The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


August 2013

  • The Summer on 35mm Film

    When we were in London last month, Ben and I picked up a second-hand Canon 300V at a stall in Portobello. It’s a film camera, but the brilliant thing about it is that it takes the EF lenses from our digital kit. We picked up some super cheap 35mm film in a pound shop and Continue reading

  • A Dip into Watercolours

    The web is awash with gorgeous watercolour art right now. I’m seeing it everywhere, and it really makes me want to give it a whirl. Then, along comes the lovely watercolour tutorial series over on The Alison Show blog. Now I have no excuse, right? Some more watercolour-themed links: An amazing tattoo / some cool branding / Continue reading

  • Inspire My Day Tip 4: Play Time

    No matter how busy you are, down time is important. And there’s not better way to get out of your head than playing with a couple of toddlers. After the mini photo session with Isabel, I spent some time snapping and playing with her two big brothers. Their energy, sense of wonder and ability to giggle and laugh Continue reading

  • Work in Progress

    I am loving Wit & Whistle’s gorgeous sketchbook drawings. It’s so nice to get a peek at the process. Shop for finished pieces here. Continue reading

  • Dinners with Friends

    This weekend, we made new friends, hung out with much-loved old ones, listened to Bill Withers and Ella Fitzgerald on vinyl (man, do I want a record player), tucked into delicious veggie chilli and home-made crepes, admired a seriously cool cacti collection and saw Baggot Street and the canal from an incredible roof top vista, Continue reading