What I offer

Food. Product. People. Campaigns.
Built with real light
and proper planning.

From a quick menu refresh to a multi-day campaign — every job gets the right setup, the right lights, and the same attention to detail.

Photography Services

Food and beverage photography Malta by Stephen Galea

Food & Beverage Photography

Technically precise food photography for menus, packaging, advertising and editorial. Includes food & beverage styling — garnishing, droplets, steam effects and texture work — so every shot looks exactly the way food is meant to look: real, appetising and commercially usable.

  • Menu & packaging hero shots
  • On-set food styling when requested
  • Full beverage styling — carbonation, condensation, liquid pours
  • Campaign and editorial multi-shot sets
  • Restaurant on-location or studio
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Product and brand photography Malta by Stephen Galea

Product & Brand Photography

Clean, sharp, commercially usable product photography for e-commerce, print catalogues and brand guidelines. Whether it's a single SKU or a full product range, the output is consistent, retouched and ready to use across every channel.

  • White or lifestyle background product shots
  • Full product range consistency
  • Packaging photography
  • 360° product documentation
  • Retouching and file delivery included
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Campaign and advertising photography Malta by Stephen Galea

Campaigns & Advertising

Full production from brief to final file. Art direction, lighting design, location scouting and post-production — everything needed to produce advertising-grade imagery that actually runs. Built on 20+ years of campaign production in Malta and the EU.

Location scouting & production support — I can source props, scout locations, and coordinate talent on the day. If you need models, I provide a clear brief of requirements and sourcing options based on your budget.

  • Full pre-production planning
  • Location scouting & prop sourcing
  • On-day talent coordination
  • Multi-format digital & print deliverables
  • OOH, social, print and digital formats
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Art direction and pre-production Malta by Stephen Galea

Art Direction & Pre-Production

Most shoots fail before they start. Art direction means translating a brand brief into a precise visual plan — moodboards, lighting diagrams, prop lists and shot lists — so shoot day runs fast, clean and on budget.

Available as a standalone service for direct clients, or alongside an agency's own creative team.

  • Visual moodboard & direction deck
  • Lighting design & reference images
  • Shot list & call sheet production
  • Props sourcing & styling brief
  • On-set creative direction & client liaison
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Corporate and editorial portrait photography Malta by Stephen Galea

Corporate & Editorial Portraits

Headshots, team photography, executive portraits, and editorial people photography. I work on-location at client premises and in the studio.

For corporate teams, I run portrait sessions efficiently — most people in front of a camera are uncomfortable, and moving through a team of 20 people without losing quality on individual images is a workflow skill, not just a photography one.

  • Executive and leadership headshots
  • Team photography for websites, LinkedIn and company communications
  • Editorial portraits for press, publications and company materials
  • Lifestyle and brand personality photography
  • iGaming company portrait commissions
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How I work

The right setup for the job

Not every shoot needs a campaign rig. I scale the production to what the job actually requires — never more, never less.

Essential

A focused, efficient shoot — typically 1–2 hours on set — with 1–2 lights and a clear shot list. Ideal for social content, quick menu updates, simple product shots or a small batch of headshots. Still includes planning, professional lighting and retouched delivery.

Standard

3–4 light setup with tethered shooting on set. Ideal for menu photography, product ranges, team portraits or hotel rooms. Includes styling direction and full retouching.

Full Production

6+ lights, focus stacking, full styling and art direction. For advertising campaigns, packaging hero shots and brand imagery that needs to work across every channel.

Quick answers

Common questions

Yes. Not every job needs a full day or a six-light setup.

I offer Essential shoots — focused 1–2 hour sessions with 1–2 lights, a clear shot list and fast delivery. Ideal for social content, a quick menu refresh, or a small product batch.

You still get proper planning, professional lighting and retouched images. The only difference is the scale.

Depends on what you need.

I don't maintain a model database — for talent I'll give you a clear brief (age, look, wardrobe) and a budget-appropriate sourcing route.

For everything else — set building, location scouting, food and beverage styling, compositions, studio or on-location shoots, editing, post-production, mockups, consultation on best practice, prop lists and wardrobe choices — I handle the lot.

I can source props too if the timeline allows, though most clients prefer to handle that themselves.

Given a proper budget, I can take a project from brief to final files without you managing multiple suppliers.

A single product or food shoot: 1–3 days (pre-production to delivery). A full campaign with multiple locations: 2–4 weeks. I provide a specific timeline with every quote. With 20+ years of experience, I work fast without cutting corners.

I ask what the images are for before I plan the shoot — not just for budget, but because it changes how I light.

Social media, print, billboard and OOH all require different approaches.

Even on a white background, I light differently depending on where the image will end up and what mood needs to come across.

If the final asset will sit on a dark background, the set lighting is different from a product destined for a bright e-commerce grid.

The mood, the feel, the message — all of that starts with the light.

That’s why I ask.

Each project gets its own tailored equipment list — from a parabolic reflector and a full lighting kit to specialised food styling tools, surfaces, and props.

Some jobs require a van‑load of gear. Others need a focused, lighter setup. Either way, preparation before the shoot is what guarantees the shot list gets completed on time — no matter the scale.

It depends. Every project is different — complexity is the main variable.

Social media shoots where the setup stays simple usually approx 2–4 hours, though I still bring lights. A simple pack shot takes less time than a multi-scene shoot with hero food styling.

Styling matters too. If I'm styling and shooting, it takes longer than if a stylist is already on set and I'm directing and lighting. Example: hampers — if I'm composing the hamper from scratch, lighting and shooting, that's a long day. If the hamper is built and I'm just lighting and shooting, much faster.

Location and lighting add time. Even in the middle of Valletta or Sliema, I rarely shoot with just a camera and tripod — adding lights extends setup.

I'll give you a realistic estimate after reviewing the brief and shot list.

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What does your
project need?

Send me the brief. I'll come back with a production plan and quote within 24 hours.

Start a brief