This year's first snowfall !

So it has finally arrived. The snow. Oh how I love the snow.

I could sit in my pjs all day, while it snows outside and be the happiest person.

There's something about the white stuff that makes me love winter so much.

When we woke that morning, it was really coming down - beautiful big flakes.

I sat Nathan in front of the sliding glass doors and just clicked away. He was so adorable watching the snow and peering outside, wondering what on earth was going on outside.

It was such a beautiful thing to see, the wonderment in his eyes. I love being a mother.

A visit to the tree farm !

I woke up Sunday morning and had that warm and fuzzy feeling of...well... CHRISTMAS !
It's that time of year again ! Christmas tree hunting !

Nothing says Christmas, like a real pine tree !



Every year, since moving to London, my husband and I - along with his family, venture to Ilderton to hand pick a beautiful Christmas tree ! This was the first year with no snow and it wasn't the same, but still great to get out and keep the tradition alive.
I, of course, brought my camera and snapped some shots that I couldn't wait to get home to edit and finalize, after many hours spent decorating the tree with my husband and our little man !
This was my munchkin's first visit to the tree farm, all bundled up, but was passed out in a deep sleep.
Next year, he'll be 1.5 yrs and will be able to experience the tradition to the max ! Wagon rides, hot chocolate and all !

We're building a collection of trunks from each tree we cut down.

We have 2008's stump and will add this year's to the collection. Another reason why I could never buy an artificial tree again. ( not to mention they are worse for the environment. )

Here are some of the shots from the day. I love real Christmas trees.

That's the tip of our tree - hard to believe that it's home is now our living room.

The little things that help make the holidays.

Since getting my new Nikkor 60mm 2.8 micro lens, I've been walking around the house, taking pictures ( reallllly close up ) of just about anything. I'm loving my new lens !

I LOVE Christmas ball ornaments !

My new macro shots !

Bokeh !! - My new love. Ornaments from our new tree from the tree farm.

A tree in a tree ! This ornament is part of a collection that is almost as old as I am.

Lazy days.

Lazy days make for some of the best days - I think. I've been hanging around the house with my little man lately, with lens in tow. I've noticed now, how intrigued he is by the camera and how he is beginning to play it up. When he sees me go to shoot - he already knows to smile !

I'm lucky that I am able to have such a connection with him through my lens - I really believe that's why my images come off as captivating as they are - for an aspiring professional !

Lately I've been feeling the guilty bug - work? play? work? play?

Nate is beginning to develop all kinds of new skills and has become so engaging that I don't want to miss a thing. I want to spend every moment with him. It makes me wonder how on earth my mother and my aunt were ever able to recover from their kids ' growing up'. :)

The simple things in life really is, what happiness is all about.

December 25th is around the corner and I am so excited for Nate's first Christmas !

I love Christmas - candles, ornaments, cutting down the tree, Christmas lights and the smell of cedar- oh, the beauty that is December.

It's yet to snow here - and I mean - a real snowfall. I'm anxious for Nate to look out the window and wonder what's going on outside. And of course - I'll have my camera. :)

And....btw, the new me has arrived ! My website is finally done and is up and running. I am quite proud of myself - and I thank my husband mostly- for all his support and belief in me.

http://www.kimberlydunbarphotography.com - A quick link is at the top of this page.

Enjoy - here are some of my latest shots.

Baby A.

Baby A was the sweetest little thing !

This past weekend, I had the lovely pleasure of photographing Baby A - the daughter of a longtime friend.

Baby A was a whopping 7 days old. :)

I was so thrilled that I was finally able to use my green crock bowl ! She was a perfect fit for it, swaddled beautifully in my Tabitha FJ wrap. I love those wraps.

The lighting was great for this on-location shoot and I was pleased with the resulting shots.

We had the sling shot on the agenda - but didn't manage to squeeze it in - but no worries, I'll get it next time ! I must say - I think that the picture of R and her little girl is one of my favorite shots to date.

Thanks B & R and Baby A !

A day at Springbank Park.

Light and my lens, fresh air and my little one - things that make for a beautiful day.

A couple weeks ago, my husband and I took our little one to the park with our bulldog. I managed to snap some great shots of him being all independent while sitting on a stump - with no help from us ! ( my husband was the spotter )

He also sat in the swing for the very first time and boy, did he ever love it !

I can't stop taking pictures of my little man. Enjoy !

He's finally here !

Baby C has arrived !

Dear friends of ours have just had a beautiful baby boy and I had great pleasure in spending a couple of hours with him and my lens, last week. Baby C at 7 days old. 
I could've burst with excitement - everyone has been anxiously awaiting this little one's arrival.

He is such a sweet little man too, with a great attitude - he was a real tropper for me!
I absolutely love the shot of him giving me a little grin - telling me that he was doin' just fine. And my what a great head of hair he has !
I did try the sleeping monkey pose, as I call it. I think it's pretty good -for my first attempt.

When I arrived home- I did manage to make a list of things that I had learned from the shoot - I was thrilled that our friends gave me the opportunity to snap some great shots of this little fella. He was awake for the majority of the shoot - which made it troublesome to get some of those oh-so sweet poses- but I was still very pleased with the resulting images!

Thanks again Baby C !