The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


February 2016

  • Right now, I’m…

    Right now, I’m…

    Listening to: this awesome Treat Yo Self playlist (thanks, Michelle!) and the brilliant podcast You Must Remember This, all about “the secret/forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century”. Planning: A trip to San Francisco! Ben and I will be there next month. I’ll be shooting a story for CARA, and he’ll be geeking out a GDC. Continue reading

  • 3 Chrome Extensions To Revamp your ‘New Tab’ Page

    3 Chrome Extensions To Revamp your ‘New Tab’ Page

    I’m a big fan of Google’s Chrome browser. I use Safari for all personal stuff, and Chrome for all work stuff, which is handy for keeping settings, histories, and autofill forms tidily separated. I’m pretty hooked on Chrome extensions, which are easy, powerful ways of adding to your browser’s functionality. The ‘new tab’ page is Continue reading

  • Yes, of course it hurts

    Yes, of course it hurts

    Yes, of course it hurts when buds are breaking. Why else would the springtime falter? Why would all our ardent longing bind itself in frozen, bitter pallor? After all, the bud was covered all the winter. What new thing is it that bursts and wears? Yes, of course it hurts when buds are breaking, hurts Continue reading

  • Introducing The Crafted

    Introducing The Crafted

    I’m really excited to share that I’m collaborating on a great new project, The Crafted. Created by the brilliant Brian Kenny (founder of Minicorp), The Crafted focuses on crafted products and their makers. Brian, a creator himself, shares my passion for great design and championing Irish craft and creativity. My first contribution was a sweet Continue reading

  • A Sunday stroll on the Bull Wall

    A Sunday stroll on the Bull Wall

    Have you ever walked the Bull Wall? After living in Ringsend for two years, I only started going a little while ago. I couldn’t believe it dates back to 1820! It’s a brilliant place to go to when you need to clear some cobwebs and feel the wind on your face.  I love standing there taking in the mad, wild Continue reading