photographer

Posted on June 9th, 2008 | Filed under: Sneak Peek

15 people commented / Add Yours!

  1. Steph wrote: Oh I love that last one! What a beautiful baby! (06/09/08, 2:29 pm)

  2. Lisa Kelly wrote: These are darling Rebecca, especially that first beautiful sleepy one. Mum and dad will just melt when they see them. (06/09/08, 7:00 pm)

  3. Brandy wrote: Sooooo sweet! (06/10/08, 1:09 am)

  4. PamN wrote: You captured that newborn stage perfectly! She will change so fast, what a treasure for her parents to have forever! (06/10/08, 6:12 am)

  5. June wrote: So lovely! What a gorgeous newborn! (06/10/08, 10:45 am)

  6. Dan wrote: Congrats R + K. She's adorable. Can't wait to meet her. (Nice pictures, Reb.) (06/10/08, 11:54 am)

  7. kathy wolfe wrote: awww!!! soooo adorable!! you are right - just perfect! (06/11/08, 5:52 pm)

  8. Joyce wrote: Newborn wonderfulness + Mary Poppins reference = perfect blog entry! (06/11/08, 6:54 pm)

  9. Danna wrote: awww...Rebecca, these are so sweet. She is beautiful and I am sure mom and dad are so thrilled with these. :-) (06/11/08, 9:03 pm)

  10. Sherial wrote: What a beautiful baby. Love her feet and how she is curled up in the first image. (06/12/08, 1:11 pm)

  11. Julie wrote: Gorgeous pics Reb. What a great baby! Love those shots. (06/13/08, 11:51 pm)

  12. Gail wrote: I'll take one of those thanks...also in pink would be great. I will expect delivery forthwith! (06/15/08, 1:45 am)

  13. Phil Jones CEO SWPP wrote: Some nice newborn studies here (06/15/08, 4:06 am)

  14. nina pomeroy wrote: Wonderful sleeping baby shots! So precious. (06/16/08, 7:45 am)

  15. Kate O wrote: Rebecca ~ love these images. The placement of the babies arms and hands makes her that much more precious. If that is possible! Gorgeous images, Priceless really. (06/19/08, 7:49 am)


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