The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


Now

A little bit of what I’m up to and into right now. Inspired by Derek Rivers.

  • January Snapshots

    January Snapshots

    When I started writing this post, I had been very much enjoying a slow and mindful start to January. Ben and I had taken a few additional days off after the kids went back to school and kindi; we went to one of our favourite coffee spots, did some big picture planning and thinking, finally Continue reading

  • September snapshots

    September snapshots

    Camping with kids, a new TV obsession and a genius way to create a minimalist phone experience 🏕️ We spent a glorious few days with friends camping in Clifden at this lovely campsite. Our first, but likely not out last. 📺 Currently hooked on Mr & Mrs Smith. Slick, funny and fun. 🍾 We’re on Continue reading

  • July snapshots

    July snapshots

    Cute kid walkie talkies, tasty Galway tacos, a fab podcast for print lovers and a mid-year check-in. 📳 We recently got Ari these fun little walkie talkies and I’ve been pretty impressed by their range and ruggedness. 📝 Loving Susannah Conway’s (free!) mid-year check in workbook. 🌮 Galway taco lovers should make a beeline for Continue reading

  • October snapshots

    October snapshots

    Addictive audio stories, costume planning, spooky shoots and a cool camera-friendly handbag I hadn’t listened to a ton of fiction podcasts, but BBC’s People Who Knew Me changed that. Featuring the voice talents of Rosamund Pike and Hugh Laurie, it’s a tense 10-episode audio drama that’s so compelling I’d find myself just standing outside my Continue reading

  • September snapshots

    New-to-me novellas, learning about Latina legends and kicking off Ada’s adventures in food Loved getting lost in the fun noir detective story that was Even Though I Knew the End. Filled with magic, mystery and tenderness. I devoured Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For it on Netflix. A fascinating and inspiring Continue reading