Explore the art of shooting from the hip in street photography, a technique capturing candid moments with subtlety and spontaneity while sparking creative debate.

Valletta, Malta's capital, is a city of light, shadow, and history. From its Baroque facades and historic streets to the contemporary Parliament Building, Valletta is a photographer’s delight. This blog reflects on capturing street images while navigating its bustling streets.

Street photography is more than capturing unscripted moments. It’s a delicate balance of observation, patience, and instinct, requiring photographers to engage deeply with their surroundings. This post explores the mindset and techniques behind this compelling art form.

Black and white photography remains a vital medium, offering a timeless aesthetic and emotional depth. By removing colour, it highlights light, shadow, and texture, creating an abstract perspective that resonates with viewers. This post explores the artistic and psychological impact of monochrome imagery, discussing its relevance in a world dominated by colour.

Malta's shoreline reveals the understated beauty in the ordinary. This black and white photography project celebrates the subtle and overlooked, capturing the delicate interplay between human interventions and the sea. Through long exposures, soft light, and film grain, these photographs reveal the sublime in the seemingly mundane, inviting us to reimagine the concept of landscape photography.

Street and documentary photography both aim to capture reality, but their intent and approach differ greatly. While one thrives on spontaneity and artistic vision, the other seeks to inform and tell structured stories. This post explores the blurred boundaries between these genres, their historical evolution, and their modern relevance in the digital age.

Malta's Carnival, steeped in history and vibrant tradition, offers an explosion of colour, culture, and energy—a true spectacle for any photographer. With a focus on portraits and the intrinsic vibrancy of the celebration, this blog reflects on capturing the spirit of the Carnival while navigating its bustling environment. A departure from black-and-white photography, these images embrace the dazzling hues that define the event.

The Lion statues at Florence’s Loggia dei Lanzi embody power and symbolism, tied to the Medici legacy. This post explores their history and the role of photography as a creative tool. From capturing their majesty to digitally enhancing the image for atmosphere.

Florence’s Basilica of Santa Croce is more than an architectural marvel—it’s a repository of history. This post captures its Gothic facade, tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo, Dante’s statue, and the vibrant traditions of Calcio Storico. Discover how photography brings these stories to life, from twilight reflections on wet paving stones to sunrise moments.

San Miniato al Monte, perched above Florence, combines Romanesque beauty with rich history. This post captures its pre-dawn atmosphere and explores its defensive yet introspective aura.

The Ponte Vecchio in the pre-dawn light

Photographs of the Florence skyline taken at sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo and at sunrise from the gardens near San Miniato al Monte at sunrise.