who are you?
i’m monica bach; a mom of two and a wife, living in vesterbro, copenhagen. i’m the founder and editor-in-chief of lillenord.com and lille nord magazine.

what do you work with?
i’m working as a freelance photographer, specializing in kids and interior. one year ago i also started lille nord – a playground for me, but with big ambitions!

what inspires you?
uhm.. a quick answer would be jalousie and admiration.. it drives me to become better myself every time i see someone being fantastic at what they do.

favorite items on your desk?
a cup of coffee – i really need it to get through the day!

what is the most important item on your desk, besides your computer?
my selection of magazines and photo books, that i use everyday for inspiration. they are placed right next to my computer but are often found all over the desk.

where is your creative spot?
after hours, in my sofa at home, watching channels like mtv – music videos are very inspiring to me.

what is your dream item for the office desk?
a stack of money – just sitting there – ready to be used!

what does a normal day look like at your office?
i don’t have normal days.. my days are rarely the same. but my week usually consists of an editorial meeting with katrine, my assistant, prepping for photo shoots, shooting pictures and writing a lot of emails.

what is your life philosophy?
i have many life philosophies, but right now the most accurate is: if it works, it works.