It's always interesting to see our beloved Maltese Islands through different eyes, and that's exactly what local photographers like Joanna Demarco and Tonio Lombardi allow us to do! These two have established a reputation as photographers giving us a different view, and here, they share their personal favourite shots.

Joanna Demarco 

Joanna is a Maltese photographer and writer who is interested in exploring social issues within her home country. After graduating in B.A.Communications (Hons) from the University of Malta in 2012, she went on to pursue an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at London College of Communication in 2014. She has completed work for publications and organisations including Die Zeit, The Times of Malta, The Malta Independent, Open Society Foundations, Transgender Europe and UNHCR, amongst others. She is currently pursuing a mentorship by Women Photograph and is also one of our writers on GuideMeMalta! Follow her on Instagram.

"I would say this is one of my favourite shots taken in Malta and it was of those photos I took for the fun of it. I took this with an analogue camera - I find that the experience of taking photos with such a camera is always that little bit more special. I like this picture because of its humorous aspect, which is a characteristic I like to strive for in photography. I think that Malta has a lot to offer in terms of humour, and I feel that this depicts that. The composition also came out well, which is somewhat more difficult to achieve with analogue photography."

Tonio Lombardi

Tonio Lombardi is a freelance photographic/graphic artist working primarily from Malta and other parts of Europe, specialising in portraiture, editorial, weddings and interiors. His work has appeared in numerous local and international magazines and he was named the Best Fashion Photographer at the 2011 & 2012 Malta National Fashion Awards in Malta. 

“My current favourite image is this drone shot of the Freeport. It's from a running photo series named Industrial Disease, which tackles the subject of how man’s industries are gradually destroying our fragile world, while keeping in mind that beauty is everywhere - even in the little details of this modernised world." For limited edition prints of these, visit Tonio Lombardi's website here.

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