Interview with Martina Matencio

In this conversation, she speaks about motherhood with the same sensitivity that defines her work behind the camera: as something immense, transformative and full of beauty, but also as a lesson in patience, self-love and trust. Her way of seeing the world reminds us that creativity often begins by slowing down: by stopping, observing, and noticing the quiet details that others might miss.

For Martina, creating Macarena’s room meant imagining a space that could transmit calm and beauty, but also have a little spark. A room with coherence, softness and pieces that tell a story. That is why she chose Nobodinoz pieces that feel both thoughtful and full of personality, like the lamp and the beanbag, which bring that playful yet nostalgic touch that feels so close to her own world.

In a time when everything moves quickly, Martina also reflects on the value of choosing durable, conscious pieces: objects that remain, that can be cared for, inherited, and become part of a family story.

A tender conversation about motherhood, creativity, sustainability and the quiet magic of building a space for a new life.

Given your profession as a photographer, what is a typical day like for you, and how do you think you will combine it with your future motherhood?

The truth is I am a very calm person. I wake up very early and, while I have a coffee, I check emails, look at the news, maybe retouch a photo or think about which photo to upload to Instagram.

If I have a photoshoot that day, I eat breakfast while I do all this; and if not, I take my time and eat breakfast later, although I like to eat a good breakfast.

I have the feeling that my way of doing things won't change much, nor will my daily life. I think everything I do can be combined very well with motherhood. It's true that at first I won't be able to travel for work, at least for the first few months, but then I think I'll adapt and find ways to continue doing everything I really like.

I'm not afraid of that at all. Everyone tells you that life changes a lot, and of course it changes, but life is changing all the time. "The only thing that doesn't change, is that everything changes."

What is creativity for you? What are your sources of inspiration in photography?

A way of looking at or seeing the world, I suppose, or even a way of feeling and perceiving things; it’s having a space in your mind to let it flow and imagine.

What inspires me the most are people, light, and spaces. Obviously, I always find inspiration in movies and books, but in these cases, it's always more unconscious.

What is most important to you when decorating your space? What does a furniture and décor brand need to have for you to notice it?

For me, the most important thing when decorating a space is that it transmits calm and beauty. That there is light, textures, and pieces that tell a story, that have soul.

I like everything to breathe coherence, but without seeming too forced.

Oh, and I always like to give it a touch of color, a red for example, a little Pedro Almodóvar.

I don't know if sensitivity can exist in furniture, but I like it to have careful details. I like to enter a space and feel that I am in a different universe from the one I came from. I don't know if I'm explaining myself.

Barcelona is a meeting point for an effervescent community of creatives. What do you think is the best the city offers for your profession?

What I like about Barcelona is the tranquility and proximity. It is a place that invites you to look and find beauty in the everyday.

And finally, could you share 3 of your favorite city hotspots? Whether it's for dining, design, art, etc. Thank you very much!

Museu Can Framis: I love its architecture. I always imagine millions of photos inside... it seems marvelous to me.

Sin Amor Café: It's a coffee shop that already caught my attention because of its name, and I love it. Whenever I can, I go there for coffee; I like the light that comes in the mornings, the decor, the blue methacrylate at the entrance... and the pastry! Everything is delicious. These places remind me of being in a movie scene, although then I wake up and realize I have to go to work.

Llibreria Finestres: There are many that I like, but I find this one to be truly tranquil and honest. It's like it's not trying to impress, but in reality, it does.