The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


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  • We’re having a baby!

    We’re having a baby!

    I’m very excited to share that Ben and I are expecting our first child! There’ll be a new member joining our nerd tribe in just three months and we couldn’t be more excited.  We found out I was pregnant about a day or two after arriving in Lisbon in December – we were still in our Continue reading

  • On impatience, and building something new

    On impatience, and building something new

    Start where you are. Use what you have. I’m trying to let this lesson sink in, but it’s taking its time. I’m impatient by nature, and can be a bit of a perfectionist about certain things (photos, magazines layouts – yes. hoovered floors, tidy kitchens – not so much). Which makes it tricky to start Continue reading

  • Life update: Moving to Lisbon!

    Life update: Moving to Lisbon!

    Here’s to the end of the beginning and the start of everything else. I’m really excited to share that Ben and I are moving to Lisbon at the end of the year. We’ll be kicking off 2018 married – and in a brand new city! It’s something we’ve wanted to do for a long time, Continue reading

  • Life, lately

    Life, lately

    “Use this platform as a catalyst to create a more beautiful, inspiring life” The above words are at the top of a list I have called ‘Blog’ that I fill with blog post ideas. Ideas that, for the last few months, have been left untouched. The advice, which was no doubt jotted down at a Continue reading

  • Where I work: The Tara Building

    Where I work: The Tara Building

    I’m excited to share a tour of my new workspace, The Tara Building. If you follow me on Instagram Stories, you’ll have seen pics of this gorgeous, colourful space.  Based on Tara Street, just across the road from The Irish Times offices, The Tara Building is completely covered in a multi-coloured mural created by Maser. It Continue reading