The fashion industry in Malta is growing, with incredible local talent blossoming in different fields. From models, hair dressers and makeup artists to designers, stylists and photographers, the Maltese are really upping their game in the fashion stakes, and we're here for it! Here are some of the photographers that are currently catching our eye!
Matthew B Spiteri
Multi-award winning fashion photographer Matthew B Spiteri's work celebrates femininity, playfulness and fun. He's the master of colour pop and huge fashion brands and publications have certainly taken notice!
Brian Grech
Brian Grech's work and use of light gives his portraits a painterly, Baroque quality. With a keen eye for detail and beautiful things, Grech's candid fashion shots have a stylish paparazzi feel to them.
Justin Ciappara
Glam glam glam! A catwalk photography pro, Justin Ciappara brings dizzying designer labels to life with his refined style. His off-the-runway shots bring out a confidence in his subjects, making for striking fashion photographs.
Kris Micallef
Kris Micallef's photographs blur the line between fashion and art photography for their sheer timelessness and beautiful depiction of the human form. His ethereal underwater shoots and use of shadow within his nude shoots make for stunning prints. These, along with his club scene portraits, have earned him many fans from far and wide.
Stephanie Galea
Stephanie Galea's work can be found in the pages of some of the world's most respected fashion magazines. She often draws from the character of her locations to create a fashion fantasy, juxtaposing small-town locals with big-haired, pouty beauties.
Gary Bugeja
The youngest on the list, Gary Bugeja is quickly making a name for himself with his fashion magazine editorials. His photographs often depict models in natural surroundings, using elements from the sea to sand dunes as a background to capture models at their best.